Alternatively Better is a private, friendly health & well being centre established since 2002. Our staff are highly qualified, all members of their appropriate professional bodies and are experienced in a wide range of physical and emotional conditions and ailments. Our mission has and always will be to maintain and promote the highest standards in practice and professionalism.
Our staff constantly develop their skills and knowledge through CPD (continual professional development) workshops, which greatly benefits the client and our reputation. Whether you require the skills of a specialist practitioner or simply want to spend time unwinding and reviving your senses with a beauty treatment or luxury pamper, we have something to meet your individual needs.
Our staff constantly develop their skills and knowledge through CPD (continual professional development) workshops, which greatly benefits the client and our reputation. Whether you require the skills of a specialist practitioner or simply want to spend time unwinding and reviving your senses with a beauty treatment or luxury pamper, we have something to meet your individual needs.
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Right from the start of mankind touch has been a vital part of human interaction and communication. We use physical contact to reassure and comfort each other, or simply to rub a pain away. Hands on therapies have developed over hundreds and thousands of years, it has been recorded in ancient Egypt, India and China as early as 2000BC, also ancient Rome and Greece.
Reflexology Is a natural healing art based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet that correspond to every part, gland and organ of the body. Through application of pressure on these reflexes, Reflexology relieves tension, improves circulation and promotes the natural function of the related body area.
Regarded by most a truly holistic massage, treating the individual as a whole, rather than just concentrating on physical conditions. A more gentle, slower massage, taking into account the face and scalp, which is quite often neglected by remedial or Swedish massage. Incorporating the use of essential oils making a wonderful addition to this massage.
Hot Basalt stones, smoothed by the cool, clear pure waters of a Peruvian river. These volcanic Basalt Stones are carefully selected for their size and shape. Imagine the warm stones as they glide over your skin, warmth radiates through your body, relieving stress and tension. Relaxation is instant as the warmth cocoons your body, giving you a soothing yet deep and profoundly effective massage.
The head, neck and shoulders are important energy centres within your body. If you are feeling stressed or angry, tension tends to accumulate in these areas, later tension can show up as a stiff neck, eye strain, headaches, migraine and sometimes even hair loss. Indian head massage involves working with a firm and gentle rhythm to help unknot blockages and relieve uncomfortable build up of tension, within these areas.
Reviews (9)
Natasha Barnes
Jul 23, 2021
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Annie Mcconnon
May 12, 2021
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Zoe Doran
Apr 24, 2021
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Fiona Wilkie
Sep 22, 2019
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Unfortunately my experience has been poor. I booked on a reiki course and paid my deposit in good faith. The course was cancelled for good reason but despite me calling into the shop, emailing and telephoning I have never had my £50 deposit back. The owner agreed to the refund but despite my efforts has never paid me back. Really disappointed that my trust in this centre has been broken.
Leah Wellings
Sep 02, 2019
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Erika Rankin
Jul 22, 2019
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Had incredibly tense shoulders, so booked in for a back, neck and shoulder massage. Was a great massage, staff were friendly and competitively priced. Immediately booked in for a full body massage for a couple of weeks later. Will be going regularly to keep tension under control. They also have lots of lovely items for sale in here and a wider range of treatments!
L. Jana
Jun 07, 2019
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I went to a crystal healing with reiki session at Alternatively Better today and it was spectacular. The staff are extremely helpful and knowledgeable, and my therapist - Hayley - really knew her stuff and did some incredible reiki/crystal work for me, as well as advising what crystals I could consider purchasing from their shop. The atmosphere is tranquil and relaxing and I was really grateful to the staff for putting me ease (I suffer with anxiety). They also burn sage and light the therapy rooms with candles. Very good for facilitating a fully relaxing treatment!
I have already booked my next
I have already booked my next
Sunny
May 30, 2019
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Jacky Robinson
Dec 26, 2017
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Had an amazing back, neck and shoulder massage at Alternatively Better last week, had done something to my neck which was sore and stiff, felt really good after the massage and now my neck is back to normal.
It's a charming shop, and they sell lots of lovely products and crystals. Very pleased. Glad I found this place, love it so much I've booked in for another treatment. I would highly recommend Alternatively Better.
It's a charming shop, and they sell lots of lovely products and crystals. Very pleased. Glad I found this place, love it so much I've booked in for another treatment. I would highly recommend Alternatively Better.
