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Dry Needling

An effective treatment technique for pain, muscle spasm, headaches and trigger point release.

Dry Needling is the insertion of sterile needles into various trigger points to assist in improving circulation, reducing pain and restoring function of the soft tissue.

It is rarely a stand-alone procedure, but rather incorporated into treatments where other treatment techniques are being used.

This method is safely performed by our trained and experienced physiotherapists and can be included in various treatment programmes.

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Hands on Healing

Our Physiotherapists are trained to assess and help heal through touch.
Soft Tissue Massage, Myofascial Release and Deep Tissue mobilisation are all techniques incorporated into our treatments.
Graded joint mobilisations as well as various other mobilising techniques such as Mckenzie extension exercises, Mulligan Concepts and Muscle Activation Techniques may also be incorporated into treatments.
All patients are assessed carefully and will be managed strategically.

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HEADACHES & NECK PAIN

Soft Tissue Massage, Myofascial release, Trigger Point release and joint mobilisations are all part of the treatment strategy we adopt in managing patients suffering from headaches and spinal pain.
There are many different types of headaches, however tension or cervicogenic headaches are most successfully treated with physiotherapy.
Any of the following symptoms may indicate that you are suffering from cervicogenic headaches:Pain at the base of your skull Side-locked headache with one- sided neck, shoulder or arm pain
Headache associated with certain neck postures or movements.Restricted Range of motion in the neck
Prolonged history of headaches with exacerbations and remissions
Cervicogenic headaches arise from dysfunction in the cervical musculoskeletal system leading to referral pain in the head.
Assessment is key to treating and managing this condition effectively.

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Sports Injuries and Post operative Rehabilitation

Our Physiotherapists are trained to assist in the rehabilitation of:
• Acute, overuse, or repetitive strain injuries
• tennis elbow
• sprained ankles
• patellar tendonitis
• hip bursitis
• chronic back pain
• neck pain
• pinched nerves (radicular pain)
• fractures and traumatic injuries
• hip replacements
• knee replacements
• meniscal repairs
• ACL/PCL repairs
• Muscle tears
• Neuralgias (Bell’s Palsy)
Detailed assessments are performed on all our patients and treatment strategies tailored to their specific needs.

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Taping

Taping is an effective technique to enhance the outcomes of treatments or support patients through their healing journey.
Taping can be used for many outcomes including support, control of movement, stimulation of proprioception, postural awareness or lymph drainage.
We utilise many taping techniques including Spidertech precision tape, Kinesiotape, Rock tape as well as more rigid taping methods.

 

 

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Electrotherapy

There are many forms of electrotherapy which can be used in treatment to stimulate muscle, retrain movement patterns, or reduce swelling and inflammation.
We have a full complement of electrotherapy equipment, and some electrotherapy may be included in your treatments if applicable.
• NMS Stimpod (Bell’s Palsy)
• Ultrasound
• Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
• Interferential Current
• Deep Oscillation
• TENS
• Hypervolt

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Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

The Pelvic floor is a bundle of hammock like muscles that lie at the base of your pelvis. Their function is to support the internal pelvic organs and assist in normal bladder, bowel and sexual functioning. It plays a very important role in core stability and works together with the deep core stabilisers, lower back stabilisers and the diaphragm. So, when you experience symptoms relating to the pelvic floor you may experience the following:
Pelvic floor weakness
• Incontinence (leaking urine or faecal matter), Stress incontinence, Urge incontinence, Frequent Urination
• Menopause related pelvic floor weakness (Vaginal atrophy)
• Postpartum pelvic floor weakness
• Post-operative loss of control
• Pelvic floor dysfunction
• Constipation, Incontinence, Lower back pain, Sciatica
• Pelvic pain
• Pelvic girdle pain (Coccyx, pubic symphysis, SIJ, pelvic region, gluteals, hips, lower back)
• Pain during sex (Dyspareunia),
• Vulvodynia (Vulvar pain),
• Vaginismus
• Pain with inserting a tampon
• Episiotomy or Perennial scar related pain,
• Pregnancy related pain (Coccyx, Pubic symphysis, SIJ, Lumbar)
• Pelvic Organ Prolapse – Descent or protrusion of Pelvic organs (Cystocele – Bladder, Urethrocele – Urethra, Rectocele – Rectum, Uterocele – Uterus, Rectal prolapse)
• Rectus Diastasis (abdominal separation)
• Back pain
• Surgical – Caesarean section scar adhesion, Abdominal surgery scarring

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Pre- and Postnatal Physiotherapy

Pregnancy is the most incredible and life changing experience, but it can take a toll on your body as it starts to change and transform to accommodate for your growing baby.
As your baby grows, your posture, and hormones change. As your baby gets heavier the pressure on the pelvic floor increases and can lead to changes in bladder, bowel and sexual function.
With all these changes it is common to experience a variety of pains, and changes in your body such as:
• Pelvic girdle/ Hip/ Groin/ Pubic pain
• Lower back/ Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain/ Sciatica
• Thoracic/ Rib pain
• Pelvic floor weakness and Urinary incontinence
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
After birth whether vaginal or caesarean there will be a change in your pelvic floor muscles. Common problems experienced postnatally include:
• Stress and Urge incontinence
• Pelvic and Lower back pain
• Upper back and Neck pain
• Diastasis Recti (Abdominal separation)
• Breastfeeding complications (blocked milk ducts, mastitis)
Your Postnatal assessment will include:
• Internal pelvic floor assessment
• Pelvis, SIJ and Lumbar spine assessment
• Diastasis recti (abdominal separation) assessment
• Return to sport assessment
• Scar assessment

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Respiratory Therapy

Physiotherapists are able to treat a wide range of respiratory conditions including
• sinusitis
• bronchitis
• pneumonia A
• post Covid pneumonia
• asthma and
• other chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases.

Will utilise a wide range of tools including breathing exercises, manual percussion, vibration, steaming with essential oils, nebulising, ultrasound, and active movement to achieve clear lungs and easier breathing patterns

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Aesthetic Rehabilitation

The Physiotherapists at Anti-Aging Art provide aesthetic rehabilitation to patients after certain procedures.

1. Deep Oscillation for Cooltech fat freezing
A 15 minute deep oscillation is offered after the cooltech fat freezing procedure in order to help the tissue to adjust to room temperature and minimise bruising pain and discomfort.

2. Ultrasound and myofascial release post Lipolytic Injections
Gentle soft tissue release and ultrasound is also offered to patients who are suffering with swelling and bruising post lipolytic injections. This helps to improve lymph drainage and stimulate faster healing.

3. Neuromuscular Stimpod Botulinum toxin
It is not often but it does happen that patients are unhappy with the effect of botulinum toxin injections in certain areas of the face.
The neuromuscular stimpod can be applied to the nerves and muscles of the face in a 30 minute treatment to help the toxin wear off as fast as possible. Multiple sessions may be required.

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Deep Cleanse

Deep cleansing facials are a multi-step skin treatment that can include exfoliation, face masks, cleansing, a facial massage, steam, and a variety of creams and lotions. There are a variety of facials that are chosen depending on your specific skin issues and skin type.

Deep cleanse is the perfect way to start your skin journey, ideal for teenagers wanting to keep a clear skin, and for the in-between monthly cleanse to keep skin glowing.

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Oxygen Facial

Intraceuticals Oxygen Treatments are a unique experience providing instant results.
Fine lines and blemishes appear visibly reduced, skin looks rejuvenated, radiant and fresh. Click on various options below to learn more about them.

There are 4 Treatments to choose from:
1. Rejuvenate Oxygen Treatment
An Intraceuticals Rejuvenate treatment is a non-invasive treatment that targets the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and dramatically enhances overall hydration.

HOW THE TREATMENT WORKS
An Intraceuticals Rejuvenate treatment harnesses three elements to achieve instant and dramatic results:
A. Oxygen under light pressure aids delivery of age defying ingredients to the skin at the same time as cooling and calming the skin.
B. Unique Rejuvenate Serum contains lightweight Hyaluronic Acid and a powerful combination of vitamins and antioxidants. The Hyaluronic Acid helps to instantly hydrate the skin resulting in Increased firmness, reduced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improved look to facial contours and overall radiance.
C. Treatment Support Products provide essential layers to seal in and supplement skin nutrients for maximum synergistic effect and longer lasting results.

2. Opulence Oxygen Treatment
An Opulence treatment is soothing, relaxing and suitable for all skin types. In just one soothing treatment your skin will look younger, brighter, more luminous. Uneven skin tone is balanced, skin looks and feels hydrated, rejuvenated, radiant and fresh.

HOW THE TREATMENT WORKS
An Intraceuticals Opulence Treatment® harnesses three elements to achieve instant and dramatic Results:
A. Oxygen aids delivery of age defying ingredients to the skin at the same time as cooling and calming the skin.
B.Unique Opulence Serum contains lightweight Hyaluronic Acid, a powerful combination of Vitamins and antioxidants, and a blend of botanical brighteners. Hyaluronic Acid helps to instantly hydrate the skin resulting in increased firmness, reduced appearance of fine lines, and facial contours. Botanical brighteners help balance skin tone and Vitamin C protects and helps to defend against environmental damage and the visible signs of premature skin ageing.
C. Treatment Support Products provide essential layers to seal in and supplement skin nutrients for maximum synergistic effect and longer lasting results.

3. Atoxelene Oxygen Treatment
With just one Atoxelene treatment® your expression lines will appear visibly softened. Expression lines appear smoother, firmer and visibly reduced, eye contour more defined and lips look plumped.

HOW THE TREATMENT WORKS
An Intraceuticals Atoxelene treatment® harnesses three elements to achieve instant and dramatic results:
A. Oxygen aids delivery of age defying ingredients to the skin at the same time as cooling and calming the skin.
B.Unique Atoxelene Serum contains lightweight Hyaluronic Acid and a powerful combination of Vitamins and antioxidants in addition to Argireline. The Hyaluronic Acid helps to instantly hydrate the skin resulting in increased firmness, reduced appearance of fine lines, and improved facial contours. Argireline provides the magic to specifically target expression lines and provide increased firmness, smoother appearance to fine lines and wrinkles.
C. Treatment with continued use Support Products provide essential layers to seal in and supplement skin nutrients for maximum synergistic effect and longer lasting results.

4. Clarity Oxygen Treatment
In just one treatment, your skin will look and feel clarified and calm. Acne affected skin is comforted and visibly refined while oil free nourishers ensure moisture balance is maintained to help defend against future breakouts.

HOW THE TREATMENT WORKS
An Intraceuticals Clarity treatment® harnesses three elements to achieve instant and dramatic results:
A. Oxygen aids delivery of age defying ingredients to the skin at the same time as cooling and calming the skin.
B. Unique Clarity Serum contains lightweight Hyaluronic Acid and a powerful combination of vitamins and antioxidants. The Hyaluronic Acid helps to instantly hydrate the skin resulting in increased firmness, reduced appearance of fine lines and improved facial contours. Phytosphingosine and botanical ingredients soothe, calm and balance to dramatically refine the way the skin looks.
C. Treatment Support Products provide essential layers to seal in and supplement skin nutrients for maximum synergistic effect and longer lasting results.

Oxygen treatments involve HYALURONIC LAYERING
Hyaluronic Acid is an ingredient found naturally in the skin. The lightweight version of Hyaluronic Acid in the Clarity Serum is absorbed quickly by the skin for maximum dispersion of nutrients. Follow with Clarity Treatment Gel with multi-weight Hyaluronic Acid that provides a reservoir of nutrients to the skin. The ultimate in intense hydration is now achieved and we call this Hyaluronic Layering.

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Green Peel by Dr Schrammek

The power of natural beauty
The natural, original GREEN PEEL® herbal peeling has been a worldwide success for more than 60 years.
3 dermatologically-developed treatment methods for successful problem solving.
CLASSIC • ENERGY • FRESH-UP
A new skin in 5 days

1. THE QUICK BEAUTIFIER
GREEN PEEL® Beauty 2 Go
The freshness kick. Without peeling effect.
With this method, there is also no peeling effect. Instead, the skin is stimulated and refreshed with natural herbs. Blood circulation is stimulated, pores open and the skin is now able to optimally absorb the ingredients of the subsequent skin care. The complexion appears brighter and fresher. GREEN PEEL® Fresh-Up vitalizes the cells and your skin glows with a new freshness. This is why this treatment is the ideal problem solver for tired skin without freshness and serves as an effective prevention helper against premature aging and loss of elasticity – even if your skin hasn’t started showing the signs of age yet.
2. For a visible more vital complexion
GREEN PEEL® Energy
The vitality and regeneration kick without peeling effect
This treatment with natural herbs noticeably provides energy. It stimulates blood circulation and metabolism and thus leads to a natural improvement of the skin texture without any peeling effect. GREEN PEEL® Energy provides your skin with the natural energy it needs to renew the cells. It helps to reduce age-related skin appearances as well as impurities, scarring and pigment disorders. The treatment visibly improves the skin’s appearance and harmonizes its surface. It works ideally as repeated, intensive salon treatment several times a year.
3. For skin renewal
GREEN PEEL® Classic
Regeneration and renewal with peeling effect
This is the “classic” among the GREEN PEEL® peeling treatments. After a thorough evaluation, the Herbal Peeling mixture is intensively massaged into the skin. Blood circulation is increased, the supply of oxygen and nutrition is improved and skin renewal is stimulated. This effect is stopped after two to five days depending on the skin texture with a more or less strong peeling process of the skin. During this time, the skin needs to be treated at home with special Dr. Schrammek skin care products. To conclude the GREEN PEEL® Herbal Peeling Treatment Classic, the aesthetician performs a beauty finishing treatment after five days and nourishes the now particularly receptive skin with valuable ingredients.
Regeneration and renewal with peeling effect
GREEN PEEL® Classic
The success of the original GREEN PEEL® Herbal Peeling Treatment Classic for decades speaks for itself. It is the solution for various skin problems in the face and on the body.
These include:
• Large-pored, seborrheic skin
• Impure skin, sebum cysts
• Scars
• Skin prone to premature formation of wrinkles with sagging face contours
• Sun damaged skin
• Anti-Aging prophylaxis
• Some forms of hyperpigmentation
• Stretch marks (striae)
• Sagging skin on the body (abdominal wall, upper arms, thighs)




Images supplied by green www.greenpeel.com

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Enzymatic Post-biotic Peel by Dr K

Dual action professional peeling system: Postbiotic resurfacing enzymatic peel and after resurfacing postbiotic gel.
This novel skin resurfacing program targets 3 mechanisms
- resurfacing, exfoliation, and inflammatory management
to treat all the signs of stressed skin by using Postbiotics and Enzymes.

Ingredient Focus:
• Vitamin Blend: Vitamin Palmitate to encouraging the growth of new skin. Pomegranate Enzyme Serves as an exfoliation enzyme to remove the outer layer of dead skin cells that can trap both pathogenic bacteria and sebum
• HeptaPeptide 4: A peptide that promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria (prebiotic) for an optimal skin well-tone and exfoliate the skin and removes excess oil and debris.
• AHA Blend: Lactic Acid is a mild AHA that improves skin tone and reduces pore appearance.
• PH 3.5
INDICATIONS:

Acne (not broken skin)

Environmental induced pigmentation

Sensitive skin

• Premature Aging
• Dull complexion
• Stressed Skin
All Skin types: Fitzpatrick I - VI

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FIRE AND ICE FACIAL by Isclinical

Also known as the Red Carpet/Hollywood Facial, the Fire & Ice Facial is a facial treatment consisting of two masks. The first one aims to smooth out and resurface your skin through heat, while the other one hydrates and nurtures it by cooling.

Who is this for?

The Fire & Ice Facial will diminish the wrinkles and fine lines on your face while softening and smoothing out rough skin at the same time. It promotes skin rejuvenation, ensuring long-lasting results. The Fire & Ice Facial goes well with all ages and skin types

Benefits
• smooths and softens skin,
• evens tone and texture,
• brightens,
• moisturizes,
• fades dark spots and acne scars,
• minimizes pores,
• reduces fine lines and wrinkles,
• rejuvenates,
• firms, and soothes and calms skin

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Mangobrite Peel by Dermaquest

The MangoBrite skin resurfacer peel is a no down time peel, it is an advanced exfoliation treatment that is great for rehydrating the skin, improving sensitized skin and hyperpiginentation.

Who is this for?
This resurfacing treatment is great for sensitive skin, dry skin and hyperpigmentation.

Benefits of peel:
• Improves skin brightness
• Helps to lighten the appearance of pigmentation and dark spots
• Refines the appearance of wrinkles
• Decreases existing acne and aids in preventing new acne lesions
• Evens skin tone
• Stimulates skin renewal
• Improved skin hydration
• Softens texture of the skin

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