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Anthroposophic nursing is based on conventional nursing and broadened by insights gained through Rudolf Steiner’s Anthroposophical science of the spirit.  The human being is seen as having a physical body that is permeated with living forces: an emotional and psychological expression and a unique spiritual identity that reveals individual biography.  The treatments offered are gentle, nurturing and very effective.

External Applications

External applications are applied to specific areas of the body to assist with various health problems.  Wide ranges of natural substances are used in the form of infusions, oils, ointments and lotions.

For example: yarrow compresses are used to strengthen the liver process while ginger compresses are used for lung, kidney and skin problems.

Rhythmical Body Oilings

A rhythmical oiling works with light touch rather than deep massage, using warmth and rhythm with the application of specific oils.  Where there are depleted life forces, rhythmical oiling invigorates, balances and restores energy, especially supporting the body’s own healing process.

Some conditions helped by a rhythmical body oiling are depression, insomnia, hyperactivity, exhaustion and shock.

Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy includes foot, movement, nutritional and oil baths.  Natural substances are added such as infusions, oils and bath essences.

Treatments are available for a wide variety of conditions such as shock, anxiety, rheumatism, arthritis and anorexia.