THE ELECTRICAL VIOLET RAY INSTITUTE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVI, Issue 17348, 20 December 1919, Page 13

THE ELECTRICAL VIOLET RAY INSTITUTE.

B.N.Z. CHAMBERS, KARANGAHAPE ROAD.

I There has been established at the above address a somewhat remarkable institution for the treatment, relief, and cure of many ailments, especially those of a j nervous . kind, by a method entirely new ] to Auckland, and in fact to New Zealand. Tilt's method constitutes the very latest application of electricity in the treatment of disease, and some extraordinary results have been- attained by its means. But before proceeding to deal at greater length «uth these results, an endeavour to explain just what the treatment is must bo made. High-frequency electric current, commonly called violet ray, is produced by conducting the ordinary illuminating current through a complex series of special coils containing miles of fine wire, which causes such tremendous rapidity of electrical oscillation, that human nerves are insensitive to it. It is applied to all parts oF the body through the medium of a vacuum glass attachment or electrode, which glows a light violet colour. The writer having been subjected to thd influence of the ray can positively state that it caules no pain whatever. On the contrary, the sensation produced is distinctly pleasing, and extremely soothing, with a tendency to cause slight drowsiness. People with jaded nerves, those suffering from brain-fag, people who are feeling " worn out," depressed, or worried, will find that the violet ray treatment will quickly banish all unpleasant symptoms and make them feel bright and well. But this treatment goes further than that. It relieves pain acute or chronic— cures sickness, and helps to build up and strengthen the body. Loss of vigour and vitality are soon relieved and quickly remedied. In a word, the treatment puts new life into the patient, as the following testimonial (the original of which the writer has examined) seems to show conclusively : — To Miss Hilda, Violet Ray Specialist, top floor, Bank of New Zealand Buildings, Karangahape Road. x Listen to one who has proved that a two -weeks' treatment by the violet rays hog worked wonders. I have been suffering from weak extremities for the past 18 years, and have been obliged to walk with the aid of sticks. After 12 days' treatment I have left my timber-supports at home and am enjoying the freedom that belongs to every man and woman. Miss Hilda's scientific treatment has been beyond all monetary value. I thank God that I found a real healer, and shall never cease to be grateful, to her for her kind sympathy and skilful care.—Yours, etc., —." The original letter can be seen at the institute. Another ex-patient of the institute writes from Gisborne trader date the 6th of the present month. " Have received very great benefit from the three treatments, and have not had the slightest trace since of the neuritis." This was penned by a lady, resident of ' Gisborne, and this letter can also be seen at the institute. The Miss Hilda referred-«4q in the first testimonial, is the lady principal of the institute. The matron is Mrs. O'Connor, whose pheasant face and sympathetic manner are calculated to inspire the confidence and regard of patients. Mrs. O'Connor is an expert in the use of the violet rays,' and is assisted by a staff of nurses. The rooms occupied by the institute at j the address already given extend over an entire floor, and contain several apartments, fitted up for the reception and I treatment of patients.There is, in addition, la spacious waiting-room. : So successful has Miss Hilda been since establishing herself in Newton, and so many patients are now seeking her aid, (that she proposes transferring her head- : quarters to Queen Street early in the New Year, but will retain the Newton j institute for the convenience of the resi- : dents in that populous quarter of the city. It may be aded that Miss Hi'.da and \ Mrs/ O'Connor deal quite straightforwardly with those who seek their advice, and if they feel that any case is beyond the j power of the Violet Rays to cure, they I will frankly admit. But the cases that cannot be benefited by this treatment are not many, and it is worthy of note that , soldiers suffering from shell-shock and ; other nervous troubles have undergone the Violet Ray treatment, the writer is assured, with the most gratifying results. All consultations are free.