Martina Nussbaumer

Services Provided by appointment: Nutrition Medicine - Combines Medical, Nutritional &   Natural Therapies, Biochemical Specific, Treatment & Health Maintenance   Massage Therapies - Remedial, Relaxation/ Swedish, Sports Therapy, Reflexology, Lymphatic     Drainage (MLD) Specialities - Trigger Point Therapy, Reiki, Corrective Exercise, Lymphoedema Treatment Products - Nutritional Supplements Education/ Coaching – Educator   Nutrition Medicine Stress related illness, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, immune-depressive illness, chronic degenerative disease, mental illness, chronic fatigue states are all conditions which have a strong relation to nutritional disturbance. Nutrition Medicine consultation combines medical, nutritional, and natural therapies to provide biochemically specific programs for patients. Nutrition Medicine is therefore based on the premise of biochemical individuality. It focuses on the treatment of disease and the maintenance of health.   The scientific framework is used to combine medical - nutritional approaches. The prime causal factor is viewed as physiological and biomedical disturbance. Improper diet, food sensitivity reactions, inflammation, gastrointestinal dysfunction and environmental toxins contribute often to the patient’s illness. Improved clinical outcomes and reduced disease occurrence are seen when the specific risk factors are modified.   Remedial Massage  Remedial massage is an excellent therapy for muscular aches, pains and tension, chronic pain and stress, assisting in reclaiming your body. It helps also balance muscle/soft tissue length and tension which assists joints returning to normal function. Injured areas benefit from the increased blood and lymph flow resulting in reducing damaged cells, scar tissue and adhesion. The health benefits of regular massage are numerous and include improved immunity and circulation, a reduction in stress, pain and muscle tension, and a greater sense of well-being.    Sports Massage Sports Massage offers therapeutic as well as preventative benefits to sports persons and athletes. It works specifically with sports injuries and it's ailments.  A specific focus is injury prevention, improving recovery, endurance, flexibility and enhancing performance. It encompasses pre and post event massage, training and competition massage, as well as discomfort relief.  It also aids to rehabilitation. Sports massage endeavours to: Promote healthy tissue; Addresses chronic soreness and pain; Prevents and rehabilitates injuries; Addresses structural and postural problems; Enhances performance   Lymphatic Drainage Massage (Manual Lymphatic Drainage - MLD) MLD is a very relaxing, soothing and stress reducing massage. It focuses on reducing fluid retention, enhances waste product (toxins) removal from connective tissue, improves the metabolic situation, reduces congestion and supports the immune system. Lymphatic Drainage may assist with: Colds, flu, sinuses, bronchitis and viral infections, Oedema, water retention, cellulite, , Chronic and sub- acute inflammation and pain Heart disease, cancer, enlarged prostate, Fibrocytic or tender breasts, Early aging and overall sense of felling unwell.   Reflexology  A step towards better health.  Reflexology is a great therapy, relaxing and yet energising.  It works on different levels: calming, balancing, soothing, restoring and revitalising. Reduces stress, balances the nervous system, improves sleep quality, boosts Lymphatic function, improves circulation, detoxifies the body and balances all body systems.