About the Business

Hello, and welcome to The Gatelodge - the first purpose built Healing Centre in the North of Ireland. Conveniently located on the Strand Road, in Derry close to Magee University, the centre is housed in the refurbished historic Gatelodge on the Aberfoyle estate. The centre offers a broad range of services, practiced in an atmosphere of calm and tranquility by highly qualified therapists.

We are a team of qualified therapists dedicated to identifying your natural health requirements. All of the therapists who work here are qualified, experienced and insured. Your care, comfort and confidentiality are of prime importance.

The recently restored Gatelodge in which the centre is housed was originally built as lodge to Richmond House - built in 1845 by the famous Derry Distiller David Watt. Watt died in 1876 and was buried in the grounds of St. Columb's Cathedral. The House was bought by shipping magnet Bartholamew Mc Corkell - who died in 1887 leaving the house to his wife Francis.

On her death in 1895 the house was passed on to her daughter Evelyn Mc Corkell (born 1851) who married Robert Corscadden from Boomhall but who had no children. After Roberts death in 1904 she commissioned the architect Sir Thomas Drew to design the new Chapterhouse for St. Columb's Cathedral. She died in 1922 and her painting hangs in the Chapterhouse. Richmond was passed to her nephew Lt. Col. Hugh Collum who died in 1929.

The house was then sold to Basil Mc Farland who renamed it Aberfoyle. Sir Basil, as he was known, erected the red gates with his monogram which can still be seen in the middle of each gate. The Architect and surveyor Stewart Gordon built the original Aberfoyle House after 1856. Gordon died around 1860 and the house passed to the lawyer Thomas Chambers. Around 1900 the house passed to Sir John Mc Farland's family, who retained the name 'Aberfoyle'.

Sir John died in 1926 and his son Basil purchased Richmond and renamed it. He also renamed the old house (completed in 1865) in the grounds of Magee 'Talbot House' after his mother. During the Second World War, Aberfoyle was used by the American Navy as an officer’s mess. An underground tunnel ran from the basement to the underground bunkers situated in the grounds of Magee University. These Shelters, which held important wartime meetings of the Allies North Atlantic Fleet, were filled in during the construction of the University of Ulster at Magee.

On the death of Sir Basil Mc Farland in 1986, The Aberfoyle estate was sold to Mr Bobby Bell. Mrs Boyle who had worked in Aberfoyle house, remained as a tenant in The Gatelodge. After her death the Gatelodge was taken over by a local property developer who bricked up the windows and let it fall into a state of disrepair. It was bought by Liam Cummings in January 1999. Restoration began in December 2000 and the centre was opened in September 2001.

Business Services

Aroma Therapies

Aroma Therapies

This form of massage incorporates the use of essential oils which promote self healing and rejuvenation. When the body is in a relaxed state, the inhalation of the oils transmits to the limbic system (the system which controls emotions, the nervous system and hormones) and this affects the heart rate, stress levels, blood pressure, breathing, the digestive system etc.

The doTERRA Emotional Aromatherapy System is a revolutionary organisation of aromatic plant families around a continuum of emotion for a simple, profound approach to using fragrant essential oils in emotional aromatherapy applications.

Each delicate blend containe CPTG essential oils to help balance and brighten your changing moods. Just a few drops of these naturally complex, fragrant blends can elicit profound emotional responses to help you let go of burdens, find comfort and encouragement, or inspire you to dream with passion again.
Acupuncture

Acupuncture

The origins of acupuncture can be traced back thousands or years. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, organs deep within the body are connected by channels or meridians through which the Qi, which is vital energy or life force, circulates. These are points on the body where the Qi of the deep internal organs lies just below the surface. These points can be punctured to cure diseases or imbalances by regulating the flow of Qi and thereby restoring health. In the treatment of pain, acupuncture has been shown to be very successful.

Acupuncture can help manage pain and reduce inflammation by increasing the amount of your body’s own naturally occurring pain relieving chemicals, stimulating the healing process and allowing your body to start moving more freely. It also works on trigger points in muscles (those areas that are tender when pressed causing referred pain and other symptoms). Acupuncture can be used to activate these points and provide muscle relaxation; muscle lengthening and pain relief.
Location & Hours

91 Strand Rd

Londonderry, BT48 7NW
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