The Medical Suite Scotland UK -
Health and Well-Being Professionalsreception

Call 07855 199 561 to make an appointment.
Location: 25 Blythswood Square
Glasgow
G2 4BL
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Alcohol Rehabilitation

The Medical Suite has an excellent working relationship with the Abbeycare Foundation, the only private treatment-centre in the United Kingdom that deals exclusively with alcohol-problems. It is open to anybody aged 18 or older who is looking to stop drinking alcohol for good.

Abbeycare offers an alcohol rehabilitation programme, using best practice and proven techniques. The programme is designed to help you get to grips with the physical, psychological and emotional implications of your drink-problem. http://www.abbeycarefoundation.com

Allergy Testing

The Medical Suite helps patients medical diagnose their allergies and provides advice on management and the best treatments available. 

Behaviour and Learning Difficulties

In addition to psychologists (see below) who can help with behavioural and learning difficulties, Karen Beveridge provides a range of services at The Medical Suite which enhance the learning and potential of people of ages. Karen’s background lies in education, as a teacher and head teacher, and her passion and commitment to helping others expand their learning, overcome barriers and enhance their skill set, were the catalysts for taking a new direction. Karen has a range of interventions focusing on a number of proven and well researched programmes to support and address underlying problems contributing to difficulties including:

  • Children in overcoming barriers to learning
  • Children and adults with specific learning difficulties such as:
    • Dyslexia
    • Dyspraxia
    • Speech and Language delay
  • Co-ordination problems - balance, hand eye co-ordination, messy eater, clumsiness
  • Behavioural issues - ADHD, poor impulse control, withdrawn/anxiety, bed wetting, poor social skills

Karen also works with young people using an NLP skill-set teaching children strategies to gain confidence and motivation, overcome fears, manage emotions, develop self resilience and learn new ways of thinking to release their inner potential. 

Chiropractic Treatment

The Medical Suite has an excellent working relationship with Dan DeLuca of DeLuca Chiropractic. One of only a handful of Chiropractors in Scotland Registered with both BUPA and PPP, DeLuca Chiropractic deals primarily with problems of the Joints, Nerves and Muscles (the neuro-musculoskeletal system) and their interrelationship and effects on overall health. Specific conditions treated can include, but are not limited to:

  • Sciatica
  • Low Back Pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Headaches/Migraine
  • Whiplash,and Arm/Leg Pain

Counselling Services

Counselling and therapy are highly effective with recent research showing that 80% of clients benefit. By feeling heard, understood and accepted you will be able to identify the changes required to improve the parts of your life that have become stuck and painful.

By process you can then become empowered in a positive way to start an action plan for the future. During the process of change you can begin to live your life with a greater sense of happiness and purpose, improving your health and general well being.

Myra Eadie is our counselor looking after patients who may need specialist help with any of the following:

  • Depression or low mood
  • Career or work related issues
  • Anger management or irritability
  • Stress, anxiety or worry
  • Bereavement, grief or loss
  • Addiction issues
  • Low self esteem, low confidence
  • Abuse - sexual/physical/emotional
  • Life transitions - separation/divorce/redundancy/retirement
  • Health issues
  • Personal growth
  • Relationship problems

We also have David Fiddler, a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist; BSC Psychology and Biology (London); MSc Drugs and Alcohol (Imperial London) who undertakes one to one sessions, couples or group work - therapeutic and psycho-educational.  David's eclectic training means that other helpful and effective modalities can be incorporated through a core CBT approach - selected 12 step, SFBT, belief focused therapy, PCP and Gestalt tools.  CBT, a collaborative approach, reveals the "internal logic" behind the presenting problem, promoting compassion and hope, for enduring change - the client is the expert.  CBT has proved successful with:

  • anxiety
  • depression
  • OCD
  • phobias
  • relationship problems
  • addictions and alcoholism
  • society anxiety and many other problems.

Drug Screening and Addiction Issues

Providing a confidential and discreet drug screening service, The Medical Suite is linked with the very best private providers of help for addiction issues. Our offices provide an anonymous meeting point for you to discuss your concerns and receive the help you need in taking the first steps to overcoming your addictions. Full support is provided as our professionals work with you to reach a successful outcome and achieve a renewed and changed life.

Fitness Trainer and Consultant

Claire Wyllie will help you achieve your fitness goals, Claire understands how hard it can be to make that step deciding that you want to make changes and will sit down with you to discuss and plan what will realistically work and continue to be manageable in the longer term.

Health and fitness are two of Claire’s great passions and training with Claire is very much on a mobile basis, demonstrating how exercise doesn't have to involve gyms, and that getting fit can seamlessly fit into your daily routine! With a good level of nutrition essential your nutritional health will also be looked at. Consultations determine your body fat percentages, lean muscle mass and hydration levels alongside a lifestyle and nutritional analysis.

One to one fitness training is also available with support and expertise every step of the way, motivating and educating you on how you can sensibly and realistically reach your goals. You will notice a feeling of well being and increased energy, be far more productive and invigorated on a daily basis and also see your stress levels decrease and you will sleep more soundly.

Life Coach, Neuro Linguistic Programming, Emotional Freedom Technique, Hypnosis and Emo Trance

Eilidh Macdonald Harte is our executive health coach and managing director of WeightShed International who works closely with Dr. Gillespie to support the wellbeing of our clients. Whether it is the weight of life or the weight of your body that is getting in the way of your achievements, Eilidh‘s skills will empower you to focus on what you want in life, take control and achieve it.

Eilidh has a track record in supporting clients overcome limiting beliefs, fears, stress and anxieties and is exceptionally experienced in assisting clients in the UK and overseas in the achievement of their health and wellbeing goals.

Eilidh’s special interest area is treating clients with morbid obesity, many who have given up all hope and inspires them to achieve significant, sustainable weight loss to live a fulfilling and engaging life.

Medical Nutritional Therapy

Our Medical Nutritional therapist, Tara Inchbald Holt, works with Dr. Gillespie to provide nutritional advice and therapy where this would be beneficial to our clients. Tara also has extensive knowledge of Homeopathy, Herbalism, Homeotoxicology and Flower Remedies.

Mineral hair analysis and allergy testing can be arranged if required.

Problems that can be alleviated through Nutritional Medicine include:

  • Arthritis
  • Allergies
  • Asthma
  • Bowel Problems
  • Cholesterol
  • Depression
  • Digestive Disorders
  • Fatigue
  • Heart Disease
  • Hypertension
  • Female Problems (PMS, Menopause, Infertility)
  • Migraines
  • Osteoporosis
  • Skin Conditions
  • Weight Problems

Physiotherapy

Gal Kantor provides physiotherapy treatment to our clients experiencing pain or limited movement.

Physiotherapy is a science based practice that treats injury and disease by external physical methods of reducing pain and restoring normal body movement and function. Treatment includes therapeutic exercise and treatments.

Manipulative physiotherapy involves more precise clinical examination to return problem areas to full function or to stop deterioration. Treatment can include correction of misalignments, joint and soft tissue manipulation.

In each case an accurate clinical assessment will be followed by physiotherapy diagnosis and treatment plan. Guidance for self management of any problems is an integral part of every treatment.

Conditions treated include:

  • Back problems - (nerve injuries, prolapsed disc, misalignments and sciatica)
  • Sport and movement injuries (all levels)
  • Recovery from surgery
  • Rehabilitation (building up strength mobility and return to full function)
  • Joint care (aches, stiffness short end range of motion, arthritis)
  • Whiplash injuries
Some of the treatment methods used:
  • Joint & soft tissue manipulation
  • Exercise therapy
  • Mobilisation and stretching techniques
  • Proprioceptive Neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)
  • Muscle energy techniques (MET)
  • Myofacial / Therapeutic massage
  • Ultrasound
  • Electrical therapy modalities (TENS, interferential etc.)

Neurological Physiotherapy

Neuro Physio Scotland provides an adult neurological physiotherapy service in Edinburgh and Greater Glasgow ofeering specialist assessment and treatment of a wide range of neurological conditions. The physiotherapists at Neuro Physio Scotland all have many years experience of working in neurological physiotherapy, with conditions such as Stroke, Head injury, Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis. Their promise is to provide a service that will help you make the most of your abilities allowing you make the most of life, no matter what the challenges.

Neuro Physio Scotland can provide treatment in people's homes, care homes, work-places and leisure environments and also offers clinic appointments in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Specialist services provided include:

Saeboflex splints

They are fully trained to assess and provide the complete range of Saebo products: the Saebo Flex, Saebo Stretch and Saebo Reach. These innovative devices can be used to assist improving range of movement and regaining hand function.

Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)

The Odstock® Dropped Foot Stimulator (ODFS® Pace) is a single channel, foot switch controlled neuromuscular stimulator designed to correct dropped foot. Dropped foot is the inability to lift the foot while walking. Use of FES to correct dropped foot can lead to greater walking range, safety, confidence and independence while walking. Neuro Physio Scotland are fully trained in the use of this device and can provide an assessment, trial of equipment and on-going support.

Psychologists

The Medical Suite works closely with Dr Jack Boyle & Associates who provide chartered psychologists to support children, adolescent and adults with a range of issues.

Dr Jack Boyle, BA, BSc(Econ), MEd, PhD, AFBPsS, CPsychol, is held in high regard for his expertise in legal cases and court work, working on behalf of lawyers, insurance companies, private individuals and the court system. Dr Boyle deals with a range of issues including educational disputes, compensation cases, sexual abuse, contact and residence arrangements as well as assessing children, adolescents and adults. He is registered with the British Psychological Society and Health Professionals Council and also as an expert with the Law Societies of Scotland and Ireland.

Mr Robert Johnstone, MA(Hons), MSc, MEd is a chartered psychologist registered with the British Psychological Society and the Health Professionals Council. Areas of specialty includes assessing preschool children for possible language and learning difficulties. Mr Johnstone also assesses children, adolescent and adults for general learning difficulties, dyslexia, dyspraxia or other specific learning difficulties. In addition to providing a profile of the strengths and support needs, recommendations are also provided on how to best support and address areas of concern.

Smoking Cessation

Something smokers always want to achieve. The Medical Suite can help you take the first steps to stopping and will support you until you achieve your goal.

Sports Massage and Holistic Therapies

Pauline Leverty is a former professional ballet dancer with 18 years experience. She is a fully qualified Holistic Therapist and Member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists. Taking into account lifestyle, diet, exercise, allergies and emotional factors, holistic therapy will help restore a sense of well-being both physically and mentally. All treatments can be provided as a singular discipline or adapted and combined to provide the most effective way forward. Treatments available include:

  • Therapeutic massage, especially beneficial to clients suffering from chronic back, neck pain and tension headaches. It works deep muscle tissue to relieve muscular tension by using pressure, stretching and release techniques. It will relieve fatigue and muscle pain, release tension and improve circulation, function and enhance wellbeing.
  • Reflexology will relax and help restore natural balance through massage and acupressure to the feet.
  • Aromatherapy, includes gentle massage using the essence of aromatic plants to relieve anxiety, reduce tension, stress and pain.
  • Craniosacral therapy, is a gentle light touch method working on the head and spine to release blockages and help with pain.
  • A Holistic facial combines relaxing massage of the face, neck and shoulders to release tension by working on shiatsu pressure points using specially blended oils to improve the skin’s appearance.
  • Indian head, is a stimulating massage of the scalp, neck and shoulders to relieve headaches and upper back tension.