Something Else

Therapies at the Something Else Clinic

Many of our practitioners and therapists are educated to degree level and beyond. You can be assured of the very best standards of care at Something Else.

If you've had a sports injury or whiplash from an accident, trip or fall. Whether you're suffering from stress and anxiety, can't sleep or have indigestion, we have a therapy for you. We'll take the time to listen to your issues and thoroughly assess you. If we think you need to see your Doctor, we'll tell you so.

We're open on 6 days a week according to client demand.

Ring for an appointment: 01685 383939

Reflexology

We are fortunate to have 6 reflexologists here at Something else. All of them are trained to the highest standards available in the UK.

We are pleased to be able to offer a range of reflexology treatments, tailored to the individual. We offer the following specialities:

Spinal Reflexology
This is a unique type of reflexology which focuses on spinal nerve points. It is used to treat a variety of different types of back pain from slipped discs, to sciatica, and muscular strains.

Maternity Reflexology
This type of treatment is tailored to the expectant mum, helping to iron out thos little discomforts like poor sleep, back pain and constipation. It also has a profoundly positive effect on labour too, keeping mum calm and helping with good breathing and blood circulation.

Reflexology is thought to rebalance hormones, enhance fertility and help to prepare the body for the best possible chance of concieving a child. It will help to keep you both stress free if you are considering IVF too.

Reflexology prices start from just £30 per standard treatment.

Please note: Reflexology is not a substitute for proper medical care. Any reflexology treatment should be used as a complement to your Doctor's treatment, not a replacement. Reflexology is not a diagnostic therapy. It is your doctor's job to diagnose illness. Your reflexologist can help to support you systematically in order to help you heal, or encourage your body to perform its usual functions more effectively. It may also help where your doctor has been unable to diagnose any specific condition.

For more information, please contact the Clinic Director on 01685 383939

Physiotherapy
Our highly skilled Physiotherapist is very much in demand - so book your appointment early. He deals with all kinds of muscle,ligament,tendon and joint problems. Whiplash is a common difficulty amongst his patients, but sporting injuries are also frequently treated. The treatment process continues when the patient returns home too, with special exercises to strengthen and restore.

Sports Injury Massage
Are you serious about your sport?
Sports massage is an individually tailored deep soft tissue manipulation, using specific techniques to treat areas of stress and tension which may have resulted from sporting, recreational or occupational activities.

It has been proven to help :-Restore normal function to damaged tissues; Speed up recovery; Enhance sporting performance

Also used to treat a wide variety of conditions such as arthritis, MS, spondylosis and many more

Fast treatment for pulled muscles, sprains and other sporting injuries you want to heal as soon as you can. So that you can get back to doing what you love.

Clinical Hypnotherapy at Something Else

Hypnotherapy is a fast and effective way to access your most resourceful states, and to enlist the support of your unconscious mind to help you achieve your goals or eliminate unwanted habits or fears. It is safe, pleasant and relaxing in itself.

Hypnotherapy is a treatment of choice for such conditions as:

General Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Phobias
Stress
Insomnia
Low confidence
Performance anxiety for specific situations e.g. interviews, driving test, exams, public speaking.
Habit Changing - smoking cessation, weight management
Pain management

Free initial 20 minute consultations available.
Our clinical Hypnotherapist David Costello has detailed below a recent case of needle phobia.

Hypnotherapy – effective treatment for fear of needles

" Hypnotherapy is a rapid and effective intervention for modifying our responses and reactions to particular situations that have begun to become associated with fear, dread and anxiety. Perhaps just one bad experience – whether it is in the dentist’s chair or on a holiday fight – results in years of phobia and avoidance.

Whilst certain fear inducing situations can simply be avoided – perhaps taking a holiday at home instead of flying abroad – others can become life threatening. I recently treated a young lady who had developed a needle phobia. Things had come to a head when she needed a biopsy for a potential tumour. After two failed attempts by the doctor to carry out the procedure - which then had to be abandoned due to extreme panic – a friend of the family recommended hypnotherapy.

In just 3 sessions, the client learnt to take herself into a safe place of relaxation, to understand that her mind could ‘be in two places at once’. Using a combination of relaxation techniques linked in hypnosis to personalised visual images of relaxation, she was able to learn to modify her body’s responses and reactions, so that the procedure could take place easily. The surgeon was so impressed with the difference in presentation that he was keen to find out what had happened to the client!

Hypnotherapy isn’t just for the common lifestyle issues like smoking cessation or weight control – it can also be incredibly effective for helping us to better control and manage our emotions and internal states in potentially fear inducing situations that we know are coming up in the future – taking a driving test, giving a presentation at work, getting married or even giving birth.

If you have a particular fear of concern that is limiting your enjoyment of life, please contact me to discuss whether hypnotherapy can help! "

Dave Costello
Clinical Hypnotherapist

Acupuncture
Acupuncture can treat a wide variety of conditions through its ability to stimulate the body’s own healing response. This means that anyone can benefit.

Energy flows through acupuncture points found along energy channels known as meridians which run along the skin. When energy is flowing smoothly you feel well and in good health. Obstructions along these meridians lead to imbalances and symptoms appear. Obstructions can appear in response to physical changes, but can also be related to anxiety, stress, grief and anger.

Acupuncture aims to find the cause of the problem as treating the symptoms alone will not affect a permanent cure. It can also be used to prevent illness and maintain good health.

Acupuncture is suitable for any illness, chronic or short-lived, including:

Migraine
Arthritis
Depression
Stress
Insomnia
Fatigue
Anxiety
Asthma
Skin disorders
Circulatory problems
Digestive disorders
Menstrual problems
Infertility
Pregnancy care
Back problems
Sports injuries

Your emotional wellbeing is as important as your physical health. Acupuncture treats the mind and body at the same time, so that when physical problems are treated, you will feel better in yourself, be more relaxed and find that your sleep is improved.

During the first consultation, which can take up to 2 hours, the practitioner listens to the patient and takes a complete medical history. Your acupuncturist will ask you about physical problems and also any emotional stress you are experiencing. Anything discussed is completely confidential.

The diagnosis also includes a short physical examination.
In all treatments,only sterile, disposable, single-use needles are used.

On average you can expect to see a significant improvement in your condition after 5 treatments. Initially, you come once a week, with treatments spacing out over time. Everyone responds differently to acupuncture and sometimes the effects are dramatic after the first treatment, whereas others need more than 6 before they start to feel better. Longstanding problems take longer to heal than recent ones.

Rachel Edney was awarded a Licentiate in Acupuncture from the School of Five Element Acupuncture in London following three years training. She has received further training in fertility acupuncture at the College of Traditional Acupuncture and is certified in facial revitalisation acupuncture.

Rachel is a member of the British Acupuncture Council (www.acupuncture.org.uk)
which guarantees an approved standard of training in both Chinese and Western medicine. Members are bound by the Council’s Code of Safe Practice, Ethical and Professional Conduct and are covered by their Professional and Public Liability Insurance.

Diagnosis (2 hours ) £45

Treatment (1 hour) £25

To find out more about acupuncture and what is involved in a treatment please visit www.vale-acupuncture.co.uk or the British Acupuncture Council at www.acupuncture.org.uk

Counselling through Transactional Analysis

Transactional Analysis is a systematic psychotherapy for personal growth and change, which helps you understand yourself and your interactions with others. In having this greater awareness of yourself it will help your personal growth and development. Transactional Analysis is effective for individual, couples, groups and organisations.

Emotional freedom Technique
Neuro Linguistic Programming

Remedial massage- tailor made massage targeting your problem areas.

Chinese face massage – works on acupoints in the face, relieving stress in the body

Indian head massage – a deep relaxing treatment for head & neck.

Chiropody & Podiatry – for foot and nail health. Our professionally qualified Chiropodist and Podiatrist is a highly skilled practitioner who works in several clinics.