CASP COMPLIMENTARY THERAPIES

 

Activities such as acupuncture, massage, relaxation, and meditation have long been recognized as valuable practices in supporting individuals on their journey toward recovery.  These practices are also essential in providing stress relief and anxiety reduction for those living with drug use in the home, as it provides a valueable opportunity for self care using alternative treatments. CASP offers a variety of complimentary therapies and we encourage any and all service users and community members to consider accessing them as a path toward improved wellbeing. 

As these services are subject to change according to service user needs and interests, please contact CASP for a current schedule of what is available.  We assure you that it will be worth it!

Auricular Acupuncture:

o   What is this?

Auricular (or Ear) Acupuncture is a specialised complementary therapy where  acupuncture points on the outer ear are treated, using either needles or electro acupunctoscopes to help relieve manychronic complaints.

o   What Conditions Can It Help?

Most chronic complaints can be treated effectively and simply with Auricular Acupuncture. Success rates can be as high as 95%.

Here are just some examples:
 
Anxiety                                    Arthritis                                Asthma
Back Pain                                 Colitis                                  Depression
Hay Fever                                 Addictions, e.g. Alcohol, Drugs etc.   
Headaches                               Hiatus                                  Hernia    
Insomnia                                   Migraine                               Obesity
P.M.S.                                       Sciatica                                Shingles
Sinusitis                                    Stopping Smoking                 Tendonitis
Tennis Elbow                             M.E.                                     Indigestion

Reflexology:

Reflexology is a treatment where the therapist works primarily on your feet. The theory behind reflexology is that there are "reflex points" in the feet, hands and ears that relate to specific organs and glands in the body. Practitioners believe that stimulating those reflex points promotes health in that organ via the body's energetic pathways.

Indian Head Massage:

The aim of Indian head massage is to release the stress that has accumulated in the tissues, muscles and joints of the head, face, neck and shoulders. Indian head massage is especially good for relieving stress, tension, fatigue, insomnia, headaches, migraine and sinusitis.

Clients report that the experience is deeply calming and relaxing, leaving them feeling energised and revitalised and better able to concentrate. 

What are the benefits?

Indian head massage helps increase joint mobility and flexibility in the neck and shoulders, improves blood circulation and lymphatic flow, frees knots of muscular tension, relaxes connective tissue, and aids in the elimination of accumulated toxins and waste products. It is particularly good for reducing the effects of stress and tension.

Treatments are available for all CASP client groups and community members, appointments can be made at Reception or by calling 01 6166 750.

Clondalkin Addiction Support Programme
Ballyowen Meadows Fonthill Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
Telephone:- 01-6166750 Fax:- 01-6166755 Email:- This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it