Barbados / Special Interests / Health Practitioners
There are a number of holistic and complementary health practitioners on Barbados, some who will visit your hotel or villa.
The Maas Clinic, Upton- Integrated osteopathic healthcare centre run by highly recommended British trained holistic osteopathic physician Laurens Maas-Blaauw (B.Sc. Ost, G.Os.C., D.I. Hom, FBIH (UK) Registered Osteopathic Physician, UK & Barbados) and his wife Cathie. Use of osteopathic medicine, cranial sacral therapy, power assisted manipulations, cold laser therapy and massage, myo-fascial acupuncture, kripalu bodywork, deep tissue massage, posture pro and neuro-muscular therapy, and traction therapy. Nutritional programme, golf rehabilitation and sports injury programmes. Cafe and health conscious supermarket.
The Osteopathy Centre, Hastings - British trained osteopath Moira Mulvey Walters offers Cranial Sacral Therapy and Trigger Point Acupuncture. Also runs Pilates classes.
Rafael A. Ramsay Osteopathic Clinic, Hastings - Barbadian, Rafael Ramsay BSc(Hons)Ost is a British trained, fully registered osteopath.
The Wellness Centre, Belleville - Biological Dr David Homer N.D. C.N.C. doctorate in Naturopathy from the Trinity College of Natural Health, and certifications in Holistic Nutrition from the American Holistic College of Nutrition. The clinic (InnerLife Wellness Center) offers: nutritional/biological microscopy, iridology and muscle response testing. Uses Vaxa Products.
The Ying Yang Clinic & Spa, Hastings - Founded by Jean Martin and Diane Tingy, who offer acupuncture, Reiki, reflexology and iridology as well as a range of spa, body and beauty treatments.
The following individuals will visit villas for private sessions:
Janet Cools - Massage and reflexology which generally also includes 15 minutes of Reiki.
Trevor Davis - Trevor is a therapist that looks at the whole person and has wonderful healing hands. Reiki and Lomé Lomé (Hawaiian massage).
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Cobblers Cove Hotels & Resorts
One of the Caribbean’s most exquisite hotels, 40 suites hiding within enviable tropical gardens at the northern end of Barbados’s West Coast. Read more
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Tamarind Hotels & Resorts
An excellent all-round 104-room Barbados beach resort which has been a feature of the famous West Coast for several decades. In pretty gardens set back from excellent sand, Tamarind is a lively and upbeat hotel set at the heart of the Barbados action. Read more
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Little Arches Hotel Boutique/Small Hotels & Inns
A delightful 10-room hotel, tucked away on the South Coast just across the road from the excellent Enterprise Beach; family run. Excellent dining room. Child-free zone. Read more
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Sea-U Guest House Boutique/Small Hotels & Inns
A very attractive small hotel set in a classic Caribbean house and cottage above the wild Atlantic coast of Barbados. Just nine studios and suites (some with full kitchen) in pretty gardens. A well-priced retreat in a delightful, unexpected location. Read more
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Treasure Beach Hotel Boutique/Small Hotels & Inns
Trusty, small, luxury hotel on the West Coast of Barbados, 35 suites in a horseshoe configuration leading straight onto a good stretch of beach. Read more
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Coral Reef Club Hotels & Resorts
Elegant, family-owned, West Coast, waterfront hotel, set among lovely gardens. Understated in its service, ambience and architecture. It has 88 rooms and 5 suites. Read more
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Royal Westmoreland Villa & Condo Resorts
An elegant, exclusive, gated villa community set in 500 acres with sweeping views of the West Coast and outstanding golfing facilities. Spa, children’s club and tennis centre, with beach club facilities at Mullins. Read more
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