Ayr Chiropractic and Complementary Health Centre

<body> <p>Welcome to Ayr Chiropractic Centre. Your browser does not appear to be capable of displaying frames. We recommend you download the latest version of Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator to gain full benefit of the website.  All pages of the website are condensed below, please keep scrolling down!!</p> <hr> <p align="center"> <img src="images/crm/ayrchiro2.JPG" alt="Ayr Chiropractic Centre" border="0" width="397" height="49"></p> <img alt="Ayr Chiropractic Centre" hspace="20" src="images/courtyard.JPG" align="right" vspace="20" border="0" width="279" height="200"> <p><br> Welcome to Ayr Chiropractic Centre <img src="http://www.ayrchiropractic.co.uk/images/favicon.ico" width="16" height="16"></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Ayr Chiropractic Centre is a newly established complementary therapy clinic in Ayr Town Centre, offering a range of therapies including Chiropractic, Applied Kinesiology, Craniosacral Therapy, Indian Head Massage, Counselling, Psychotherapy,  Body Massage, Reflexology and Shiatsu.</p> <p>If you would like any further information, or to book an appointment, please contact us:</p> <p>Ayr Chiropractic Centre,<br> 3 Cow Wynd,<br> Alloway Street,<br> Ayr KA7 1SP.</p> <p>Tel:    01292 266335</p> <p>Email:    <a href="mailto:mail@ayrchiropractic.co.uk">mail@ayrchiropractic.co.uk</a></p> <p> </p> <p>To view a map of the location of Ayr Chiropractic Centre <a href="http://ayrchiropractic.co.uk/maps.htm" target="main">click here</a>.</p> <hr> <p><a target="main" href="home.htm"> <img border="0" src="images/nav/blue8.JPG" hspace="5" alt="Ayr Chiropractic Centre Homepage" width="90" height="254"></a><br>  <a target="main" href="home.htm"><img border="0" alt="Homepage" src="images/nav/homepage.JPG" width="86" height="22"></a><br>  <a href="treatments.htm" target="main"><img border="0" alt="Treatments" src="images/nav/treatments.JPG" vspace="4" width="100" height="22"></a><br>  <a href="practitioners.htm" target="main"><img border="0" src="images/nav/practition.JPG" alt="Practitioners" width="110" height="21"></a><br>  <a href="info.htm" target="main"><img border="0" src="images/nav/info.JPG" alt="Information" vspace="4" width="103" height="23"></a><br>  <a href="links.htm" target="main"><img border="0" src="images/nav/links.JPG" alt="Links" width="43" height="22"></a><br>  <a href="contact.htm" target="main"><img border="0" src="images/nav/contact.JPG" alt="Contact" vspace="3" width="71" height="22"></a></p> <p> </p> <hr> <p align="center"> <img alt="Treatments and Therapies" src="images/crm/treat_therapsa.JPG" border="0" width="419" height="49"></p> <p align="left">Ayr Chiropractic Centre offers a wide range of complementary therapies and treatments aimed at providing holistic care and treating a wide variety of conditions affecting all age groups.  Please click on an individual treatment below for more information.  For a list of <a title="Click for conditions we may be able to help" href="http://ayrchiropractic.co.uk/conditions.htm">conditions</a> that we may be able to help, please <a title="Click for conditions we may be able to help" href="http://ayrchiropractic.co.uk/conditions.htm">click here</a>.</p> <ul type="square"> <li> <p align="left"><a href="http://ayrchiropractic.co.uk/alison.htm#ak">Applied Kinesiology</a><font size="3"> - a system of muscle testing for evaluating the body and treatment for a range of conditions, allergies and disorders.</font></p> <li> <p align="left"><a href="http://ayrchiropractic.co.uk/alison.htm#chiro">Chiropractic</a><font size="3"> - a collection of natural hands-on techniques to improve function of the musculoskeletal system.</font></p> <li> <p align="left"><a href="http://ayrchiropractic.co.uk/sally.htm">Counselling and Psychotherapy</a><font size="3"> - please <a href="http://ayrchiropractic.co.uk/contact.htm">contact the centre</a> for more information.</font></p> <li> <p align="left"><a href="http://ayrchiropractic.co.uk/alison.htm#cranio">CranioSacral Therapy</a> <font size="3">- a method aimed at achieving optimum freedom of function through releasing restrictions in the bones of the skull, spine and pelvis.</font></p> <li> <p align="left"><a href="ayrshiatsu.htm">Shiatsu</a><font size="3"> - a healing art combining stretches, pressure and support to encourage the free flow of energy around the body.</font></p> <li> <p align="left"><a href="http://ayrchiropractic.co.uk/alison.htm#sunflower">Sunflower Method</a><font size="3"> - a holistic treatment aimed at restoring the foundations of good health in children and assisting with learning difficulties.</font></p> <hr> </li> </ul> <p align="center"> <img alt="Practitioners" src="images/crm/practition1.JPG" border="0" width="270" height="49"></p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left">There are currently five practitioners at Ayr Chiropractic Centre.  Click on a practitioners name for more information.</p> <table cellspacing="0" width="100%" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="33%" rowspan="4"><font size="4"> <p align="center"><a href="http://ayrchiropractic.co.uk/alison.htm">Dr. Alison Harvey</a> <ul type="square"> <li>Chiropractic <li>Applied Kinesiology <li>CranioSacral Therapy <li>Sunflower Method</font></li> </ul> </td> <td width="33%" rowspan="4"> </td> <td width="33%"> <p align="center"><font size="4"><a href="ayrshiatsu.htm" target="main">Liz Douglas</a> <ul type="square"> <li>Shiatsu</li> </ul> </font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="33%"> <p align="center"><font size="4"><a href="http://ayrchiropractic.co.uk/sally.htm">Sally Bryans</a> <ul type="square"> <li>Counselling and Psychotherapy</li> </ul> </font></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p align="left">Appointments can be booked by <a href="http://ayrchiropractic.co.uk/contact.htm">contacting the centre</a>.  We are open from Monday to Friday with late opening on Tuesday and Thursday.  For more information <a href="http://ayrchiropractic.co.uk/info.htm#open">click here</a>.</p> <hr> <p align="center"> <img alt="Information" src="images/crm/centreinfo.JPG" border="0" width="366" height="49"></p> <br> <p align="left"> <img alt="The waiting and reception area at the centre" hspace="15" src="images/reception.JPG" align="right" vspace="5" border="0" width="162" height="128">Ayr Chiropractic Centre is a complementary therapy clinic conveniently situated in central Ayr.  We offer a wide range of <a href="http://ayrchiropractic.co.uk/treatments.htm">treatments and therapies</a> including <a href="http://ayrchiropractic.co.uk/alison.htm#chiro">Chiropractic</a>.<br> The centre was established by <a href="http://ayrchiropractic.co.uk/alison.htm">Dr. Alison Harvey</a> and first opened in 2002.</p>  <map name="cow"> <area shape="RECT" coords="36,131,48,142" href="http://ayrchiropractic.co.uk/cow.htm"> <area shape="RECT" coords="39,136,78,159" href="http://ayrchiropractic.co.uk/cow.htm"> <area shape="RECT" coords="65,159,78,166" href="http://ayrchiropractic.co.uk/cow.htm"> <area shape="RECT" coords="69,166,75,181" href="http://ayrchiropractic.co.uk/cow.htm"></map> <p><u><b> <img alt="Entrance to Cow Wynd from Alloway Street" hspace="23" src="images/cow1s.JPG" align="left" usemap="#cow" vspace="5" border="0" width="148" height="216"></b></u></p> <p> </p> <p><u><b>Location</b></u></p> <p>Ayr Chiropractic Centre is situated in a quiet courtyard development, near the railway station, in the main shopping area of the town.  For maps, directions and details of nearby parking, please <a href="http://ayrchiropractic.co.uk/maps.htm">click here</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><u><b>Facilities<img alt="Children's play area in the waiting room." hspace="20" src="images/playarea.JPG" align="right" vspace="5" border="0" width="162" height="125"></b></u></p> <p>The centre incorporates three attractively decorated treatment rooms, a comfortable reception and waiting room with children’s play area, in addition to a toilet with ambulatory disabled access.  The entire clinic is at street level, directly adjacent to the Kyle Street car park, with excellent access for the elderly and physically impaired.</p> <p> </p> <a name="open"></a> <p><b><u>Opening Hours</u></b></p> <table cellpadding="4" width="60%"> <tbody> <tr> <td><font size="4">Monday, Wednesday, Friday</font></td> <td><font size="4">9am - 5pm</font></td> <tr> <td><font size="4">Tuesday and Thursday</font></td> <td><font size="4">2pm - 8pm</font></td> <tr> <td><font size="4">Closed Weekends</font></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>A 24 hour answering service operates outwith these hours.  <a href="http://ayrchiropractic.co.uk/contact.htm">Please follow this link for contact details</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p><u><b>Gift vouchers</b></u></p> <p>Gift vouchers are available from the practice for all treatments and at any value.  Please <a href="http://ayrchiropractic.co.uk/contact.htm">contact the centre</a> for more information.</p> <p> </p> <p align="right"><font size="-1">Business Name Registration Number 2253504</font></p> <p align="right"><font size="-2">© 2002-2003. Website designed and created by Stuart M Harvey.</font></p> <hr> <p align="center"><img src="images/crm/contact1.JPG" border="0" width="159" height="49"></p> <br> <p align="left">Ayr Chiropractic Centre is open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday during normal office hours, and on Tuesday and Thursday from 2 - 8pm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>A 24 hour telephone answering service operates outwith these hours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>If your call is not answered personally, you will be asked to leave a message together with your name and telephone number so that we can make contact with you at the earliest opportunity.</p> <p align="left"><br> </p> <table cellspacing="5" cellpadding="8" width="100%" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="1" rowspan="3"></td> <td width="*" rowspan="3"><font size="4">Ayr Chiropractic Centre<br> 3 Cow Wynd<br> Alloway Street<br> Ayr<br> KA7 1SP</font></td> <td width="51"><font size="4">Tel:</font></td> <td width="207"><font size="4">01292 266335</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="51"><font size="4">Email:</font></td> <td width="207"><font size="4"><a href="mailto:mail@ayrchiropractic.co.uk">mail@ayrchiropractic.co.uk</a></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="51"><font size="4">Fax:</font></td> <td width="207"><font size="4">01292 266335</font></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br> <p><a href="http://ayrchiropractic.co.uk/maps.htm">Maps and directions are available here.</a></p> <hr> <h2>Conditions we may be able to help at the Centre:</h2> <p>Structural problems:</p> <ul type="square"> <li>back pain, lumbago & sciatica <li>headache & migraine <li>whiplash, neck pain & dizziness <li>joint, posture & muscle problems <li>sports injuries <li>repetitive strain injury</li> </ul> <p>Children & pregnancy:</p> <ul type="square"> <li>colic in babies <li>behavioural problems in childhood <li>difficulties during pregnancy <li>dyslexia, dyspraxia & autistic tendencies</li> </ul> <p>Internal organ dysfunction: <ul type="square"> <li>allergies & food intolerances <li>eczema & asthma <li>recurrent ear, nose & throat infections <li>digestive disorders <li>irritable bowel syndrome <li>menstrual pain <li>symptoms of the menopause <li>hormone related disorders <li>chronic fatigue syndrome</li> </ul> Stress related: <ul type="square"> <li>depression, anxiety & insomnia <li>stress <li>addictions</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>For information about the <a title="Treatments offered at the clinic" href="http://ayrchiropractic.co.uk/treatments.htm">treatments</a> offered at Ayr Chiropractic Centre, <a title="Treatments offered at the clinic" href="http://ayrchiropractic.co.uk/treatments.htm">click here</a>.</p> <p>If you are not sure which therapy is best suited to treating your condition, then please <a title="Contact Details" href="http://ayrchiropractic.co.uk/contact.htm">contact the centre</a> and we will be happy to discuss the treatments and options available to you.</p> <hr> <p align="center"><a href="alisonp.htm"> <img border="0" src="images/crm/pa.JPG" alt="Dr Alison Harvey" width="303" height="49"></a></p> <br> <p align="center"> <img border="0" vspace="8" hspace="25" alt="Alison treating a patient" src="images/alisonbench3.JPG" align="right" width="236" height="296"><br> <font size="-1">BSc(Hons) MSc Chiro<br> Registered with the<a href="http://www.gcc-uk.org/" title="Chiropractors in Ayr registered with the General Chiropractic Council" target="_blank"> General Chiropractic Council</a><br> Member of the <a href="http://www.sca-chiropractic.org" title="Scottish Chiropractic Association Website" target="_blank">Scottish Chiropractic Association</a><br> Member of the <a href="http://www.icak.co.uk" title="International College of Applied Kinesiology Website" target="_blank">International College of Applied Kinesiology</a><br> Proprietor of Ayr Chiropractic Centre</font></p> <p> </p> <ul type="square"> <li><a href="alisonp.htm">About the practitioner</a></li> <li><a href="#chiro">Chiropractic</a></li> <li><a href="#ak">Applied Kinesiology</a></li> <li><a href="#cranio">CranioSacral Therapy</a></li> <li><a href="#sunflower">Sunflower Method</a></li> <li><a href="#prices">Price List</a></li> </ul> <br> <br> <br> <br> <a name="chiro"></a><br> <p><img border="0" src="images/crm/chiro1.JPG" alt="Chiropractic" width="126" height="30"> <hr color="#031981"> <br> Chiropractic comes from the Greek, meaning “done by hand”. It is a collection of natural hands-on techniques, which do not make use of drugs or surgery. Chiropractic is non-invasive and is primarily concerned with the functioning of the musculoskeletal system, which is the muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons and cartilage that form the physical structure of the body. Following assessment, treatment takes place using precise, very small movements (adjustments) to allow the joints to function normally; in addition massage and stretching techniques are sometimes used. Home exercises may also be recommended, along with dietary or nutritional changes to help the body to return to normal function more rapidly.<b><u><img border="0" src="images/spinalchat.JPG" vspace="20" hspace="20" alt="Alison explaining treatment to a patient" align="right" width="238" height="185"></u></b> <p>The basic concept of chiropractic is that a spinal problem can have wide reaching effects through nerve disturbance. Most of the nerves to the limbs and internal organs originate from the spine. Thus a problem in the spine can lead to interference in nerve pathways and this in turn can cause pain or loss of function in the areas the nerves supply.</p> <p>Chiropractic is now the third largest healthcare profession in the western world.<br> </p> <p><b><u>Chiropractic Education and Recognition</u></b></p> <p align="left"><a href="alisonp.htm">Dr Alison Harvey</a> followed a full time five year course at the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic in Bournemouth. She is registered with the <a href="http://www.gcc-uk.org">General Chiropractic Council</a> (GCC), a statutory body that has regulated chiropractic in the UK since June 2001. The GCC ensures only safe, properly trained practitioners can call themselves ‘chiropractor’, providing quality assurance for patients.</p> <p align="right"><a href="javascript:history.go(-1)">Back</a></p> <br> <br> <a name="ak"></a><br> <p><img border="0" src="images/crm/ak1.JPG" alt="Applied Kinesiology" width="188" height="30"> <hr color="#031981"> <br> Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a system of muscle testing for evaluating the body. It tests structural, chemical and electromagnetic or energy functions of the body, based on the principle that the body is a self-maintaining and self-correcting mechanism. <p align="left">AK uses muscles to test for basic mechanical defects, organ and gland dysfunction, cranial and pelvic distortions, allergies, toxicity problems and stress levels in the body. </p> <p align="left">Treatment draws on the knowledge of various natural health therapies including manipulation, massage, cranial work, acupressure and advice on nutritional support, diet and the use of homeopathic remedies and herbs. This means the practitioner can approach the health concerns of the body in a holistic manner and consider not only the structure of the body (which is primarily addressed in chiropractic care) but also consider the chemical and emotional functioning of the individual.</p> <p align="center"><img src="images/aklogo.JPG" alt="The Triad of Health" width="112" height="100"></p> <p align="right"><a href="javascript:history.go(-1)">Back</a></p> <br> <br> <a name="cranio"></a><br> <p><img border="0" src="images/crm/cranio.JPG" alt="CranioSacral Therapy" width="213" height="30"> <hr color="#031981"> <br> CranioSacral Therapy is concerned with achieving optimum freedom of function of the cerebrospinal system and the connective tissues of the body. The cerebrospinal system consists of the brain and spinal cord and the fluid, membranes and bones which surround them. The title “CranioSacral” comes from cranium (bones of the skull) which surrounds the upper end of the cerebral spinal system and the sacrum (tail bone) which provides the lower attachment of the system.<img border="0" src="images/craniobaby.JPG" vspace="18" hspace="20" alt="Alison treating a baby using CranioSacral Therapy while mother assists" align="left" width="192" height="159"> <p align="left">CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, light touch, non-invasive technique which aims to allow the body to self-correct. Using the bones surrounding the cerebrospinal system as handles, any restrictions can be released, allowing normal function to be re-established.</p> <p align="left">CranioSacral Therapy provides a very useful adjunct to chiropractic. It can be used in all age groups, and indeed is perhaps best known for the treatment of children and babies for conditions such as learning difficulties and colic respectively. In adults, CranioSacral Therapy is often used to treat headaches and migraine, immune conditions, chronic pain, fatigue, depression and problems following accidents.</p> <p align="right"><a href="javascript:history.go(-1)">Back</a></p> <br> <br> <a name="sunflower"></a><br> <p><img border="0" src="images/crm/sunflower.JPG" alt="Sunflower Method" width="188" height="30"> <hr color="#031981"> <br> <img border="0" src="images/childtreat.JPG" align="right" alt="Alison treating a child while mother looks on" hspace="30" vspace="20" width="182" height="258"><br> <br> Information about the Sunflower Method will be posted here shortly.  In the meantime, please visit the <a href="http://www.sunflowertrust.org.uk" target="_blank">Sunflower Trust website</a> for general information on the treatment.  Please <a href="contact.htm">contact</a> the clinic if you have any enquiries or wish to book an appointment.<br> <p> </p> <p>For a list of <a href="conditions.htm">conditions</a> we may be able to help please <a href="conditions.htm">click here</a>.</p> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <p align="right"><a href="javascript:history.go(-1)">Back</a></p> <p align="left"><br> </p> <br> <br> <br> <br> <a name="prices"></a><br> <p><img border="0" src="images/crm/prices.JPG" alt="Price List" width="91" height="30"> <hr color="#031981"> <br> <br> <p align="left">Initial consultation    1 hour    £40</p> <p align="left">Thereafter    £28</p> <br> <u>Sunflower Method:</u> <p>Initial consultation  £70</p> <p>Thereafter  £35<br> <br> </p> <p>Links section.  We do not support these sites in any way.</p> <p><a href="http://www.massagechairwarehouse.com/">http://www.massagechairwarehouse.com/</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> </body>