At S.I.S we are extremely passionate about exploring alternative ways to manage stress and anxiety and other symptoms of mental health.
S.I.S will fund up to 6 sessions of alternative therapies which include:
Funded Alternative Therapies
Sound Therapy
Sound healing is a form of therapy that seems to have been practiced across almost every ancient civilization. It’s gaining popularity today as there is a growing interest in holistic, alternative wellness practices around the world. Like with many alternative practices, a major plus point is that it’s a non-invasive, drug-free approach to better health and well-being and has proven to help with stress and anxiety and other mental health related symptoms.
Yoga
Yoga can bring many positive impacts to your mental health and physical health, such as enhancing your thinking, boosting your mood, and promoting strength. Yoga is known for its calming effects, which can help in managing depression, stress, and anxiety.
Mindfulness
Studies show that practising mindfulness can help to manage common mental health problems like depression, anxiety and feelings of stress.
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is becoming increasingly popular across the world to improve overall health and wellbeing. As the extreme temperatures can help to Reduce pain; Improve mood; Reduce stress levels; Improve sleep and Boost the immune system
Gym Membership / Nutrition
Physical activity and nutrition has a lot of benefits for our physical and mental wellbeing. It can help with things like: Improving sleep; Improving your mood; Improving your confidence; Managing symptoms of depression and anxiety; Socialising and meeting new people.
Art Sessions
S.I.S is currently in collaboration with Enso Arts ensocreativeartscic.co.uk and a 16 week funded Art session is available to clients which are held in Burnley once a week on a Tuesday afternoon. Art can have many benefits on a persons mental health including: Assisting with processing emotions; Reducing stress and anxiety; Boosting cognitive function, emotional resilience, and self-confidence; Promoting holistic wellness and aiding recovery.
Reiki
A Japanese, non-invasive energy healing technique developed in the 1920s by Mikao Usui, aimed at reducing stress and promoting relaxation. Practitioners use light or no-touch hand placements, believing they guide “universal life force energy” (ki) to the client to balance energy fields, which may aid physical and emotional healing.
Sessions usually last 30–90 minutes, with the client fully clothed on a table or in a chair. Recipients may feel warmth, tingling, or a deep sense of relaxation.
It is used as a complementary therapy alongside conventional medicine to treat stress, anxiety, pain, and support overall wellbeing.
Red Light Therapy
This is a gentle, non-invasive treatment that uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to support the body’s natural healing and recovery processes. The light penetrates the skin and stimulates the cells, helping them produce more energy and function more efficiently.
Potential Benefits for Mental Health & Wellbeing
- Supports relaxation – helps calm the nervous system and encourages the body to unwind.
- May improve mood – some studies suggest it can help regulate mood by supporting healthy brain and cellular function.
- Helps reduce stress levels – promotes a sense of balance and recovery in the body.
- Supports better sleep – can help regulate natural sleep cycles and improve sleep quality.
- Boosts energy levels – by supporting cellular energy production, many people report feeling more energised.
- Supports overall wellbeing – many people use it as part of a holistic self-care routine for both physical and mental health.
Bowen Therapy
A gentle, non-invasive, holistic, hands-on technique that stimulates the body’s nervous system to promote self-heali
involves subtle, rolling moves over fascia, muscles, and ligaments, often with breaks in between. Primarily used to treat chronic pain, musculoskeletal issues, and stress, it is suitable for all ages.
Key Aspects of Bowen Therapy:
Mechanism: It shifts the nervous system from the “fight or flight” (sympathetic) mode to the “rest, digest, and repair” (parasympathetic) mode, promoting deep relaxation and repair.
Application: It involves gentle, precise, rolling movements over specific points on the body. The treatment is typically performed over clothing.
Treatment Session: A typical session lasts 30-60 minutes and includes short breaks where the therapist leaves the room to allow the body to respond.
Commonly Treated Conditions:
Musculoskeletal: Back pain, sciatica, shoulder, knee, and ankle issues.
Health Conditions: Headaches, migraines, respiratory problems, digestive issues, and hormonal conditions.
Wellbeing: Stress, anxiety, and depression.
Frequency: Usually, 3-4 sessions are recommended, spaced 5-10 days apart.
