Our Services
Sulis is a Holistic Healing Centre which provides a range of beneficial and affordable therapies.
Treatments and Therapies provided in Sulis include:
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an integral part of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Receiving an acupuncture treatment involves the insertion of extremely thin needles into specific points with the aim of improving blood circulation and rebalancing the flow of qi (chi) or energy throughout the body.
Some patients may feel a mild sensation upon insertion of the needles. Receiving acupuncture is very relaxing.
Acupuncture can be used to benefit many acute and chronic conditions
The diagnostic technique used however, also allows the practitioner to identify and treat less serious symptoms which if left untreated may develop into more serious ill health. This makes acupuncture an effective preventative health care tool.
Acupuncture & Naturopathy can be used to benefit the following:
• Anxiety, Asthma, Arthritis, Acne
• Irritable Bowel disease, Bells Palsy
• Cold, Constipation, Cough, Colitis, Constipation, Crohns Disease
• Depression, Diarrhoea, Dizziness
• Diverticulitis & Diverticulosis
• Endometriosis
• Gastritis
• Headaches, Hypertension
• Indigestion, Insomnia, Infertility, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Tiredness
• Menstrual Disorders, Menopause, Multiple Sclerosis
• Nervous Problems
• Pain of the back, joints or muscles, Prostatitis, Psoriasis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Sinusitis, Sciatica, Smoking, Stress, Sprains
• Tinnitus
• Urinary Disorders
Cosmetic Acupuncture
A course of Acupuncture can also be used for cosmetic purposes. Between 10-20 tiny needles are placed in key areas of the face to help bring Qi and blood to the area. This can help freshen the complexion, lessen bags and the appearance of wrinkles.
Treatment of long standing problems usually require a course of acupuncture treatment. i.e. six treatments. One off acupuncture visits can be used to clear more short term issues, such as recent injuries or particularly stressful periods.
Cranial Fluid Dynamics
Cranial Fluid Dynamics uses the same Osteopathic approach as Cranio- Sacral Therapy whilst taking into account the nature of the Fluid Dynamic within the Cranium. This reflects the condition of the whole body and can be understood as, “the quality of the fluid tells us much about what is going on within a person”.
Slow moving fluid rhythm shows a sluggishness in the system (for example slow digestion, pmt, low energy, negative feelings) When we are able to address this with the proper treatment of CFD/CST (in some cases the addition of Massage, Acupressure, Visualization, Oils, Modes or Vibrational Medicine) then there is more freedom of flow, better circulation, release of trauma or restrictions and health can be restored.
Many conditions affecting health are successfully treated with Cranial Fluid Dynamics.
Crystal Healing
Crystal Healing is a therapy which can assist the body in healing itself. A Crystal has a perfect atomic structure, which gives out a resonance of perfection, a blue print for the human body to follow.
Working in a space attuned to promote peace and well being the healer will help you to help yourself. There is a strong emphasis on self empowerment for the patient. The intension is that each patient receives that which is for their highest good and in “tune” with their healing journey at this time.
During the crystal healing session you will be asked to either lay on a couch or to sit in a chair. No removal of clothing is required, only your shoes, for your own comfort. The healer will help you to relax usually with a visualization or music. Crystals will be placed on or around you, in some instances a combination of both.
The sessions run for one hour and a brief profile will be taken on the first visit.
Crystals work well with the human energy field; they can move, absorb, focus, direct and diffuse energy within the body. When the body is unwell or dis-eased it is usually because the person has in some way, lost their balance/natural rhythm.
Working with crystalline energy helps the body to find that natural rhythm again. The crystal’s perfect atomic structure, gives out a resonance of perfection, a pattern for the body to follow.
Diet and Nutritional Therapy
Diet and Nutritional Therapy aids with diet management, health problems and weight loss.
Herbal Medicine
Herbal Medicine follows the tradition of using herbs to support the body for healing, and can over time have long lasting effects either alone or in conjunction with another form of treatment.
Herbal Medicine is natural safe and highly effective form of treatment for health problems in both adults and children. Herbal Medicine has been used in Ireland and around the world for thousands of years.
Hypnotherapy
Hypnosis is not a therapy; rather a therapy is conducted in Hypnosis which is called Hypno-Psychotherapy.
Hypnosis is a trance-like state and everyone has the ability to enter into a trance.
Everyday, people slip into natural trance states when they become absorbed in watching television, or reading a book, using computers, or even driving.
Hypnotherapy is Psychotherapy, a treatment for mental and emotional problems which uses Hypnosis to help people. It works by teaching people how to attain a state of deep relaxation that then gives access to the subconscious mind.
Hypnosis is the key that unlocks the door in the ‘power house’ of thoughts, memories and emotions, thereby giving access and power to your mind’s untapped capabilities.
Your therapist will use his or her voice to induce you into the state of hypnosis. You are unlikely to feel hypnotised as such. You will probably experience a feeling of mental and physical relaxation and your memory will be enhanced.
There are two entirely different treatments using Conscious Hypnosis.
Suggestion Therapy
Suggestion Therapy which is used for simpler problems such as smoking, nail-biting, pre-test nerves, slimming, relaxation, confidence, etc, and which require only one to three sessions, combined with a solution-focused hypnotherapy audio CD for self-hypnosis and reinforcement at home.
Analytical Therapy
Analytical Therapy which is used to discover causes of psychological problems (and of course, one does mix the two therapies).
Hypno-Analysis can be summarised briefly as the doctrine of cause and effect; every effect (the symptom) must have a cause. Hypno-Analysis reveals that cause, and provides a safe and therapeutic opportunity to reprocess it, consequently relieving the symptoms.
Emotional problems respond particularly well to Hypno- psychotherapy’s and Analysis. The objective of Analysis is to bring you to a moment of surprising and liberating enlightenment and one can be fairly confident that a release will be obtained usually within 6 to 8 sessions, or even less.
With these cases we are talking about a complete and lasting release by finding and removing originating causes- as opposed to mere control of symptom by suggestion.
There is no reason why anyone should put up with something inside themselves but outside their control, providing they are prepared to devote time, money, effort and self-discipline to be free of their problem.
Whether your problem is big or small it will be dealt with absolute care and attention and your confidentiality.
Right to privacy and anonymity will be respected at all times.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
This is a flexible approach to changing maladaptive ways of thinking that can lead to anxiety, depression and sleep disturbance, conducted whilst under hypnosis, giving access to the subconscious, facilitating fast and long lasting change. All of us have the ability change the way we deal with emotional issues, by focusing on the way our thoughts, images and beliefs effect our daily lives. CBT seeks to examine those behaviours and help us develop new ways to cope.
Kinesiology
Kinesiology is used worldwide by Doctors, Therapists and lay people alike.
It is a gentle feedback tool used to gather information from the body.
Gentle pressure is applied to a muscle and how the muscle responds gives specific information to the practitioner in how to treat the client.
Kinesiology is the study of movement which requires knowledge and research techniques from fields such as biology, chemistry, history, physics, psychology, and sociology.
Hand Modes or Mudras are used to enhance the story that is unfolding through the muscle testing. Mudras are finger positions that represent information that helps the practitioner come to the proper treatment for the individual.
Massage
Massage can help with stress reduction, anxiety, relaxation, muscle aches and pains, sleep problems, depression, immune system function and sports conditioning.
There are many different types of massage:
Aromatherapy Massage
Aromatherapy Massage using the physical and aromatic effects of essential oils for relaxation and increased well being.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage is a goal-oriented massage. With this type of work, the massage therapist may use his/her forearms, elbows or thumbs to apply pressure.
Deep tissue work can be used in conjunction with Swedish massage to loosen the muscles in a specific area, or by itself for a mini-target session.
Holistic Body Massage
Holistic Body Massage treats the whole person, mind, body and spirit to restore balance and harmony with the use of organic oils.
Hot Stone Massage
Hot Stone Massage is an ancient healing massage which has been used for thousands of years worldwide by healers, the Tibetan monks and the American Indians to name a few. The stone is an excellent grounding tool and is used for physical and spiritual balancing.
The powerful energies of stone massage are known to promote a harmonising and cleansing effect, thus allowing a meditative state of quietude and calm.
The stones are used in harmony with the application of the hands.
This produces intensified contact with the unique energies of the stones and the universal energy, assisting with the energy flow within. This vital flow is directed to areas of blockage.
The stone produces a relaxation to the body at its deepest level so is very effective at creating harmony and positive energy flow. All these excellent effects of the stone massage are so vital to our own health especially with today’s stressful fast living. By creating a healthy energy flow we create a healthy body.
The hot stone massage is excellent for dissolving stress, removing blockages, neutralising negative energies, drawing energy away from over stimulated areas, re-energizing the body and increasing white T cells, those which fight against diseases.
Indian Head Massage
Indian Head Massage dates back in India to some 4,000 years ago. The Indians used a form of massage incorporated within the ancient healing art of Ayurveda.
Ayurveda is the Hindu practice of health care. The treatment is also known as champissage from the Hindu word ‘champi’ meaning massage – which is where the word shampoo comes from.
It is a therapeutic massage which includes the upper back, shoulders, neck and face and many people complain of tension in these areas when under stress or frustrated, especially when working long hours.
You can expect to be comfortably seated in chair in a relaxing atmosphere
The therapist will use fingers, palms and thumbs with different levels of pressure on the neck, shoulders head and face. If oils are used then access to the shoulder and neck area is required.
Swedish massage
Swedish massage is primarily used for relaxation. Cream or oil may be used with light strokes.
Usually, this is a full body massage. You may want to have some areas skipped or opt to have the massage therapist work on all of your body. It is the most commonly offered and best known type of massage.
It was developed by a Swedish physiologist, Henri Peter Ling at the University of Stockholm in 1812. It uses a firm but gentle pressure to improve the circulation, ease muscle aches and tension, improve flexibility and creates relaxation.
Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic Massage is a manual manipulation of the body’s soft tissue for the purpose of stimulating circulation and promoting relaxation. It has been used in many world cultures for more than 4,000 years.
Massage allows you a quiet time to focus on yourself and become more connected to your body.
Massage is generally used for the reduction of stress and pain.
It has been shown to boost the immune system as well. Since most diseases are exacerbated by stress, massage can help you become and stay healthier.
Windsphere Massage
Windsphere Massage is carried out over the whole body but every specific area will be particularly treated. This is uniquely different from any other form of massage.
The body is prepared with different essential oils concentrating on discharging negative energies from the lymph nodes.
Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic Medicine or “Nature Cure” is a concept of healing that employs various natural means of preventing and treating human disease.
Naturopathic Medicine grew out of the eclectic healing systems of the 18th and 19th centuries. Its philosophy was first used in the Hippocratic School of Medicine of about 400 B.C.. Physicians in the time of Hippocrates believed that they should try to understand as much as possible about the laws of nature, and apply it to their practice in a practical way. They looked for the “cause” of disease. “Naturopathy” or “Nature Cure” is a concept of healing that employs various natural means of preventing and treating human disease. Disease is believed to be caused by deficiency of nutrition or toxicity in the body. Unfortunately commonly both are present.
Techniques used by the naturopath to foster the persons own natural healing ability are;
• Diet & Nutritional advice
• Detoxification
• Herbs
• Homeopathy
• Flower Essences
• Acupuncture
• Nutriceuticals (Nutritional supplements)
Naturopathic consultations last an hour and require two visits. During the consultation an in depth history is taken. An individually tailored Diet and Lifestyle plan is then prescribed for the treatment of the clients complaint.
It may be necessary to re-visit the Naturopath to make adjustments to the plan and deal with any issues that have come up.
Ontology
Ontology is the study of being. How did we get to where we are now? What is our potential? By taking an ontological viewpoint in conjunction with Kinesiology and Cranial Fluid Dynamics we are able to treat the whole being taking into account the various levels that exist with our human make up.
When we are sick, “out of balance”, stressed, dysfunctional, switched off you name it …one or all of these levels are out of sync.
Treatment in this manner brings order to the chaos inside us.
After an initial consultation and an understanding is gained of what the client is here for, we begin with a moment of quiet. You remain fully clothed and you will take your shoes off before lying on the therapy table.
We will then proceed to find the treatment that is appropriate for your situation. Cranial Sacral Therapy/CFD is most likely used during a session.
The therapist would put their hands on the area of restriction and wait for the tissues, membranes, muscles, or bones to release the tension or shape they are holding.
This is very relaxing and one may experience warmth, sleep or sense of general well being. Infants are treated whilst sleeping or being held by someone.
Conditions Treated:
- Structural Pain
- Allergies
- Emotional Issues
- PMT
- Child Development
- Learning Disorder/Dyslexia/ADHD
- Birth Trauma (both mother and child)
- Post Surgery recovery
- Trauma
- Stress Physical, Emotional, Mental
- Family Patterns
- Digestive Disorders/IBS/Indigestion
- TMJ
- Injuries
- Difficulty Sleeping
- Depression and Anxiety
Physical therapy
Physical therapy is an holistic and patient-centred approach focusing on the manual treatment of the soft tissue – muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia.
Therapists use highly skilled, hands-on techniques to diagnose, prevent or treat underlying conditions and problems. It is based on health science principles and works alongside other health care practices.
Physical therapy is founded on a tradition which recognises and values the healing properties of touch.
It is proven as being very safe, non-invasive and is of course, drug free.
Each treatment is individually tailored. The therapist, after carefully noting your history will consider psychological, social and environmental factors in devising a treatment plan and in suggesting appropriate changes to lifestyle, work practice or exercise.
Reflexology
Reflexology is an ancient healing art based on the principle that the body will, given the opportunity heal itself and bring about a state of natural balance in order to function to its full capacity.
Reflexology is based on the principle that there are reflex points on the hands and feet which correspond to the glands, organs and other parts of the body.
People of any age can derive positive benefits from reflexology.
Clients with BUPA / VHI and VIVAS can benefit from money towards their treatments depending on their plan.
Reiki
Reiki Is a method of natural healing based on the use of Universal Life-Force/Energy. It is channelled through the practitioners /masters hands.
It was rediscovered in the 19th century by Dr Usui. Everyone experiences Reiki differently. Some feel a slight tingling or sensations of warmth, others just a deep relaxation. Others feel rejuvenated or energised. Some even fall asleep.
Reiki energy brings deep relaxation, soothing and reducing stress, anxiety and depression.
Reiki can help you be the best that you can be. It can help unlock your natural creativity allowing you to reach your full potential. It brings clarity, focus and a sense of purpose back into life. It enhances the benefits of all other therapies.
One treatment is physiologically the equivalent of 3 to 4 hours deep sleep. As reiki treats the whole body and not just the symptoms it can assist in the treatment of almost all physical and emotional conditions. This includes common colds, ‘flu and injuries and can even help overcome addictions.
It also eases the pain of more chronic diseases and helps reduce the side effects of drug and other treatments.
Reiki has helped heal conditions such as: Grief, Insomnia, Lack of confidence, Tinnitus, Back pain, High Blood Pressure, Constipation, Candida, Skin disorders, Strokes, Anxiety and Stress, Tension and Worry, Phobias and Addictions.
During the 1 hour reiki session the practitioner places her hands very lightly on the body in a variety of positions. The patient is normally lying down and always remains fully clothed throughout the session as reiki is so powerful it can pass through plaster cast.
Reiki is suitable for everyone.
Reiki is always totally safe and appropriate making it suitable for everyone from children to the elderly.
Angel Energy Healing
Angel Energy Healing is quite a beautiful therapy which involves working with the Angelic Realm and is used for healing on the mental, emotional and spiritual levels thus enhancing the physical well being of the client.
Emotional Freedom Techniques
Emotional Freedom Techniques is a natural slef help tool that is often referred to as “Acupuncture without needles” which involves tapping on the major meridian points in the body. EFT is based on the premise that the mind and body are inextricably linked. EFT helps to dissolve emotions that may be stuck in various parts of the body, causing the disease.
Tarot / Angel Card Reading
Tarot / Angel Card Reading is based on interpreting the pictures and symbols on each individual card to give the client spiritual guidance on their life path and on various aspects in their lives.
Cranio – Sacral Therapy
Cranio – Sacral Therapy Is helpful in treating the following:
- Arthritis, Rheumatism
- Asthma, Bronchitis
- Back Pain, Sciatica
- Chronic Fatigue, Stress
- Depression
- Digestive Problems, Colitis, Crohn’s, Irritatable Bowel Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Emotional Problems
- Frozen Shoulder
- Headaches, Migraines
- Insomnia
- Menstrual Pain
- Scoliosis, Kyphosis
- Sinusitis, Tinnitus
- Whiplash