CHIROPRACTIC BACKGROUND
Paul was registered in the UK as a chiropractor member ( GCC No.403 ) between 1999-2005 having practised for over 7 years, working in Great Britain in a number of clinics and also at Tetbury Hospital , frequently visited by Prince Charles being the patron of Tetbury Hospital, Tetbury, Glos, GL8 8XB Tel: 01666 502336 (UK)
Trained in the McTimoney Chiropractic College, Oxford (now in Abingdon, U.K) I established clinics in the Cotswold Leisure Centre/Cirencester (UK) as well as The Old Convent, Stroud (UK).
I also trained in a post graduate course in ON SITE MASSAGE acupressure based therapy for stress relief used extensively in Companies / Businesses and is both a relaxing / stimulating 20 minute intense fully clothed / no oils / massage chair treatment .(go to acupressure page)
Brief Historical Outlook
John McTimoney (1914-1980) introduced this gentle manipulation of the spine into the UK in the 70's after completing 4 years training with Dr Mary Walker DC, a graduate of the Palmer College in Iowa, USA, which was the first chiropractic college to be established (chiro - practic simply means done by hand from Greek).
Later, in practice, he refined and developed what he had been taught into a unique whole-body treatment.
His entire approach was based on the belief that the main cause of disease and pain was the misalignment of the spine and other joints of the body thus at each treatment nearly all the joints are checked for their correct alignment.(minimum length of each treatment is 1/2 hr).
This approach to dis-ease and pain has been apparent since Hypocrites, but it was D.D Palmer who at the end of the last century, formulated this belief into a philosophy, art and science of holistic medicine.
It was Palmer's original insights and techniques that John McTimoney returned in his quest for a gentle , effective, natural and especially non-invasive treatment of dis-ease. He was especially keen on working as much as possible with the medical profession as a complimentary holistic approach.
GOOD HEALTH TO YOU, AND YOU, AND YOU not just ON SITE MASSAGE When we think about good health, taking care of ourselves or overall wellness we often think about adjusting our diet, taking some exercise, losing weight and perhaps taking vitamins, all of which do offer a good way to health. However, there is more that we can do to really ensure that we look after our bodies and keep them in top form. Paul Maunsell explains: "As more people are becoming aware, prevention is a much better option than cure. We offer a complementary health treatment that can help maintain good health, and mobility." The McTimoney method is a uniquely gentle method of adjusting the bones of the body in order to relieve pain and restore movement. The aim is to maintain the correct alignment of your spine, thus ensuring that your body's nerve supply works efficiently. Through stresses, strains and injuries that you may have shrugged off as nothing more than a bump, vertebrae and joints of the body may become misaligned impinging on nerves and causing restriction in movement. However, if the spine and joints of the body are maintained in good alignment, the body has a chance to function properly. The McTimoney technique is suitable for just about everybody, including the very young and the elderly. We find that a wide range of conditions can benefit from treatment, including pain, discomfort and stiffness in the joints and bones q migraine and tension headaches q muscular aches and pains q sciatica q whiplash and sports injuries Paul works in Hutt City He says: "We treat all sorts of people; some come in because they're in pain and have tried everything else available, others, because a friend recommended it. We aim to get to the cause of the problem and work holistically treating the whole body at each treatment. It is very much a preventative treatment too, and we suggest that patients have regular check-ups to maintain a healthy functioning of the body. We also offer lifestyle and suitable exercise advice. In the McTimoney technique we only use our hands to make very rapid and extremely accurate adjustments which is the key to the light touch and effective nature of the treatment. As a special offer we have FREE BACK CHECK UPS in all my clinics this Spring" Paul also has established an "keep wellness" awareness in major companies in Wellington with his On Site Massage company using acupressure seated massage for stress relief commonly experienced in all sorts of different work place settings. For further details of how McTimoney Back Therapy may be able to help you contact Paul Maunsell at 04 5653331. Website www.healthyback.co.nz for useful preventative exercises to reduce pain and increase mobility.
