Orves Centre
In 2003, the doctors at Botesdale Health Centre decided to buy the bungalow in The Drift, Botesdale, previously owned by Mim Coe, so as to allow for future expansion.
Shortly after the purchase, Dudley Orves bequeathed a significant sum of money to The Friends of Botesdale Health Centre in his will. After much deliberation is was decided to use this money to convert Mim's bungalow for complementary therapy, medical student training and health education. So far the doctors have achieved these goals and want to expand further.
Dudley Orves was a charming and gentle resident of Redgrave, living in the thatched cottage behind the green petrol pumps that used to stand in the village. Quiet and unassuming, Dudley was much loved by all the local people of Redgrave and Botesdale.
The doctors of Botesdale Health Centre are committed to a holistic vision of health care and embrace certain complementary therapies with enthusiasm.
The Orves Centre offers the following services
- Osteopathy
- Physiotherapy
- Podiatry/chiropody
- Herbal medicine
- Couselling
- Aromatherapy massage
- Swedish massage
- Hopi ear candles
- Indian head massage
- Hearing care centre
- Hypnotherapy
- Reflexology
- Dentistry
Andrew Hamilton D.O. qualified in 1987 through the 
British School of Osteopathy and has been practising in Thetford for the past 15 years. Ostopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment that concentrates on the mechanical functioning of the body and aims to alleviate pain caused by strains and muscular spasms.
Andrew specialises in the treatment of:
- Low back pain
- Sciatica
- Neck pain
- Aches and pains associated with getting older
Treatment consists of a combination of massage, manipulations, exercises and advice on how the pain can best be prevented in the future.
Gylda Nunn MCSP has worked in the NHS and privately for 24 years.
Gylda has extensive experience of sports injuries with emphasis on returning to full fitness.
Additional areas of expertise are
- Spinal problems
- Rehabilitation following fractures or surgery
- Long term pain
- Urinary incontinence
- Mobility problems
Gylda will provide a thorough assessment of your condition to enable an individual treatment plan to be drawn up specifically for you.
To make an appointment, please call Gylda on 07747670741.
Sandra Eames SRCh BSc (Hons) Podiatry, is a Health Care Professional 
Council (HPC) Registered Podiatrist/Chiropodist providing comprehensive foot health-care services for all ages including:
- Sports injuries
- Biomechanical evaluation
- Gait analysis
- Foot orthoses/insoles
- Relief from foot pain
- Nail surgery
- Corns and calluses
- Nail care
- Verrucae
- Diabetic foot screens
- Foot checks
Chris Clarke SAC DIP (Clinical Herabalism). He is a member of the Complementary Medical Association and the National Register of Nutritional Therapists.
Specialist areas of herbal treatments include:
- arthritis
- psoriasis
- eczema
- circulation
- cholesterol
- women's health (including veins, skin improvement)
- men's health (including prostate health)
- hay fever and general malaise.
Jackie Rodger, a BACP Accredited Counsellor and UKRC Reg Ind. Practitioner provides therapeutic counselling for individuals and couples, which can help with many issues including:
- Relationship problems
- Anxiety or stress
- Depression
- Low self-esteem
- Life changes
- Bereavement
- Loss of meaning and purpose
Helen Whiting RGN ITEC IIHHT Diplomas, provides professional treatments and aims to de-stress clients using a variety of holistic treatments including:
- Swedish massage (very good for areas of tension)
- Aromatherapy massage (specific oils are used to meet individual needs)
- Stress management (which includes seated massage through clothes)
- Indian head massage (seated in a chair, it is very relaxing)
Hypnotherapy, Relaxation and Visualisation 
Louise Moore, Prof Dip Hyp, A.S.H.P.H., Adv.Dip.Psy. and NLP is a trained Clinical Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist and NLP practitioner. She will run a series of six week "relaxation and visualisation" programmes which are very beneficial for everyone, especially those who suffer from stress, anxiety, depression, high blood pressure and long term illness. The group will develop breathing techniques: hypnotic - relaxation and guided visualisation.
Louise also provides individual hypnotherapy sessions for treating the following:
stress, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, fear of flying, weight loss, eating disorders, quit smoking, gaining confidence, aid to healing and healing past trauma.
Psychotherapy and/or NLP may be used in certain sessions.
For further information or to make an appointment please call Louise on 07970 834446 or 01379 897007.
Lisa Howlett MBRA qualified as a Reflexologist in 1999 with the Bayly
School of Reflexology. Lisa moved back to her roots in 2004 and has been practising in Norfolk ever since. Reflexology is a simple but effective treatment working on the feet. It involves applying pressure to points on the soles, sides and tops of feet known as reflex areas. By working on these areas, the practitioner encourages healing to the body. Reflexology helps a wide range of ailments and conditions such as arthritis, digestive disorders, menstrual problems, migraines, stress and anxiety, M.E., infertility and helps throughout the pregnancy.
To book an appointment call Lisa on 01379 898028 or 07989 565210.
Botesdale Dental Surgery 
Michael Howes B.D.S (London). Dentistry
Mike qualified from Guys Hospital London in 1973. He has been in general practice for over 30 years in Long Melford and Walsham - Le - Willows. In 2007 he moved to Rickinghall and with his wife Sam set up Botesdale Dental Surgery. The Surgery is a full Denplan practice where patients pay a monthly fee to maintain their dental requirements.
Telephone 01379 897176 (including emergency out of hours)
Email: dentistry@botesdaledental.co.uk