Directory of Access to Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the Bedford area

Directory of Access toComplementary andAlternative Medicine in the Bedford area

Vicki Manners, BSC (Hons) Ost, DO, BA (Hons).Produced by the Bedfordshire Integrated Health Group

BACKGROUND / DIRECTORY AIMS

Interest in the provision of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)becoming available on the NHS has increased dramatically in recent years1. In1993 the British Medical Association (BMA) overturned its previous ruling andsuggested that complementary medicine now had a role to play in primary healthcare2, and recent research3 identified that over 58% of Primary Care Groups (PCGs)offered some form of provision for CAM.

However, despite this recent increased uptake, there is still much confusion overthe regulation and efficacy of CAM. Therefore this directory aims to:

1. Highlight those CAM therapies that are regulated and have a proven scientificbackground.

2. Implement one of the recommendations suggested in the report by theDepartment of Health,4 that “individual PCGs might consider compiling a localdirectory of therapists with recognised qualifications” – thus encouraging localuptake of CAM provision on the NHS.

STRUCTURE OF REPORT

This directory acknowledges the recent report by the House of Lords SelectCommittee on Science and Technology (2000) on CAM5, and has grouped thetherapies in this directory according to the structure outlined in the report:Group 1 Therapies: Those therapies the committee thought were ‘professionallyorganised disciplines with their own diagnostic approach. They have some scientificevidence of effectiveness and recognised systems of training for practitioners’.Group 2 Therapies: Those therapies the committee thought ‘lacked a firmscientific basis and are not regulated to protect the public, but which give help andcomfort to many people’.Group 3 Therapies: The alternative disciplines the committee thought ‘offereddiagnostic information, as well as treatment, but for which the Committee did notfind convincing evidence of efficacy’. This group was sub-divided into thosetherapies with long established and traditional disciplines with very specificphilosophies, and all other therapies.

The complementary therapies available in Bedford are listed alphabetically undereach of the above groups, on a page per therapy format, and the followinginformation is given for each therapy:

• Definition• A list of regulating associations/governing bodies (with their corresponding

register) of local CAM practitioners in private practice• Local NHS provision via GP referral

Note: Group 1 therapies hold additional information on training and usage.

1 Complementary Medicine and the National Health Service. An examination of Acupuncture, Homoeopathy, Chiropractic and Osteopathy. Scottish Office, Department of Health. November 1996.2 ‘Complementary Medicine – New approaches to Good Practice’. British Medical Association, 1993.3 Bonnet J. Complementary medicine in primary care – what are the key issues?. NHS Executive, London. January 2000.4 Complementary Medicine -information packs for primary care groups, Department of Health, 2000. 5 Complementary and Alternative Medicine, A report by the House of Lords Select Committee on Science and Technology, HMSO, October 2000.

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This directory/register was commissioned by the Bedfordshire Integrated Health Groupwhose aims include the provision of information on the accessibility of CAM within theBedford area, in both the private and public sector. The group has no bias to any particularindividual or organisation and is well supported in the community by: Bedford BoroughCouncil, Bedford County Council, De Montfort University, Bedford Allergy Support Group,Ford End Road Gurudwara Temple, North and Mid West Beds Community Health Council.

DISCLAIMER: Whilst every effort has been maintainedto provide accuracy of information, please note thatthe group does not accept any liability for anyinaccuracies of information provided, nor liability forthe practice of any practitioners mentioned.

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METHODOLOGY

IDENTIFICATION OF CAM IN PRIVATE PRACTICEIn order to maximise identification of all private practitioners of CAM in Bedford, anumber of different routes were pursued. Firstly, practitioners were identifiedthrough the various regulating/governing associations for their particular therapy.This was thought to be the preferred route of identifying practitioners as it enableda method of identifying practitioners who were regulated with a professional code ofconduct. However, in order to prevent bias, this information was cross-referencedwith practitioners who advertise in Yellow Pages and Thompson Local Directories(Bedford area) 2001, along with practitioners known to practise at local therapycentres in Bedford, to help identify either non-registered practitioners or unknowngoverning bodies.

CoverageThe names and addresses of regulating bodies for CAM were gathered from listsproduced by:

• University of Exeter reports on ‘Professional Organisation of CAM in the UK’ (1995,2000)

• Department of Health, ‘Complementary Medicine - Information to primary CareGroups’ (2000)

• Here’s Health Journal (2001)• Positive Health Journal (and on-line database) (2001)• Stress.org.uk online database (2001)• Lineone.net, on-line database (2001)

In total 148 bodies were identified and contacted over the period 1999 – 2000 aspart of the initial pilot exercise. Following re-organisation of many of the bodiesover the period 2000 – 2001 to develop self and statutory regulation, the lists werere-evaluated in the first quarter of 2001. At this time 142 were identified andcontacted requesting details of their association and members within the Bedfordarea.

ComplianceOf the 142 bodies identified, 116 responded to the mailings requesting information,giving a total response of 81%, which can be sub-divided as follows:Group 1 therapies 18 bodies identified with a 100% responseGroup 2 therapies 82 bodies identified with a 76% responseGroup 3 therapies 16 bodies identified with a 68% response.

Reasons for non-complianceAfter the initial mailing requesting information, 49 bodies did not respond torequests for information. These bodies were re-mailed generating a further 10responses. However, despite 2 mailings requesting information, 39 bodies (25%)did not respond to requests for information on their practitioner base. Completenon-response after such contact suggests one of the following three explanations:

1. The organisation is no longer active2. The organisation does not hold an active practitioner list3. The organisation’s administration was not effective

ConfidentialityFollowing identification of practitioners in Bedford, practitioners were contactedindividually for consent to be included in the directory.

IDENTIFICATION OF CAM IN NHS PRACTICE

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Following previous research6 which identified GPs as the ‘gatekeeper’ in allocatingspecial resources, including CAM, a questionnaire was sent to all local generalpractitioners requesting information on which CAM therapies they offered on theNHS, and whether these were provided either by themselves; another practitionerwithin the surgery, or referral to a NHS hospital/other NHS provider.

Coverage73 GPs were identified within the Borough of Bedford, practising across 26Surgeries. Surgery addresses and GP listings were obtained from the localCommunity Health Council and cross-referenced with the local yellow pages. Eachsurgery was then contacted to confirm their GP list to account for any postpublication changes.

Compliance25 out of 26 surgeries responded to the mailing, and of the 73 GPs identified, 39responded, giving a response rate of 53%. GPs are frequently pressed for timeand do not tend to give questionnaires priority. For these reasons surveys andquestionnaires do not tend to achieve high response rates. However, the responserate of 53% compares well with other noted local surveys.7. A 2nd mailing to non-responders would have been preferable, however, this was not possible due to timeand funding constraints.

Of the 39 GPs who responded, 87% offered local provision to CAM:• 56% offered group 1 therapies• 66% offered group 2 therapies (counselling only)• 0 % offered group 3 therapies

However, the above does include the provision of counselling as a group twotherapy. If counselling was eliminated from the above equation (as some mayalready consider this mainstream), the percentage of GPs offering group twotherapies would drop to zero, as this was the only CAM therapy that GPs referred toin this grouping. This would also mean that only 62% of GPs (as opposed to 87%)of GPs offered local provision of CAM.

Reasons for non complianceThe main reasons for non-compliance were thought to be:

• Time constraints• Lack of interest/validity in complementary medicine

ConfidentialityOnly 26% of the GPs who responded to the questionnaire gave consent. Reasonsfor non-consent may include:

• Confusion over completing the questionnaire (some GPs did not remembercompleting the original questionnaire).

• Concern that publication of their name may encourage excessive patientenquiries to the surgery.

• Budget restrictions over the provision of CAM within a given practice.

6 Complementary Therapies within the NHS, published by Labour party, 19947 Comparison of response rate: all local studies, involving postal questionnaires to GPs, published in 1994 in the British Journal of General Practice.

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SECTION 1 - Group 1 Therapies

Those therapies believed by the House of Lords Select Committee Report onCAM5 to be professionally organised disciplines with their own diagnosticapproach. They have some scientific evidence of effectiveness andrecognised systems of training for practitioners”

Therapies included in this group are:• Acupuncture• Chiropractic• Herbal Medicine• Homoeopathy• Osteopathy

Overview of therapies available in private practiceA 100% response was received from the 18 associations and governingbodies identified in this group, requesting information on registeredpractitioners in the area.32 registered practitioners were identified offering 1 or more of the abovetherapies.

Acupuncture Chiropractic Herbal Homoeopathy Osteopathy

Number of registeredprivate practitionersproviding CAM

12 4 2 2 12

Number of non registeredprivate practitionersproviding CAM

3 0 0 1 0

Total number ofprivate practitionersproviding CAM

15 4 2 3 12

Both Osteopathy and Chiropractic have now achieved state regulation, each havingonly one governing body. All other therapies are well regulated with only one or twomain governing bodies, which offer validated training.

Overview of therapies available on the NHS56% of the GPs that responded to the initial questionnaire, offered one ormore of the above Group 1 therapies, however, only 32% of those GPs whoresponded gave consent to inclusion of their name in the directory.

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Acupuncture Chiropractic Herbal Homoeopathy Osteopathy

Number of GPs providingCAM themselves 0 0 0 1 0

Number of GPs referringCAM to another memberwithin their practice

0 0 0 1 0

Number of GPs referringCAM to another NHSprovider

4 0 0 3 0

Total NHS provision ofCAM

4 0 0 5 0

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Acupunctureupdated Nov 2001Acupuncture is the stimulation of special points on the body, usually by insertion of fine needles. Howthe points to be treated are selected depends on the teaching and background of the practitioner.Traditional Chinese Acupuncture theory sees illness in terms of excess or deficiencies in variousexogenous and endogenous factors and treatment is aimed at restoring balance. Needles areinserted in specific points which lie under the skin on invisible channels. The channels carry energyand are called ‘meridians’. Western/Medical acupuncture tends to be used by practitioners whoalso have an orthodox medical training and builds on Western Style diagnosis. Here treatment maybe based on ‘trigger spot’ stimulation as well as the more traditional meridian form. (Department ofHealth, Complementary Medicine: Information Pack to Primary Care Groups, 2000)Conditions benefiting from acupuncture treatment include:

• Musculo-skeletal (western/medical acupuncture) Systemic disease (traditional chineseacupuncture)

Length of training: Minimum of 24 – 30 hours for Medical Acupuncturists (BMAS, AACP).Minimum of 4 years training for members of the British Acupuncture Council. Standardsvary with other bodies.

Private Practice Associations/GoverningBodies

MAIN GOVERNING BODIESNON-MEDICALBritish Acupuncture Council63 Jeddo Road, London W12 9HQ Tel: 020 8735 0400 (n=2020)www.acupuncture.org.ukMEDICALBritish Medical Acupuncture SocietyRoyal London Homeopathic Hospital60 Great Ormond Street, London. WC1N3HRTel: 020 7278 1615 (n=1680)www.medical-acupuncture.co.ukAcupuncture Assoc of CharteredPhysiotherapists18 Woodlands CloseSouthampton SO45 4JBTel: 01747 861151 (n=1600)www.accp.uk.com

OTHER GOVERNING BODIES:MEDICALBritish Academy of WesternAcupunctureTel: 0151 343 9168 (n=250)NON-MEDICALEuropean Federation of ModernAcupunctureTel: 01942 678092Fook San Acupuncture & CH Association0118 966 5454The Modern Acupuncture Association(Auricular)01744 883 737 (n=30)Society of Auricular Acupuncture01474 813902

Registered Practitioners in Bedford

JJ O’Brien, Tel: 01234 304906Maxwell Naiken, Tel: 01234 212788David Rodgers, Tel: 01234 855527Jethrow Rowland, Tel: 01234 353630Fredrick Steele, Tel: 01234 355937J. Wang, Tel: 0800 7833569

Michael Curtin, Tel: 01234 381190 Dr Camp, Tel: 01234 881312Dr Tillu, Tel: 01234 355122

Juliette Johnson, Tel: 01234 266222Caroline Fraser, Tel: 01234 266222Val Marston, Tel: 01234 266222

None

None

Membership list not available

None

None

Practitioners not registered with any ofthe above bodies

Mr Ali, Tel: 01234 261932, Dr Wan, Tel: 01234 307744, Dr Zhang, Tel: 0800 970 7850

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NHS Provision in BedfordThe following GPs provide Acupuncturevia NHS referral, to patients registered intheir surgery

Dr Basra Dr GriffithDr LotayDrSaparamdu

n = (this refers to the number of practitioners registered with an association nationally).

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ChiropracticUpdated Nov 2001Definition: Chiropractic is a health profession concerned with the diagnosis,treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculo-skeletal system andthe effects of these disorders on the function of the nervous system and generalhealth. There is an emphasis on manual treatments including spinal manipulation oradjustment. (World Federation of Chiropractic, 1999).

By restoring normal function to the musculo-skeletal system, chiropractors can play amajor part in relieving disorders, and any accompanying pain or discomfort, arisingfrom accidents, stress, lack of exercise, poor posture or illness (General ChiropracticCouncil, 2001).

Conditions benefiting from chiropractic treatment include:• Low back pain• Neck Pain• Sciatica• Other joint problems

Average length of training 4 years. Practitioners awarded BSc (Chiro)

Private Practice

Statutory Governing Body

NOTE: As of June 2001 a bill ofParliament requires all chiropractors tostate register with the council below. Itis now illegal to practice as achiropractor, unless registered with theGeneral Chiropractic Council below.

General Chiropractic Council344-354 Grays’ Inn RoadLondonWC1X 8BPTel: 0845 601 1796(n=1200 appx)www.gcc-uk.org

State Registered Practitioners inBedford

Debbie Kibblewhite, Tel: 01234 353273 Frank Kin-Po So, Tel: 01234 853444 (applicationin process)Shayan Peterson, Tel: 01234 853444 (applicationin process)Colin Warin, Tel: 01234 353937

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NHS Provision inBedfordNo GPs in the Bedford area provideChiropractic via NHS referral to patientsregistered in their surgery

None


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Herbal Medicineupdated Nov 2001Definition : Herbal Medicine is the use of plant remedies in the treatment ofdisease. The advancement of science has enabled identification of the individualactive chemical constituents in plants that can be used for therapeutic purposes.Medical herbalists are trained in the same diagnostic skills as doctors but take amore holistic approach to illness. Once the underlying cause of the problem issought and identified, it is this which is treated, rather than the symptoms alone. (Taken from literature supplied by NIHM, 2001). This method of treatment/selection is different to Chinese Herbal Medicine (whichcan be found under the relevant heading)

Conditions benefiting from herbal medicine include:• Systemic disease, especially where there may be poor prognosis without an

alternative approach.• Those who suffer from repeated episodes of acute illness.• Those where drug treatments are poorly tolerated or contra-indicated.

Length of training: The NIHM and CPP are both associated with BSc university courses.IIRCH requires correspondence course and 100 hours trainingNo information available on Unified Register of Herbal Practitioners

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Private Practice

Associations/GoverningBodies

National Institute of MedicalHerbalists56 Longbrook StreetExeterEX4 6AHTel: 01392 426022 (n=340)www.btinternet.com/~nimh/

College of Practitioners ofPhytotherapyBucksteep ManorBodle Street GreenHailham,East Sussex01323 834800 (n=67)www.collegeof phytotherapy.com

Unified Register of HerbalPractitionersP.O Box 126CrowboroughTN7 4ZR Tel: 01342 814816

The International Register ofConsultant Herbalists32 King Edward Road SwanseaSA1 4LLTel: 01792 655886 (n=37)www.irch.org

Registered Practitioners inBedford

Jayne Clarke, Tel: 01234 343408Lynn Judge, Tel: 01234 343408

None

None

None

NHS Provision inBedfordThe following GPs provide HerbalMedicine via NHS referral, to patientsregistered in their surgery

None


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Homoeopathyupdated Nov 2001The profession of homoeopathy is practised by two broad groups: GPs (and other medicalpractitioners) and specialist homeopathic practitioners. Homeopathy achieved recognition inthe original National Health Act in 1948 making treatment available via the NHS (withmedical practitioners only).Definition: Homoeopathy is a “system of medicine which aims to help the body heal itself.”Homeopathic medicines act through stimulating the body’s own defence and healingsystems. Homoeopathic remedies are prepared from natural sources and are diluted and“succussed” (a process of vigorous shaking and mixing) many times. This results in theproduction of safe substances, which cannot poison you. An important aspect ofhomeopathy is its safety and minimal side effects. (The Homeopathic Trust, 2001)Conditions benefiting from homeopathy include:

• Systemic disease, especially where there may be poor prognosis without analternative approach.

• Those who suffer from repeated episodes of acute illness.• Those where drug treatments are poorly tolerated or contra-indicated.

Length of training: Medical practitioners via the Faculty of Homeopathy – minimum of 40 hour Society ofHomeopathy and UK Homeopathic Medical assoc – minimum 4 yearsIRCH - correspondence course, plus 100 clinical hours

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Private Practice

Associations/GoverningBodies

MAIN REGISTERING BODIESSociety of Homoeopaths2 Artisan Road, Northampton. NN1 4HUTel: 01604 621400www.homeopathy-soh.org (n=1400)

The UK Homoeopathic MedicalAssociation6 Livingstone RoadGravesend, Kent DA12 5DZTel: 01474 560336www.homoeopathy.org (n=450)

The Faculty Of Homoeopathy(Medical)2 Powis PlaceLondon, WC1N 3HT0207 7566 7810(n=660)www.trusthomeopathy.org

OTHER REGISTERING BODIESThe International Register OfConsultant Herbalists & Homeopaths32 King Edward RoadSwansea SA1 4LL Tel: 01792 655886 (n=44)www.irch.org

Registered Practitioners in Bedford

Stephanie Field, Tel: 01234 826407

Joseph Lynch, Tel: 01234 212788

None

None:

Other practitioners in the area notregistered with above homoeopathicbodies

Tree of Life Tel: 01234 211144

NHS Provision inBedfordThe following GPs provide Homoeopathyvia NHS referral, to patients registered intheir surgery

Dr AgrawalDr KanungoDr LotayDr NorrisDrSaparamdu


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OsteopathyUpdated Nov 2001Osteopathy is an established, recognised system of diagnosis and treatment that laysits main emphasis on the structural integrity of the body. It is distinctive in the factthat it recognises much of the pain and disability we suffer stems from abnormalitiesin the function of the body structure as well as damage caused to it by disease. Osteopathy uses many of the diagnostic procedures used in conventional medicalassessment and diagnosis. Its main strength, however, lies in the unique way thepatient is assessed from a mechanical, functional and postural standpoint and themanual methods of treatment applied to suit the needs of the individual patient.(General Osteopathic Council, 1998).

Conditions benefiting from osteopathic treatment include:• Low back pain• Neck Pain• Sciatica• Other joints problems

Average length of training: 4 years. Practitioners awarded BSc (Ost), and or DO.

Private Practice

Statutory Governing Body

NOTE: As of May 2000 a bill ofparliament required all osteopaths tostate register with the council below. Itis now illegal practice as an osteopath,unless registered with the GeneralOsteopathic Council below.

General Osteopathic CouncilOsteopathy House176 Tower Bridge RoadLondon SE1 3LU0207 357 6655 (n=3500appx)www.osteopathy.org.uk

State Registered Practitioners inBedford

Stephen Bass, Tel: 01234 308338Jo Bowyer, Tel: 01234 211844Sarah Cottrel, Tel: 01234 823621Sarah De Lacy Munday, Tel: 01234 219070Annette Fair, Tel: 01234 823621Kate Highstead, Tel: 01234 211844Jane Honeyman, Tel: 01234 211844Joanna Hyne, Tel: 01234 211844Vicki Manners, Tel: 01234 212788Joanne Pinny, Tel: 01234 823621Jason Pinny, Tel: 01234 823621Luisa Whitlock, Tel: 01234 353800

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NHS Provision inBedfordNo GPs in the Bedford area provideOsteopathy via NHS referral to patientsregistered in their surgery

None


Group 2 Therapies

Those therapies believed by the House of Lords Select Committee Report onCAM5 to be complementary therapies which lack a firm scientific basis andare not regulated to help protect the public, but which give help and comfortto many people.Therapies included in this group are:

• Alexander Technique• Aromatherapy• Bach Flower Remedies• Counselling• Healing• Hypnotherapy• Maharishi Ayurvedic Medicine• Massage (Bodywork) Therapies• Nutritional Medicine• Reflexology• Shiatsu• Yoga

Overview of therapies available in private practiceA 76% response was received from the 108 associations and governingbodies identified in this group, requesting information on registeredpractitioners in the area.70 practitioners were identified offering 1 or more of the above therapies.

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Number ofregisteredprivatepractitionersproviding CAM

Number of non-registeredprivatepractitionersproviding CAM

Total number ofprivatepractitionersproviding CAM

AlexanderTechnique

4 0 4

Aromatherapy 8 0 8Bach FlowerRemedies

3 0 3

Counselling 13 5 18Healing 5 0 5Hypnotherapy 4 0 4MaharishiAyurvedic

1 0 1

Bodywork/Massage 10 0 10Nutrition 1 0 1Reflexology 19 0 19Shiatsu 3 0 3Yoga 2 0 2

Overview of therapies available on the NHSCounselling was the only CAM therapy that GPs offered for referral underthe NHS. The initial questionnaire noted that 26 GPs offered counsellingunder the NHS, however only 6 GPs consented to have their names includedin the directory.

It should be noted that a PCT budget for counselling is available to all GPpractices in the Bedford area.

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Alexander TechniqueUpdated June 2001In the Alexander Technique, the practitioner teaches the pupil to develop a more efficientpostural behaviour through a series of lessons in which awareness of the body, posture andpostural bad habits are enhanced. (Department of Health: Complementary Medicine,Information Pack for Primary Care Groups, 2000).It has established itself as a distinctive educational approach in healthcare, andpractitioners consider themselves teachers rather than healthcare practitioners. As a pupilyou learn to appreciate the practical implication of thought and its effect on muscle activity.The teacher’s hands encourage a specific quality of muscle tone. Together with words ofinstruction, this helps to release inappropriate tension and allows the body to becomebetter aligned and balanced. A few lessons can make a difference, but for continuous self-improvement a minimum of 20 lessons is recommended. (Society of Teachers ofAlexander Technique, 2001)Average Length of training: 3 years full time, 4 years part-time

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Private Practice Associations/governingbodies

MAIN GOVERNING BODYSociety of Teachers of AlexanderTechnique20 London House266 Fulham RoadLondonSW10 9EL0207 352 1556www.stat.org.uk (n =809)

OTHER GOVERNING BODIES

Professional Association forAlexander Teachers40 The SouthendLedburyHerefordshireHR8 2HDTel: 01531 632502www.paat.org.uk (n =57)

Interactive Teaching Method Assoc3 South RoadRedlandBristolBS6 6QP0117 942 8867 (n =21)

Alexander Teaching NetworkPO Box 53 KendalCumbria LA9 4UP

Alexander Technique International142 Thorpedale RdLondon N4 3BS

Registered Practitioners inBedford (listed by association)

Rosamond Hoskins, Tel: 01234 218602Eileen Johnson, Tel: 01767 262174Ms Helen Osborn, Tel: 01234 216889Roy Palmer, Tel: 01234 708777 and 01234354688

None in area

Eileen Johnson, Tel: 01767 262174

No response to enquiries


NHS Provision inBedfordThe following GPs provide AlexanderTechnique via NHS referral Nonen = (this refers to the number of practitioners registered with an association nationally).

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AromatherapyUpdated June 2001Aromatherapy is based on the healing properties of essential plant oils. These natural oilsare diluted in a carrier oil and usually massaged into the body, but they can also beinhaled, used in a bath or as a cold compress next to the skin. An aromatherapy massageis based on massage techniques which aim to relieve tension in the body and improvecirculation, whilst allowing oil molecules to be absorbed into the bloodstream duringmassage. Benefits of the aroma may also be obtained when oils are inhaled both directlyand during the massage treatment to bring about a general feeling of well-being in anindividual. (Department of Health: Complementary Medicine, Information Pack for PrimaryCare Groups, 2000)

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Private Practice Aromatherapy Organisations CouncilPO Box 19834, London SE25 6WFTel : 020 8251 7912 www.aromatherapy .org.uk This governing has amalgamated the followingprofessional associations : Aromatherapy & Allied Practitioners Assoc8 George Street, Croydon, Surrey. CR10 1PATel 020 8680 7761 (n=105)International Society of Prof. Aromatherapists82 Ashby Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire. LE10 1SN01455 637987 www.ispa.demon.co.uk (n=1850)The Register of Qualified AromatherapistsPO Box 3431, Danbury, Chelmsford, Essex. CM3 4HATel: 01245 227957 www.R-Q-A.demon.co.uk (n=650)Association of Medical AromatherapistsAbergare, Rhu Point, Rhu, Helensburgh . G84 8NF0141 332 4924 (n=104)International Federation of AromatherapistsStamford House,2/4 Chiswick High Road. London .W41HT0181 742 2605 (n=1500)www.intfed -aromatherapy.co.uk Holistic Aromatherapy Foundation13 The Terrace, Rochester, Kent. ME11 1XN01634 843663 (n=150)Association of Holistic Therapies Int.8 Llys Soar, Scott Street, Tynewydd, Rhondda. MidGlamorgan. CF42 5NA01443 771804 (n=49)Association of Physical and Natural Therapies27 Old Gloucester Street. London . W1N 3XX0966 181588 (n=35)English Societe de l’Institute Pierre FranchommeBelmont House, Newport. Essex. CB11 3RF01799 540622 (n=50)Association of Natural Medicine19a Collingwood Road, Witham. Essex CM8 2DY01376 502762 www.anm.org.uk (n=97)Guild of Complementary PractitionersLiddell House, Liddell Close. Finchampstead. Berks.RG40 4NS01189 735757 www.gcpnet.com (n=2333)Renbardou InstituteAcorn House, Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, SurreyCR0 6BA0181 686 4781International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC)10/11 Heathfield Terrace, Chiswick, London. W4 4JE.Tel: 020 8994 756 www.itecworld.co.ukTHOSE NOT REGISTERED WITH THE AOCInstitute of Aromatic MedicineAromed House, 66 Upper Bond St, Hinckley, Leics. LE101RSTel: 01455 615503 (n=20)IIHHT Bedford College of FE, teaches aromatherapyand awards the IIHHT diploma, however, a detailedmembership list is not unavailable.


None in area

None in area

None in area

Karen Chandler, Tel: 01234 782868Sara Pryce, Tel: 01234 741462


None in area

None in area

None in area

None in area

Donna Milligan, Tel: 01234 353800Jane Satherley, Tel: 01234 741487Kevin Walsh, Tel: 01234 404823


None in area


Melanie Reynolds, Tel: 01234 212788Cynthia Bachi, Tel: 01234 354499 or 079323345797

NHS Provision in BedfordThe following GPs provide Aromatherapy viaNHS referral Nonen = (this refers to the number of practitioners registered with an association nationally).

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Bach Flower Therapyupdated June 2001Bach Flower Remedies are homoeopathically prepared plant and flower-based remediesthat aim to relieve/treat negative emotional states by stimulating the body’s own capacityto heal itself. There are 38 remedies in total, each one of which works on a specificemotional state, for example ‘Willow’ is prescribed for feelings of resentment and ‘Pine’ isprescribed for feelings of guilt and self-reproach.Remedies are available for self prescription and can be purchased from most majorpharmacies and health-food stores, alternatively, members of the public may seek adviseon the selection of the most appropriate remedies from a trained Bach Practitioner.(Extract taken from literature published by the Dr Edward Bach Foundation, 2001).

Average length of training: 9 – 12 months.

All practitioners are regulated under 1 governing body only (detailed below)

Private Practice

Associations/governingbodies

The Dr Edward Bach FoundationMount VernonSotwell, WallingfordOxon. OX10 0PZTel: 01491 834678www.bachcentre.com


Judith Brookes, Tel: 01767 640124Vicki Manners, Tel: 01234 212788Davina Powell, Tel: 01234 405314

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NHS Provision inBedfordThe following GPs provide BachRemedies via NHS referral None

n = (this refers to the number of practitioners registered with an association)

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CounsellingUpdated June 2001The aim of counselling is to provide an opportunity for a client to work towards living in amore satisfying and resourceful way. It involves discussion between a counsellor and clientand is voluntary from the patients’ point of view. Counselling is a contractual arrangementwhere a counsellor meets a client in privacy and confidence to explore a difficulty, distressthey may be experiencing, perhaps their dissatisfaction with life or a loss of a sense ofdirection or purpose. Often termed ‘talking therapies’, some people use the termcounselling and psychotherapy inter-changeably, others, from well-established traditions,distinguish between them. There is much overlap between the two and, fortunately, thedistinction is not a matter which need greatly concern anyone seeking help. Mostpractitioners will want to be sure that what they offer is appropriate for the client beforethere is any commitment on either side. (Extract taken from British Association ofCounselling literature, 2001). No information is available on association numbers or length of training.


British Association for Counselling(BAC)1 Regent PlaceRugbyWarwickshire CV21 2PJTel: 01788 550899

National HypnopsychotherapyCouncil145 Chapel LaneLongtonPrestonPR4 5NA

The National Council ofPsychotherapistsPO Box 6072Nottingham NG6 9BWTe: 0115 9131382www.natcouncilof psychotherapists.org.uk

UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)167-169 Great Portland StreetLondon W1N 5FBTel: 0207 436 3002


Adriana Cracknell, Tel: 01234 309817Jenny Heron, Tel: 01234 349242Maureen Pape, Tel: 01234 261162Allan Turner, Tel: 01234 349242

None in area

Joanne Evans, Tel: 01234 764866

Suzanne Clackson, Tel: 01234 356996Louise Clare, Tel: 01234 267405Andrew Dutton, Tel: 01234 267903Sue Hickman, 11 Colchester Way, BedfordBarbara McKay, 54 Wood End Rd, KempstonRosemary Moore, Tel: 01234 344736Annabelle Paramour, Tel: 01234 345553Miriam Richardson, Tel: 01234 310679

Other practitioners in the area notregistered with a governing body

Sue Beaumont: Tel: 01234 742357John Dixon, Tel:01234 273282Deanna Selby, Tel: 01234 309856Kelly Summers, Tel: 01234 212788 or 07977142501Janis Young, Tel: 01525 751691

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NHS Provision in Bedford

The following GPs confirmed access toCounselling via NHS referral. It should benoted, however, that a PCT budget forCounselling is currently available to allGPs.

Dr AgrawalDr DazDr GriffithDr LotayDr Odunsi DrSaparmandu


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Healing (including Reiki)Updated June 2001Healers believe that healing energy exists all around us: what they do is channel it to healpeople. The energy helps repair the aura around a person, which breaks or swells up if heor she is ill. There are various forms of healing: Faith Healing – this takes place in areligious context usually during a church service, or in prayer groups. Spiritual healing -the most common name in the UK for the laying on of hands. Healing energy in thiscontext is said to come from a divine source, but it does not require any faith on the part ofthe person who is being healed. Therapeutic Touch – similar to spiritual healing, exceptthat the healer works just above the surface of the body. (predominantly practised in theUSA). Reiki – a system of spiritual healing developed in Japan. (Rowland 1997, The WhichGuide to Complementary Medicine). No information is available on lengthof training.

Private Practice The Confederation of Healing Organisations Registered Charity amalgamating 16 differentassocs Suite J, Second Floor, 113 High Street,Berkhamstead, Herts. HP4 2DJ (n=11000)Spiritualists National Union Redwoods,Stanstead Hall, Stansted, MountfitchetEssex CM24 8UD (CHO member) 01279 816363(n=3800)National Federation of Spiritual HealersOld Manor Farm Studio,Church StreetSunbury-on-ThamesMiddx. TW16 G (CHO member) (n=5600)College of HealingRunnings Park, Croft BankWest Malvern, Worcs. WR14 4DU (n=257)Association of Therapeutic Healers6 Cleaver House, Adelaide RdLondon NW3 3PT (CHO member) (n=50)International Self-Realisation HealingAssociation1 Hamlyn Road,GlastonburySomerset BA6 8HS (n=55)International Network of Esoteric Healing15 Shakespear Road, WorthingW Sussex BN11 4ARFoundation of Spiritual Healing & Guidance35 Sutton Park RdSeaford, East Sussex BN25 1SJ (n=37)Healer Practitioner Association1a Northcote StreetCardiff CF2 3BH (n=2200)British Energy Healing AssociationNewstead House, 108 St Johns RdBuxton, Derbyshire SK17 6UTReiki AssociationCornbrook Bridge HouseClee Hill, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 3QQ01981 550829 (n=1100)World Federation of Healing8 Earl Road, PenarthVale of Glamorgan,CF64 3UN (n=1222)The Corinthian Church and HealingAssociationPrimrose Hall, 15a London RoadHailsham, East Sussex. BN27 (n=200)UK Polarity Therapy AssociationMonomark House, 27 Old Gloucester StreetLondon WC1N 3XX. 01483 417714British Association of Therapeutic TouchRedmire Farm, MungrisdalePenrith, Cumbria CA11 0T (n=75)Healing Energy Therapy AcademyNewstead House, 108 St Johns RdBuxton, Derbyshire SK17 6UT (n=40)Doctor Healing Network27 Monteflore Court, Stamford HillLondon N16 5TY (n=150)


None in area

Betty Burnage, Tel: 01234 363496Geoffrey martin, Tel: 01234 267360David Monks, Tel: 01234 325826

Geoffrey Martin, Tel: 01234 267360


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Mr Wojtek Krajewski, Tel: 01234 391704

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NHS Provision in BedfordThe following GPs provide Healing via theNHS

None


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HypnotherapyUpdated June 2001Hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness brought about by deep relaxation. When youare hypnotised you are not unconscious; you remain fully aware of people around you,talking to you, and are totally relaxed, absorbed in the message you are hearing. Youremain in control and no hypnotist can make you do something against your will. Once youare in a relaxed state, the therapist will make suggestions aimed at helping you to changethe way you experience or respond to something. (Rolwand 1997: The Which Guide toComplementary Medicine).

Private Practice UK Confederation of Hypnotherapy OrgsSuite 401, 302 Regent Street, London. W1R 6HHTel: 0161 881 1677 (n = 2000)Association for Professional TherapistsKatepwa House, Ashfield Park AvenueRoss-on-Wye, Herefordshire. HR9 5AXBritish Hypnotherapy Association67 Upper Berkeley Street,London W1H 7DHBritish Society of Clinical Hypnosis229a Sussex Gardens, Lancaster GateLondon W2 2RL Tel 0207 499 2813 (n=340)British Society of Medical & Dental Hypnosis17 Keppel View Road, Kimberworth, South Yorkshire S61 2AR (n=331)The National Council for Hypnotherapy & Hypnotherapy Register PO Box 5779, Burton on Wolds, Loughborough LE12 5ZF. Tel: 0800 9520545 ( n=823)The National Register of Hypnotherapists &Psychotherapists12 Cross Street, Nelson, Lancashire. BB9 7EN 01282 716839 (n=370)Association Of Qualified Curative Hypnotherapy10 Balaclava Road, Kings Heath Birmingham, BS14 7SG (n=48)British Association Of Therapeutical HypnotistsLlanyre, Llandrindod, WellsPowys LD1 6EA (n=57)British Hypnosis ResearchSt Matthews House,Brick RoadDarbey Abby,Derby. DE22 1DQBritish Society Of Hypnotherapists37 Orbain Road London SW6 7JZ (n=56)National Hypnopsychotherapy Council145 Chapel Lane, LongtonPreston PR4 5NA Tel : 01772 617663 (n=80)Corporation Of Advanced HypnotherapyPO Box 70, Southport. PR8 3JX. Tel : 01704 576285 (n=286)Guild Of Curative Hypnotherapists16 Sansome Walk, WorcesterWorcstershire WR1 1LN (n=18)General Hypnotherapy RegisterHazelwood, Broadmead, Sway, LymingtonHants. SO14 6DH. Tel: 01590 683770 Academy of Curative Hypnotherapists16 Station Road, Cheadle, HulmeStockport, SK8 5AE. Tel: 0161 485 4009 (n=99)Brief Stategic Therapy Foundation34 Arthur Rd, Motspur Park,New Maulden, Surrey. KT3 6LX (n=60)British Institute of Hypnotherapy12 Heycroft Road, Eastwood, Essex. SS9 SWTel: 01702 524484 (n=170)Central Register of Advanced Hypotherapists28 Finsbury Park Road, London, N4 2JXTel: 020 7226 6963 (n=190)International Assoc of Hypno-AnalystsPO Box 180, Bournemouth, BH3 7YRTel: 01202 316496 (n=420)National Assoc of Holistic Hypnotherapists19/20 St Georges Avenue, Northampton, NN2 6JA

Joanne Evans, Tel:01234 764866

None in area

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Mary Haley, Tel: 01234 406720

None in area

Joanne Evans, Tel: 01234 764866

Pauline Gilkes, Tel: 01234 269873

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Joanne Evans, Tel :01234 764886

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Martin Newman, Tel: 341059

NHS Provision in BedfordThe following GPs provide Hypnotherapyvia NHS

None

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Maharishi Ayurvedic Medicineupdated June 2001The word ’ayurveda’ comes from two Sanskrit words – ayus, or ‘life’ and veda,meaning ‘knowledge’ or ‘science’: the science of life. Rather than alleviating orcuring illness, ayrurveda is designed to achieve a state of health through a blend ofmeditation, yoga, astrology, herbal medicine and dietary advice. It is the Indianversion of aromatherapy, relaxation, herbal medicine, diet, and physical andspiritual exercise, all rolled into one. Followers of the system view the body as amicrocosm of the universe governed by energies, and believe that good health isachieved through a balance of these energies. (Rowland 1997, The Which Guide toComplementary Medicine).

No information is available on training standards or membership numbers.

Private Practice


Ayurvedic Medical AssociationThe Hale Clinic7 Park CrescentLondonW1N 3HETel 0207 631 0156

Maharishi Ayur-Veda CentreFreepost WN5 5128SkelmersdaleLancashireWN8 6BR0990 143733

Ayurvedic LivingPO Box 188ExeterDevonEX4 5AY

The Ayurvedic Company of GreatBritain50 Penywern RoadEarl’s CourtLondonSW5 9SX0207 224 6070


Dr S Wickramasinge, Tel: 01234343734

None in area


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NHS Provision inBedfordThe following GPs provide MaharishiAyurvedic Medicine via NHS referral None

Massage/Bodywork TherapiesUpdated June 2001Massage is a system of treatment by stroking, kneading or pressing the soft tissues of thebody with the aim of achieving mental and physical relaxation. There are many differenttypes range from light relaxation massage to deep sports-type massage. (Rowland: 1997,Which Guide to Complementary Medicine)

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Private Practice British Massage Therapy Council/British Fed.17 Rymers LaneOxford OX4 3JU Tel: 01865 774123 Manual Lymphatic Drainage(MLD) UKPO Box 149Oxfordshire OX10 7LDThe Academy of On-Site MassageNew Street, CharfieldWotton-under-EdgeGlos. GL12 8ESAssoc Of Holistic Biodynamic Massage Therapists42 Catherine StreetCambridgeCB1 3AW Tel: 01223 240815 (n=60)Association Of Massage Practitioners101 Bounds Green RoadLondon N22 4DFFellowship Of Sports Masseurs And TherapistsB M SoigneurLondon WC1N 3XX (n=1300)Guild And Register Of Sports TherapistsB M SoigneurLondon WC1N 3XX Tel : 0208 886 3120The London And Counties Society OfPhysiologists330 Lytham RoadBlackpool FY4 1DW Tel: 01253 408443The Massage Therapy Institute GBPO Box 2726London NW2 4NR (n=450)0207 226 5313 The Massage Training Institute90 – 92 Islington High StreetLondon N1 8EG 0207 226 5313 (n=250)British Association for Massage Therapy36 Lodge DrivePalmers GreenLondon N15 5JZ Association of Physical and NaturalTherapists38 South StreetExeter Devon EX1 1ED 01392 410954 (n=122)International Therapy Examination CouncilJames HouseOakelbrook MillNewentGloucestershire GL18 1HDGuild of Complementary PractitionersLiddell House, Liddell CloseFinchamptsteadBerks RG40 4NS Tel : 01392 410954The Bowen AssociationPO Box 4358DorchesterDorset 0770 8324www.bowen-technique.co.ukEuropean College of Bowen Studies38 Portway FromeSomerset BA11 1QUTel: 01373 461873

Wendy Cox, Tel: 01234 720773Linda Jones, Tel: 01234 309426

None

Samantha Baylis, Tel: 01234 267483

None




Judith Brooks, 01767 640124

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Linda Jones, Tel: 01234 309426



Jenny Mobbs, Tel: 01234 720694 (Harold)


Joseph Lynch, Tel: 01234 212788Joy Fisher, Tel: 01234 750547

Rosalyn Gerrard, Tel: 01234 824593Joseph Lynch, Tel: 01234 212788Jane Robbins, Tel: 01234 720225Maureen Smith, Tel: 01234 771855

NHS Provision in BedfordThe following GPs provide Massage viathe NHS

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Nutritional Medicineupdated June 2001Nutritional Medicine is not just about healthy eating, it is a form of complementarymedicine in which practitioners will work with a patient using combinations of special dietsor nutritional produce to help the body repair itself. Nutritional therapists aims to improvethe body’s efficiency by identifying if the body is able to assimilate its food properly and ifthere is a build-up of unwanted waste substances which may get in the way of efficientfunctioning. Food allergies or intolerances can also cause unpleasant symptoms. Anutritional therapist aims to improve the body’s efficiency by identifying and then dealingwith these problems using special diets, herbs, vitamins and other nutritional productsaccording to individual needs. (Extracted from literature supplied by the Society for thePromotion of Nutritional Therapy, 2001)

No information given on length of training.

Private Practice


British Association of NutritionalTherapists London WC1N 3XXTel : 0870 6061284 (n=225)Institute for Optimum Nutrition13 Blades CourtDeodar Rd, London SW15 2NU0181 877 9993 (n=142)Society for the Promotion ofNutritional TherapyPO Box 47HeathfieldE Sussex TN21 8ZX01825 872921http://visitweb.com/spntRegister of Nutritional TherapistsHatton Green WarwickCV35 7LA (n=95)British Society For AllergyEnvironmental And NutritionalMedicine*PO Box 7Knighton LD7 1WTTel: 01547 550380Nutrition Therapy CouncilPlaskett Nutritional Medicine College3 Quoins HouseTrevallettCornwall PL15 8SLTel: 0870 532 9244Association of Natural Medicine19a Collingwood RoadWithamEssex CM8 2DYTel: 01376 502762


Kelly Summers, Tel: 01234 212788

None in area.



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NHS Provision in Bedford

The following GPs provide NutritionalTherapy via NHS referral

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ReflexologyUpdated June 2001 Reflexologists apply massage to “reflex zones” most often on the soles of the foot, in orderto effect benefits elsewhere in the body. As a non-intrusive treatment, it is consideredunlikely to interfere with conventional medical treatment and is popular among nurses,midwives and other health service professionals (University of Exeter, 2000: ProfessionalOrganisation of CAM in the UK).Average Length of training 60 – 100 hours over 6 months.

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Association of Reflexologists27 Old Gloucester StreetLondon WC1N 3XX0870 5673320

(n=5090)

The British Reflexology AssociationMonks orchardWorcester WR6 5RBTel: 01886 821207 (n=730)International Federation of Reflexologists78 Edridge RoadCroydon, Surrey CR0 1EF020 8667 9458 (n=2700)Reflexologists SocietyPO Box 5422Leicester LE2 2YG0870 6073241 (n=360)International Institute of Reflexology(UK)255 Turleigh RoadBeadford on AvonWiltshire BA15 2HG01225 865 899 (n=300)Holistic Association Of ReflexologistsHolistic Healing Centre92 Sheering Road, Old HarlowEssex CM17 0JN (n=700)01279 429 060British School- Reflex Zone Therapy23 Marsh Hall, Talisman WayWembley Park HA9 8JJTel: 0208 904 4825 (n=950)Federation of Precision Reflexologists38 South StreetExeter, Devon EX1 1ED01392 499 360 (n=97)Guild of Complementary PractitionersLiddell House, Lidell CloseFinchhampsteadBerks RG40 4NSTel 0118 973 5757 (n=1711)IIHHT Bedford College of FE, teachesreflexology and awards the IIHHT diploma inReflexology, however, a detailed membershiplist is not available for these practitioners.


Anthea Huband, Tel: 01234 261477Ursula Melen, Tel: 01234 303158Michael Page, Tel: 01234 302214Sue Owen, Tel: 01234 823778Kay Trenby, Tel: 01234 822278Nicholas Holt, Tel: 01234 881330Annette Richer, Tel: 01234 888861Patricia Day, Tel: 01234 822422Marion Muirhead, Tel: 01234 768262Avril McConnell, Tel: 01234 767619Christopher Osbourne, Tel: 01234 767619Lesley Roachford, Tel: 01234 782473Christine Curnock, Tel: 01234 771637


Louise Holmes, Tel: 01234 822499

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Penelope Jones, Tel: 01234 364099

‘Reflexology by Deborah’, Tel: 01234 302698Cynthia Bachi, Tel: 01234 354499Judith Meighan, Tel: 01234 306158Melanie Reynolds, Tel: 01234 212788

NHS Provision in BedfordThe following GPs provide Reflexology viathe NHS

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ShiatsuUpdated June 2001Shiatsu literally means ‘finger pressure’ in Japanese. Through touch, pressure, stretchingand counselling, it induces deep relaxation in the body tissues and the mind, which helpsthe immune/health systems to function properly. (Extract supplied from literature suppliedby the International Shiatsu Commission, 2001). Shiatsu is a physical therapy in which the practitioner uses fingers, thumbs, elbows andoccasionally knees to apply pressure and stretching to the energy lines in the body knownas meridians. Shiatsu helps to release toxins from the body and also releases deep-seatedtension from the muscles. (Extract from literature supplied by Shiatsu International)

Average Length of training: 2 – 3 years part time.


The Shiatsu SocietyEastlands CourtSt Peters RoadRugbyCV21 3QPTel: 01788 555061www.shiatsu.org (n = 2000)

International Shiatsu Commission68 Fairfield RoadEast GrinsteadWest SussexRH19 4HB01342 328240 (n=72)

Shiatsu InternationalMaulak ChambersThe CentreHigh StreetHalsteadEssex C09 2AJ01787 220373 (n = unknown)

Federation of Clinical ShiatsuPractitioners36a Walnut RoadChelstonTorquayDevonTQ2 6HSTel: 01803 605025 (n=35)


Joy Fisher, Tel: 01234 750546Gillian Hodshon, Tel: 01234 825369Julia Marshall, Tel: 01234 354668

None

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NHS Provision inBedfordThe following GPs provide Shiatsu viaNHS referral

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YogaUpdated June 2001Yoga is a system of physical, mental and spiritual development which originated in India atleast 3000 years ago. It is not a religion or creed and can be practised by one of any ageand by either sex. Yoga takes into consideration the entire man/woman, in every respect –nothing has been overlooked and the methods of physical discipline need improvement, asthey comprise everything that man needs for perfection of his health – correct breathing,posture, exercise, diet, physical and mental relaxation and hygiene. (British Federation ofYoga, 2001)

No information is available on membership numbers, or length of training.

Private Practice


Yoga for Health FoundationIckwell BuryBiggleswadeBedsSG18 9EF01767 627 271

Yoga Biomedical Trust Research andInfoPO Box 140CambridgeCB4 3SY

Iyengar Yoga Institute223a Randolf AvenueW9 1NL

British Wheel of YogaCentral Office1 Hamilton PlaceBoston RoadSleafordLincolnshireNG34 7S01529 306851

Yoga Therapy CentreRoyal London Homoeopathic Hospital60 Great Ormond StreetLondonWC1N 3HR0207 837 8833 or 0207 419 7195

Friends of Yoga society5 Weston CrescentOld SawleyLong EatonNottinghamNG10 3BS0115 973 5435


Veronica Lafferty, Tel: 01234 212788


None

Dorothy Turner, Tel: 01234 771538


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NHS Provision in BedfordThe following GPs provide Yoga viaNHS referral None

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Group 3 Therapies

Those therapies believed by the House of Lords Select Committee Report onCAM5 to be alternative disciplines which offer diagnostic information as wellas treatment, but for which the Committee did not find convincing evidenceof efficacy.Those listed in this section included

• Anthroposophical Medicine• Ayurvedic Medicine (for information see page 17)• Chinese Herbal Medicine/Traditional Chinese Medicine• Crystal Therapy• Dowsing*• Eastern Medicine (Tibb)*• Iridology• Kinesiology• Naturopathy• Radionics*

*Governing bodies/associations could not be identified for thesetherapies and we could find no evidence of practitioners in the area.

Section Summary – Private PracticeA 62% response was received from the 16 associations and governing bodiesidentified in this group, requesting information on registered practitioners inthe area.6 practitioners were identified offering 1 or more of the above therapies:

Number ofregisteredprivatepractitionersproviding CAM

Number of non-registered privatepractitionersproviding CAM

Total number ofprivatepractitionersproviding CAM

AnthroposophicalMedicine

0 0 0

Crystal Therapy 0 0 0

Iridology 1 0 1

Kinesiology 1 0 1

Naturopathy 1 0 1

Traditional ChineseMedicine

3 0 3

No GPs provide access to the above CAM therapies

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Anthroposophical MedicineUpdated June 2001Anthroposophical medicine provides a wide range of co-ordinated therapeuticinterventions linked to a rigorously holistic strategy. It is less commonly used inthe UK, than it is in German speaking countries, where it is a relatively wellaccepted medical alternative, associated with sophisticated professional andeducational establishments and represented by a federal government committee.Anthroposophy is represented in the UK by a medical association, a nursingassociation by art and movement therapists. All rely on core professional trainingoutside anthroposophy. (University of Exeter, 2000: Professional Organisation ofCAM)


Anthroposophical MedicalAssociationc/o Park Attwood ClinicTrimpley, BewdleyWorcestershire DY12 1RE(n=56)Anthroposophical Nurses’Associationc/o Park Attwood ClinicTrimpley, BewdleyWorcestershire DY12 1RE(n=50)Association of AnthroposophicalArt Therapists52 Coniston RdKings LangleyHerts WD4 8DE(n=50)Rhythmical Massage TherapyAssociationc/o Park Attwood ClinicTrimpley, BewdleyWorcestershire DY12 1RE(n=15)Association of EurythmyTherapistsc/o Park Attwood ClinicTrimpley, BewdleyWorcestershire DY12 1RE(n=40)


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NHS Provision inBedford

The following GPs provideAnthroposophical Medicine via NHSreferral

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Crystal TherapyUpdated June 2001Crystal therapists believe that crystals contain ‘ancient energy’ which resonateswith the energies of the body to bring about healing. Therapists maintain thatcrystals can alleviate spiritual, mental and physical ailments. The therapists mayput crystals around you or on your body; the gems or crystals may he held eitherby you or by the practitioner or the therapist may use a combination of theseapproaches. A session lasts between 40 and 90 minutes. Different stones arebelieved to be suitable for a particular ailment. Quartz, for instance, is believed tobe good for general healing while Garnet is said to help depression. (Rowland1997, Which Guide to Complementary Medicine)

Private Practice


Affiliation of Crystal HealingOrganisationsPO Box 100Exminster,Devon, EX6 8YT Tel: 01479 841450This body amalgamated 10 differentassociations

International Federation ofCrystal, Sound & Natural Therapy35a Mayfield RoadSouth CroydonSurrey CR2 0BJ

The School of Electro-CrystalTherapy117 Long DriveSouth RuslipMiddx. HA4 0HL


None in area


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The following GPs provide CrystalTherapy via NHS referral None

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IridologyUpdated June 2001Iridology is the study of the iris of the eye, (the coloured sector), to determineinformation about the bodily genetic strengths and weaknesses, levels ofinflammation and toxaemia, efficiency of the eliminative systems and organs, andthe causes of symptoms and disease. It helps the patient learn about theirstrengths and weaknesses and become more personally aware of what they can doto help them heal themselves. (Extract taken from literature supplied by the Guild ofNaturopathic Iridologists, 2001)

It is diagnostic only and does not provide a method of treatment.

Private Practice


Guild of Naturopathic Iridologists94 Grosvenor RoadLondon SW1V 3LF0207 834 3579

International Association ofClinical Iridologists853 Finchley RoadLondon NW11 8LX

The Holistic Iridology Association90 Tudor DriveMordenSurrey SM4 4PF

National Society of Iridologists998 Wimbourne RoadBournemouthBH9 2DE






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The following GPs provide Iridology viaNHS referral

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KinesiologyUpdated June 2001Kinesiology is a system of natural heath-care, which combines manual muscle-testing with the principles of traditional Chinese medicine. Like acupuncture, itworks on the concept that disease results from blocked or imbalanced energychannels. Special techniques are used to unblock or balance them to restore thebody to a state of health and harmony. By balancing all aspects of the person –structural, chemical and mental – kinesiology puts the body in the optimum statefor self healing. According to kinesiologists, certain muscles are linked by energywith acupuncture meridians, which are in turn linked with organs and glands.Through muscle testing practitioners can evaluate the energy in the meridians andtherefore in the organs. (Rowland 1997, Which Guide to ComplementaryMedicine)

Private Practice


Association for SystemicKinesiology39 Browns RoadSurbitonSurrey KT5 8ST


Gillian Shaw, Tel: 01234 782358

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The following GPs provide Kinesiologyvia NHS referral

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NaturopathyUpdated June 2001Naturopathic Medicine is a distinct system of healing – a philosophy, science, artand practice which seeks to promote health by stimulating and supporting thebody’s inherent power to regain harmony and balance. The task of thenaturopathic practitioner is two-fold: first, to educate their patients to take moreresponsibility for their health and to assist them to understand the fundamentallaws of health relating to rest, exercise nutrition and lifestyle. Second: usingnatural therapies, to increase the vitality of the individual and to remove anyobstructions which may be interfering with normal functioning and internalharmony of the organs and tissues. This is achieved using a number of therapies,which include nutrition and dietetics, fasting, osteopathy, hydrotherapy andeducation. (Extract taken from literature supplied by the General Council andRegister of Naturopaths, 2001).

Private Practice


General Council and Register ofNaturopathsGoswell House2 Goswell Road, StreetSomerset BA16 0JG01458 840072 (n=310)

The Incorporated Society ofRegistered Naturopaths*The Coach House293 Gilmerton RoadEdinburghEH16 5UQ (n=26)


Louisa Whitlock, Tel: 01234 353800


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The following GPs provide Naturopathyvia NHS referral

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Traditional Chinese MedicineUpdated June 2001Chinese Medicine is a complete medical system that is capable of treatingdisease in all its forms and consists of a number of therapies which include,prescription of Chinese herbs, acupuncture, dietary therapy, exercise andlifestyle management. (Extract taken from literature supplied by theRegister of Chinese Herbal Medicine, 2001).

Private Practice


Register of Chinese HerbalMedicinePO Box 400Middlesex HA9 9NZ0207 224 0883


Maxwell Naiken, Tel: 01234 212788Jethrow Rowland, Tel: 01234 353630W & Z Clinic of Chinese Medicine, Tel: 08007833569

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The following GPs provide TraditionalChinese Medicine via NHS referral

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Directory of Access to Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the Bedford area

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