Kim is a qualified Osteopath with a background in Massage Therapy. Treatments available include Massage and Osteopathy.
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| Contact Name | Kim Ritchie |
| Address | Suite 2
64 Clarence STREET
Port Macquarie
New South Wales 2444 |
| Phone | 02 65 846 122 | | Mobile | 0434 676 452 | | Fax | 02 65 84 7694 |
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SERVICES
Osteopathy is a system of health care that focuses on the treatment of the physical body, the joints, muscles and connective tissue with “hands on” techniques such as massage, stretching, joint articulation and manipulation.
This has several applications, including:
Treating muscle injuries and tightness.
Increasing the quality and range of motion in joints after muscle or joint strains and injuries.
Breaking down scar tissue caused by trauma.
Improving the function of joints to ease arthritic pain.
This form of treatment improves the functioning of the whole body via connections with the nervous, circulatory and lymphatic systems. Osteopaths will also offer personal advice on stretching and strengthening exercises, posture, diet, lifting procedures and stress management.
What is an Osteopath?Osteopaths are government registered practitioners of manual medicine. In Australia, there are three undergraduate Osteopathic courses, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology & Victoria University of Technology in Melbourne and University of Western Sydney– Macarthur. All Osteopaths undergo a minimum of 5 years university training.
Who can benefit from Osteopathic Treatment?Osteopathic treatment is most commonly sought for musculoskeletal problems such as:
Postural and/or mobility problems
Back and neck pain
Arthritis
Joint pain
Back pain during and after pregnancy
Sports injuries
Motor vehicle accident injuries
Work related injuries
RSI
Headaches, jaw pain and Migraine
Sciatica
No doctors referral is required. Appointments can be made by contacting the clinic.
We are happy to answer any questions prior to treatment.
Massage and Cranio Sacral Therapy
Linda Bate - Dip Canada
Hypnotherapy & Subconscious Transformation Therapy
Geoff Collins - Dip. C.H.(NSW) Dip M.H (USA).
Geoff Collins has over 30 years experience as a hypnotherapist, having first qualified in 1975 and in 1980 attained full membership of the prestigious Australian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists.
Geoff believes that every person has, within them, unlimited but mostly untapped potential. Unfortunately this potential is severely restricted by subconscious conflicts and tensions linked with past events (sometimes even going back to before birth) that predispose a person to a life of struggle and health problems. Advanced hypnotherapeutic and subconscious transformation techniques can quickly release these inner tensions, making this potential more readily available.
Hypnotherapy is a safe, gentle, and non-invasive approach that is a highly effective treatment for a wide range of problems. In most cases, once the underlying tensions connected with a particular problem have been released the problem simply disappears. This is usually achieved within three or four sessions.
Some of the common problems that can be assisted with hypnotherapy include: -
Addictions (smoking, alcohol, gambling etc)
Anger management
Anxiety/Panic Attacks
Eating Disorders
Exam nerves
Fears and Phobias
Lack of confidence or self esteem
Pain control
Weight loss.
Reflexology
Michelle Dorwick - Diploma Reflexology, Professional Member of R.A.A, Provider No. 2395.
& Brenda Sarno - Diploma Reflexology 1992.
Reflexology can be used to:-
Reduce stress
Improve blood and lymph circulation
Balance the nervous system
Boost lymphatic function
Effect all body systems
Promotes body awareness.
Reflexology works well with all other types of therapies, including modern medicine.
Reflexology is based on the principle that certain parts of the body reflect the whole. Reflex points, which relate to all parts of the body, can be found in the feet, hands and ears. These points respond to pressure, stimulating the body's own natural healing process. The body starts progressively clearing blockages, re-establishing energy flows and balancing itself, resulting in better health. At your first reflexology session with Michelle, she will give you a brief explanation of reflexology and possible reactions and benefits you may experience. She will ask you questions regarding your health and lifestyle. You will be required to remove your footwear and your feet will be examined.
Michelle will gently relax your feet and proceed to work through all the reflex areas. The pressure will be adjusted to your level of sensitivity. Your reflexology session will be discussed with you and suggestions made for the best course of action to achieve your health goals. A treatment usually lasts an hour. This is subject, however, to your age and state of health, as well as the method of reflexology being used. A number of treatments is usually needed for you to experience the full therapeutic benefits regardless of your state of health.
The most common reaction to a reflexology session is one of deep relaxation, accompanied by a sense of well being. Often energy levels are increased and pain levels decreased.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
- Advanced Certifcate of Health, Fitness and Sports Training
- Associate Diploma of Health Science- Massage Therapy
- Bachelor of Applied Science- Osteopathy
- Master of Osteopathy
- Member of the Australian Osteopathic Association
- Member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society
- Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy (NSW),
- Dip M H (USA)
- Diploma of Reflexology
- Professional member of the Reflexology Association of Australia
Service Categories
Connective Tissue Massage, Corporate Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Hypnotherapist, Lymphatic Drainage, Mobile Service Massage, Myopractic, Myotherapy, Osteopathy, Pregnancy Massage, Reflexology, Remedial Massage, Remedial Therapies, Sports Injury Therapy, Sports Massage, Swedish Relaxation Massage, Trigger Point Therapy
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