For our members at the Charcot Therapy Centre we offer access to various different therapies at a subsidised rate. These are provided by a fantastic group of self-employed therapists who visit the centre with dedicated appointment times throughout the week. They are fully qualified in their field, fully insured and DBS checked.
All appointments are made and / or cancelled directly with the therapists. All therapies are subject to a cancellation fee should they be missed or cancelled at very short notice.
Where applicable, the therapist is paid directly. If it is a service provided by the centre a donation is kindly requested to help contribute to the running cost of the centre.
If you have any questions please contact us for further information.
Therapies and services currently available
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy offers our members the benefits of breathing medical oxygen at higher than normal atmospheric pressure (at the Charcot Therapy Centre we operate to a maximum depth of 2ATA); which may provide relief and improved symptom management of numerous medical conditions and health concerns. In addition to hyperbaric oxygen therapy within our chamber we can also provide ‘ambient’ oxygen through external outlets which offer the benefits of oxygen for individuals who cannot access our chamber.
Acupuncture
The ancient Chinese form of medicine based around energy lines in the body. Fine needles are used to stimulate and balance the energy in the body.
Provided by Sally Webb (LicAc, MBAcC, MCOH)
Swedish Massage
This is a relaxing, full body massage. It can help improve circulation and tissue elasticity by using a variety of movements to manipulate the body’s soft tissue.
Provided by Karen Stanley (Level 3 NVQ Swedish Massage)
Swedish / Sports Massage / Reflexology
This therapy is a combination of the Swedish Massage techniques, and introduces Sports Massage as well to provide a unique therapy for each individual
Provided by Hayley Lloyd (Certificate in Swedish Massage and Level 3 diploma in Sports Therapy Massage)
1:1 Exercise Therapy
This therapy uses a variety of different methods and exercises to assist people with a range of problems including back pain, mobility and falls prevention. This is similar to physiotherapy, however they cannot offer medical advice or referrals.
Provided by Simon Grodentz & Sarah Burford (GFitness)
Power-Assisted Exercise Suite
In our power-assisted exercise suite we have three pieces of Inner equipment that are all accessible to our members. There is a Flys and Thighs machine, a Cross Cycle, a Rotary Torso machine, and a Seated Climber, all of which can be viewed at the Innerva website –https://www.innerva.com/our-products
Innerva specialises in providing powered seated equipment to benefit people living with long term conditions. The various items in their range provides a full body workout which requires minimal interaction from the user as they are all power assisted.
We also have a Cyclo-ssage therapy bed available, which is a full body massage system, that requires no manual intervention from a massage therapist. Cyclo-ssage therapy beds use a combination of cycloidal oscillation and infrared heat to provide potential benefits to people living with long term conditions. Further information could be found at their website – www.cyclo-ssage.com
Reiki
This is a Japanese form of alternative medicine called energy healing. Reiki is a form of therapy that uses simple hands-on, no-touch, and visualization techniques, with the goal of improving the flow of life energy in a person
Meditation & Mindfulness
Meditation is a practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.
Functional Exercise Class
Exercise is an essential component in managing neurology’s. This service offers a mixture of content including mobility and strength work, balance, adapted tai-chi, Pilates and yoga. People of any ability are welcome to join us and see how exercise may help them. Sessions are fun and often chair based for accessibility.
If you would like to book a free taster session please let Jade know and she will make arrangements for you
Talking Therapy, CBT
Talking therapies involve talking to a trained professional about your thoughts, feelings and behaviour. There are many different types of talking therapy, but they all aim to give you a safe time and place to talk to someone who won’t judge you. This can help individuals manage and cope with stress, depression and anxiety. This type of talking therapy incorporates various techniques, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to help.
Talking therapy at the Charcot is undertaken on a one-to-one basis.
Charcot Carers
Through research with those who care for others, and those who receive help from, in particular, unpaid carers, we have identified areas where we can provide help and support.
The goal is to support and acknowledge all the hard working carers of our members who are at times overlooked. We aim to offer various different courses and support.
Workshops
We are delighted to have various workshops throughout the month which include (but not limited to) Alexander Technique, Fun with Art and Gong Bath. These vary weekly / monthly. Please see our social media pages or contact us for the latest schedule.