Opening hours:

Weekdays 7.30am - 9.30pm *
Weekends 9.00am - 6.00pm *

* last entry 30 minutes before closing

Find us:

25-27 Castle Street, Brighton BN1 2HD

Tel: 01273 739606
Email: sales@alivehealth.co.uk

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Therapies

Our Natural Health Centre provides 3 elegantly furnished and tranquil rooms, offering a range of natural and beauty therapies.  For a more information about our therapies, please click through below or chat to our friendly reception team on 01273 739606.

A little bit about massage

Massage is one of the oldest simplest forms of therapy and is a system of stroking, pressure and kneading different areas of the body to relieve pain, relax, stimulate and tone the body. It stimulates blood circulation and assists the lymphatic system improving the elimination of waste throughout the body.

People with the following conditions should avoid massage or seek medical advice from your doctor first. Heart failure – infection of the superficial veins or soft tissue in the legs or elsewhere – blood clots in the legs – bleeding disorders and contagious skin conditions.

 

MASSAGE

  • Aromatherapy Massage
     
    Aromatherapy Massage

    Essential oils from plants are massaged into the skin to enhance the healing and relaxing effects of massage. Essential oils are also believed to have a powerful effect on ones mood. An aromatherapy massage will leave you with a total sense of well being. It can also help relive migraine and muscle aches, skin problems, high/low blood pressure, digestion problems, cellulite, circulatory and menstrual problems.

  • Sports Massage
     
    Sports Massage

    Sports Massage was developed to help prepare athletes for competition and optimise their sporting performance.
    Treatments vary depending on whether the person is in the training, pre-event or post-event recovery stage.
    Sports Massage is not just for competitive athletes, however. The range of techniques can be beneficial for anyone as it can help prevent and treat sports related injuries.

  • Mum-to-be Massage
     
    Mum-to-be Massage

    Having a massage when you are pregnant can be a wonderful way to ease an aching back, stiff shoulders and sore hips. It can also pep up your mood and get those feel-good, pain-relieving endorphins flowing around your body, leaving you relaxed and refreshed.
    (From 3 months +).

  • Indian Head Massage
     
    Indian Head Massage

    This is a powerful seated therapy that combines various massage techniques and pressure point work to restore lost energy. Many of our stresses and anxieties are held around the face, head, neck, shoulders and upper back, and left untreated these will deteriorate our physical and emotional well being.

  • Swedish Massage
     
    Swedish Massage

    This popular form of massage manipulates the soft tissue of the body for therapeutic purposes. A variety of strokes and pressure techniques are used to enhance the flow of blood to the heart, remove waste products from the tissues, stretch ligaments and tendons, and ease physical and emotional tension. The moves include rhythmic stroking, kneading, and repeated tapping.

  • Deep Tissue Massage
     
    Deep Tissue Massage

    Deep tissue is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning the deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as the neck shoulders and lower back.

  • Thai Massage
     
    Thai Massage

    This involves stretching and deep massage, its mechanics show a strong Indian Ayuvedic and Yogic influence. It is usually performed on the floor with the client wearing comfortable clothes that allow for movement. No oils are used in a Thai massage.

ALTERNATIVE
& OTHER THERAPIES

  • Reiki / Seichem Healing
     
    Reiki / Seichem Healing

    Energy is channeled through the practitioner to the person being treated, who draws the energy into his/her system, it balances and harmonizes especially where there is potential for illness, and works on all levels Physical, Emotional and Spiritual. It is entirely safe and cannot cause harm or any contraindications.

  • Reflexology
     
    Reflexology

    Reflexology is a healing system that incorporates massage and acupressure, usually on the feet, to balance and unblock an associated part of the body. Reflexology may be an effective treatment for: migraines and headaches, PMS, stress, anxiety, poor sleep and digestive problems.

  • Acupuncture
     
    Acupuncture

    Acupuncture is a form of ancient Chinese medicine in which fine needles are inserted into the skin at certain points of the body. You can use acupuncture to treat a wide range of health conditions such as headaches, lower back and dental pain digestive disorders, pregnancy and labour, addictions and tiredness, low energy

  • Hot Stone Therapy
     
    Hot Stone Therapy

    This massage uses heated volcanic rocks such as Basalt and Basinite that are believed to promote relaxation as well as eliminating negative energy within the clients body, mind and soul.

  • Nutrition
     
    Nutrition

    There are many factors in our modern diet and lifestyle that can work against good health and contribute to a wide range of health issues. Our nutritionist can help by identifying these factors and addressing them through manageable tweaks to diet and lifestyle. Written advice is provided after each session, together with a selection of delicious and easy to prepare meal and snack suggestions

    • Improve energy levels
    • Reduce stress
    • Improve digestion
    • Prepare for pregnancy
    • Improve gym performance
  • Homeopathy
     
    Homeopathy

    Homeopathy is a gentle yet highly effective system of medicine, usually referred to as remedies; they are mainly given in tablet form. They are non-toxic making them suitable for everyone, even the very young and elderly. It can help conditions, recurrent infections or illness, menstrual and menopausal problems and stress related symptom such as anxiety or fatigue.

  • Osteopathy
     
    Osteopathy

    Osteopathy is used to restore the natural function and stability of the joints and surrounding muscles helping the body heal itself. A range of massage and articulation technique is used to reduce pain, and encourage blood flow. It can also help back pain, arthritis and joint trouble, migraines and digestive disorders. Everyone can be treated even new born babies and children.

BEAUTY /
HAIRDRESSING

  • Beauty Therapies
     
    Beauty Therapies

    BEAUTY
    Ladies Waxing – Men’s waxing – Luxury and express facials – Male and female manicure/ pedicures – Eyebrow shape and tint – Eyebrow/eyelash tint – Eyelash extensions, tint and in-fills

    Spray Tans

    Market leading Sienna X brand, this fully develops in 2-4 hours which means it can be washed off the same day. Has fewer odours than other spray tans and gives a very natural looking tan. Spray tans can last up to 6-8 days. Please ensure you exfoliate thoroughly the day before, and avoid deodorant and essential oils on skin on the day of the tan. 30mins

  • Hairdressing
     
    Alive’s Hairdressing Salon

    Paula Hicks – Hair and Scalp Trichologist, Stylist and Practitioner.

    • Specialised cutting – colouring techniques – Scalp Treatments – Hair Loss Advice
    • Free consultations / accurate information
    • Green products
    • Organic vegetable hair dyes
    • Discounts available to Alive Members
    • For bookings or advice call Paula on 07941 399483

    George Callan – Stylist.

    • Male and Female Styling and Cutting.
    • Colour Techniques
    • Free Consultations
    • 20% Discount to Alive Members.

    For Bookings or advice call George on 07776 191335

  • Teeth Whitening
     
    Teeth Whitening

    Excellent teeth whitening results can be achieved, brightening teeth from four to five shades depending on the condition of the teeth. The procedure takes just over 1 hour and due to the non peroxide treatment used, clients experience no pain or sensitivity during or after the treatment.

Booking & Payment

Please note a credit card, debit card or voucher number is needed to secure your booking. You can still pay by cash or card on the day of your booking.

Cancellations: 24 hour notice is required or refunds cannot be given. Discounts: Members receive a discount on some treatments, please confirm with therapists

For Therapists

Our rooms come equipped with either electric or hydraulic operated beds and our doors are always open to new therapists.  If you would like to find out more, then please call our reception team on 01273 739606.