October 2, 2023
Hello October!
Hello, October!
The tenth month of year is here,
Full of Halloween and dressing up gear.
The beautiful colours of the changing leaves,
Bring on football, pumpkins and long sleeves.
So together let's bring in the fall,
And see how Bridgeham can help you all! Keep reading to find out more...
AUTUMN MEDITATION!
Still time to register....
Preparing ourselves for autumn and winter to support body, immune system, nervous system and lower stress levels...
If we enter the later part of the year well and with minimal stress, we are less likely to be susceptible to winter ailments and recover from them better. By meditating regularly we lower cortisol levels (the stress hormone) and this helps the immune system stay strong.
Each meditation week by week will focus on different aspects of letting go of things we don’t need to carry with us.
We will explore techniques for letting go; letting go at the right time of year for our Meridians and organs allows us to rest and truly use the winter to regenerate for a healthier spring next year!
6-week Course
Starting 14th of October(alternate Saturdays)
Finishing 23rd of December
11.00 am - 12.00 noon
£72 for the whole course and a £15 drop-in if available
Contact the clinic on 01293 542245 to register your place.
What To Do After Carving the Halloween Pumpkin:
Seasonal & Vegan Pumpkin Seed Granola Recipe!
By Emma Newlyn
When the fun of carving a pumpkin is over, you may be wondering what to do with the huge amount of seeds and flesh you have hanging around. Instead of throwing them away, use them to make a healthy granola recipe that will keep you going all morning.
Click here to get the recipe!
EXCITING NEWS!
Coming to Bridgeham Anti-wrinkle & Skin-boosters
Selena our amazing acupuncturist is bringing this wonderful service to Bridgeham, and this is why Selena decided to do the training!
"Simply put, I had some anti-wrinkle treatment myself and loved the effects. Anyone who is a regular client will know I don’t look as if I’ve been ‘frozen’, and I have an extremely expressive face! Some deep lines had appeared and whilst not a big issue, they were enough to make me feel I looked more tired than I felt on the inside. The effects of the treatment are clear to me, but even my best friends didn’t know what was making me look suddenly ‘so well’ until I told them I’d had ‘a little help’. The effects are subtle but gave me more confidence and helped me feel and look a little fresher – which, as I began to feel the effects of going through menopause, was a well needed boost"!
I love to help people feel better on the inside with my acupuncture and other treatments – and now I am able to help with the outside too. It’s a really exciting new phase for my practice and another layer of the broken to brilliant experience Bridgeham offers.
If you are curious about how either of these treatments can work for you – do ask all the questions you like by booking a free consultation with me at Bridgeham.
More info to follow ...
BACK CARE AWARENESS WEEK
If you've been putting up with back pain don't suffer in silence!
Back pain has existed since the beginning of time. Almost all of us go through it at some point in our lives. It can range from a mild annoyance to a debilitating condition. This is why it’s extremely important to address how we can better manage this pain and discomfort to lead a better quality of life.
Bridgeham aims to provide practical as well as emotional support to people living with back pain whether it’s due to wear and tear, injury, musculoskeletal disorders such as scoliosis, spina bifida, and arthritis, or other serious underlying health conditions like Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease or cancer.
Our Broken to Brilliant® pathway uses a multi-disciplinary approach to back pain and uses the protocols of neutralise, stabilise, and mobilise. This allows us to plan a treatment pathway for a successful outcome for each patient.
If you would like to know more, you can book a FREE 15-minute assessment with one of our osteopaths.
Check out our schedules and book an appointment here.
HOW TO CONNECT TO YOUR UPPER BODY WITH MACHINES!
Watch our YouTube video here to see the dream team (Trev & Jo), demonstrating on the Pilates machine how to get a strong upper body!
Tell us what else you want top tips on and we will do another video just for you? Email info@bridgeham.com with the heading "Top Tips".
Or you can always click here to book a 1:1 60-minute machine Pilates session with one of our incredible Pilates instructors and have a tailor-made session just for you!
PRE-SKI FITNESS CLASS!
Are you ready to hit the slopes this winter? Our exciting new ski-orientated fitness class combines Pilates techniques with targeted strength and balance exercises to help you become the greatest skier you can!
Join our 6-week fitness journey, enhancing your skiing experience whilst ensuring you feel balanced, flexible, and confident in your body.
Led by Bridgeham Physiotherapist and BASI Level 2 Ski Instructor Alistair Schofield, his knowledge will help you develop the essential fitness skills of balance, strength and mobility needed to navigate the mountain with ease.
You can expect:
🧘 Pilates-inspired movements to improve posture and control.
🏋️♂️Strength building exercises for ski specific muscles
🤸Flexibility and Mobility focus for injury prevention
🌟Group dynamic with access in-person or over Zoom
🎿Tips and Tricks for a successful ski holiday
Whether you’re a seasoned skier looking to dust off the cobwebs or a beginner gearing up for their first trip to the slopes, this class will benefit you. Optimise your body and time away with newfound strength and balance.
6-week Class Details:
Dates- 02/11/23 – 07/12/23
Thursdays - 18:00 – 18:50
Studio
Early Bird (Before 14th October) - £48 (£8 a session)
Standard (After 14th October) – £60 (£10 a session)
Zoom
Early Bird (Before 14th October) - £36 (£6 a session)
Standard (After 14th October) – £48 (£8 a session)
Contact the clinic on 01293 542245 to register your place and let us know if you will join in person or zoom.
RED JANUARY!
Red January is a nationwide movement for mental wellbeing, led by the community, for the community.
Join thousands of people this January by moving every day, to beat the winter blues away.
Moving before or after work can be especially difficult during the winter months, with the lack of daylight seriously affecting not only the motivation levels, but also the ability to get outside to exercise safely.
We strongly believe it's now time for all businesses to introduce movement breaks to help transform the mental wellbeing of UK workers. This is where Bridgeham can help, with bespoke movement classes onsite.
Call or email us to arrange a visit at your workplace, or for you to come and see our clinic and get involved with Bridgeham for Red January!
Oh, and don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled over on social media channels too! We post daily with clinic updates, interesting articles and MUCH more! October is going to be a busy month so keep your eyes peeled for more information on:
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Heart UK's National Cholesterol Month
- Stoptober
- World Menopause Month
- Allied Health Professionals Day
- World Osteoporosis Day
- World Mental Health Day
- Bone Joint Awareness Week
- World Perimenopause Day
- National Work Life Week
- World Menopause Day
If you've liked our Facebook page & not seeing many of our posts, make sure you check out our recent video with some top tips to see more! You can find us over at....
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Testimonial Prize Draw Winner!
Here is what Ms. S said about her Bridgeham experience:
"I just wanted to say a very big thank you for making me feel so welcome and for the kindness and care I was shown today.
I thought my current treatment of pain killers, 3 weekly physio and optional walking stick was my lot. How wrong I was!
Today, following a face-to-face consultation with Eva my osteopath and Selena my acupuncturist, a thorough history was taken, I had a comprehensive examination, the findings explained, and treatment given. I feel like a new person.
Yes, it's going to take time and more treatment, but to be mobile again and enjoy life without pain is going to be achievable. How I wish I'd known about Bridgeham earlier. It would have saved a lot of tears".
If you haven't already given us a testimonial then why not write one on Google, Facebook, or by email. You too could then be in with a chance to win a £50 treatment voucher!
See you in the clinic or online soon…you’ve got to be in it to win it!