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The Wellness Centre
The Wellness Centre offers
University students, staff and alumni access to a range of
complementary therapies on campus, all at a discounted fee.
Whether you are feeling stressed or tired, have chronic aches and pains, suffering from a sports or work related injury, or just need some advice on adjusting to a new lifestyle, then the Wellness Centre is here for you.
Which therapies are available?
How do I book a session?
Where is the Wellness Centre located?
Which therapies are available?
The following therapies are
currently available:
Hypnotherapy
Hypnosis is a natural state of heightened awareness, where you are able to open your mind to beneficial suggestions and where you can make use of your imagination to help make positive changes in your life. Hypnotherapy can help with many issues, including addictions, smoking cessation, weight control, self esteem, confidence, and public speaking, etc.
Contact Graham Ferris on +44 (0)1280 814081 or email wishing.1well@btopenworld.com. Learn more at www.wishingwellholistictherapies.com (external link).
Reflexology
Want the total relaxation that a massage can give you, but don't want to take your clothes off? Try Reflexology. It's the treatment of physical ailments in the body through the manipulation of the feet using acupressure points. Don't worry, it's not ticklish and you don't need a pedicure before hand - all those areas of hard skin are useful indicators for the Reflexologist!
Contact Jane Sheehan on +44 (0)7739 802175 or email jane@footreading.com. Learn more at www.footreading.com (external link).
Aromatherapy massage
Essential oils are aromatic essences that have been extracted from plants and flowers and which are blended especially to suit your individual requirements. Their medicinal properties have been known for thousands of years and were widely used by the Indians, Egyptians and Chinese. These oils are then massaged into your skin, relaxing tired aching muscles. Skilful blending of oils can clear the mind and lift the spirit, bringing about a sense of deep relaxation. Certain oils are uplifting and stimulating whilst others are calming or cleansing.
Contact Sharon Ferris on +44 (0)1280 814081 or email wishing.1well@btopenworld.com. Learn more at www.wishingwellholistictherapies.com (external link).
Wellbeing coaching
WellBeing Coaching helps you achieve emotional, physical and spiritual balance. If you are ready to take responsibility for yourself and your wellbeing this 'talk therapy', including NLP, helps you change your life positively.
Coaching can help you with these areas and more:
| Personal change | Family issues | Professional change | ||
| Weight management | Health issues | Relationship issues | ||
| Lack of motivation | Low self-esteem | Feelings and behaviours | ||
| Goal setting for success | ||||
Contact Naomi Martell on +44 (0)7961 385543 or email well.being@btinternet.com. Learn more at www.changeandwellbeing.co.uk (external link).
Chiropractic
The team at the University of Buckingham's Wellness Centre is dedicated to better health through pro-active natural health care therapies and positive lifestyle choices. James Love is the Centre's Chiropractor, concentrating on physical health through spinal postural corrections and lifestyle advice. Learn more at www.wellness-chiropractic.co.uk (external link).
Thai yoga massage
Thai massage is an unrivalled form of bodywork that combines passive yoga like stretching and gentle, rhythmic massage and compression to balance muscles, open joints and increase flexibility to help restore pain free function and enhance wellbeing. Palming and pressing techniques stimulate acupressure points, thereby enabling treatment of specific problems or areas. Learn more at www.lisamccutcheon.co.uk (external link).
Contact the Sports Officer (stefan.ridley@buckingham.ac.uk) for information on the following therapies:
- Counselling
- Psychotherapy
- Sports Massage
- Lifestyle & Weight Management Coaching
- Homeopathy
- Hatha Yoga
- Pilates
- Reiki
- Shiatsu
- Personal Training
How do I book a session?
If you would like to make a booking, please contact the individual therapist directly.
- When booking an appointment please state clearly that you wish to be seen at the University of Buckingham Wellness Centre.
- Payment is by cash or cheque only (cheque guarantee card is required).
- 24-hours notice is required for cancellation, otherwise the full fee may be charged.
- In the event of a no-show, you may be required to pay the Sports Office in advance when booking future appointments.
- Please take your Student ID card or other form of ID to your first appointment.
Where is the Wellness Centre located?
The Wellness Centre is based at Bridge Cottage on Hunter Street campus (item 15) . Access is from the car park at the rear of the building.