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( A short practical guide of 28 pages for asthma patients to the key elements of the Buteyko Method)

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Michael Lingard BSc., Dip.Ost., BIBH

Orthopath & Buteyko Practitioner

Hours:Monday to Friday 9am to 7.30pm

Tel: 01580 752 852

Appointment or enquiry: E-mail lingard@totalhealthmatters.co.uk

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Background

Michael has 25 years experience integrating the best of alternative and orthodox healthcare in a multi disciplinary clinic. He has been practising physical medicine, osteopathic treatment and cranio-sacral therapy since gaining his Diploma in Osteopathy from the European School of Osteopathy in 1981.

In 2005 he trained as a Buteyko practitioner with the Buteyko Institute of Breathing and Health, the International Professional Association of Buteyko Practitioners (BIBH) to add correct breathing to his structural work to promote better health. Visit his website at www.buteykokent.co.uk ..

Over the past ten years he has been researching the nature and aetiology of health. In 2004 he presented some of his work "A 21st Century Vision of Healthcare" at the International Public Health Conference in Brighton "Vision to Action" (UKPHA) His membership of the Scientifc & Medical Network (SMN) see recent blog has been a source of inspiration & learning.

He has had a number of articles published in the British Holistic Medical Association (BHMA) Journal on the subject of a better health service. In 2005 he established the first BIBH Buteyko Centre in Kent.

The other section of this site (Totalhealthmatters/Philosophy) outlines some of his ideas for a better NHS based on a philosophy of health promotion rather than the traditional focus on pathology and negative health.

An Orthopath is a practitioner of orthopathic medicine (Association of Orthopathic Practitioners).

Orthopathic Medicine:

The art and science of restoring normal structure, health and dynamics to the body using physical treatment allied with other adjunctive therapies/approaches that aid the restoration of natural balance and health. Adjunctive therapies and approaches usually include Nutritional advice, Lifestyle advice, and other Therapeutic systems as appropriate that will help restore health. The individual supportive therapies and approaches will depend on the speciaility or training each orthopath brings to their work, some may use energetic medicine such as acupuncture, or applied kinesiolgy others may use medicinal treatment such as homoeopathy or herbalism, others may work with relaxation, breathing or NLP all will give their attention to the patientÕs nutrition.

Matthew Moat BSc.Ost.,DO. AAF

Registered Osteopath &

Remedial Sports Massage Therapist

Hours: Mondays & Wednesdays 7.30 am to 7.30pm, Saturdays 7.30 am to midday

Tel: 01580 752 852

Mobile: 07811 114487

E-mail:mjmoat@hotmail.co.uk

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Background

Qualified in Sports Massage for two years prior to obtaining his Osteopathy degree Matthew became interested in the treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries.

During his four years of training at the European School of Osteopathy (ESO) he became interested in all aspects of the human body in health and sickness and the physical treatment of common and more obscure complaints. Matthew uses a variety of approaches to his work enabling him to tailor the treatment to the patient.

He is qualified to use cranial and functional techniques as well as physical structural techniques on both adults and children alike.

A professional and caring nature enables Matthew to treat patients with compassion and understanding as individuals.

Matthew is a fully qualified Osteopath and Advanced Sports Massage Therapist.

He is registered and governed by the General Osteopathic Council for Osteopathy (GOsC), the Active Foundation for sports massage and is a member of the British Osteopathic Association (BOA).

Yuko Nakamura MBAc.C, M.STAT

Acupuncturist & Alexander Teacher

Hours: Tuesdays 9am to 7.30pm, Fridays midday to 7.30pm

Tel: 01580 752 852

and 01424 721 875

Website: http://www.yukoacupuncture.co.uk/

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Background

Yuko Nakamura studied in Tokyo as a Medical Shiatsu Practroitioner, was trained in acupuncture in London and is also a qualified Alexander Technique Teacher. With over 12 years experience in these healing arts, she has tried to follow the oriental tradituion of not just treating the illness but going deeper to the root causes. Yuko is a member of the British Acupuncture Council.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a system of healing which has been practised for thousands of years. Its aim is to improve the overall well being of the patient. rather than just treating the symptoms. According to traditional philosophy, our health is dependent on the body's motivating energy- Qi - moving smoothly and in a balanced way throughout the body. Fine needles are inserted into the energy channels to stimulate the body's own healing response to restore balance.

The Alexander Technique

The Alexander Technique teaches us how to use our bodies with minimum stress and maximum efficiency. It re-educates posture, increases our own awareness and helps the individual reduce the tensions derived from bad body poise and use. The effect being to restore a general condition of harmony and balance in the body. Once learned, the Alexander Techniques can be used throughout your life as an aid to better health.

Amanda Whitewood BSc.Nut Dip.DT

Health Nutritionist

Hours: Wednesdays 9am to 1.00pm, Thursdays 9am to 5.00pm

Tel: 01580 752 852

Absolute Nutrition: Tel: 01424 774 958

Mobile: 07990 525 115

Website: www.healthnutritionist.com/index.htm NEW JUNE 2008!

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Background

Amanda has almost 20 years experience in healthcare, from nursing as a RGN, through pharmaceuticals to nutrition therapy. She gained a Diploma in nutrition, then a Degree Course in Nutrition at the University of Westminster. She is a member of The British Association of Nutritional Therapists (MBANT) She gives regular talks and lectures in nutrition colleges. Working in London for a number of years she specialised in nutritional approaches to female health problems and infertility.

Who can benefit from her work?

Put quite simply, you are what you eat! Despite the amazing choice of food available in today's society, most people choose their food for reasons of taste, cost, convenience and psychological gratification.

All these reasons are valid so long as we don't forget the real reason for eating: to nourish the cells of the body with essential ingredients from our diet In addition to poor choices in food, the western diet of today is often over-processed, grown in depleted soil and stored for long periods. By the time it reaches our tables it has lost many nutrients and is coated in chemicals.

The nutritional consultation is tailored to assess the individual's needs by analysing their current health status and previous medical and lifestyle history.

A programme of diet, nutrients and lifestyle changes will be designed to help the individual achieve their own personal level of optimum health and its benefits.