Welcome to College Place Centre

Relax and revitalise, with a range of bodywork treatments to choose from -

* Shiatsu - a traditional Japanese acupressure massage using stretches and pressures to ease out tension and rebalance energy
* Aromatherapy - a relaxing, healing treatment using essential oils and gentle massage
* Therapeutic massage - for muscular tension, or just for chilling out!

College Place Centre is located at St Andrew's House, in a tranquil setting just five minutes walk or drive from the centre of Berwick.
Parking is available outside the Centre.

Your therapist is Katharine Tiernan, who has practised complementary therapies for the past ten years. Workshops and classes are also on offer at the Centre. To make an appointment, or discuss any aspect of your treatment, please call 01289 309826.

For details of prices, and more about the treatments, please see below.

Treatments Available

Shiatsu (Japanese acupressure therapy)
Shiatsu is a Japanese massage treatment, closely related to acupuncture. It works with the energy flow of the body to relieve symptoms of ill heath. Pressure and stretches are applied along the energy pathways, to release tension and correct imbalances in the internal organs.

Treatment is deeply relaxing and has an overall calming effect, so allowing the body's self-healing processes to work more effectively.

Common conditions which can be helped with shiatsu include
· Digestive problems
· Menstrual Problems
· Headaches and migraine
· Asthmatic symptoms
· Back, shoulder and neck pain
· Depression

It is performed through clothing, on a padded mat (futon) on the floor. It is important to wear loose, comfortable clothing such as a tracksuit.

Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is an enjoyable and relaxing treatment. Essential oils are chosen for your individual needs, and are applied through massage. The oils are absorbed through the skin, and travel via the circulation to all parts of the body.

Aromatherapy is often helpful for
· Stress and tension
· Tiredness and insomnia
· Anxiety
· Muscular aches and pains
· Pregnancy and childbirth

You don't have to be ill to benefit from aromatherapy! Many people experience an increase in energy and well-being after a course of treatment.

Aromatherapy massage is given on a couch. You will be fully covered with towels throughout the treatment. You can choose to have a full body treatment, or a back, neck and facial massage.

Therapeutic Massage
Massage has been used for centuries to relieve aches and pains, and to aid relaxation. It improves circulation and lymphatic flow, and releases tension in the joints and muscles.

It is helpful for backache, stiff neck and shoulders, muscular problems, fluid retention, nervous tension, fatigue - or just for general relaxation.

Stress Management
Many of us suffer symptoms of stress due to pressures at work, emotional problems and other worries.
Stress management counselling will help you
· To understand causes of stress in your life
· To use simple, practical techniques for coping with stress

How often should I come?
Chronic conditions benefit from regular treatment initially, usually once a week or fortnight for the first 3 or 4 visits. Thereafter, you may like to come every 3 to 4 weeks to maintain relaxation and well-bein

Gift tokens available for all treatments.
Discounts available for those on benefits/low income.