13 things from 12 months of lockdown

13 things from 12 months of lockdown

Today, 23rd March 2021, marks a year since the UK went into the first Lockdown due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.  There have been 126 thousand deaths attributed to Covid-19 and it’s complications. I went into voluntary lockdown on Thursday 18th March 2020 as I felt...
Body and mind

Body and mind

How do you view your mind and your body? Are they separate things, with the mind in charge of everything? Or is the body the one in charge? Or is it a collaboration? Does it matter? It’s common to consider the mind as an entity that is somehow controlling the body and...
Christmas & New Year 2020

Christmas & New Year 2020

Season’s greetings, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Well, that’s been a year, and one that many people will be pleased to see the back of.  I won’t be working between Christmas and the New Year.  The specific  last dates for the end of 2020 and...
An ice pick to the eye – my TMJ history

An ice pick to the eye – my TMJ history

Yes, that does sound really painful, and for those that suffer with TMJ (TemporoMandibular Joint) problems it can be horrific.  Those of you who have had a treatment from me will know that I will often ask if the person who is being treated clenches their jaw or has...
Treatments in the time of COVID-19

Treatments in the time of COVID-19

  In July 2020 I have returned to work after the Lockdown imposed by the UK Government to reduce the spread of SARS-Covid-19.  To comply with the rules, regulations and guidelines set by the UK Government, Insurance Companies and the Professional Associations I...
Update on Return to Clinics – 29th June 2020

Update on Return to Clinics – 29th June 2020

I had been hoping that I would be returning to clinics next week.  However, the UK Government’s announcement on Tuesday  23rd June unfortunately said that as a Massage Therapist I am not able to return to in person treatments for the foreseeable future.  This...