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Why did you start having reflexology? Was there something you wanted it to help with specifically?

A couple of years ago, I was diagnosed with glandular fever and I’ve been suffering the after-effects of this ever since. Having been back and forth to the doctors (including private doctors) many, many times and having every blood test available, I was extremely frustrated with the consistent outcome: “You need to rest.”

At any age, that’s incredibly hard to hear but especially in your...

With increased numbers of children feeling stressed due to school, exams and social media pressures, traditional avenues that children and parents may seek help from are finding themselves unable to cope due to increased demand, leading to even longer wait times.

Complementary therapies can help children and teens relax, release tension, and discover healthy, sustainable ways to manage their stress - before they feel overwhelmed or unable to cope.

Aromatherapy for relaxation,...

If this is the first time you have become aware of this energy technique, EFT is a system of tapping on points of the body to release energy blocks caused by stuck emotions. Please feel free to see my tapping points chart. We are all designed to feel the whole range of human emotions, but sometimes instead of experiencing the feelings and letting them go, they can remain stuck in our system. Prolonged stuck emotion can cause physical symptoms and increasingly intense levels of discomfort....

Sports massage isn’t a very clear term, so what does it actually mean? As a Soft Tissue Therapist, and Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist, I have been trained in muscular anatomy as well as how to assess, treat and provide rehabilitation for soft tissue injuries.  I will start the session with an assessment of the area of pain or injury. I might look at your posture, walking or running, which helps me to pick the best treatment approach. You may need to show me the...

I distinctly remember my doctor telling me I was just a ‘headache-y’ person when I was younger. I was at the GP again, in floods of tears because I just couldn’t take the headaches anymore. When I hit my teens I had a couple of migraines, but thankfully they didn’t take root and I haven’t had any recurrences.

I was recommended over-the-counter painkillers and, finally, prescription medication. This helped a small amount but I hated being reliant on it and, after years of being on the...

Whether you are new to complementary therapies or an experienced practitioner, taking the time to sit down and learn more about the different options that are out there can be a daunting task. With so many of us leading busy, hectic lives, finding ways to learn more about well-being without adding to our already full schedules can be a challenge.

We’ve put together a quick list of some of the top free podcasts available through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and other great podcasting...

Generally speaking, the NHS advise expectant mothers to avoid taking unnecessary medicines or treatments, as anything taken into your body may affect your unborn baby. However, there is evidence to support the use of some complementary therapies during pregnancy and labour alongside other recommendations from healthcare professionals.

Here are three complimentary therapies that can help alleviate symptoms during pregnancy.

Aromatherapy and massage for anxiety and...

Whatever industry you work in, taking regular breaks is essential. Giving your body and mind a rest helps us to be more productive and energetic. Our lunch breaks are usually the ones we can squeeze the most goodness out of, as long as we actually take them…

We know - some days are busy and our to-do lists can feel overwhelming. We may think skipping a break will help us get on top of it. The thing is, when we work through our lunch breaks we over-work ourselves, feel more stressed and...