Increase in Treatment Fees with effect from Monday 13 November We would like to remind you there will be an increase in treatment fees which will come into effect on Monday 13 November. It has been over 2 years since we last increased our prices. During that time, input & maintenance costs, rent and staff costs have been affected by inflationary pressures. We would like to assure you we have kept the price increases to a minimum and that we remain…
Return of Online Booking Coming very soon! We are pleased to announce the return of online booking. This will be available once again over the coming weeks, and you will be able to book treatment appointments for Osteopathy, Physiotherapy and Massage at our clinic in Putney. Online booking will not be available for appointments at our Chelsea Osteopathy clinic or for services provided by visiting professionals. Booking appointments In the meantime, to book an appointment, call us on 020 8789…
According to current guidance from the American College of Sports Medicine and Harvard Medical School, we need to move more. In fact, they recommend doing flexibility exercises for each of the major muscle groups in the upper and lower body at least twice a week. In this article, we will look at the benefits of stretching on both the mind and body. There are a numbers of reasons why you may have reduced muscle and joint flexibility. Some of the…
INTRODUCTION TO HYPNOBIRTHING Free online talk with Cherie Lathey Thursday 14 September, 7:30 – 8:30pm As part of our online educational programme, we will be running a pregnancy-themed talk on Thursday 14 September (7:30pm). Join Cherie Lathey on this Introduction to Hypnobirthing and Birth Preparation talk. This 1-hour session is an overview of what hypnobirthing involves, who it is for, when you should start, and what the benefits are as you prepare for childbirth. At the end, there will also…
What are the benefits of exercise? There are numerous benefits from exercising regularly. These are both physical and psychological, and, for this reason, we actively encourage it. Why not try out a new physical activity and see if you like it? Whatever you do, be it running, cycling, swimming, rowing, playing football or weight training, there are so many physical and non-physical benefits to be had in the following areas. Musculoskeletal Exercise can have the following benefits on the body:…
Many people often ask me what the difference is between Yoga and Pilates. They also ask if there is any point practising one if they already practice the other. Before making the choice between Yoga or Pilates, let’s take a look at the origins of each discipline.
In the 17th century, René Descartes, French scientist and philosopher, revolutionised the understanding of pain. He postulated that injured tissue in the body sent pain signals via the nerves to the brain. The brain then translated this message and we become conscious of pain. Although this concept survived for nearly 300 years, modern pain research over the last 50 years has shown this to be incorrect. So, what is the truth about pain? Modern pain research (including functional MRI scans…
PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE Can acupuncture alleviate allergies? As the old saying goes, prevention is better than cure… In Britain, there are over a million asthma sufferers of all ages, and hay fever is at least twice as common. These facts underline the importance of allergies to the nation’s health. However, the problem is greater than this as there is growing evidence that asthma and allergies are becoming more common. Extensive studies in general practice have shown that the…
This class facilitates a gentle return to yoga and exercise for postnatal women. It is a space for women to come back into their bodies and to stretch out areas that may have become tight during pregnancy and when feeding their baby
This hypnobirthing day course is led by Cherie Lathey. It has been designed to equip you and your birthing partner with the tools to empower your birthing experience. This enables you to approach your birth feeling calm and confident. Cherie is also a pregnancy yoga teacher and has supported thousands of pregnant women over the years. For this reason, in addition to hypnobirthing techniques, she will also incorporate practical yoga sessions for both movement and relaxation for pregnancy and birth.
