Manchester Therapy Centre

read moreWe offer a range of massage, sports and holistic therapy treatments by our experienced and highly qualified staff. Appointments can be made Monday to Saturday by telephone or email. Not sure which treatment is right for you? We're always happy to advise, just call us on 0161 881 7171. We have been providing workshops and qualification courses in holistic and sports therapy through VTCT since 1989. Courses include massage, Thai massage, reiki, reflexology, aromatherapy and sports massage. Why not try a relaxing and fun weekend of giving and receiving massage.

read moreFor a complete range of massage, Manchester Therapy centre offers Swedish massage, remedial massage, relaxing full body massage, face massage, hand & foot massage amongst other treatments available. All massage therapists at the Manchester Therapy Centre are fully qualified and experienced. Besides feeling good and being a pleasurable experience a massage therapy treatment can increase the body's self awareness and sensitivity and reduce stress, tension and anxiety levels. Massage therapy calms the nervous system and has a centring and balancing effect, relaxing and focusing the mind.

read moreOur sports massage treatments include manipulative work, stretching, pre-training, post-training and sports injuries. Sports Massage covers three main categories: event (pre and post), maintenance, and rehabilitation. Event massage takes place before an event (or workout), as part of warming up, or afterwards, to reduce the muscle spasms and metabolic build up that occurs after intensive exercise. Maintenance massage is designed to help the athlete reach peak performance through a routine program of massage.

read moreOur aromatherapy treatments include a full consultation, blending of essential oils and a choice of remedial massage, relaxing full body massage, face massage, hand or foot Massage. Aromatherapy treatments are made up of a combination of techniques adapted to help the absorption of aromatic oils and to promote a feeling of well being. Each treatment given is unique, tailored to the specific needs of the person at that time. The aim is to treat the body on both the physical and emotional level. Aromatherapy means "treatment using scents".

read moreWhat is Acupuncture? Your health and well-being can be greatly improved by acupuncture, as it is a safe and effective method of treatment for many common ailments. Acupuncture encourages the body to promote natural healing and improve functioning. This is done by inserting very thin needles and applying heat or electrical stimulation at precise acupuncture points. Acupuncture can be used to treat many physical conditions, including backache, headache, irregular periods, sinusitis, gynaecological problems, skin conditions, M.E.

read moreSimply stated, osteopathy treatment can help with the faulty functioning of body structures such as joints, muscles and tendons. First, an osteopath determines where the fault is, then by means of proper manual manipulation releases the body's own healing powers which then are able to restore the joints or tissue being treated to normal functioning. In the traditional practice of osteopathy the skilled osteopath uses therapeutic touch alone to locate the malfunctioning body part, then gently manipulates that body part using the right amount of pressure in the right place at the right time in the right way.

read moreReflexology treatments are particularly beneficial for stress related disorders which can account for 75% of all illnesses. Reflexology works by bringing the body back to homeostasis or balance. Any condition where the body's systems are out of balance, will be helped. Reflexology is designed to help you achieve and maintain optimum health. A reflexology treatment will relax every aspect of the body, mobilising natural healing properties from within to attend the source of distress. Reflexology lends itself to easing both long-term and acute conditions.

read moreReiki therapy is an alternative form of medicine which offers deep relaxation, inner peace, and a quiet mind. Reiki therapy redirects the flow of energy, bringing balance to the emotional and physical body, and producing inner harmony. When reiki therapy treatments are scheduled on a continuing basis, better physical and emotional health is genuinely felt, and the inner light of yourself shines through. Medical studies on reiki therapy show a significant reduction in perceived anxiety, an increase in immunological functioning, a significant drop in systolic blood pressure, reduction in pain, and less pain medication required.