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Since launching their successful physiotherapy service last year, Whelehans staff are often asked are all ‘physios’ the same? Unfortunately the answer is no. Unlike other medical professionals such as doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, up until recently there has been no protection in Irish law for the title of physiotherapist in Ireland. This means that in essence, anyone such as a ‘massage therapist’ or ‘sports therapist’ has been able to assume the name of ‘physiotherapist’.

At a time when business closures in Castlebar have dominated local media, it comes as welcome news that a new chartered physiotherapy practice has just opened in the town.

Reflexology is a natural, holistic therapy based on the discovery that there are points on the feet which correspond to organs, systems, and structures within the body. Using special pressure techniques to stimulate these points the therapist can detect imbalances in the body and work to effectively treat them. Reflexology has had great success in aiding a number of common ailments including digestive issues, insomnia, migraines, and other stress related illnesses. Reflexology is also beneficial in the last stages of pregnancy and has been known to decrease labour times. It is a relaxing treatment which treats the whole person, helps to restore balance, and bring about a deep sense of wellbeing.

Some people think of massage as an indulgence or a luxury. In fact, massage is not a luxury - it is a necessity of everyday life.

An innovative company that brings physiotherapy to you has been launched in Galway. Established by local healthcare professional John Butler, Homecare Physio aims to provide a physiotherapy service in the home, nursing home, or workplace. The service is there for people who are unable to attend their local clinic for essential physiotherapy due to poor mobility, lack of access to transport, or time restrictions.

Experience the many wonderful healing benefits of massage therapy — an ancient art of natural medicine practised for thousands of years — with Helen Momo at Indigo Holistic Healing Centre.

Develop techniques to help stimulate the senses by learning the relaxing and invigorating practice of Indian head massage. For many the experience is blissful, deeply relaxing, and calming to the core.

Do you suffer from pain in your muscles or limited movement in your joints?

“As a working mother of three young children I understand the stresses we face each day as we try to balance work and family life, leaving little time for ourselves, to take time out, to care for and nurture ourselves. For me, holistic therapies provide this space. A reflexology or reiki treatment will calm the mind and relax the body while being of benefit to our general wellbeing and maintaining our health.

Wishbone Japanese Physiotherapy is a new practice based in Mullingar offering the ancient Japanese therapy Amatsu.