Orkney MS Therapy Centre

The chamber 
Contact Name Bruce Mainland
Centre Name Orkney Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre
Postal Address The Crafty, Junction Road
Kirkwall, Orkney
Postcode KW15 1AR
Telephone 01856 87 5454
Email orkneyms@freeuk.com
Days open Monday and Tuesday
Wednesday morning
Hours open 8 am to 5 pm
To get there:- Location map

The centre 

 

 
Services provided Physiotherapy
  Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
  Advice
  Reflexology
  Aromatherapy
   
   
We are a small group, about 30 clients, 14 volunteers and 1 paid member of staff (our physiotherapist). All duties at the centre are taken on by these volunteers

We are open from  8 to 5 on Mondays and Tuesdays & a Wednesday morning with dives being timed to suit the individual, although dives can be scheduled on evenings or other days to suit clients. We charge only 5 pounds for any treatment session which has only increased once since the centre opened in  October 1985, we always try to keep the cost to the client as little as possible.

The first introduction is to the physiotherapist, who assesses each newcomer and advises on their treatment. There are two physio suites equipped with adjustable physio beds and electric tilt table.

About two thirds of clients take up her advice to try HBO and most find it helpful and continue with it. The chamber can hold 3 at a time but usually runs less than full.

We also offer reflexology and aromatherapy, sell Promile (Evening primrose and Marine fish oils), and give advice and support to patients and their carers.

Margaret and Mamiea volunteer




Rosemme and Thora,
two of the Centre's volunteers

 

 

 

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This page was last updated on 28 March 2008