The Importance of Movement

The Importance of Movement

“If only we’d known how important this is when we were in our 20s.” Wise words from my pilates teacher on Wednesday morning, as we talked about how good moving and stretching actually feels.  If only indeed… Why has it taken me so long to work...
The Subtle Art of Detection

The Subtle Art of Detection

I’m obsessed with detective fiction People who know me well will tell you that I’m a little bit obsessed with detection.  From avidly watching my favourite Scandi Noirs on television to poring over a Val McDermid in every spare minute I have, I can’t get enough...
Free Treatments

Free Treatments

Do you know someone who you think might benefit from Reflexology, Reiki or Indian Head Massage but may not be in a position to pay for it right now?  If so, please do get in touch. Making therapies accessible to all There are so many people out there who need gentle...
Reflexology and period pain

Reflexology and period pain

I grew up thinking I was a freak of nature Between the ages of 12 and 35 I lost an entire day of my life every month because of agonising period pains.  Most months I writhed, vomited, sweated and at times hallucinated, and after 6 hours or so of horrendous spasms of...
You can diagnose what’s wrong with me, right?

You can diagnose what’s wrong with me, right?

“My brother’s mate’s cousin’s wife had reflexology and the reflexologist told her she was pregnant, so I’m here for you to tell me what’s wrong with me.” Whenever I hear this, or something like it, my heart sinks. It sinks because I want...
What’s so great about Yoga?

What’s so great about Yoga?

Renting therapy space in two yoga studios has really piqued my interest in it.  It’s not just that I get to witness (and marvel at) how bendy people can be, it’s because it seems to be about so much more than that.  Having spent time in the company of so...
Reflexology and your bladder health

Reflexology and your bladder health

This blog post is a reproduction of an article I was asked to write for the Cystitis and Overactive Bladder Foundation (www.cobfoundation.org). Before I go any further I think it’s important to tell you that this article isn’t intended to promote reflexology as some...
Have we forgotten the art of work-life balance?

Have we forgotten the art of work-life balance?

I remember the first time I took a work-related call on holiday. I was in my first year of self-employment and, desperate not to miss any opportunity to build up my small client base, I lay on a beach in Spain with my phone in one hand and diary in the other and took...