Alternative House Care Home has a unique policy of ensuring that all residence participate in activities that they find personally interesting and socialising with their friends and family. Each resident will receive a personalised care plan (for more information about our care plans, please click here)

This care plan will include a recording of your life history, social network and contacts and preferences for activities and hobbies. We do this in order to support your daily life and give you access to activities of interest and assist in arranging social meetings if required.

Therapeutic Activities we offer

Chinese Cupping

Chinese cupping dates back 3000 years and is designed to strengthen the immune system and revitalise and rebalance the organs of the body.

Crystal Healing

In Crystal healing the unique vibrations of individual crystals are used to realign and adjust the vibrations in the clients individual energy field, bringing the body back into balance.

Indian Head Massage

The Indian Head Massage is used to relieve stress and tension. It also improves memory and can bring fast relief from people who suffer from headaches, migraines, insomnia, vertigo and depression.

Reflexology

Reflexology involves applying pressure to the feet, hands or ears with specific thumb, finger and hand techniques. This treatment could a relaxing and healing effect of the body.

Hot Stone Massage

Stone massage involves the application of water-heated basalt stone of varying sizes to key points on the body. The direct heat relaxes the muscles and allows more intense manipulation.

Reiki

Reiki treatments work on the principal of aligning and harmonizing the energy and centers of the body. In a typical session you will be fully clothed as the therapist manipulates the energy field.