Suffolk Woman's Wellness

Suffolk Woman's Wellness NHS Midwife Woman's Health Practitioner. Massage, Scar Therapy, Core Pelvic Floor Recovery, Exercise My drive has always been to care. Nina x
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Hello and welcome to my page, a place where I aim to keep you informed about what is happening and how I can help you in your health and wellness. I feel that women are exceptional in what they achieve and how they can make a positive difference to everyone around them, when they are feeling empowered and in control of their lives. I feel that the groundwork of happiness is health, and that is why I am committed to supporting women physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually through the feminine life’s cycles. My philosophy for caring for women during pre-conception, pregnancy, postnatally and through the menopause is that:
I care about the mental and emotional health of women. I hold the space for the women I support. I show kindness and compassion to women in my health community. I transform live using simple solutions that create powerful change. I create nurturing environments in which women feel safe to share and express themselves freely. I love to learn and grow from each other through constructive peer support. I embrace a supportive and collaborative community. I offer a wide range of massage therapies, fitness courses, classes, and workshops. Check out the website to find out more. www.swwcuk.com I hope to meet you soon.

🌱 Preparing the Ground Before You Plant the SeedHow Balanced Omegas Support Fertility and Pre-Conception HealthModern li...
05/11/2025

🌱 Preparing the Ground Before You Plant the Seed
How Balanced Omegas Support Fertility and Pre-Conception Health

Modern life has shifted faster than our biology can keep up. We’re juggling work, family, social pressures and digital overload. Our diets often rely on convenience foods from mineral-depleted soils, while our bodies absorb daily stress, pollution and toxins.

Even with the best intentions, many women preparing for pregnancy are unknowingly running on imbalance. We might eat well, take supplements and still feel “off”: tired cycles, PMS, low mood or difficulties conceiving. One quiet but powerful factor sits beneath it all — the fats that make up every single cell in your body.

Your hormones, eggs and womb environment all depend on healthy cells built from Omega 3 and Omega 6. When these are balanced, hormones communicate clearly, nutrients move in, toxins move out and your reproductive system flows in harmony.

But when we consume too much Omega 6 and not enough Omega 3 — so common in modern diets — cells become stiff and inflamed. Hormonal messages blur, energy dips and fertility quietly falters.

Omega 6 isn’t bad, just excessive. These oils hide in sunflower, corn, soybean, safflower, cottonseed and vegetable oil blends — in crisps, dressings, pastries, ready-meals and takeaways. Even “healthy” foods are often cooked in them.

This overload pushes the Omega 6:3 ratio far from balance, raising inflammation and making nutrients harder to absorb.

Zinzino BalanceOil+ helps restore harmony with wild-caught small fish oils rich in EPA and DHA, cold-pressed olive oil full of protective polyphenols, and Vitamin D₃ for mood and immune support. Together, they nourish your cells and create the foundation for new life.

✨ Nourish before you plant the seed — your future self (and your baby) will thank you.

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My Story - From Rock Bottom to Radiance Not long ago, I was running on empty — truly.Living with Stage 3 adrenal fatigue...
04/11/2025

My Story - From Rock Bottom to Radiance

Not long ago, I was running on empty — truly.
Living with Stage 3 adrenal fatigue, KPU (kryptopyrrol positive), and 95% SIBO in my gut. My skin was reactive, my energy gone, and I felt like I was barely holding it all together. My body was whispering, then shouting — please stop, please listen.

Being KPU positive (kryptopyrroluria) means your body produces excess pyrroles — natural by-products of metabolism that can bind to vital nutrients like zinc and vitamin B6. The result? Depletion, fatigue, anxiety, poor healing — and that was me.

So I stopped pushing and started listening.
I began juicing daily, eating vibrant, nourishing foods, moving gently, and resting when my body called for it. I made my wellbeing my priority, not an afterthought. Movement became medicine, rest became sacred, and my kitchen became my healing space.

And slowly, my body responded.
My gut healed, my skin cleared, my sleep deepened, and my energy returned.

A huge part of my transformation has been taking Balance Omega Oil from Zinzino — a truly superior omega blend that supports cell health, reduces inflammation, and magnifies every positive change. It’s helped me rebuild from the inside out, bringing balance and vitality back into my life.

Now people notice.
I’m told I look younger, brighter, more alive. I have energy for things my younger self found hard — and that, to me, feels like true vitality.

Healing begins when you choose to honour your body’s whispers instead of silencing them. 💛

✨ Ready to reclaim your spark and feel vibrant again? Message me — I’ll share what’s worked for me and help you begin your own journey back to radiant health. I shall be offering a zoom call for anyone who is ready to embark on a healthier and happier life. after all, it is your birth right. Let us stop normalising poor health and vitality. ✨

Have you ever noticed that one side of your body always feels tighter, heavier, or just different? We often blame it on ...
02/11/2025

Have you ever noticed that one side of your body always feels tighter, heavier, or just different? We often blame it on being right- or left-handed, but the truth runs much deeper.
Your body is a map of every experience you’ve ever had — every belief, every emotion, every time you held it all together when life asked too much.

Your left side carries your feminine energy — yin — the side that receives, nurtures and feels.
Your right side holds your masculine energy — yang — the side that gives, protects and acts.
When one side dominates, the other armours. When we over-do, the right tightens. When we over-feel or hold too much for others, the left aches or collapses.

Over the years, layers of experience shape how we move and feel:

✨ Social conditioning — the early “be good, be nice, don’t be too much” messages create invisible armour in the tissues.
✨ Trauma and overwhelm — emotions we never processed weave into fascia and breath, showing up as chronic tightness.
✨ Stress patterns — control, performance, perfectionism tighten the right; over-empathy, over-caring, people-pleasing weigh down the left.
✨ Lineage stories — the mother line whispers through the left, the father line echoes through the right; their unspoken stories live in us.
✨ Heart protection — when giving and receiving stop trusting each other, the chest closes, breath shortens, and both sides suffer.
✨ Pregnancy and birth — shifts in posture, breath and load often magnify pre-existing asymmetries, the body telling its story through one hip, one rib, one shoulder.

Your body doesn’t lie — it communicates. Tightness isn’t just tension; it’s information.

💛 Try this:
• Hand-to-side breathing — left hand left ribs, breathe I receive; right hand right ribs, breathe I express.
• Notice which side asks for attention, which side softens first.
• Journal: What emotion might live here? What would balance feel like today?

Healing happens when we stop fighting our tightness and start listening to it. When yin and yang, giving and receiving, finally remember they belong to the same whole.

💋 Cold Sores — What They’re Really Telling UsCold sores — those tiny but mighty blisters that tend to appear on the lips...
23/10/2025

💋 Cold Sores — What They’re Really Telling Us

Cold sores — those tiny but mighty blisters that tend to appear on the lips or around the mouth — are caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV-1). Once someone carries the virus, it lies dormant in the nerve pathways and can reactivate when the body feels under pressure.

🌿 Why They Flare Up

Many women notice cold sores appearing when they’re:

Run down or fighting another infection

Menstruating or around ovulation (due to hormonal shifts)

Dehydrated or lacking in key nutrients like zinc, lysine, and vitamin C

Stressed or emotionally drained

Exposed to strong sunlight or wind

So, in essence — a cold sore often shows up when your body whispers: “I’m tired, tender, or trying to protect you.”

🌸 Natural Ways to Help Keep Them at Bay

Boost immunity gently: Eat a rainbow of fresh foods, especially those rich in vitamin C (berries, citrus, greens) and zinc (pumpkin seeds, chickpeas, seafood).

Support your nervous system: Herbal allies like lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), chamomile, and ashwagandha can help the body soften its stress response.

Lysine vs. Arginine: Foods high in lysine (fish, chicken, eggs, cheese) may help prevent outbreaks, while too much arginine (nuts, chocolate, oats) can sometimes trigger them — balance is key.

Topical soothers: A dab of diluted tea tree oil, aloe vera gel, or lemon balm cream can help shorten healing time.

Sun and wind protection: A natural lip balm with SPF and nourishing oils (like calendula or shea) keeps lips resilient.

Rest and regulate: Deep rest, hydration, and emotional calm are your best healers.

💫 The Psychosomatic Layer

From a mind-body perspective, cold sores can symbolise unspoken words, emotional hurt, or suppressed expression — especially in the realm of communication, boundaries, or intimacy.

They tend to appear around the mouth — the space of truth-telling, nourishment, and connection.
You might gently ask yourself:

What words or feelings am I holding back?

Do I feel safe expressing my truth?

Is my body asking for space, softness, or retreat right now?

Sometimes the body speaks through the skin when the heart feels too exposed. Healing begins when we listen with compassion rather than frustration. 💗

✨ A Loving Reminder

Cold sores don’t make you “unclean” or unattractive — they’re simply a sign that your body and emotions are processing something deeper. Be kind to yourself, rest, nourish, and speak your truth gently.

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🌿 When the Body Whispers: Exploring Fibromyalgia and the Deeper Layers of PainFibromyalgia (FM) is often called an invis...
23/10/2025

🌿 When the Body Whispers: Exploring Fibromyalgia and the Deeper Layers of Pain

Fibromyalgia (FM) is often called an invisible illness — widespread pain, exhaustion, poor sleep, and brain fog with no clear medical cause. It affects mostly women and can take years to diagnose.

But what if the diagnosis isn’t the whole story?
What if the body is expressing something it has carried for a long time?

🌙 Trauma and the Nervous System

Research shows a strong link between past trauma and fibromyalgia. Many women with FM report emotional or physical trauma before their pain began.
This doesn’t mean trauma causes fibromyalgia, but it can shape how the nervous system learns to protect and respond.

When the body has lived in survival mode, pain can sometimes be the language of protection — a whisper saying, “I’ve held too much for too long.”

🌺 The Feminine Thread

Women are far more likely to be diagnosed with fibromyalgia, yet often told their pain is “stress” or “emotional.”
A trauma-informed lens invites compassion, not blame. It sees pain as part of a story — one that includes resilience, sensitivity, and strength.

🌬️ Healing Beyond the Label

Healing isn’t about “fixing” fibromyalgia, but creating safety in the body again.
Gentle bodywork, somatic movement, breathwork, and therapeutic coaching can help the nervous system settle and soften.
The body remembers — and it can remember how to heal.

🕊️ Gentle Caveats

Pain is real, no matter its origin

Not everyone with trauma develops fibromyalgia

Trauma may be one piece of a much bigger puzzle

Healing includes body and mind

💖 Journal Prompts / Self-Enquiry

Use these gentle questions to reflect, release, and connect:

What is my pain asking me to listen to?

When did my body first start whispering for rest or care?

How can I soften towards myself today?

✨ Fibromyalgia may not have one single cause, but it can be an invitation — to listen, to rest, and to reconnect with your body’s quiet wisdom.

Honouring Time, Energy, and Commitment - The Journey of a self-employed practitionerA gentle reminder, shared with love ...
17/10/2025

Honouring Time, Energy, and Commitment - The Journey of a self-employed practitioner

A gentle reminder, shared with love and gratitude 💛

As a therapist and women’s health practitioner, each session I offer is so much more than a slot in the diary. It’s dedicated space — held just for you — with thought, planning, and care invested long before you walk through the door.

When an appointment is missed or cancelled at the last minute, it isn’t simply an empty space. It’s a moment that could have supported someone else waiting for care, and it directly affects the rhythm and sustainability of my work.

Unlike a jumper on a rail that can be returned or resold, the time I hold for you can’t be replaced once it’s gone. Each appointment is a one-to-one commitment — a promise of presence, care, and preparation that’s unique to you.

To honour this, I ask for full payment at the time of booking, which secures your appointment and reflects the value and energy invested in each session. I also kindly ask for 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule.

If something unexpected happens within that window, I’ll always do my best to offer an alternative time. If that’s not possible, I hope you’ll understand that the original fee still applies, as the time was lovingly held especially for you.

I know that life happens — illness, childcare, last-minute changes — and I always aim to respond with compassion. These gentle boundaries aren’t about rules, but about respect, fairness, and the mutual care that keeps small, heart-led businesses thriving.

Thank you for valuing my work, and for honouring the time, energy, and heart that go into every session. 🌿💫

Understanding Autism in Women“You don’t look autistic.”It’s something many women hear when they finally find language fo...
16/10/2025

Understanding Autism in Women

“You don’t look autistic.”
It’s something many women hear when they finally find language for their lifelong sense of difference.

Autism has long been misunderstood — often studied through a male lens — but women and girls experience it in gentler, subtler ways. You might appear calm, capable, or social, while quietly translating every moment beneath the surface.

Autism isn’t about lacking empathy or being distant. It’s about processing the world deeply — noticing every detail, feeling every emotion, and often needing time and quiet to recover.

Many autistic women describe masking — copying others to fit in, learning social scripts, trying to seem “normal.” It’s protective, but exhausting. Over time, masking can lead to anxiety, burnout, or the quiet sense of not truly knowing yourself.

You might relate to:

Needing recovery time after socialising

Feeling emotions physically and intensely

A strong sense of justice and fairness

Deep love for animals, nature, or creativity

Sensitivity to light, sound, or texture

Preferring meaningful conversation over small talk

Autistic women are perceptive, intuitive, and honest. Their empathy runs deep, even if it looks different. Their sensitivity is not fragility — it’s awareness.

If you recognise yourself in these words, please know this: you are not broken, and it’s not your fault that you’ve had to adapt. You’ve been surviving in a world that often misunderstands soft strength and quiet brilliance.

Autism is not a flaw to hide — it’s a different way of feeling and knowing.
Your sensitivity, honesty, and depth are gifts.

You were never too much. The world was simply too noisy to hear your quiet wisdom.

Understanding ADHD in Women“Isn’t everyone a little ADHD?”It’s something we hear so often, but it quietly dismisses what...
15/10/2025

Understanding ADHD in Women

“Isn’t everyone a little ADHD?”
It’s something we hear so often, but it quietly dismisses what’s really going on for so many women. ADHD isn’t about being a bit forgetful or distracted — it’s a genuine neurological difference that affects focus, motivation, time, energy and emotional regulation.

For many women, ADHD isn’t loud or disruptive — it’s quiet, internal, and often misunderstood. It can look like a mind that never quite switches off, a to-do list that multiplies overnight, and a deep frustration that others seem to manage so easily.

Women often experience the inattentive type — drifting thoughts, time blindness, overwhelm, perfectionism, and that invisible mental clutter that never quite clears.

Then there’s hyperfocus — the flipside. Those bursts of deep passion and flow where time disappears, meals are forgotten, and creativity surges. It’s not about choice; it’s about how the ADHD brain lights up when it’s truly engaged.

So why is ADHD often missed in women? Because we learn early to mask — to smile, overcompensate, hold it all together. Anxiety and exhaustion become our camouflage.

If any of this sounds familiar — please know you’re not lazy, careless, or incapable. You’ve simply been navigating a world that wasn’t built for your kind of mind.

Women with ADHD are dynamic, creative, passionate and intuitive. They feel deeply, think expansively, and notice the unseen.

Understanding your ADHD is not about labels — it’s about permission.
Permission to create differently.
To rest when you need.
To stop calling yourself disorganised, and start calling yourself human.

You’ve never been “too much.”
You’ve been working beautifully, bravely, and brilliantly — just in your own rhythm.

For as long as I can remember, women have been at the heart of everything I do. Their strength, sensitivity, and incredi...
11/10/2025

For as long as I can remember, women have been at the heart of everything I do. Their strength, sensitivity, and incredible ability to create, nurture, and heal have always inspired me. I’ve built my life’s work around honouring that power — the quiet, cyclical, and deeply intuitive nature that lives within every woman.

As a midwife, holistic therapist, and women’s health practitioner, my passion is to support women through every season of life — from preconception and fertility, to the profound journey of birth and motherhood, and onward through healing, menopause, and rediscovering self.

What makes my approach unique is the way I bring together clinical expertise and intuitive care. With over thirty years of experience in women’s health, I weave evidence-based practice with holistic understanding — combining manual therapy, movement and exercise rehabilitation, scar therapy, pelvic health support, and talking therapies to restore both body and mind. Through therapeutic coaching, I offer space for women to explore emotional healing, self-compassion, and personal growth alongside physical recovery, helping them reconnect with their innate strength and wholeness.

Whether I’m supporting a woman through postnatal recovery, guiding her toward hormonal balance in menopause, or helping her rebuild confidence after surgery or trauma, my work is always rooted in compassion, embodiment, and empowerment. It’s not just about treatment — it’s about remembering the language of your body, reclaiming your power, and coming home to yourself again.

To explore my full range of offerings — including holistic therapies, coaching, and women’s wellness classes — please visit www.ninaparnham.com

✨ Could it be POTS? Understanding the “Coat-Hanger Pain” many women live withEver felt dizzy, lightheaded, or exhausted ...
10/10/2025

✨ Could it be POTS? Understanding the “Coat-Hanger Pain” many women live with

Ever felt dizzy, lightheaded, or exhausted when standing — with that deep, aching pain across your neck and shoulders that melts away when you lie down?

This could be a sign of POTS — Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome — a form of dysautonomia that affects circulation and heart rate when you’re upright.
It’s especially common in women, and often mistaken for anxiety, stress, or “just tiredness.”

🩺 Common symptoms:
💓 Racing heart when you stand
🌫️ Dizziness, faintness, or “brain fog”
💆‍♀️ “Coat-hanger pain” — tight aching across neck/shoulders that improves lying down
⚡ Exhaustion, heat sensitivity, and blood pooling in the legs

🌿 What helps:
💧 Stay hydrated + increase salt (under guidance)
🧦 Compression stockings or abdominal support
🧘‍♀️ Gentle recumbent exercise and pacing
🔥 Warm compress or massage for the neck
💖 Rest, nourishment, and compassion

If this sounds familiar, speak to your GP about autonomic testing or POTS assessment. You’re not imagining it — and with the right support, things can absolutely get better.

💫 Let’s keep raising awareness for women’s health — especially for those whose symptoms have been overlooked for far too long.

🌿 Listening to Your Body: Could Allergies or Sensitivities Be Speaking to You?Sometimes our body whispers before it shou...
08/10/2025

🌿 Listening to Your Body: Could Allergies or Sensitivities Be Speaking to You?

Sometimes our body whispers before it shouts — subtle signs that something isn’t quite in harmony.
Bloating after meals, headaches, fatigue, skin flare-ups, sinus congestion, mood changes, or even brain fog can all be gentle nudges from your system saying, “Please listen.”

While these symptoms can have many causes, food sensitivities or environmental allergies are often overlooked. Testing can help bring clarity, especially when discomfort feels vague or ongoing.

💫 Signs you might benefit from exploring allergy testing or sensitivity support:
• Abdominal bloating, cramps, or changes in bowel habits
• Fatigue or low energy
• Skin issues such as rashes, eczema, or hives
• Sinus congestion or headaches
• Mood swings or anxiety
• Joint pain or inflammation
• Sleep disturbances

A holistic approach looks beyond the symptom to the whole person. Understanding how your body reacts to foods, environments, or emotional triggers can empower you to restore balance gently.

🌸 Holistic pathways to explore:
• Allergy or food sensitivity testing – helps identify foods or substances that may be triggering symptoms.
• Kinesiology – gentle muscle-response testing to explore sensitivities and imbalances.
• Bioresonance testing – uses energy frequencies to assess and rebalance the body’s responses.
• Homeopathy – supports the body’s natural healing and equilibrium.
• Nutritional and lifestyle guidance – calming inflammation and supporting gut health.

✨ A gentle reminder:
If bloating, changes in your digestion, or other symptoms have been going on for a while — especially if you notice unexplained weight loss, bleeding, or changes in bowel habits — it’s important to check in with your GP to rule out anything more serious, such as bowel conditions or cancer. Getting things checked early brings peace of mind and ensures you’re fully supported from all angles. 💛

Every person’s story is unique — and so is the path back to feeling vibrant and well. 🌷

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Tuesday 9am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 7pm - 8:30pm
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Suffolk Woman’s Wellness Centre®

Hello and welcome to my page, a place where I aim to keep you informed about what is happening and how I can help you in your health and wellness.

My drive has always been to care. I feel that women are exceptional in what they achieve and how they can make a positive difference to everyone around them, when they are feeling empowered and in control of their lives.

I feel that the groundwork of happiness is health, and that is why I am committed to supporting women physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually through the feminine life’s cycles.

My philosophy for caring for women during pre-conception, pregnancy, postnatally and through the menopause is that: