Physio in the Forest

27/07/2025

Recovery from foot surgery was no walk in the park 😅 and I’ve gained a whole new appreciation for the rehab journey. Healing is hard—physios aren’t immune!
I’m happy to be back doing what I love and helping others get moving again. I feel very grateful for all the support along the way 💛

20/12/2024

08/09/2024

I’ve not posted anything on here for a VERY long time but today is World Physiotherapy day and as I’m a proud physiotherapist I thought I should! This year’s focus is on low back pain and the role physios play in its management. Sadly low back pain is common, and can be experienced at any age. Thankfully most episodes are short lived - it only lasts more than 3 months for a minority. Sufferers of low back pain can benefit greatly from rehabilitation, with Physiotherapists able to provide expert advice, guidance and treatment. They can help to improve your overall health and wellbeing, while reducing your chances of future episodes. Backs become healthier with movement and physical activity. The spine is strong and capable of safely moving and loading!

24/09/2023

Yesterday marked the Autumn equinox. Now the days are getting shorter, meaning less exposure to daylight.

During the autumn and winter, you need to get vitamin D from your diet because the sun is not strong enough for the body to make vitamin D.

But since it's difficult for people to get enough vitamin D from diet alone, everyone (including children over 4 years, pregnant and breastfeeding women) should consider taking a daily supplement containing 10 micrograms of vitamin D from the end of September to late March/early April.

Vitamin D deficiency can cause:
-Soft bones - known as rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults -Long term deficiency can increase the risk of developing osteoporosis -Muscle aches -Fatigue and tiredness

You don't need blood tests to monitor your vitamin D levels before you start a supplement, or while you're taking one.

Do not take a higher dose than recommended, unless your healthcare professional tells you to. Too much vitamin D can be dangerous.

More information is available https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/

13/09/2023

My job can mean that I need to direct clients to receive further investigations. I did just that for a client a couple of weeks ago, writing to his GP to request additional tests. My suspicions were correct and the client has since started on a course of medication. I’m pleased to say that he is feeling very much improved. The sunflowers were a very kind way of saying thank you. They really did brighten my day 🌻

29/07/2023

I’m back to work on Monday after a couple of weeks off. The cabin has had a spring (or summer 🤔) clean ahead of starting back.

21/05/2023

When a message like this comes through, it can’t not make me smile. Myself and the client had had a conversation around client outcomes, and I’d mentioned that it was common to remember the more difficult cases or those I felt I’d been able to help less. So this lovely client made a point of sending me a message to say how much difference our sessions had made. It’s a pleasure to help, and making a positive change is the BEST part of my job.

26/03/2023

Acupuncture Awareness week is upon us.
➡️ Acupuncture can be a very effective
treatment (frequently used alongside other Physiotherapy techniques) to aid in managing pain and promoting recovery. ➡️ Marked improvements are often experienced within only a few treatments, coupled with minimal to no side effects.
➡️ Acupuncture is now recommended within the NICE guidelines as a treatment for chronic pain (as a non-pharmacological intervention).
➡️ I am a fully trained member of the AACP allowing me to use acupuncture in my clinical practice to treat MSK related conditions/injuries.
➡️ As a Registered member of the AACP, I can be located via their website by
selecting the practitioner search option
Pain can unfortunately be a common part of life, consider acupuncture as a treatment that could help!

18/01/2023

It’s freezing outside but cosy inside!

16/01/2023

I’ve been seeing lots of clients with lower back pain recently. This lovely feedback is from one of them. He’d struggled with symptoms for months before seeking help, and a few sessions later was back to being pain free and doing the things he enjoyed….

19/12/2022

Happy Christmas to all my lovely clients, I really do appreciate your continued support this year. Wishing you all a joyful Christmas and a very happy and healthy New Year 2023.