Your Health

Complementary therapies

Complementary therapies are those which adopt a holistic approach to health and health problems. Complementary Therapies include Therapeutic Massage, Reflexology, Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Osteopathy, Naturopathy and Homeopathy, Pet Therapy and Music Therapy.

Whilst many Australians use complementary therapies, they are yet to be clinically tested.

Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine needles into specific sites in the body and may help a wide range of disorders.

Homoeopathic medicine mimics or provokes the symptoms of a patient's disease to strengthen the body's ability to heal itself.

Music therapy uses music to stimulate positive changes in four areas of human functioning.

Naturopathy uses a number of methods to promote the balancing of the body so that illness is less likely to occur in the future.

Osteopathy uses manipulation of the body to treat a wide range of symptoms and illnesses.

Pet therapy uses trained animals and their handlers to provide benefits such as lower high blood pressure and help in pain management.

Reflexology applies pressure on various points on your feet, hands and ears to help address stress, anxiety, tension

The benefits of this ancient form of massage include the relief of pain or anxiety and improving circulation.

Aromatherapy uses natural essential oils to enhance wellbeing and relieves stress.