About The WholeWorks

Manging Director: Rob Ritchie
Main Administrators: Kate Bevan Baker, Jo Bullough
Assistant Manager: Shian Corley

We have responded to the rising public demand for complementary medicine as well as the increasing respect from GPs and health authorities who have come to recognize the undoubted benefits of the complementary approach in stress related illness, in musculo/skeletal problems, in preventative care as well as in improving quality of life in degenerative and chronic conditions.

We offer a range of effective therapies and our practitioners work to the highest professional standards. At the core of The Whole Works is the 'Information Service'. It exists to clarify for the client new to this field what may be beneficial and helpful. We draw on clinical experience and relevant research where necessary.

In both this service and our practice we are conscious, at all times, of the limits to our areas of competence and, where necessary, will refer clients to other, appropriately trained health professionals. Our clients are also protected from any exaggerated or false claims of a therapy's effectiveness.

The Whole Works will continue to pioneer changes in attitudes to healthcare. Our aim is to inform and educate the public, as well as to liaise ever more closely with practitioners of orthodox medicine in providing an increasingly client based service and centre of excellence for health care in Scotland.

Professional Services

The therapists who work here are all insured by and are members of their respective associations ensuring both the public's protection and also that the therapists' skills and knowledge are updated, monitored and re-evaluated.

We have a commitee structure for client feedback which ensures our professional care is maintained. Should you feel concerned by anything during your contact with us in the centre please write to the Ethics Committee c/o The Whole Works.

Information Service

This may help you to make a better informed choice of the therapy most suited for your particular needs. Please phone for a half hour appointment. There is a small charge of £5 for this service

Therapists Leaflets, Evening and Weekend Courses

Do not hesitate to ask for introductory leaflets to be sent to you about the therapies that most interest you. In addition look out for our seasonal programme of introductory talks.

Fees

We have a policy to accommodate clients on restricted income If finances are a problem please speak to your practitioner initially.

Cancellation Procedure

Appointments cancelled under 24 hours notice will be charged the full rate unless circumstances excuse.

Gift Vouchers

Gift vouchers for treatment sessions are on sale at reception.

Essential oils are also for sale (on behalf of the Whole Works Trust) Scottish Charity Number: SCO027047.

Opening Hours

Reception is open:
9.30am - 7.30pm Monday to Friday
9.30am - 4.30pm Saturdays

Parking

For street parking, Cockburn St. may yield a place but allow fifteen minutes. A multi-storey carpark is down the road in Niddrie St. There is always easy parking at Market St. or Jeffrey St. near Waverley

Access to Building

We are situated at ground floor level; with two points of access. A flight of stairs is required to be climbed at the main entrance, however the rear entrance has only three small steps and would be more suitable for partially disabled clients.

Refreshments

Tea, coffee & herbal tea are available in the kitchen.

Children

Children are always welcome at The Whole Works