News

17.12.04 Seasonal Closure

Templeton House Practice:
 The practice will close at 7pm on 22nd December 2004 and will re-open on 5th January 2005 at 3pm.

Brunel University Practice:
 The practice will close at 6pm on 20th December 2004 and will re-open on 6th January 2005 at 9am.

We are happy to welcome Nadia Alibhai as a permanent assistant at the Brunel University practice where she is now covering the Thursday morning appointments (9am - 1pm). A reminder that the new practice number is 01895 265305 (internal extension 65305).

Wishing all our clients a peaceful and relaxing break over the Festive Season and a successful start to 2005.

28.04.2004 - Cranial Osteopathy
Over the Easter Break, Michael Mehta has undertaken a further module with the Sutherland Cranial College. The course entitled: “Osteopathy in the Cranial Field” reviewed the subjects studied last February (see news item 26.02.2003) and developed them further. There were also presentations on some of the latest research into this subtle but powerful area of osteopathic practice.

Michael is enrolled on the pathway of modules offered by the Sutherland Cranial College. The pathway provides continuing individual support to practitioners and opportunities for ongoing study. The tutors were pleased with the progress so far, and further courses will be taken in the coming years. For more information please click here.

08.09.2003 - Extended practice hours: Templeton House
We are pleased to announce that osteopathy and pilates rehabilitation will now be available daily Monday to Friday at our Templeton House practice. Please see the updated practice schedule below. To facilitate booking our reception hours have been extended from 8.45am to 5.45pm weekdays. We have updated our telephone system and aim to answer the majority of calls in person between these hours. Please call us on 0870 246 1640 for an appointment.

08.09.2003 - Revised practice hours: Brunel University
The practice at Brunel University will resume after the Summer recess on 15th September 2003. Please note that osteopathy appointments will now be available twice weekly on Monday afternoons (3pm - 7pm) and Thursday mornings (9am - 1pm). To make an appointment please contact the Sports Centre on 01895 203305 or internal extension 2540. For general queries please call 07957 560717 or email Hermes Health.

07.07.2003 - Pilates Rehabilitation
Michael Mehta has successfully passed the Polestar Education Rehabilitation Exam for medically trained professionals. The exam is open to registered professionals in osteopathy, chiropractic, physiotherapy and medicine who wish to use Pilates evolved machine and matwork exercises for the treatment of neuromuscular skeletal dysfunction. This includes the more specialised fields of sports and dance medicine and the treatment of chronic pain.

The three hour written and practical exam tests both knowledge and practical skills in the design, application and defence of a patient rehabilitation plan. Emphasis is placed on the safe and competent use of all the exercises that may be required.
For more information please click here.

27.05.2003 - Cranial Osteopathy
Michael Mehta has now completed a further module with the Sutherland Cranial College. Entitled: “The Body Techniques of Dr. WG Sutherland” the course covers the principle of balanced ligamentous tension. These techniques allow the treatment of joints throughout the body. The ligaments which support each joint are gently “engaged”. Once this is achieved the involuntary or cranial motion is able to provide a means of releasing the joint restriction.

These powerful but subtle techniques will further enhance and complement the osteopathic repertoire used at Hermes Health.
For more information please click here.

19.05.2003 - Credit/Debit Card Acceptance
Hermes Health is pleased to announce that payment can now be accepted by credit/debit card for all treatments. The following cards are accepted: Visa, MasterCard, JCB, Maestro, Switch, Solo, Delta, & Electron. Please note Hermes Health reserves the right to add a small surcharge to credit cards to cover bank charges.

10.03.2003 - New Practice
Hermes Health is pleased to announce the opening of a new practice in the City of London from 17th March 2003. Situated in Chiswell Street EC1, just 5 minutes from Moorgate tube station, we will be able to offer osteopathy and pilates rehabilitation in one location. The existing osteopathy practice in Uxbridge will continue but our office address will now be moved.
For more information please click here
03.03.2003 - Visceral Osteopathy
Michael Mehta has undertaken a course with Dr JP Barral in osteopathic treatment of the pelvis and associated organs. Treatment approaches to the bladder, prostate, cervix and uterus were considered. In addition the effect of problems in this area on the surrounding bony and muscular tissues enables Hermes Health to take a broader view of your health.
For more information please click here
26.02.2003 - Cranial Osteopathy
Hermes Health is now able to offer more comprehensive treatment using "cranial osteopathy". Michael Mehta has now completed the Sutherland Cranial College Module "Osteopathy in the Cranial Field".
This includes treatment techniques to:
• the bones of the skull (cranium)
• the tail bone (sacrum) and pelvis
• the face
• the central nervous system (CNS) comprising the brain and spinal cord
• connective tissue (dura) and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) supporting the CNS
• the fascia (connective tissue) that binds all other tissues.

These techniques enhance and complement other osteopathic techniques used at Hermes Health.
For more information please click here
01.02.2003 - Eurythmy Therapy
For Hermes Health, Michael Mehta attended the launch of the Anthroposophical Health Professions Council (AHPC). This new body will bring together professional representatives of all aspects of Anthroposophical Medicine (including eurythmy therapy) with lay people to represent the public. In time the AHPC will begin the process of setting standards and regulations for the various professional bodies as well as seeking to inform the public of their activities. A public launch is envisaged towards the end of 2003.