Natural therapies in York for body, mind and breath
From osteopathy and acupuncture to nutrition, talking and breathing therapies, our practitioners treat the whole person — not just the symptoms. Browse every therapy below, or use the guide to find a good place to start.
What would you like help with?
Back, neck & joint pain
Stress & tension
Pregnancy & new babies
Digestion, bloating & IBS
Anxiety & worry
Breathing, asthma & sleep
Fatigue & long-term pain
Children & young people
Hands-on care for pain, tension and movement
Our registered osteopaths and complementary therapists use skilled, hands-on techniques — from structural osteopathy to the gentlest cranial and Bowen work — to ease pain, free up movement and help your body heal itself. Treatment is tailored to every age, from newborns to grandparents.
Hands-on treatment using soft-tissue massage and joint manipulation to ease pain and restore movement — looking at your whole body, not just where it hurts. You’ll get an examination, a clear diagnosis, a treatment plan and exercises to keep progressing at home.
Back painNeck & shouldersSciaticaHeadachesSports strains
With Alison Waring, Tom Fackrell, Sophie Simmons
Mon–Fri appointments · no GP referral needed
Learn about osteopathy
A very light-touch form of osteopathy that releases held tension through subtle, gentle holding — applied anywhere in the body, not just the head. Ideal for anyone who needs a softer approach, including older people and those living with long-term health conditions.
Deep relaxationChronic conditionsAll ages
With Sophie Simmons, Alison Waring
Learn about cranial osteopathy
Gentle cranial and soft-tissue techniques for babies and children, including a spinal health check after a long, fast or assisted birth. Parents often bring little ones for help with feeding, digestion, colic and settling.
BabiesChildrenAfter birthColic & sleep
With Sophie Simmons
Learn about paediatric osteopathy
A sequence of gentle, rolling moves over muscles and soft tissue, with pauses that give your body time to respond, reset and rebalance. It can be done through light clothing and suits everyone from babies to the elderly.
Back & neck tensionHeadachesMuscle achesStress
With Annette Jowett
Sessions up to 1 hour
Learn about Bowen
Traditional Chinese acupuncture that considers your physical, emotional and mental health together, using ultra-fine, single-use needles — or acupressure if you’re nervous of needles. NICE recommends acupuncture for some types of headache and migraine.
Headaches & migraineChronic painDigestive issuesAnxiety
With Nicky Thomas, British Acupuncture Council
Wednesdays · First visit £48, then £40
Learn about acupuncture
Holistic and remedial massage from fully trained therapists — from soothing whole-body work to deeper pressure on problem areas, with stretches to improve flexibility. Great for desk workers, manual workers and athletes alike.
Back & shoulder painMuscle spasmSports injuriesStress
With Thomas Waring, Annette Jowett
Learn about massage
Osteopathy and acupuncture to help your body adapt as your posture changes, using side-lying positions and gentle techniques. Treatment can also help prepare your pelvis for birth — even if you’re not in pain.
Back & pelvic painSciaticaHeadachesBirth preparation
With Alison Waring, Sophie Simmons, Nicky Thomas
Learn about pregnancy care
Gentle pressure on reflex points of the feet, each linked to an area of the body, to help you return to a state of balance. Most people come for deep relaxation, stress relief and better sleep.
StressSleepEnergyWellbeing
With Kathleen Nathanael, Melina Ardolino (both MAR)
Learn about reflexology
A seated massage through clothing that works across the upper back, shoulders, neck, scalp and face. Rooted in Ayurvedic tradition, it focuses on the areas where stress builds up most.
Tension headachesNeck & shouldersStress
With Kathleen Nathanael
Learn about Indian head massage
Gentle treatment from Chartered Physiotherapist Sarah Neill to soften scar tissue and improve comfort, movement and appearance — whether your scar is new or many years old. Combines specialist scar massage, lymphatic techniques, taping and silicone therapy.
C-sectionMastectomySurgical scarsBurns & injury
With Sarah Neill, Chartered Physiotherapist
Thursdays · £80 per session (up to 1 hr)
Learn about scar therapy
Also known as Hopi ear candling: a warming candle rests gently at the ear, followed by reflex-point and facial massage for a deeply calming treatment. Not suitable in early pregnancy or with some ear conditions — check before booking.
RelaxationStressHead & face tension
With Kathleen Nathanael
Learn about ear candles
The missing link in your healing puzzle
What you eat underpins how you feel. Our nutritional therapies help you understand your body’s needs, uncover foods that may not agree with you and make lasting changes — so you can get the most from life.
Practical, personalised guidance on what you eat, so food becomes something that fuels your energy and health rather than a chore. A good fit if you’re riding energy highs and lows or battling cravings.
Energy dipsCravingsBloatingWeight
Personalised plan & ongoing coaching
Learn about nutritional therapy
A whole-person approach that looks for the underlying causes of ill health — physical, emotional, environmental and lifestyle — and builds a bespoke plan around them, with prevention at its heart.
Digestive issuesFood intolerancesReducing sugarDetox
Root-cause, whole-person approach
Learn about naturopathy
Testing to uncover foods that may be behind IBS, bloating, headaches or tiredness — so you can make targeted changes to your diet instead of guessing.
IBSBloatingHeadachesTiredness
Clear results to guide your next steps
Learn about intolerance testing
Find solutions for your emotional stresses
Our talking therapists help you make sense of what’s holding you back and give you practical tools to change it — from hypnotherapy and EFT to specialist psychology for children and families.
Uses the focused, deeply relaxed state of hypnosis to work with your subconscious and change unhelpful patterns. Commonly used for anxiety, phobias, habits, IBS, pain and emotional eating.
AnxietyPhobiasHabitsIBS
Professional, qualified hypnotherapists
Learn about hypnotherapy
Timely, child-centred support for emotional and behavioural difficulties. The team bring over 15 years’ experience across the NHS, CAMHS, schools and the voluntary sector.
Children & teensEmotional wellbeingBehaviourFamilies
With Dr Fiona Lattimer, Dr Robert Caswell
Meet the Ebor team
A simple acupressure ‘tapping’ method that pairs points on the body with focused attention on what’s troubling you. It’s a self-help skill you can keep using between sessions.
AnxietyStressPTSDFear of public speaking
With Melina Ardolino, accredited EFT practitioner
Learn about EFT
Often called a ‘user manual for the mind’, NLP explores how your thoughts, language and behaviour interact — and gives you tools to change the patterns that hold you back.
ConfidenceUnhelpful habitsReaching goals
Practical techniques for everyday life
Learn about NLP
A non-medical training programme built on the mind–body link, for people who feel stuck in their life or health. Often sought by people living with persistent fatigue or chronic pain.
Chronic fatigueChronic painAnxiety
Structured training programme
Learn about the Lightning Process
Coaching combined with guided meditation and hypnotherapy to help you discover what’s holding you back and start living with more purpose.
Feeling stuckLife purposeConfidence
With Thomas Waring
Learn about soul coaching
Overcome tension within to balance body and mind
How you breathe affects everything from sleep and energy to anxiety and asthma. Our breathing therapies retrain everyday habits and help release tension held in the body.
A method for retraining everyday breathing — through the nose, calmer and lighter — with practical techniques that fit into daily life. Can help with asthma symptoms, breathlessness, snoring and panic attacks.
AsthmaBreathlessnessSnoringSleep
With Alison Waring (Breathe with Ease)
Learn about Buteyko
Combines guided meditation with breathing exercises to release tension stored in the body and old emotional patterns — helping you feel more present and able to move forward.
Emotional releaseAnxietyMoving on
With Alison Waring
Learn about breath release
Everything you need before you book
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Session lengths and fees for each treatment.
Exercise library
Home exercises to aid your rehab between visits.
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Choosing a therapy
I'm not sure which therapy is right for me. What should I do?
Start with the “What would you like help with?” guide above, or simply call us on 01904 788 411. Our reception team can talk through what’s going on and point you to the right practitioner.
Do I need a referral from my GP?
No. Most people refer themselves. Our osteopaths are trained primary healthcare professionals and will advise if you need to see your GP or have further tests. We do encourage you to keep your GP informed about any treatment you’re having.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on you, your condition and how you respond. As a guide, osteopathy often gives the best results over 3–6 visits, scar therapy over 4–6 sessions, and many people notice changes with Bowen within the first three treatments. Your practitioner will review progress with you as you go.
How do I book?
Most therapies can be booked online or by phone. Scar Therapy with Sarah Neill and Functional Medicine are booked through their own links on the relevant pages.
Can I buy a treatment as a gift?
Yes — our gift vouchers can be bought online and are a lovely way to help someone start or continue their wellness journey.