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May White MCSP, SRP, MAACP, LLSA

May has been a physiotherapist for 30 years working in the private and public sector and accepts BUPA clients. She believes in a holistic approach to treatment and can offer the following treatments individually or in combination.

Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Clinical aromatherapy, Reiki, Deep tissue massage, Lymphatic drainage, Indian head massage




Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy techniques can improve your ability to use parts of the body that are affected by injury or disease. The aim of physiotherapy is to help the body work better and promote healing rather than stopping a particular disease or symptom. May believes that to introduce complementary therapies such as acupuncture or reiki in conjunction with physiotherapy promotes a holistic healing process. Physiotherapy teaches you how to improve strength and mobility by using your body more effectively.


Massage and manipulation

Massage is suitable for most people receiving physiotherapy treatment. It is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body. Different types of massage are used for different conditions, for example: to improve circulation, to help fluid to drain from part of the body more efficiently and to relieve pain and help relaxation. Conditions that may be treated with massage include the neck problems, headaches and stress.


Exercise and movement

Physiotherapy often includes lots of different types of exercise to help with particular problems. This may include general, gentle exercise such as walking or swimming, or specific exercises to target certain areas of the body. Exercises are designed to strengthen the body and improve your range of movement and they normally need to be repeated daily for a number of weeks to gain the full benefits.

Acupuncture for pain relief, weight loss and smoking cessation

Acupuncture is a treatment which can relieve symptoms of some physical and psychological conditions and may encourage the patient’s body to heal and repair itself, if it is able to do so. Acupuncture stimulates the nerves in the skin and the muscle which produces a variety of effects. We know that it increases the body's release of natural painkillers- endorphin and serotonin- in the pathways of both the spinal cord and the brain. This modifies the way pain signals are received. Acupuncture not only reduces pain it also has a beneficial effect on health. Patients often notice a sense of well-being after treatment. Modern research shows that acupuncture can affect most of the body's systems, the nervous system, muscle tone, hormone outputs, circulation, antibody production and allergic responses, as well as the respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems.


Your treatment

Each client will be assessed by May and your treatment will be tailored by her experience. You have an option to have music on or off through out your treatment, Mays aim is to help you relax.


Prices

Physiotherapy	30min	£35
Back, neck or shoulder massage	30-45min	£30
Full body massage	60min	£40
Indian head massage	30min	£30
Acupuncture is priced on consultation

May is available for appointments at Kirkwood Fyfe, 12 Victoria Street, Aberdeen. Please phone May on 07973 429283 for an appointment.