Natural Balance Therapies

14/05/2026

Recently, I treated a client in her early 30s who had been struggling with frequent migraines and tension headaches, alongside constant tightness in her shoulders and occasional jaw clenching.

Her headaches had gradually become a weekly occurrence — sometimes every few days — and were starting to affect her energy, focus and overall quality of life. Like many people I see, she felt as though her body had become stuck holding stress.

During our consultation, a few different pieces of the puzzle started to come together, including muscular tightness, hormonal influences and nervous system overload. Treatment focused on helping calm the nervous system and ease tension through the head, neck and shoulders.

From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, this kind of presentation can sometimes reflect an imbalance connected to the Wood element, which is commonly associated with emotional pressure and feeling overstretched. I sometimes describe it as being a bit like a pressure valve that hasn’t had a chance to release properly — eventually the body starts showing signs that it’s struggling to regulate and settle itself.

On examination, I also noticed some redness at the edges of the tongue, which in TCM can sometimes be a sign that the body is feeling overstimulated or “running hot” over a longer period.

Alongside acupuncture, I used cupping to help release deeper fascial tightness through the upper back and neck.

After treatment, she reported fewer migraines, less frequent tension headaches, and a noticeable reduction in tightness through her neck, shoulders and jaw.

Every person is different of course, but many people seek acupuncture to support headaches, jaw tension and the physical effects of feeling overwhelmed — especially when symptoms have started to become persistent.

If you’re curious about whether acupuncture might be suitable for you, I also offer free informal chat appointments, which can be booked via Fresha. https://f.mtr.cool/zekyrsyuie

Gosia
Acupuncturist
anaturalbalance.co.uk

30/04/2026

Why does pregnancy suddenly make your back hurt?

It’s not just the bump.

One of the earliest changes is hormonal. A hormone called relaxin increases, helping the body adapt—but also making joints a bit less stable.

Add changes in posture and the way the body carries weight, and it’s no surprise the lower back, hips and shoulders often start to complain. Sometimes much earlier than expected.

Massage can help ease some of that tension and support the body as it changes—but it needs to be done at the right time and in the right way.

For clarity:
• We’re unable to treat during the first 16 weeks of pregnancy due to insurance requirements
• From 16 weeks onwards, Pregnancy Massage can be booked with a specifically trained therapist

Treatment is carried out in a supported position and focuses on the areas that tend to take the most strain.

In reality, many expectant mothers just put up with those aches and pains rather than booking something for themselves.

That’s often where partners, friends or family come in. A gift card is a simple way to step in and help ease some of that discomfort.

If you’re trying to book and nothing works, it’s always worth checking again a couple of days beforehand—availability often opens up.

Book a Pregnancy Massage

https://www.fresha.com/book-now/ogr54n3q/services?lid=476169&oiid=sv%3A6910355&share=true&pId=444666

Open 7 days a week, Natural Balance Therapies is one of Brighton’s busiest centres for therapeutic massage, osteopathy, and acupuncture

23/04/2026

We’ve got 5 treatment rooms and a team of therapists working across massage, osteopathy and acupuncture.
If you’ve been putting something off, take the slot while it’s there.

Book online at anaturalbalance.co.uk

26/03/2026

£5 off the next 20 bookings (on treatments over £50) Book online and add discount Code NB5

26/03/2026

It’s been a quieter week than usual, so we’ve got a bit more availability across the team.
If you’ve been meaning to book in, now’s a good time.
We’re offering £5 off the first 20 bookings (on treatments over £50).
Just use code NB5 when booking online.
You can book with any of the team — we’ll look after you.
Check availability at https://www.fresha.com/providers/ogr54n3q?pId=444666

18/03/2026

Final month before a marathon? This is usually when the ni**les start…

We’re about a month out from Brighton, with London not long after, and this is often when training starts to feel hard. The mileage is high, legs are tired, and every little ache suddenly feels a bit more significant.

The truth is, it’s completely normal. Even with a good training plan, your body is under a lot of stress at this stage. And if training hasn’t gone exactly to plan (which is very common!), it’s easy to start second guessing everything.

This is where sports massage can really help.

It can ease tight, achy muscles, help settle those small ni**les before they become bigger problems, and sometimes just give you a bit of reassurance that things are on track. And if something doesn’t feel quite right, we can help guide you on what to do next.

A lot of it is also mental. Taking an hour to switch off, relax and reset can make a big difference in the final few weeks.

If you’re training at the moment and something isn’t quite feeling right, or you just want to keep things ticking over, we’re here if you need us.

Good luck with the final stretch — and enjoy the race. Charlotte Golding 👍
RunBright

18/03/2026

How Sports Massage Can Help Runners Preparing for a Marathon
By Charlotte Golding Sports Massage Therapy

Final month before race day? Here’s how to manage those ni**les.
We are currently one month out from the Brighton Marathon, with the London Marathon another two weeks later, and a lot of you will be preparing for one or the other (or both!). At this point, you’ll be approaching the peak of your training programme. The miles have stacked up and you are probably starting to feel it — particularly if this is your first marathon and you’re venturing into uncharted territory in terms of mileage. But even if you’re an experienced marathoner, you’ll still be pushing towards your limits. If you haven’t already, now is a great time to book in for a sports massage.

Understanding Pre-Marathon Worries

The final block of high-mileage training puts considerable stress on muscles, tendons and joints. Even with a well-structured training programme and diligent strength work, it’s entirely normal to feel a few aches, pains or tight spots — even more so if your training has ended up being a bit ad hoc! It’s easy for anxiety to creep in at this stage, with every ni**le starting to feel significant and doubts about making it to race day.

How Sports Massage Can Help in the Lead-Up to a Marathon
1. Relieve tight and achy muscles – helping you approach your longest runs with fresher-feeling legs.
2. Nip ni**les in the bud – some focused attention on areas of concern can stop them developing into something more serious.
3. Reassurance – sometimes you just need someone to say “it’s not that serious, you’ll be fine.”
4. Referral – equally, a therapist can spot when something might need further assessment and help you think about a plan B if needed.
5. Advice – small tweaks to your training in the final weeks can make a big difference to getting you to the start line.
6. Mental wellbeing – don’t overlook the psychological benefits of massage. Taking time out to relax and calm pre-race nerves can be hugely beneficial.

When should I book in?

• For general maintenance and attention to aches and pains – book in now
• For pre-race preparation (both physical and psychological) – book in 2–5 days before the race
• For post-marathon recovery and relaxation – you can book in straight after the race
• For specific injuries or ni**les after the marathon – wait about a week until your muscles are ready for more focused work

check availability here https://www.fresha.com/book-now/ogr54n3q/all-offer?pId=444666

Good luck and enjoy the race!
Charlotte

13/03/2026

Mother’s Day can mean many different things to different people.

For some it’s breakfast in bed and family time. For others it’s remembering someone who is no longer here, or simply thinking about someone who has played that role in their life.

However you spend the day, we hope it brings a moment to pause, reflect and maybe do something kind for yourself or someone else.

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Natural Balance Therapies.

anaturalbalance.co.uk

12/03/2026

Not everyone talks about waxing openly, but plenty of people quietly appreciate the option of having less body hair.

At Natural Balance Therapies we have a small waxing team — Christian, Lorena and myself. Between us we see people for all sorts of reasons: holidays, sport, comfort, confidence, or just personal preference.

And just to say… if you like body hair, that’s great too. There’s absolutely no rule that says you should remove it. But if having a wax would make you feel a bit more comfortable or confident, we’re here to help.

12/03/2026

Not everyone talks about waxing openly, but plenty of people quietly appreciate the option of having less body hair.

At Natural Balance Therapies we have a small waxing team — Christian, Lorena and myself. Between us we see people for all sorts of reasons: holidays, sport, comfort, confidence, or just personal preference.

And just to say… if you like body hair, that’s great too. There’s absolutely no rule that says you should remove it. But if having a wax would make you feel a bit more comfortable or confident, we’re here to help.

More details on prices and areas we can wax are on our website anaturalbalance.co.uk

02/03/2026