Holistic means “to see the whole”. In other words to treat the person as an entirety - a whole - responding to your individual needs, taking into account physical factors as well as emotional ones too, thereby giving a general sense of well-being. 

Reflexology

A therapy not to be missed. A treatment to bring “body and soul” together achieving a sense of well-being. The feet are a mirror image of the whole body. Pressure is applied to certain points relating to organs of the body, opening up blocked energies which release endorphins and hormones to regulate different conditions which can be brought on by stressful situations. This therapy does not offer a cure, but can allows the body to naturally heal itself.

Reiki

This is a safe, gentle, non-intrusive technique which uses life force energy to treat physical and emotional ailments.

Therapeutic Massage

Therapeutic massage is the oldest known healing art. Massage can be relaxing and calming or energising and invigorating, depending upon the strokes used, rhythm and depth of touch. Massage is a powerful way to relieve stress and is also an excellent means of enhancing feelings of wellbeing and boosting the immune system, helping to prevent illness. On a regular basis, massage helps to maintain health and vitality.

The beneficial effects of massage include: Stimulate the circulation

Easing of stiff and aching muscles

Reducing fatigue and insomnia

Stimulating the body's natural healing process ...

Sports Massage

A deep tissue massage where pressure is applied to trigger points, which are hyper-sensitive soft ares of tissue. This relieves painful muscles and structural problems caused by physical strain, bad posture and excessive sports activity. Suitable for footballers, rugby players, walkers, cyclists etc.

Thermo Auricular Therapy

Also known as Hopi Ear Candling, this ancient treatment was originally used by the native Indian to clear energy chakras and to cleanse the ears.  This treatment is extremely relaxing and calming and is excellent as a pleasant and completely painless method of  wax removal, easing sinus problems, excess catarrh, runny noses, hay fever, rhinitis.  It can also help to relieve tinnitus and can help headaches or migraines by regulating pressure.

Pelvic Correction

This process allows the therapist, through certain movements, stretches and exercises to ease the pelvis back into place.  This can help early stages of hernia, spinal alignment, menstrual problems and infertility.  When the pelvis is out of line the whole muscular skeletal system plus internal organs can be out of "true", causing normal bodily functions to be inhibited, slowing down some energies in the body and forcing others to overwork. there is instant relief in this process but continuation of exercises is essential. 

No Hands Massage

The 'No Hand Massage' is deep, releasing, rejuvenating and nourishing. It is a dynamic new form and approach that is sweeping across the world as one of the most powerful new therapeutic massage treatments available.  It was developed by Gerry Pyves after 20 years of clinical testing.  It works on every level.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

MLD (Vodder) is a specialist therapy designed to rejuvenate the lymphatic system and one which has had in-depth analysis in recent years.  With gentle rhythmic circular movements this treatment drains waste from the tissues.  The product lymph passes through lymph nodes, which once cleansed, returns to the blood stream.  The calming of the autonomic nervous  system can help relieve ailments such insomnia, mild constipation, swollen ankles, puffy eyes, sinusitis and catarrh.

LaStone Therapy

LaStone Therapy is massage, performed with warmed volcanic rocks that draws you into a truly deep state of meditative relaxation.

Indian Head Massage

Indian Head Massage has been practiced for over one thousand years.  This treatment has been extended to the face, neck, arms and shoulders.  Its technique provides relief from headaches and migraine and also alleviates stress and tension.

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is the systematic use of essential oils to improve physical and emotional well-being.  these oils are incorporated into a massage treatment.  The distinct properties of each essential oil means it can be used to treat a variety of chronic conditions, including   stress related problems.  Other benefits include treating conditions such as migraine, muscular problems, skin problems, insomnia and respiratory problems.

The Sunflower Holistic Therapy, in Dereham, is catering for the many emotional, physical and spiritual needs of their clients through all of the above treatments. The staff here often work together running workshops, which are detailed elsewhere in their website site. They have both a professional, compassionate and caring approach to their work and give their undivided attention  to their clients who always come first.

All therapists at Sunflower are qualified holding diplomas from the International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC).  Being IGPP and EMBODY members means they are bound by a code of conduct, which maintains ethical standards and protects the client.