Natural therapy is the science of human mechanics. Gentle massage & manipulations of the muscles, ligaments & joints help to realign the body and alleviate tension allowing it to function better. This treatment may involve stretches, massage, exercises and neuromuscular and other techniques.

Cranial sacral work is an even gentler form of treatment where gentle pressure is applied to the head. It can alleviate retained moulding from the birth process, influence the flow of the cerebrospinal fluid encouraging its movement down the spine and influencing all the tissues in the body, at any age. It can be helpful for birth trauma, colic, glue ear, relaxation of contractures and spasms, behavioural and learning difficulties, sleeplessness, lymphatic function and astma etc.

Cranial sacral work is particularly helpful to children who have Down's Syndrome and whose sinuses are not properly developed, but it can help a wide variety of complaints, and the children enjoy it.

Medical herbalism.
Plants have been used since the begining of time to help restore health. Many medicines used by Doctors today come from plants originally. Remedies are chosen for their low toxicity and lack of side effects and specifically for the individual. Although we do not supply medicines we can recomend remedies, most of which are easily obtainable in supermarkets and health shops. Massage with essential oils constitutes a part of herbal medicine.

Naturopathy is a system of healing that seeks to promote health by stmulating and supporting the body's inherent power to regain harmony and balance. It is a holistic appraoch looking at the whole person and trying to find the cause of symptoms. The naturopathic therapies used will involve a variety of natural methods of healing for the individual. A diet diary to indentify problem foods may be given and/or personal nutritional advice.

The initial consultation with carer and child will take a detailed case history and will determine which combination of therapies will be used. Emphasis will be placed on furthering inderstanding of the child's condition and symptoms with explanations about the course of treatment to empower parents, carers and children in the long term well being of the child. Carers and children are free to ask questions about any part of the treatment at any time.

How to access this service:
You can obtain a referal form from the office. It may not be possible to have an appointment straight away. Palace has waiting lists for all its therapies and teaching sessions. Members have priority on waiting lists. All sessions are free to members. Membership is £10 per year for a family. A donation of £20 per school term is also asked for. To become a member and a referal form please phone us. Tel: 0207 561 1689