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Oakwell Health was created to offer Cheltenham and the Cotswolds a dedicated group of professionally qualified therapists in alternative and complementary therapy and holistic health care. Our commitment is to help our patients naturally achieve optimum health and well-being. We deliver a unique experience that guarantees a personable, confidential treatment plan, that puts your needs first. Being a group enables us to offer a wide range of therapies from around-the-world, like acupuncture, osteopathy, cranial osteopathy, reflexology and massage. Please look at our therapies page Our knowledge and experience means our treatments not only deal with the root cause of an existing problem, but also improve your general health which has a preventative benefit for the future. Our treatments can help recovery from injuries, sport injuries, illness and general aches and pains. Please look at our what we treat page. We see people of all ages, from new born babies to the elderly. We also have male and female practitioners. For more information on treatments or to find out which will best suit your needs, please call on 01242 221456 or 07584 492466 or contact us online. To Your Good Health! OUR THERAPISTS: As a group we can offer Cheltenham and the Cotswolds a wide range of complementary therapies and holistic health care. Karl J Turner BSc (HONS) Ost Med Osteopathy Osteopathy During Pregnancy Karl J Turner BSc (HONS) Ost Med Qualified in 1997 as an Osteopath/Cranial osteopath, prior to which he worked as an auxillary nurse. He studied osteopathic medicine, which means he is trained to use osteopathy to treat chest, ear and throat infections and difficulties with breathing and digestion as well as aches, pains and injuries. Karl has an interest in helping relieve the strains of pregnancy and labour, as well as complications of delivery using a mix of both cranial and structural osteopathy. Dave Hover David Hover is a fully qualified Chiropractor, registered with the General Chiropractic council and a member of the British Chiropractic Association. Dave has lived in Cheltenham his whole life and has a lifelong interest in the human body and in particular biomechanics. Chiropractic is a great natural way to facilitate your body in healing and recovery and maintain good health. What we treat Based in Cheltenham, we have specialist therapists who have experience treating the symptoms of the following ailments: generalised aches and pains, joint pains including hip and knee pain from osteoarthritis arthritic pain, general, acute & chronic backache, back pain uncomplicated mechanical neck pain headache arising from the neck frozen shoulder/ shoulder and elbow pain/ tennis elbow circulatory problems cramp digestion problems joint pains, lumbago sciatica muscle spasms neuralgia fibromyalgia minor sports injuries and tension inability to relax rheumatic pain Both pregnant women and babies can benefit from our therapies. Acupuncture What can it help...... The range of conditions treated by acupuncture is vast. Whether it be a physical musculo-skeletal problem such as back pain, neck and shoulder tension; or an emotional state such as anxiety or a broken-heart. Acupuncture treatment helps people with hay-fever, menstrual problems, headaches, sciatica, sleeplessness, depression, the list goes on. It can also be used as a general tonic to keep the body and mind well tuned for optimal use. Some respond miraculously to acupuncture, for others changes are gradual, as is the case with any therapy. What is certain is that it is safe treatment for all. If you’re unsure if you’re symptoms can be effectively helped with acupuncture you just have to ask. A different way of thinking Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) comprises of Acupuncture, Tui Na and Herbal medicine. All three are based on classical Chinese medical theory. This views the human organism as an integrated whole, in which disease arises out of underlying imbalances within he body. Therefore Chinese medicine treats the cause of the problem by addressing the overall physical and mental health of the patient. This holistic approach strengthens the body’s defences, enabling it to fight disease naturally. According to the Chinese, the body contains a system of energy channels, commonly known as meridians, which contain and control the movement of the vital life energy known as Qi (pronounced chee). Qi is the life promoting force that permeates the universe, the energy in our bodies that gives us life and vitality. It is the acupuncturists job to determine which ‘acupuncture points’ along these meridians in the body will best restore health and well-being, i.e. treat pain and disease. Acupuncture is essentially the insertion of fine needles into the body to move blockages and stimulate flow of Qi. During a session the needles can remain inserted for up to 40 minutes. For those who have never tried acupuncture there is often a sense of apprehension about the use of needles. A good acupuncturist will help you relax. Unlike needles for injections, acupuncture needles are solid and very fine. Sensations felt are usually described as a tingling or a dull ache. Sports & Remedial Massage Sports Massage is the efficient and controlled manipulation of the body’s muscles and connective tissues. It is one of the oldest forms of therapy that is highly effective in treating both acute and chronic conditions of the body’s soft tissues. Differing from Swedish massage, Sports massage movements are applied at a deeper and firmer level inducing greater stimulation of the body’s major systems. It can be used as a tool to help relax tired and sore muscles, or can be used to break down scar tissue, muscle adhesions and knots, to re-educate posture or promote recovery from injury. The treatment also provides a thorough assessment of joint and muscle movements and a comprehensive range of stretching and strength exercises. This can aid in the rehabilitation of affected problem areas between treatments and for your long-term health and well-being. Despite its name, Sports Massage can benefit everyone. It doesn’t matter whether you sit at a desk all day, play with the children at home, work in the garden or at the building site; or whether you play sport competitively or at any level , Sports Massage is for you. We’ve all suffered at some point from headaches, stress, sore muscles, sports and general injuries (old and new). All of these can be attributed to the condition and state of our muscles and Sports Massage can help. So what can sports massage do for you? The many benefits can include; improved circulation and a more relaxed general well-being, which in turn can help to reduce your heart rate and blood pressure. These combined can promote a better mental state, reducing stress and anxiety. Skin can benefit from an increase in its elasticity and improved general condition, along with improved muscle tone. Sports Massage promotes the removal of waste products (including swelling) from the body and provides the skin and muscles with increased levels of oxygen and nutrients to promote a healthy condition. Massage also helps to relieve the effects of muscle spasms and tension. It aids in breaking down scar tissue and adhesions, relieving pain. Reduced muscle tension promotes an increase in the range of movement of the body’s joints, improving posture and flexibility and therefore reducing the risk of further injury Sports specific treatments and benefits include; all of the above, but you can benefit further from the timing of a treatment. This includes: Pre-competition Massages which aid in warming and mobilising the muscles to enhance your performance. Post-competition/training Massages will help to minimise the after-effects of a hard session/competition. Toxins can be removed, reducing the effects of stiffness and fatigue, maintaining muscle mobilisation and speeding-up your recovery period. Maintenance Massages throughout the training season help to maintain or enhance performance and reduces the risk of injury, or re-injury. Rehabilitation Massages promote recovery during and after an injury. A treatment will also include stretching and strengthening exercises specific to your sport. Some reasons to have a Sports Massage: If you suffer from back pain If you are suffering joint discomfort, lack of or painful movements If you have neck and shoulder or other muscle tension If you have a muscle strain or ligament sprain If you suffer from headaches, including migraines If you are suffering from stress If you are suffering from a repetitive strain injury (RSI) If you are recovering from an injury (sports or general) If you have postural problems resulting from a previous injury If you are suffering from general aches, pains and stiffness that just won’t go away If you want to relax and pamper yourself, or your partner In conjunction with another therapy to aid in speeding-up your treatment