Oxford Acupuncture
Sandy developed her interest in Chinese Medicine whilst living in Hong Kong in the early 1990s. On her return to England she trained as an acupuncturist at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine, where she is now also a member of the Faculty.

Graduates of the college integrate Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which focuses strongly on the process of disease, and Five Element acupuncture – a style which works with an individual's constitution and can bring about profound emotional change.

People are often surprised by the ‘side-benefits' of acupuncture. We're used to going to the doctor for one thing – and treatment for that often brings unpleasant side effects. When you come for acupuncture it's almost impossible to treat you for one thing. We can't make a diagnosis until we know everything about your health – it's just the way the system of medicine works. The aim is to get to the root cause of your symptoms, and so along the way you'll find that other things begin to change as well."

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BuddhaBellies - Yoga
Buddhabellies is dedicated to inspiring and empowering women to give birth instinctively and with confidence. Modern birth is largely dominated by the medical profession, and for those women with difficult pregnancies or complicated labours, that is a blessing. But for the majority of women birth can and should be a natural, even an extraordinary, experience. Buddhabellies hopes to provide women with the tools to prepare both mentally and physically so that they might actively participate in their own labour and create conditions most conducive to a natural birth. For local mothers there are weekly pre and post natal classes, as well as regular couples workshops.

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Birth Tides Holistic Birth Preparation Classes
Birth Tides is for and about women, their partners and their children.

It is about helping you to connect with yourselves – body, mind and soul, and with your inner voice which knows what is right for you as an individual. This is not only important during your childbearing years, but has far-reaching effects through all areas and times of your life. It is about helping to inform you of all the choices available to you surrounding your fertility, pregnancy and birth.

Birth Tides offers Therapeutic, Remedial, Pregnancy, Post-natal and Maya Abdominal Massage to women; Baby Massage, Fertility Awareness and Birth Preparation sessions; and a Birth Partner service within Oxford and surrounding areas.

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Breastfeeding Network
The Breastfeeding Network (BfN) aims to be an independent source of support and information for breastfeeding women and others.

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The Baby Cafe
The Baby Café Charitable Trust is a small organisation which began its life as a charity in July 2005. We co-ordinate a network of branded drop-in centres which support breastfeeding mothers, because we believe that every breastfeeding mum deserves free, top quality help and support. 

A Baby Café drop-in is a fully funded service, run by paid facilitators and freely accessible to all mothers needing support with breastfeeding.

A Baby Café drop-in centre is generally open once a week and set out with coffee tables, comfy sofas and play areas for accompanying toddlers.  All pregnant or breastfeeding mums are welcome to drop in at any time during opening hours.  No appointment is necessary and partners, supporters and health professionals are also welcome.

Please see the website for full details.

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Oxford Chiropractic Clinic
Located in the heart of Oxford, the leading health professionals at Oxford Chiropractic Clinic are dedicated to helping you achieve your wellness objectives -- combining skill and expertise that spans the entire chiropractic wellness spectrum. Dr. Jonathan Howat, Dr. Katherine Howat, Dr. Heather Neary, Dr. Arthur Tovar and Dr. Richard Frost are committed to bringing you better health and a better way of life by teaching and practicing the true principles of chiropractic wellness care.

We provide advanced spinal correction utilizing "state of the art" chiropractic techniques such as Sacro Occipital Technique. Never in the history of chiropractic have we been able to provide the level of help and expertise that now exists. These newer correction methods are even safer, more comfortable and more effective than ever before. As  Doctors of Chiropractic, Our Chiropractors have over 45 years of  combined experience in spinal adjustment and SOT Technique.

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Birth by Nature
Giving birth and becoming a parent is one of the most significant events in people's lives. I endeavour to equip couples with a realistic idea of what labour, birth and the early weeks as parents can be like.

The philosophy of Birth by Nature stems from the belief that women are inherently strong and capable of giving birth, but they need to feel safe and supported. To achieve this feeling and especially when there are unexpected surprises, the presence of a close friend, relative or trained birth companion (doula) can be invaluable

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Oxford Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicine offers a safe, gentle and effective approach to health care and serves to promote health as a positive state. It is suitable for all from the very young to the very old.

Plants are used in a holistic manner to treat and prevent disease. These may be given in the form of herbal teas, herbal extracts, herbal tinctures and herbal tablets.

Herbs are used to support the healing process of the body and for their specific areas of action.

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Steve Cartwright - Oxford Homeopathy
There is no greater priority than one's health and in the event of illness we want the best treatments available. It is my belief that homeopathy offers a radically different approach that is safe, free of side effects, and profoundly healing. The range of conditions and complaints for which homeopathy is beneficial are too numerous to list, but apart from surgical emergencies virtually anything for which one might seek conventional treatment can be treated homeopathically.

The success of homeopathy is testified to by the tens, if not hundreds, of millions of people worldwide who use it.

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Oxford Hypnosis
Hypnotherapy is a fantastic way of treating all kinds of problems. Luke Henderson can help you overcome obstacles such as:

Stopping Smoking, lack of Confidence, Depression, Obsessions, Compulsions, Negative thoughts, Chronic Insomnia, Panic Attacks, Fear of Driving, Sexual problems such as Impotence, lack of Intimacy or low Sex Drive, Phobias and Anxiety, Stress, Emetophobia (fear of being sick, choking, vomiting, vomit phobia), Agoraphobia, Pain control, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Weight Loss, Shy bladder in men (Paruresis), Social Anxiety (blushing, shyness, feeling 'on the spot', embarrassment etc), Low self-esteem, Paranoia, Fear of Flying and much more...

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Courses for Professionals
LK Massage Programme®

Antenatal classes and workshops for couples
A combination of antenatal classes and workshops designed to give more pregnancy and childbirth choices to help couples to support each other during this special time.

• LK Massage Programme®
• VBAC - Vaginal birth after Caesarean Section
• Waterbirth
• Aromatherapy

Sarah Montague
When I became a midwife in 1989, it was because having my first two children proved to me that giving birth is one of the most profoundly influential events in your life... read more

I will carry out all your antenatal visits, attend to you during labour (including travelling with you to the hospital if necessary) and provide all your post-natal care to suit you, usually in your home... read more

I am now based in the centre of Oxford, after practicing for many years in Birmingham. I am willing to travel up to an hour from my home, which includes Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Northhants and south-east areas of West Midlands.

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David Cooke
David Cooke gained a first class honours degree in Osteopathic Medicine from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine in London. He is a fully qualified Osteopath registered with the General Osteopathic Council .

In addition to working in private practice in Central and North Oxford he works at Oxford Brookes University lecturing in Anatomy and as a clinic tutor teaching osteopathic students. He is also studying for a diploma in paediatric osteopathy at the Osteopathic Centre for children in London.

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Well Treated
Reflexology is a non-invasive, holistic therapy where the whole person is treated rather than the symptoms of a particular condition and it can benefit most people. It takes into account your general state of physical and mental health including your lifestyle.

The aim of Reflexology is to stimulate the body’s own healing mechanism by

• encouraging the release of energy blockages
• improving the circulation
• easing tensions and
• eliminating stored toxins.

This is done by applying a pressure technique to the various zones of the feet that in turn connect to the various parts of the body via the nervous system and/or energy paths.

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