At Serenity Health, we operate a range of holistic therapies to assist in the rehabilitation from addiction. This includes massages and acupuncture.
Acupuncture is proven to relieve stress as it lowers cortisol levels in the blood, as well as increasing endorphins, which helps with withdrawal from drugs and alcohol. It can also help with cravings for tobacco, drugs and eating.
Holistic therapy is a generic term for treatment / therapy that is aimed at treating the person as a whole on all levels mind, body and spirit. Generally most complimentary or alternative therapies could be regarded as holistic.
Holistic therapies have been around for thousands of years. Each country/culture has their own traditional style of health care, for example the Chinese with acupuncture and theNorth American Indians practicing herbal medicines.
The health service today focuses on treating those who are unwell primarily with drugs or where necessary using surgery. Drugs are often required to treat acute and chronic conditions, however, patients may often experience a number a side effects. There are some holistic therapies that are becoming more widely accepted in the medical profession, for example, acupuncture and chiropractic treatment.
Complimentary therapies work alongside or instead of conventional medicine, they too complement each other to ensure the person receives the best possible energy work to restore health and well being. These principles relate to mind body and spirit.
Alternative medical is a name given to medicine or treatment given alone or instead of conventional medicine.
Holistic therapies can be used to treat a number of ailments, both physical and mental. They can often be better than conventional medicine when treating stress, anxiety and emotional issues.
You do not have to be unwell to benefit from the use of Holistic therapies as their greatest benefit is providing a sense of overall wellbeing. If you are being treated by a doctor for a specific condition you should not use the treatments instead of conventional medicine. Discuss with your Doctor to ensure the treatment will compliment your existing treatment.
All of our therapists are fully training and passionate about promoting health and well being. They all demonstrate unique qualities and techniques in their chosen field. All treatments will be tailored to suit your individual needs.
We provide a number of treatments that can help you to improve and maintain your mental and physical health and well being. Weather you intend to de-stress and relax or energise and revitalise the mind and body we will endeavour to meet your needs.