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Treatment

Rieko Oshima-Barclay offers a several types of massage therapy.
This is a basic overview of massage techniques,

which may help you to find out
which type of treatment is right for you.

 

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Online Herbal Consultation

Herbal Medicine

Massage Therapy

  • Aroma Therapy

  • Deep tissue massage

  • Trigger point Therapy

  • Holistic massage

Reflexology

Pregnancy Therapy

  • Pregnancy massage

  • Pregnancy reflexology

Herbal Medicine

Herbal Medicine is one of the oldest forms of medicine in the world, and it is still extensively practiced today. Many Herbs have powerful medicinal properties, and are known as botanical medicine or Phytotherapy. People have used herbs as a medicine to assist the healing process during illness. Herbal Medicine also helps in maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle. You may know that many of the pharmaceutical drugs today are based on herbs, in Herbal Medicine we combine modern scientific research as well as traditional methods for optimum results. What the Herbalist does Medical Herbalists are much like the old style GPs, we have studied and trained in the orthodox diagnostic skills, however, we take a more holistic approach i.e. we don't examine the illness in isolation but try to understand the whole person. We will try to identify the underlying cause of an illness, thus working holistically and individually. Herbal remedies will be based on and tailor made to the patient's need. We may also advise on diet and lifestyle if necessary, and we have consultations with people of any age.

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The Consultation

The initial consultation will last approximately 50 minutes. During the consultation, a full case history and any necessary physical examination will be taken. Following appointments will last 30 minutes. Normally the follow up appointment will be 2 - 6 weeks after the initial consultation, depending upon the severity of the symptoms. Herbal Remedies Your herbal remedies will be prepared after the consultation. They will be individual and usually in the form of tinctures (alcohol based herbal extraction), herbal teas, creams or lotions. If you are already taking medication or other treatment, we always take this into consideration. It is important for the patient to take professional advice and not to stop any treatment without guidance from your specialists. Medical Herbalists support patients who suffer from a variety of conditions, such as; joint pain, breathing disorders, stress and anxiety, digestive problems, skin problems, headache and migraine, blood pressure problems, reproductive and urinary problems, and seasonal issues. Herbs can also work to stimulate the body's own healing power and restore the balance of health.

Herbal Medicine

Online Herbal Consultation

オンライン・ハーバル　コンサルテーション

 

「どんな症状があるか」「どんな病歴があるか」などの 内容を、事前に問診票にご記入いただきます。（ご予約日の48時間前までにメールにてご送付願います）
いただいた内容を基にコンサルテーションが始まっていきます。
メディカルハーバリストはその方が抱えていらっしゃる症状を注意深く聞きながら、それに対して
・ どのように始まったか？

・ 症状が軽減する又は悪化する要因があるか？

・ ストレス・食べ物・気温・湿度・睡眠・生理周期などと関連があるか？

・ 生活習慣については？

 

など、細かな質問を交え「心と身体」の状態をゆっくりとお聞きしながら、病気を引き起こしている要因は何なのか、その症状や病の本質を見極めていきます。


対面式のハーバルコンサルテーションでは、問診のほか、血圧や脈拍、また必要に応じて触診や聴診、尿検査なども行われます。また処方選びに必要と判断すれば、血液検査や肝機能検査、ホルモンバランスの検査、CTスキャンなどの精密検査を病院で行う事をすすめることもあります。
オンラインのハーバルコンサルテーションでは問診オンリーとなり、必要に応じて後日、病院での検査結果などをご連絡頂いてからのハーブのご案内となる可能性もございます。
 これらのカウンセリングを行ったのち、その方の状態や体質、体力などを見極めながらどのような形でハーブを（時には精油などの外用も）使って行くかの方針を決めていきます。 ここで個々に見合ったハーブの処方がおこなわれていくわけですが、使用されるハーブは、病名や症状によって選ばれるのではなく「その人」に合ったものが処方されます。同じ「病名や症状」であっても、患者さんによって処方されるハーブの種類や使用量が違います。 また、ハーブのみの処方を行うか、鍼やマッサージなどとの並行に行うかなど、患者さんのご要望をふまえながら無理のない形のご提案も致します。必要であれば同時に食生活のアドバイスなども行い、現在何らかの薬（例：降血圧剤、ステロイド、漢方薬/中医薬を含む等）が投与されている場合には、その薬との適合性を考慮してハーブの処方をご提案させていただきます。

Online Herbal Consultaton

Massage Therapy

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is a gentle therapy using relaxing massage and essential oils to relieve physical and emotional conditions, enhance well-being and promote health. Aromatherapy could possibly affect you physically, emotionally and also spiritually. Each essential oil has its own unique combination of therapeutic properties. Rieko will give a massage using the appropriate essential oils according to the client's condition.

Deep Tissue Massage (DTM)

Deep Tissue Massage (DTM) is a massage technique that focuses on the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. It helps to release the chronically tensed and contracted areas in the body, such as stiff necks, sore shoulders and lower back tension. It is also used for reducing pain and discomfort in conditions such as repetitive strain, postural problems, or recovery from injury. DTM employs slower strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas. It is generally integrated with other massage techniques such as Myofascial Release or Trigger Point Therapy.

Trigger Point Therapy

A trigger point is also known as myofascial trigger points, which are tight areas within muscle tissue that causes pain in other parts of the body. Trigger Point Therapy is a technique that involves the application of pressure to tender muscle tissue in order to relieve myofascial pain and dysfunction in other parts of the body. Rieko often incorporates massage and Trigger Point Therapy together.

Holistic/Therapeutic Massage

Holistic/ Therapeutic massage is a very effective massage which may help to speed up the body's recovery from physical and mental fatigue, stress and general aches and pains. Various pressure and massage strokes are applied according to the client's need.

Massage Therapy

Reflexology

Reflexology is an ancient form of complementary therapy. It is the technique of applying gentle pressure on the reflex points of the feet and hands that are thought to correspond with organs, glands and structures around the body. This brings about a state of deep relaxation, stimulates the body’s own healing processes and encourages the body to work naturally to restore its own healthy balance. Many people may benefit from reflexology and find relief from a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.

Maternity

Please note that reflexology and massage treatments are only suitable after the first trimester. Always check with your GP or midwife before having treatment, and make sure you see a qualified reflexologist who is experienced at treating women during 

 

Pregnancy Massage／Pre and Post Natal Massage

Pregnancy massage is specifically tailored for the expectant mothers needs.
  The benefits of pregnancy massage are just the same as any other massage - easing  physical discomfort such as back pain, swelling in the arms and legs, and relieve aches and pains in muscles and joints, reduce emotional stress such as depression and anxiety and give you a warm and well-being feeling. They may also help a mother to prepare physically and emotionally for these changes which occur during the time of pregnancy.
 

Maternity / Pregnancy Reflexology

Maternity reflexology is tailor-made to possibly assist even before pregnancy with fertility issues, IVF support, during pregnancy, right up to childbirth and may help ease many common discomforts including nausea, morning sickness, heartburn, back pain and constipation, as well as other conditions during pregnancy.　Rieko has taken a number of additional post graduate courses included Pre-Conception and Pregnancy Reflexology & massage.

: : Cautions and Contraindicates for Massage therapies : :

 

There are specific situations in which massage should be limited or used only with great caution, such as:

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  • Acute inflammation

  • Systemic infection

  • Thrombosis and phlebitis

  • Bleeding – External or internal

  • Major cardiac problems (e.g. Heart problems, acute angina, recent heart attack)

  • High blood pressure (in severe case)

  • Malignant aliments in the area (e.g. Active cancer, leukemia) including those with any undiagnosed lumps

  • High fever

  • Nausea or vomiting

  • Muscle and tendon partial tears

  • In early pregnancy (in the first trimester)

  • Some local contraindications for massage

  • An open wound or burn or at the site of a recent injury

  • Varicose veins

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If you have a chronic condition, such as arthritis, cancer, or heart disease, talk with your doctor before having massage.

 

Cautions and Contraindications for Reflexology

 

  • Any contagious skin disease i.e. Impetigo, scabies, etc.

  • Severe psoriasis or eczema on foot

  • Foot fractures, unhealed wounds, or active gout in the foot

  • Any untreated severe medical condition, or acute pain (Reflexology may hide a condition which needs medical attention)

  • Thrombosis or embolism

  • Haematoma

 

Some of the conditions that require Specialist or medical WRITTEN MEDICAL PERMISSION – GP/Consultant

 

  • Cancer

  • Recent operations

  • Cardiovascular conditions

  • Any condition already being treated by a GP or Specialist

  • Nervous/Psychotic conditions

  • Severe Arthritis/Osteoporosis

  • Medical edema

  • Pregnancy: if you are a high risk pregnancy, and/or have any medical/pregnancy complications, and/or any undiagnosed medical conditions (I do not massage clients in the first trimester)

  • Trapped/pinched nerve (sciatica) inflamed nerve

  • Conditions that are infectious for a certain period during the acute phase, such as pulmonary TB. Hepatitis and cirrhosis

  • Any dysfunction of the nervous system

 

Please ask Rieko if you are uncertain or have any specific concerns before your booking.

Reflexology

Enquiries

For further information about treatment, workshops or general enquires

herbalhealinguk@gmail.com 

Maternity
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