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Laura Baker Holland
I live in Bedford now, but I was raised in the beautiful county of Shropshire, before heading to London to study psychology as my first degree. I worked briefly in a psychiatric hospital, then returned to university to do a … Continue reading
Wow, February already!!
How’s everyone else getting on with their New Year resolutions/intentions?? I like getting to the end of January, its a great time to reassess what is going right, what I can do better and what else I feel I could … Continue reading
Shoulders
Shoulders are interesting things aren’t they? We can ‘carry the weight of the world’ on them; some may ‘have a chip’ on there whilst others may have an angel or a devil – or both! We can stand ‘head and … Continue reading
Exercise? Me?
So it’s January – that time when we all promise ourselves that this year will be different/better in some ways. Often we promise ourselves that we’ll get fit, exercise more, be more physically active. I’ll be posting some thoughts about … Continue reading
January 2018 and so it begins …
Whether you are starting your VLM training, upping the ante on how many running miles you’d like to achieve this year or just thinking of running as a new fitness idea, there are a few things I could advise to … Continue reading
Medical Acupuncture
Medical Acupuncture This weekend found Caroline and myself in Edinburgh attending a course in Medical Acupuncture. I’ve been using acupuncture for a number of years, but my original training was a mixture of Traditional Chinese philosophy and western methods, so … Continue reading
What to Expect at your Sport Massage appointment
What to Expect at your Sport Massage appointment If you are new to sports massage this short guide will give you an idea of what to expect. If, after reading this, you still have unanswered questions, please do not hesitate … Continue reading
Vicky Stanton – Pregnancy Massage
Why massage is so beneficial during pregnancy – Victoria Stanton Most of us remember what we were doing or thinking and feeling at the very point that we found out we were pregnant. Was it expected, had we been trying … Continue reading
Fascia – What is it, and how does it affect me?
The reason for this article, is simply, that we refer to fascia fairly frequently when discussing things with patients, and yet the majority of the population aren’t really aware of it or it’s significance in health, injury and treatment. There … Continue reading
Headaches can be a real pain!
What is It? Sounds obvious, but… “a headache is pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck.” (Healthline.). Fortunately, serious causes of headaches are extremely rare—most are what are called “Tension Headaches.” The most common causes are tight, contracted … Continue reading