I am a keen albeit amateur gardener that derives a great deal of pleasure and dare I say therapeutic benefit from my gardening endeavours. I would like to share the following information that I gathered with the purpose of supporting a GP practice funding application to create a therapeutic space for patients to meet and … Read more
There are many reasons why the digestive system can suddenly start misbehaving and produce a range of unpleasant symptoms. The obvious being a sudden invasion of bacteria normally via ingestion of substances that are infected or by an easily transmitted virus. Both bacterial and viral infections can be diagnosed via the GP and treated accordingly, … Read more
Patients book Complementary Therapy treatment appointments seeking help for a wide range of physical or emotional issues ranging from and including everything in between A for Acne and Z z z z for sleep. Treatment options are discussed and chosen for suitability and effectiveness and adapted to meet each individual patients’ needs. Older patients frequently request … Read more
International Council of Reflexologists ICR Conference 26/27 Sept 2025 in Athens Greece. I am thrilled to announce that I will be attending conference in person and presenting… “PROVIDING EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT REFLEXOLOGY PROVISION IN MAINSTREAM HEALTHCARE”. My presentation will illustrate the strategic route and data evidence that enabled an externally funded reflexology project move from … Read more
If only Winter holidays to sunny destinations were on prescription! As it is with hospitals warning that they are bracing themselves for increased pressures associated with cold weather and according to my patients, GP appointments seemingly being rationed it would not be unreasonable to assume that the NHS is trying to direct the public especially … Read more
The conditions Tension Myositis (or Myoneural) Syndrome (TMS). Psycho-Physiological Pain (PPD) Neuroplastic Pain, Neural Pathway Pain and Stress Illness Recovery can all be found under the diagnostic umbrella of Mind Body Syndrome. Dr John E Sarno -The Mind/Body prescription* was a pioneering physician and named psychogenic musculoskeletal and nerve symptoms. According to Sarno, TMS is … Read more
The diagnosis of Unexplained Infertility (idiopathic infertility) affects 15-30% (1 in 4) couples and is reached when a series of medical test results are unable to provide a cause. Researching the possible causes for female infertility medical/clinical investigations focus on identification of physical abnormalities. The NHS website states problems with ovulation (the monthly release of … Read more
Society recognises the need for a group of unique people who donate their time, energy, skills and experience for the greater good. Volunteers support organisations and charities that benefit less fortunate individuals and communities raising social consciousness as well as much needed funds. In recognition of the value of volunteers in 1985 UN General Assembly … Read more
There are four pairs of sinuses inside the skull. The Maxillary sinuses are located at your cheekbones. The Frontal sinuses are located at the lower centre of your forehead. The Ethmoid sinuses are located between your eyes at the sides of the bridge of your nose. The Sphenoid sinuses are located behind your nose. Known … Read more
As a Complementary Practitioner I encourage patients to make positive changes to their diet and lifestyle to improve general health, sense of wellbeing and quality of life. As risks to health increase with age and none more so than to the heart I decided to visit the British Heart Foundation BHF website and came across … Read more