Our Complementary and Holistic Therapies
At Hill Cottage we offer a wide range of complementary therapy treatments... you can even mix and match!
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is a holistic treatment that uses natural plant extracts, called essential oils, to promote physical and emotional health.
Essential oils compounds are extracted through distillation or cold pressing, and used in aromatherapy to support health and well-being. They can help treat specific conditions, boost mood, reduce stress, improve sleep, and have antibacterial and antifungal properties
Our aromatherapy massage blends are individually created to suit your needs and designed to rejuvenate the senses and promote physical and emotional well-being.
Holistic Therapist, Simone, will undertake a full consultation with you to understand your health and wellbeing requirements, before creating a bespoke blend of essential oils to suit your needs.
Aromatherapy massage is a gentle soothing treatment that can have a powerful impact on health and wellbeing. £45 1 hour or £35 half hour
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Therapeutic Massage
​Therapeutic or Swedish massage is a type of complementary therapy used to treat muscle pain, injury or stiffness, and improve circulation.
It is also useful for the treatment of stress, anxiety and depression, and is especially effective in conjunction with essential oil blends.
Therapeutic massage involves a variety of techniques such as effleurage (light or deep strokes), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (rhythmic tapping), friction, and vibration to reduce tension and promote feelings of calm and deep relaxation
Click here to indulge in a therapeutic massage that will help alleviate stress and tension and promote relaxation. £40 1 hour or £30 half hour
Reflexology
Reflexology is a type of therapy that involves applying pressure to the feet and hands to promote wellbeing and relaxation, .
Reflexology can help alleviate back pain, headaches, arthritis, symptoms of anxiety and depression, boost fertility, improve digestion and relieve nerve pain.
It is recommended for stress reduction, relaxation, pain management, improved circulation, enhanced sleep quality and to improve overall well-being.
It's based on the theory that applying pressure to the hands and feet
can promote health benefits by sending energy flowing through the body until it reaches the area in need of healing. £40 one hour. To book a reflexology treatment click here
Indian Head Massage
Indian Head Massage, also known as champissage, is a form of massage therapy that focuses on massaging acupressure points along the head, neck, and shoulders. It originates from an Indian medicine system called Ayurveda, which translates to 'science of life', and is based on the belief that the mind and body are connected and can influence one another.
Acupressure Facial Massage
​This form of massage is extremely relaxing and can help to relieve stress and tension headaches, improve circulation, enhance sleep quality, reduce anxiety and depression through the release of endorphins, improve concentration by increasing blood flow and oxygen to the brain and relieve symptoms of tinnitus by reducing stress and tension. £30 half hour. To book an Indian Head Massage click here
We offer rejuvenating acupressure facial massages, combining the benefits of traditional acupressure therapy with the relaxing elements of a facial treatment. We use gentle pressure on key points of the face to improve blood circulation, relieve tension, and promote overall skin health. Discover a holistic approach to skincare at Hill Cottage Suffolk, where we use natural products and promote relaxation in a tranquil setting. Treat yourself to a facial that leaves you with glowing skin and a sense of inner peace. 30 minutes £30.
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Specialist Aromatherapy for people living with dementia
Aromatherapy is particularly beneficial for people with dementia as it can bring about a sense of relaxation and comfort, especially for those that experience symptoms of agitation or mood swings. Simone has extensive experience of working with people with dementia and has provided aromatherapy treatment to hundreds of people in dozens of care homes and private settings.Â
Simone has studied Dementia Care Mapping (DCM), an observational tool used to ensure that a person living with dementia has a holistic, person-centered approach to their care. DCM was devised at the University of Bradford by Professor Tom Kitwood and Dr Kathleen Bredin in response to the need to advocate for people lviving with dementia. DCM ensures that the emotional, spiritual and social wellbeing of an individual is taken into account and it is used to help identify little things that can engender happiness; these can then be built upon to ensure people have an opportunity to experience well-being more often throughout their day.
Aromatherapy treatment for people with dementia consists of applying a specialist blend of essential oils to the hands, feet or forearms of the individual, which benefits them in a number of ways. For example, the compounds in the essential oils can elicit feelings of relaxation and calm, and the time set aside to concentrate purely on the physical act of applying the essential oils is an interaction that focusses wholly on the wellbeing of the individual.
A full consultation will be undertaken to ascertain if aromatherapy is suitable for the person living with dementia. Simone will then create a bespoke blend of oils for the individual and demonstrate how to apply the oils in your chosen environment. Aromatherapy can ​delivered either in the home or in a care home setting.
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