What are the opening hours?

Monday 9:15am - 2:15pm Tuesday 9:15am - 2:15pm 6:30pm - 9:30pm Thursday 9:15am - 2:15pm Friday 9:15am - 2:15pm Saturday 9am - 1pm

Vitality OT

Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Vitality OT, Medical and health, High Wycombe.

Sleep support, therapy and wellbeing coaching for women of all ages to improve your physical, mental and emotional health, allowing you to live life with more energy to do the things that matter.

07/08/2025

🌸 While PMS and PMDD share some similar physical and emotional symptoms, PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) is not just a “bad mood before your period.”

PMDD is a distinct and more severe condition that can impact:
❗ Sleep
❗ Mood regulation
❗ Memory, focus, and decision-making
❗ Daily functioning and relationships
❗ Self-worth

If your mood or functioning drops dramatically in the week or two before your period and lifts soon after menstruation begins, it could be PMDD. And the good news? You’re not alone—and there are ways to manage it.

As an occupational therapist and coach with lived experience of PMDD, I help women track patterns, build cycle-based support routines, and reduce the day-to-day overwhelm that PMDD brings.

🤗 Your experience is valid. There’s no shame in needing support.

📥 DM me if you’d like to chat with a therapist who gets it.

06/08/2025

💤 Do you find yourself tired all day but wide awake at night?
You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. This is often a sign of nervous system dysregulation.
When we’re anxious, overstimulated, or stuck in problem-solving mode, the brain stays in a state of alert—even if the body feels exhausted. That’s why we “tire ourselves out” but still can’t sleep.

💡 What helps?

▪Building a consistent wind-down ritual (not just a routine)
▪Creating strong boundaries with technology, light, and stimulation
▪Using evidence-based tools from OT like sensory grounding, journaling, or sleep restriction therapy if needed

Sleep isn’t something to “achieve.” It’s something we invite. And your body already knows how to do it—you might just need support to help it remember.

Want my free “Wind-Down Routine Builder” PDF? Drop a 🌙 below or DM me.

05/08/2025

📌 Big change doesn't come from big effort—it comes from small, consistent actions that feel meaningful to you.
In occupational therapy, we talk a lot about habit formation—but not the "grind harder" kind. I work with clients to build habits that are enjoyable, achievable, and actually support their goals and values.

For example:
👉 Want to improve your sleep? We don’t start with a full lifestyle overhaul. We might begin by adjusting your wind-down routine by just 10 minutes.
👉 Want to feel less overwhelmed? We might anchor 1–2 minutes of mindful breathing to an activity you already do daily—like putting the kettle on or brushing your teeth.

🌱 It’s not about being perfect. It’s about building momentum.

✨ Start here: What’s one small habit you can begin today that aligns with the version of you you’re becoming?

04/08/2025

Feeling bad about feeling bad? 😣
It’s time to ditch the myth that emotions come in “positive” or “negative” boxes.

Emotions aren’t good or bad—they’re human.
ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) reminds us that we don’t need to chase happiness or fix our feelings to live a meaningful life.

Instead, we can make space for all emotions and move toward what matters.

✨ Want to learn how?
This post breaks it down simply—swipe through, save it for later, and if it resonates, get in touch to talk about how we can work together.

04/07/2025

🐝 As a nature lover I’m always noticing the little things and taking the time to appreciate what’s all around me. This mindset carries over into life generally and finding those little moments to be grateful for. I’m lucky to live in the English countryside where green spaces are plentiful. Insects have always fascinated me so I’m sharing 3 of my faves - bumblebees, butterflies (and moths), and giant millipedes!

🦋 Do you like insects or do they make your skin crawl?!

02/06/2025

✨ Need support to improve your sleep, mental wellbeing and physical health?

✨ An Occupational Therapist could be just what you're looking for!

Occupational Therapy is a science-based healthcare profession that helps people overcome daily challenges and engage in meaningful activities - known as occupations. These are the things we need, want, or enjoy doing, like showering, cooking, working, sleeping, socialising, tending a garden or pursuing hobbies. Occupations support our wellbeing, give life structure and purpose, and connect us with others.

✨ While I do offer coaching and talk-based therapy, therapy with me isn't all talk - Occupational Therapy is about doing, so you'll engage in activities and practice skills in session to build the confidence to continue beyond working with me.

✨ If you're interested and want to find out more about how I can help you, get in touch.

📧 hello@vitalityot.co.uk
📱 07738 865591

07/05/2025

🌼 Is your sleep suffering because of hayfever?
This was never something I used to experience, but over the years I’ve realised I do have hayfever, although not as severe as my children. This means a seasonal change to our routines and management of our environment.

🌼 Here are some things you can do to reduce the impact of hayfever and limit bedtime exposure to allergens:

🌼 Clean your bed and bedroom regularly to remove pollen and allergens
🌼 Cover your bed with a dust sheet to catch any pollen during the day and remove it before going to bed
🌼 Keep bedroom windows and doors closed when pollen counts are high
🌼 Use an air purifier with HEPA filter
🌼 Avoid using a fan which can blow allergens about
🌼 Keep outdoor clothes out of the bedroom, get changed in the bathroom instead
🌼 Keep pets out of the bedroom as they can carry pollen in on their fur
🌼 Shower before bed to remove any pollen on your skin and hair
🌼 Use a decongestant nasal spray or other allergy medication if needed
🌼 Dry laundered bedding indoors if possible
🌼 Use hypoallergenic bedding
🌼 Use extra pillows to elevate your head and reduce nasal congestion

🌼 How do you manage to sleep with hayfever? Share any extra tips you have below. 🌼

14/03/2025

Today is and I’m treating you to a picture of my dog sleeping peacefully in the sun! I actually had a rubbish night’s sleep last night due to my husband being away, but that’s ok. It’s normal to have the odd night of poor sleep and I know and trust that my sleep will regulate itself. I’ve been out walking the dog this morning and will carry on with my normal routine despite feeling tired, knowing I’m likely to get a better sleep tonight.

If you’ve been having poor sleep and need some help to get back on track get in touch.
sleep@caratucker.co.uk

14/02/2025

✨ Spirituality is an important consideration in Occupational Therapy practice and part of the holistic approach of the profession.

It can
✨ Give us a sense of meaning and purpose
✨ Foster a sense of connection to something bigger than ourselves and a sense of belonging
✨ Support us in recovery
✨ Give us a sense of hope and ways of coping in times of struggle and adversity
✨ Help us be present in the moment
✨ Give us a sense of wellbeing and flourishing
✨ Enable us to be more compassionate to ourselves and others

✨ What does spirituality mean to you?

04/02/2025

☕ You've probably heard that caffeine affects your sleep, and in an effort to improve your sleep you've given up yet another thing that you love - no more reviving coffee in the morning, no more tea or coffee dates with friends, having to struggle through work without a caffeine boost, worrying you may make a mistake that puts your livelihood at risk.

⛔️ In an effort to control your sleep, your world becomes smaller and your life more restricted.

✨ I'm here to tell you - it doesn't have to be that way!

👉 There's a lot of misconceptions about sleep hygiene and all the rules that it imposes. Those sleep hygiene tips like giving up coffee won't cure insomnia.
👉 Sleep hygiene can be thought of like dental hygiene, great for maintaining good dental health or good sleep, but not a lot of good for fixing a cavity or insomnia.

✨ CBT for insomnia is the recommended first line treatment for insomnia backed up by research studies. There are plenty of resources for self-help CBT-I including books and apps, but these tend to be more prescriptive. While self-help works for some people, others need the support of a therapist.

✨ Working with a therapist can benefit you by keeping you on track with the treatment, helping you make sense of the requirements, adjusting and adapting the treatment to your specific needs and progress, and ensuring you develop the skills needed to continue to manage your sleep yourself once therapy finishes.

✨ As well as being trained in CBT for insomnia, I can also incorporate acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for insomnia, occupational therapy and health coaching into your treatment to help you return to living the life you want, free from restrictions imposed by sleep concerns.

💖 If you've tried all the self-help tips and remedies and still struggling with your sleep, get in touch for a free 15 minute discovery call to see how I can help.

29/01/2025

⭐ Who do you have in your life that lifts you up?

💖 Our relationships and social context can have a profound impact in shaping our lives and our sense of selves, and this is why it is such an important consideration as an Occupational Therapist when we are taking a holistic approach with clients.

💖 Who you surround yourself with can make all the difference to you achieving your goals, whether you’re trying to make new habits or break old ones.

💖 Seek out those people who truly support you, who get excited for you, celebrate your wins with you, and want to see you succeed.

👇 Tell me in the comments who you’re grateful to have in your life today. 👇

⭐ If you have goals you’d like to work on and you’re looking for more support, I can be there are as a therapist and coach, cheering you on and keeping you accountable. Get in touch for a chat and give yourself a boost.

19/01/2025

✨ Are you or someone you know struggling to do what you want and need to in life?

✨ Are you struggling to get back to normal life after an illness or time in hospital?

✨ Are you feeling overwhelmed and looking to make positive changes towards a more balanced and fulfilling life?

✨ Hi, I'm Cara, an Occupational Therapist and Health Coach local to High Wycombe and my mission is to support people to live healthy, fulfilled lives. I focus on enhancing quality sleep, optimising lifestyle, balancing meaningful activities and connecting with nature to support both physical and mental wellbeing.

✨ As an Occupational Therapist, I take a holistic approach, considering not just the individual but also their environment and social context. I help people overcome barriers and engage in the activities that matter most to them. My approach blends both mental and physical health to improve how people function in their daily lives, with person-centred goal setting to create balance and purpose.

✨ If you're ready to work on your physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing all at once, get in touch for a free 15 minute discovery call.
📧 vitalityot@caratucker.co.uk
📱 07738 865591

Address

High Wycombe

Opening Hours

Monday	9:15am - 2:15pm
Tuesday	9:15am - 2:15pm
	6:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday	9:15am - 2:15pm
Friday	9:15am - 2:15pm
Saturday	9am - 1pm

Telephone

+447738865591

Website

https://vitalityot.co.uk/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Vitality OT posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Vitality OT: