Tips for a Happy Back
– By Ying Wang, our happy back guru! A happy back is key to your health and well-being – thankfully it is made of strong stuff! Our lifestyles do put a strain on our bodies (both physically and emotionally) so, on occasion, your back will need some TLC… Science has demonstrated the power of language […]
Take Time to Pause
Kindly shared by Raymond. I sometimes ask my clients the question “How to do you relax?” Often, I hear: “I watch TV, read a book, go for a walk”. That’s all very good and valid, of course, but how would it be to do Absolutely Nothing? Tension in the BodyMind accumulates and contributes towards the […]
Post-Race Massage for Marathon Runners
Congratulations – you have completed your marathon! It is easy (and normal) to get carried away by the euphoria of your achievement and forget about the importance of attending to the condition of your muscles. Being actively involved in the London Marathon post race massage team, and having completed six marathons, I can vouch for […]
To Ice bath or not to Ice bath?
– by Gail Cameron With marathon season in full swing we thought it would be interesting to write a little blog about the benefits of the dreaded ice bath. Now although it might seem like a much more enjoyable prospect to jump into a nice hot bath for a relaxing soak after your long training […]
How to book an OFF PEAK massage online
Book an Off Peak massage online by following this simple guide. To access our online booking calendar, look for the “Book Online” link in the top bar of any page on our website, or scroll down the Homepage for an imbedded calendar. Check this video out and you’re ready to go!R Remember than the Off Peak […]
Inspiring client of the month – Danny and the Aconcagua!
December is a merry month for many, but each year, the frost and snow are a life-threatening reality for other. We share the story of Danny’s daring challenge this month because it struck a very special note in our hearts! How easy it is for us all to forget, from the comort of our centrally […]
Inspiring Client of the Month – Rob and the Sierra 260 expedition!
This month we are super proud to share the awesome story of Rob Deering & his 13 intrepid mates, heading towards the Sierra260 challenge! Rob and his 13 merry mates are embarking on an expedition even Bear Grills qualifies as “A massive undertaking of a challenge and against some of the harshest conditions Mother Nature […]
Online Booking Tips
Need help with scheduling an appointment online? Look no further! How: You have several options here, depending on how you like to browse: Follow the header link – this appear on any page of our website; a new window will open for you. Go to the homepage and scroll down to the embedded scheduler – click through/ […]
Why Medical Acupuncture at the Lab?
Here are some exerts from the British Medical acupuncture Society touching on the definition and modes of action of medical acupuncture – Definition: “Western medical acupuncture is a therapeutic modality involving the insertion of fine needles; it is an adaptation of Chinese acupuncture using current knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology, and the principles of evidence based […]
Electrolytes Are
Most of us, but especially runners and other cardio bunnies, have heard of the need to replace electrolytes lost through sweat. But why? Sodium is one of the most abundant elements of earth, found accessibly for human consumption in salt (sodium chloride) and is one of the body’s 3 major electrolytes (potassium and chloride are […]
Half Marathon Recovery Plan
If, like me, you have just competed in a half marathon, you might be feeling not only a little battered and bruised, but also at a loss about what to do in terms of efficient recovery. Rest and recovery are a huge part of the healthy training process, but very often neglected – unwisely so! […]
Ice, Rice, Mice?
About strains, sprains, RICE and MICE What are strains? Strains are the result of tearing of the fibres of a muscle or tendon. They are the most common type of acute injury, caused by over-stretching or impact. Symptoms are bleeding, swelling, pain, dysfunction, heat and redness. What are sprains? Sprains are the result of a […]
