6

Feb

2024

The Soothing Touch of Tui Na

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As part of our holistic treatment repertoire, we now offer Tui Na massage, which is delivered by our Chinese Acupuncture therapist, Michelle Ulisse.

In the realm of alternative therapies and holistic wellness, Tui Na stands as a testament to the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine. With a name that translates to “push” and “grasp,” Tui Na is a therapeutic massage and bodywork practice that has gained recognition and popularity in recent years for those seeking natural healing and relaxation with sessions tailored to individual needs.  Many are drawn to its holistic approach, as it aligns with the growing interest in natural therapies and wellness practices.

2

Mar

2022

Osteoarthritis – What to Expect and How we can Help

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What is Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a form of arthritis where joint cartilage breaks down. It is the most common form of arthritis. It most commonly occurs in adults aged over 45 but it can present itself in much younger adults and even in children.

Sometimes OA develops as a result of something that can be identified: maybe a pre-existing medical condition, an abnormality or an injury. But this isn’t always the case; it can just ‘happen’ without an obvious cause.

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Oct

2021

Diary of a shockwave patient: does it hurt & does it work?

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by Vivien Eden

I love running, but it doesn’t love me back. In 2014 I did the Windsor Half Marathon. My French family had come over to take part and we ran it together in glorious sunshine – it was tough, but amazing. Afterwards, I slacked off on running, but on Boxing Day that year, I felt like escaping the family for a bit (we’ve all been there!) and went for a lengthy run. That’s when it started, a bruised achy feeling in my left heel. I thought I’d bashed my foot on a stone and figured it would sort itself out. It didn’t, and so I saw a sports massage therapist who’d always managed to cure my aches and pains in the past. His best guess was that it was bruised. Feet take a while to improve, give it time and so I waited.

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Jan

2021

Happiness Hacks for Life in Lockdown: 3 Simple Steps to Get You Through

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Here we are, entrenched in a lockdown situation again and many of us have had enough! So, being the helpful folks we are, we thought a few handy hints might be in order to help us get through this awkward period. Whereas we might be feeling that lockdown is [insert a word of your choice]: mundane, stressful, worrying, cruel, depressing, evil… there are still positives we can take from this experience. So, let’s see if we can find some silver-linings to spur us on…

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Dec

2020

Let’s talk about the hottest vitamin right now – Vitamin D

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You may have seen us mentioning Vitamin D just once or twice on social media recently! There are theories abounding that it is a magic prevention for Covid-19 and it’s getting more press attention than ever before. So, let’s explore the facts to give you the information you need to decide whether it’s worth taking a vitamin D supplement.