Life as we come out of lockdown: Staying Safe & Positive

We are getting weekly (it seems more often) updates about guidelines and preparation as our Government prepares us for life as we come out of lockdown. It’s not been the easiest time for many. Lockdown has challenged each of us in different ways…. Financial panic; businesses closing and uncertainty about job roles and support. Home … Read more

Staying healthy during a lockdown

Staying healthy during a lockdown… A global crisis such as Coronavirus (COVID-19) can affect us all in ways that most of us couldn’t have imagined. When gyms close and team sports are discouraged due to social distancing, looking after our physical and psychological health becomes increasingly difficult, and with more of our clients working from … Read more

Osteopathy Online: A New Telehealth Service

About Osteopathy Online… With the current uncertainty and lockdown, many services have had to rethink how they are doing things. It’s a time of change and innovation! We have now found a way to provide our high quality care to you in the comfort of your own home! ‘Osteopathy Online’ is our a new remote, … Read more

OSTEOPATHY FOR PREGNANCY; Prenatal Care.

Did you know Osteopathy is useful also during pregnancy? Osteopathy is a complementary manual medicine help to the preparation for childbirth, support during pregnancy and improve postpartum rebalancing without any medication. Osteopathy can support the body through the changes that occur both during pregnancy and after childbirth. PRENATAL OSTEOPATHY During pregnancy the woman’s body undergoes … Read more

Coronavirus Disease Vs Seasonal Flu (Influenza Virus)

With so much media coverage currently and various information available, (some accurate some not so accurate), I thought it may be useful to have a few of the hard facts to hand. Here is a comparison of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)  vs Seasonal flu (Influenza virus) from reliable sources accurate up to 13th March 2020. Cause: … Read more

Love Your Spine. You only get one!

February is considered the month of love, and what could be more relevant then an Osteopath teaching you to love your spine? The 3 main functions of the spine… Movement:Your spine enables us to move in various directions. Protection: Your spine creates a protective cage around the spinal cord, nerve roots and organs. Structural support: It’s what … Read more

Is A Vegan Diet More Healthy?

Is a vegan diet more healthy? This is a conversation I’ve been having with many of my patients through January. With so many of them doing Veganuary it felt right to write a little about it. Many of you are ‘going vegan’ for the health benefits and some for maybe more ethical reasons. So is … Read more

Beat the Winter Blues Using Your Body!

With Christmas and New year situated in the darkest and coldest months of the year, it’s no wonder that once those occasions have passed many of us experience what is referred to as the ‘Winter blues’. It can leave some of us feeling quite negative and low in energy and mindset. If you find yourself … Read more

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