Julie Bradford Acupuncture

25/07/2023

💚 RETIREMENT 💚

Today was my final day working, which makes me very happy but also very sad

I'd Like to thank all of my patients and clients who have been with me for so very long, i am going to miss you all so much 💚

There are several acupuncturists i am more than pleased to recommend. If you are looking for a Manual Lymphatic Drainage therapist, they are a little more difficult to find. Please look on www.mlduk.org.uk for a list of fully qualified, by recognised training institutes, and be aware i have also been busy encouraging other therapists into training to take up the baton.

I have so enjoyed the past 20 years working and helping but now it is time to put me first.

Love to you all 💚

15/02/2023

I might be a little late sharing this as it happens tomorrow but for any woman out there suffering with lipoedema you could find this interesting and if you haven’t joined Lipoedema UK yet they have so much useful information so do think about joining.

Professor Diana Harcourt is a health psychologist at the Centre for Appearance Research at the University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE, Bristol) www.uwe.ac.uk/car.

Professor Harcourt has been researching people's experiences of appearance-related issues for more than 25 years, particularly the experiences and support needs of people whose appearance is 'different' or changed as a result of health conditions or injuries. She leads a team of researchers who are working with charities that support people with appearance-altering conditions, with the ultimate aim of increasing access to support.

Diana will talk about this programme of research, including the results of a survey of people's support needs which many members of Lipoedema UK kindly took part in last year.

This is a Lip UK Members session and all members will receive a link to this session by email.

If you are not yet member and would like to join please follow the link below. (Or go to link in Bio on Insta)

We have a very good line up of presenters for our weekly sessions. We send out details of each session and how to access them at the beginning of each week to all our members.

https://www.lipoedema.co.uk/membership/

13/02/2023

Magically Monday and just because why not a picture of Bing

Have a great day everyone 😃

06/02/2023

💚 I have had a cancellation which means I have one appointment left on Tuesday 7th at 2pm.

Please message if you would like to take advantage of this slot 💚

03/02/2023

Say no more - don't mind if I do - cheers

02/02/2023

Well then that must be a surprise!!!

Recent newspaper reports claim that “one in four people on long-term medication” are at risk of an adverse drug reaction. Is this true? We look behind the headlines.

31/01/2023

CHOOSE DAY or TUESDAY

Why would you choose Acupuncture?

Most people think of using Acupuncture or pain, back, shoulders, headaches and it works so well. But did you know how many other conditions it can help with?

My thankfulness of Acupuncture comes from the huge benefits i experienced.in recent years.

The past 6 years have been very traumatic, sad years filled with grief, culminating in the deth of my little Bert.

Did Acupuncture help me feel happy? No you have to go through grief but it helped me cope, to not feel completely lost, eventually giving me hope for the future.

I still dreadfully miss the loved ones i have lost including my little Bert, but i now look forward to the future. I can see i am becoming i used to be, and you know that feels good!

Acupuncture has helped me to move forward, to not bury myself in despair. It lifts my spirits and i so look forward to my monthly appointments.

So this Tuesday Choose Acupuncture - it can work miracles 💚

30/01/2023

💚 MAGIC MONDAY 💚

It maybe Monday but how can you feel down when the snowflowers are starting to be seen.

These were some from the morning walk with little Bing!

Five Element Acupuncture relates everything back to nature and how nature has it's own cycle.

During the dark cold Winter months when all the media seems focussed on bad depressing news, nature always knows it is just a phase and Spring will appear eventually.

Snodrops summon the first sign of change but if you go walk in the countryside or the parks or along the hedgerows just listen to the birds - they must be more sensible than us humans - they know Spring and brighter times are coming - they are very busy getting ready for the new start.

Enjoy this Magic Monday and take time to enjoy nature 💚

27/01/2023

Yeah its the start of the weekend.

Its been a very busy week and i've been wearing both my hats - Acupuncture and Manual Lymphatic Drainage.

So what have i been treating?

With MLD i've seen patients with primary lymphoedema in the legs and feet.
Secondary Lymphoedema following cancer, but it's not just the arms it effects but also the chest. There has also been clients with post operative swelling following Lipoedema surgery.

Acupuncture clients are coming to me for breathing issues, anxiety and panic attacks, restless legs, trauma and grief.

Sometimes i worry whether i am helping but then the feedback comes back and yes i am. I love it when you see the and hear the difference and the obstacles that have been overcome!

Time for the weekend and more puppy training with Bing 🐶

So today i am feeling very happy, and can spend the weekend with little Bing

25/01/2023

For those who know i lost little Bert last year and how broken i was........... its time to introduce little Bing.

Little Bing can't even begin to replace Bert, this little fellow so far is the complete opposite, he is not a very brave boy, but time will tell. He can never fill the huge hole that Bert left in my heart but he is busy burrowing his own place in my heart - which is just how it should be.

Love my boys ❤️

23/01/2023

Happy Monday, lets make it a Magic Monday

At the start of the Chinese New Year, and one that feels like it is going to be a very positive year, lets turn this Monday into a Magiv Monday.

Acupuncture doesn't just treat the body but also has a beneficial effect on the mond and spirit!

It is a lovely feeling to be treating someone for a very specific problem for them then to continue treatments because they just feel so good!

So this Monday start the week start scheduling in time to make yourself feel good! If you don't know what that "thing" is just start exploring, it could be something as simple a walk !

You deserve to have your best life - make the time for you 💚

22/01/2023

Happy Chinese New Year

Its the year of the Water Rabbit.

The Rabbit iw seen as a gentle creature and thinks through things before acting. This energy will encourage us to approach challenges and opportunities calmly and rationally.

But when combned with the Water element there will also be intiution and inner peace.

The Water Rabbit encourages us to focus on relationships and to work on building bridges instead of walls. It's going to be a good year for diplomacy and communication, which willo benefit all our relationships both personal and professional .

The Water Rabbit also brings good luyck and unexpected opportunities.

This is going to be a lucky year!