HEALTH EXPO'SD
VISITOR INFO EXHIBITOR INFO TIMETABLE EXHIBITORS REGISTER CONTACT
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10.00 - 11.00: Creating Healthy Homes and Work Places - Register
SCOTTISH FENG SHUI CENTRE - TANYA FOX

Practical advice on avoiding health hazards, toxic chemicals, EMF’s and geopathic stress.

11.15 - 12.15: Bowen Technique - Register
BOWEN HEALTH - JACQUI MARSHALL

Back, Neck or Shoulder pain? Bowen can help you! Originating from Australia, Bowen is still relatively new to the UK. Its popularity is growing daily due to the astonishing effects this therapy has in re-aligning and balancing all systems in the body. There is no forceful manipulation, just light cross fibre moves over muscles, tendons and ligaments. It is suitable for everyone, from newborn to the very elderly.

12.30 - 13.30: Eating Disorder - Register
HUNTERCOMBE EDINBURGH HOSPITAL -
SHEILA JOHNSTON
A hot topic – anorexia, bulimia and size 0

13.45 - 14.45: Energy healing for Physios and OT’s - Register
FEEL GOOD THERAPIES - LORRAINE MURRAY

Energy Healing - an introductory talk to explain the concept of energy healing and how it can help reduce stress and bring the body back into balance and a greater state of wellbeing. The talk is given by Lorraine Murray, Director of Feel Good Therapies Ltd who practises and teaches energy healing in addition to other complementary therapy disciplines.

15.00 - 16.00: Buteyko Breathing - Register
BUTEYKO BREATHING - UNA MOONEY

The Buteyko (pronounced Bu-tay-ko) Breathing Method talk will cover its history, scientific base and why it’s so effective for the management of asthma and other illnesses including sleep apnoea, COPD, allergies and fatigue.

16.15 - 17.15: How shamanic practice can help people affected by drugs and alcohol - Register
EDINBURGH SCHOOL OF HOLISTIC MEDICINE - SIMONETTA LOGAN

Exploring the issues concerned in the loss of self and authority that is part of addiction. Simonetta will discuss ways to remedy this through strengthening and maintaining a sense of community and spiritual awareness in those affected by drugs and alcohol.
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10.00 - 12.00: ECG Interpretation - Register
CHARLES BLOE TRAINING LTD - Charlie Bloe

Interpretation of ECG’s with skills challenge and prize

12.15 - 13.15: Bowel Cancer Screening - Register
BOWEL CANCER UK - TIM SEARLES

13.30 - 15.00: DAILY DISCUSSION - Register
RUTH CHAPPELL

RUTH CHAPPELL: Founded The Complementary Medicine Centre in 1986 which was set up to offer the best of complementary/alternative/natural medicine in a professional, yet relaxed and friendly setting. With treatment rooms in the Georgian Park Area of Glasgow, the clinic offers holistic treatments for the whole person, using traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, herbal medicine, classical homeopathy, osteopathy, cranio-sacral therapy, allergy testing, aromatherapy, therapeutic massage, reflexology and counselling. (www.complementarymedicinecentre.co.uk)
ANNABEL MOWAT & EUNICE SINYEMU
ANNABEL MOWAT: Speaker from HIV Scotland
EUNICE SINYEMU: Speaker from the African Minority and Ethic HIV Project.
HIV Scotland and the African and Minority Ethnic HIV Project are the leading national policy and strategic HIV charity. (www.hivscotland.com)

15.15 - 16.15: Drug Calculations - Register
CHARLES BLOE TRAINING LTD - Charlie Bloe


16.30 - 17.30: Complications of IV Therapy - Register
CHARLES BLOE TRAINING LTD - Charlie Bloe

Avoiding complications in the administration of IV therapy
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10.00 - 11.00 & 11.30 - 12.30: Cannulation - Register
CHARLES BLOE TRAINING LTD - Kirsten Ramsay

Peripheral Venous Cannulation with use of mannequins allowing delegates to get practical experience

13.30 - 14.30 & 15.00 - 16.00: ECG Recording - Register
CHARLES BLOE TRAINING LTD - Charlie Bloe & Kirsten Ramsay

Recording a 12 Lead ECG with practical demonstrations
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09.30 - 10.10: SHIATSU - Register
TAMSIN GRANGER MRSS (T)

10.20 - 11.00: Reiki - Register
CLAIRE RYAN HEATLEY

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by “laying on hands” and is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. Claire Ryan Heatley is an experienced Reiki therapist and teacher having taught for over 8 years.

11.30 - 12.15: United Therapies - Register
UNITED THERAPIES - LORRAINE MURRAY

Therapies United - introducing a register of therapists used actively by Maggie's Centres for Cancer and various companies and schools to help relieve stress and aid specific health issues. Come to listen more about this useful resource for your own organisation needs or as a therapist to see how it could benefit you. The talk is given by Lorraine Murray, Director of Feel Good Therapies Ltd who manages the therapist register. More details available on the website www.ilovefgt.com www.therapiesunited.com

12.30 - 13.15: Bach Flower Remedies - Register
AROMA ANGELS - IRIS MATHERS

The Bach Flower Remedies are 38 plant and flower based remedies discovered and developed in the 1930’s by Dr Edward Bach, a Harley Street Doctor and Homeopath.
Dr Bach believed that emotional upset or imbalance was the cause of many illnesses. Iris Mathers RGN, MIFPA, BFRP ESHADip. is a fully qualified Bach Flower Practitioner registered with the Dr Edward Bach Foundation.
See her listing on the Bach Foundation website: www.bachcentre.com

13.30 - 14.15: Aromatherapy - Register
AROMA ANGELS -IRIS MATHERS
An introduction to Aromatherapy, discussing what it is and what it can do, with demo of hand/foot massage and the opportunity to receive 20% discount on future treatments.
Iris Mathers RGN, MIFPA, BFRP ESHADip. from Aroma Angels, is a fully qualified aromatherapist.

15.00 - 15.45: Indian Head Massage - Register
FEEL GOOD THERAPIES - LORRAINE MURRAY

Indian Head Massage - An introductory talk into the rhythmical and soothing Indian Head Massage therapy. Ideal for people who "can't switch off", there will also be an opportunity to participate and learn some basic techniques. The talk is given by Lorraine Murray, Director of Feel Good Therapies Ltd who practises and teaches Indian Head Massage in addition to other complementary therapy disciplines.

16.00 - 16.45: EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) - Register
ALAN MORRISON

Emotional Freedom Techniques, the tapping therapy, is leading a healing revolution. It offers dramatic recovery times from severe trauma, fears or anxiety and effects can sometimes be felt in one session, occasionally in minutes. A talk by Alan Morrison will include a history of the technique and a demonstration of the therapeutic effects of EFT.
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10.00 - 12.00: Holistic Therapeutic Massage - Register
EDINBURGH SCHOOL OF HOLISTIC MEDICINE – SIMONETTA LOGAN

A talk about the healing effects of massage on the immune system and discussion on the importance of the therapeutic relationship. Includes a demonstration on how taking a full holistic case history opens the way for clients to benefit, both physically and emotionally.

12.15 - 13.15: Bowen Technique - Register
BOWEN HEALTH – TREVOR GRIFFITHS

Back, Neck or Shoulder pain? Bowen can help you! Originating from Australia, Bowen is still relatively new to the UK. Its popularity is growing daily due to the astonishing effects this therapy has in re-aligning and balancing all systems in the body. There is no forceful manipulation, just light cross fibre moves over muscles, tendons and ligaments. It is suitable for everyone, from newborn to the very elderly.

13.30 - 14.15: Art in Healthcare - Register
ART IN HEALTHCARE - ROSE STRANG

The talk by Rose Strang will cover what Art in Healthcare do including, Art in Healthcare projects, their collection of original artworks, how art projects are funded and how to get an art project started in your hospital.

14.30 - 15.15: Buteyko Breathing - Register
BUTEYKO BREATHING - UNA MOONEY

The Buteyko (pronounced Bu-tay-ko) Breathing Method talk with cover its history, scientific base and why it’s so effective for the management of asthma and other illnesses including sleep apnoea, COPD, allergies and fatigue.

15.30 - 16.15: Eating Disorder - Register
HUNTERCOMBE EDINBURGH HOSPITAL
- FRANCES PERSTON
A hot topic – anorexia, bulimia and size 0
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09.45 - 11.45: Chest Xray Interpretation - Register
CHARLES BLOE TRAINING LTD - Charlie Bloe

Chest Xray interpretation with skills challenge and prize

11.50 - 12.50: Bowel Cancer Screening - Register
BOWEL CANCER UK - TIM SEARLES

13.00 - 14.00 : DAILY DISCUSSION - Register
RUTH CHAPPELL

RUTH CHAPPELL: Founded The Complementary Medicine Centre in 1986 which was set up to offer the best of complementary/alternative/natural medicine in a professional, yet relaxed and friendly setting. With treatment rooms in the Georgian Park Area of Glasgow, the clinic offers holistic treatments for the whole person, using traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, herbal medicine, classical homeopathy, osteopathy, cranio-sacral therapy, allergy testing, aromatherapy, therapeutic massage, reflexology and counselling.
JAMES ALEXANDER
James Alexander, an Associate at the Complementary Medicine Centre in Glasgow. Topic is: An Overview of the Scottish College of Complementary Medicine with a guided meditation to round off any Q&A's after the talk.

14.15 - 15.15: Complications of IV Therapy - Register
CHARLES BLOE TRAINING LTD - Kirsten Ramsay

Avoiding complications in the administration of IV therapy

15.30 - 16.30: Drug Calculations - Register
CHARLES BLOE TRAINING LTD - Charlie Bloe
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10.00 - 11.00 & 11.30 - 12.30: ECG Recording - Register
CHARLES BLOE TRAINING LTD - Kirsten Ramsay

Recording a 12 Lead ECG with practical demonstrations

13.30 - 14.30 & 15.00 - 16.00: Cannulation - Register
CHARLES BLOE TRAINING LTD - Charlie Bloe & Kirsten Ramsay

Peripheral Venous Cannulation with use of mannequins allowing delegates to get practical experience

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09.30 - 10.15: Scotland Supporting the Choice to die at home - Register
MARIE CURIE
- Lorena Brogan
Marie Curie Cancer Care believes every cancer patient should have the choice to be cared for in the comfortable and familiar surroundings of their own home. Research commissioned by Marie Curie Cancer Care shows that in Scotland 75% of people would want to be cared for at home if they were terminally ill, in reality only 24% achieve this. Our research also shows money spent on care at home will free up significant resources in NHS hospitals.

10.30 - 11.15: EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) - Register
SULAS THERAPIES - ROUSHAN MARTENS

A simple and effective technique involving 'tapping' on various points, which can alleviate stress, mental and emotional tension and physical symptoms.

11.30 - 12.15: Indian Head Massage - Register
SULAS THERAPIES - ROUSHAN MARTENS

This talk covers the origins and benefits of Indian head massage and includes demonstration with a volunteer from the audience.

12.30 - 13.15: Kinesiology - Register
ELEANOR TAYLOR

Kinesiology addresses the whole person and therefore, a wide range of conditions can be treated, ranging from allergies, intolerances, stress, skin problems, phobias, low self esteem and learning difficulties.

13.30 - 14.15: Reflexology - Register
ELEANOR TAYLOR

Reflexology is based on the principle that all the organs and systems of the body are reflected in various areas on the feet and hands. By working over these areas the whole body is treated and the body’s natural healing response is stimulated. Reflexology can help alleviate a variety of ailments including back problems, headaches, stress, skin problems, digestive problems, fatigue and much more.

14.30 - 15.15: Herbal Medicine - Register
JONATHAN YOUNG
A short presentation on Chinese medicine, explaining the basics of the complexity of this ancient medical tradition. This will be followed by a “show and tell” session, first demonstrating the techniques of acupuncture including needling, moxibustion (without lighting anything!) and cupping. Then covering the different types of herbal preparation and you get to try a few Chinese herbs – nice tasty ones, not the bitter ones!

15.30 - 16.15: - Reflexology - Register
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY SCHOOL - MELANIE BELL
This talk will include the training involved to be an accredited reflexologist. Upon completion of the course succesful students will be accredited by the Association of Reflexologists. The AoR is the largest UK reflexology organistion and is a government recognised awarding body for the practitioner certificate in reflexology. This course is aimed at people who work as the teaching days are held at weekends. A therapeutic reflexology course with an emphasis on the holistic approach to health.
 
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