Clinic51

Clinic51 Clinic51 is a doctor-led, holistic women's health and menopause clinic - based nr. Petworth, W Sussex

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in women worldwide, yet it is frequently under-recognised. ⁠⁠B...
03/05/2026

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in women worldwide, yet it is frequently under-recognised. ⁠
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Before menopause, oestrogen provides some protection by supporting healthy blood vessels and lipid balance. As hormone levels decline, risk factors such as elevated cholesterol, increased blood pressure, and central weight gain often emerge. I⁠
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f we have a family history of cardiovascular disease, it is even more important to be aware of these risks. ⁠
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Key protective strategies include:⁠
• Regular aerobic and resistance exercise⁠
• Maintaining healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels⁠
• Prioritising sleep and stress management⁠
• Reducing ultra-processed foods and excess sugar intake⁠
• Avoiding smoking and limiting alcohol consumption⁠
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Even modest improvements in physical activity and nutrition during midlife can substantially lower long-term cardiovascular risk.⁠
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As we as our Signature Prevent51 package, which offers a comprehensive set of tests, we also offer a range of specialised individual packages - including Cardiovascular Health. It includes a Personal Health & Lifestyle Assessment, Vital Signs check, comprehensive Blood Tests, and an appointment with your doctor to analyse the results. ⁠
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To find out more:⁠
💻️ Visit the Prevent51 page on our website⁠
📞 Speak to one of our reception team on 01798 667151

Midlife — typically between ages 40 and 60 —is an important time for both men and women to act, when it comes to ageing ...
30/04/2026

Midlife — typically between ages 40 and 60 —is an important time for both men and women to act, when it comes to ageing better. ⁠
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As we age our cells do too, and many of the diseases that might present later in life actually start silently in our bodies, 10 or 20 years beforehand. ⁠
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For women particularly, midlife represents a major physiological turning point. Declining oestrogen levels affect multiple body systems simultaneously, influencing vascular health, bone density, fat distribution, brain function, and inflammation.⁠
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This period offers a unique opportunity for prevention. Many chronic diseases develop silently over years before symptoms appear. By intervening early, women can modify risk trajectories rather than reacting once disease is established.⁠
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Our Prevent51 service here to help you intervene early. It includes:-⁠
- A carefully curated set of diagnostic tests⁠
- Interpretation & analysis of your results in a consultation with your doctor⁠
- A personalised plan of medical treatment, lifestyle changes and future actions⁠
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To find out more:⁠
💻️ Visit the Prevent51 page on our website (link in bio 👆🏽)⁠
📞 Speak to one of our reception team on 01798 667151

M E E T T H E T E A M: Kelly Horne Aromatherapy Massage Therapist⁠⁠Kelly has been an Aromatherapist since 1999, after ...
28/04/2026

M E E T T H E T E A M: Kelly Horne Aromatherapy Massage Therapist⁠
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Kelly has been an Aromatherapist since 1999, after qualifying with The College of Classical Massage. She runs a successful practice in West Sussex and is a qualified teacher offering Professional Courses and CPD Workshops at her own training centre, the Kelly Horne School of Massage ⁠
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Kelly’s passion is working with the beauty of Aromatherapy. Over the years she has had the pleasure of working with and being taught by many renowned Aromatherapists and natural practitioners and has seen her clients benefit from the use of essential oils through massage and creating personalised blends to use at home or at work. ⁠
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Kelly has worked with women for any years, supporting their health needs right through from teenage girls, fertility and pregnancy, perimenopause and menopause and the later years. She has offered Aromatherapy to the Breast Cancer Support group in Brighton. ⁠
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She offers a gentle space for women to feel nurtured, listened to, and for women to completely relax, allowing time to step away from the pressures of everyday life. ⁠
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After a detailed consultation, Kelly will expertly blend a Bespoke Synergy of Essential oils for her clients needs. The changes that happen through peri-menopause and menopause will be different for every woman, which is why every treatment is unique. ⁠
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Kelly also runs Taster Days, CPD days, and courses at Black Barn, and details of those can be found on her website.

Ageing is a natural and powerful transition: not a disease to be feared, but a biological process that deserves understa...
28/04/2026

Ageing is a natural and powerful transition: not a disease to be feared, but a biological process that deserves understanding and proactive care. ⁠
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For women, midlife marks a particularly important window for health. Hormonal changes, shifts in metabolism, and evolving lifestyle demands can influence long-term wellbeing in ways that extend far beyond menopause.⁠
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At Clinic51, our menopause care has always been focussed - not only on improving how women feel today – but how we help them to feel well and stay healthy for the rest of their lives. ⁠
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While genetics play a role in determining disease risk, they do not dictate our health destiny. Genetics set the stage, but lifestyle determines the outcome. ⁠
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Increasing evidence shows that targeted lifestyle interventions during midlife can significantly reduce the likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, osteoporosis, cancer, and cognitive decline. In other words, the choices made today meaningfully shape health decades into the future.⁠
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Our Prevent51 service is:⁠
- A carefully curated set of diagnostic tests⁠
- Interpretation & analysis of your results in a consultation with your doctor⁠
- A personalised plan of medical treatment, lifestyle changes and future actions⁠
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To find out more:⁠
💻️ Visit the Prevent51 page on our website (link in bio 👆🏼)⁠
📞 Speak to one of our Reception Team on 01798 667151

M E E T T H E T E A M: Olwen Brunton⁠⁠Olwen is an experienced therapist and has an MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling...
17/04/2026

M E E T T H E T E A M: Olwen Brunton⁠
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Olwen is an experienced therapist and has an MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling. She is an integrative psychotherapist, and uses different techniques which can be combined to give the best possible outcome for you. ⁠
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Olwen is also a registered member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). ⁠
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‘I am passionate about working with women and I feel strongly that our emotional health is every bit as important as our physical health. Although we are all familiar with the importance of exercise, eating well and good sleep for our physical health, sadly supporting our mental health is too often considered a luxury or overlooked completely. Taking care of your mental health is vital to your wellbeing and you don’t need to be at crisis point before you seek help.’⁠
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Olwen sees clients at Black Barn on Mondays. Speak to our reception team if you'd like to find out more, or to make an appointment. ⁠
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A low-histamine diet is often used as a short-term trial, usually for around six weeks. ⁠⁠If symptoms do not improve, hi...
16/04/2026

A low-histamine diet is often used as a short-term trial, usually for around six weeks. ⁠
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If symptoms do not improve, histamine intolerance becomes less likely. If symptoms do improve, this can help guide longer-term management.⁠
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However, a strict low-histamine diet is not nutritionally balanced or sustainable long-term without professional support. ⁠
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Working with a dietitian is strongly advised if dietary restriction is prolonged.⁠
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M E E T T H E T E A M ⁠⁠Becky qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 2006 and specialised in Women’s Health Physi...
14/04/2026

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Becky qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 2006 and specialised in Women’s Health Physiotherapy in 2017, having completed a range of additional specialist training. ⁠
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Becky’s focus is on pelvic health, but she takes a holistic approach to all of her patients, and is passionate about considering the whole body from head to gut to toe (and everything in between!). Her empathetic and approachable manner helps put women at their ease, even when talking about sensitive health issues.⁠
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She is extremely experienced in working with women from peri to post-menopause and can help with anything pelvic related, from pain, to prolapse, to leaking and more. ⁠
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‘I absolutely love helping women with their pelvic health, and I am passionate about empowering women to help themselves, and to understand what is normal, what is not, and what they can do about it. I encourage all women to have pelvic floor MOT’s, to check that all is working well and to also help prevent any issues in the future. It’s an honour to be working alongside such fantastic menopause specialists at Clinic51, to fully support women’. ⁠
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Becky offers Women’s Health Physio appointments at the Black Barn on Wednesdays, fortnightly.

For many people, symptoms of histamine intolerance are influenced by diet. Foods that are commonly higher in histamine i...
14/04/2026

For many people, symptoms of histamine intolerance are influenced by diet. Foods that are commonly higher in histamine include:⁠
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• Fermented foods (e.g. sauerkraut, miso, kombucha)⁠
• Aged cheeses (such as blue cheese, camembert)⁠
• Cured or processed meats (salami, ham)⁠
• Leftover foods (histamine increases as food is stored)⁠
• Certain fish and seafood (especially canned, dried, or pickled)⁠
• Some fruits and vegetables, including spinach, avocado, tomatoes, bananas, strawberries, citrus fruits, and pineapple⁠
• Alcohol and caffeine, which interfere with histamine breakdown⁠
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This can feel particularly frustrating, as many of these foods are commonly viewed as “healthy”.⁠
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A low-histamine diet is often used as a short-term trial, usually for around six weeks. If symptoms do not improve, histamine intolerance becomes less likely. If symptoms do improve, this can help guide longer-term management.⁠
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However, a strict low-histamine diet is not nutritionally balanced or sustainable long-term without professional support. Working with a dietitian is strongly advised if dietary restriction is prolonged.⁠
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For more of a lowdown on Histamine Intolerance, Perimenopause & Midlife - see the full post on our Women’s Health Hub:⁠
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👆🏼 Follow the link in bio⁠
💻️ Visit resources/womens-health-hub on our website⁠
🔗 Click the link in Stories

M E E T T H E T E A M ⁠⁠We have a wonderful team of women’s health specialist partners working alongside our doctors h...
13/04/2026

M E E T T H E T E A M ⁠
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We have a wonderful team of women’s health specialist partners working alongside our doctors here at Black Barn. ⁠
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Laura is the founder of Be.Modern Meditation and creator of the Be. Mindful Mindset™️ framework. She uses a potent combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Meditation, Mindfulness, and Self-compassion practices so you can feel better and thrive. ⁠
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Laura will be bringing the Be. Mindful Mindset™️ programme to Clinic 51, working 1:1 and delivering group courses and experiences. Her CBT and mindfulness-based approach helps midlife women to build resilience, calm and purpose. This is supported with Laura’s app-based Be.Modern Meditation platform and community that brings personalised and tailored resources to help participants to take in-session insights into everyday life. ⁠
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“I’m passionate about helping mid life women to rebalance their body, mind and internal environment. The menopause transition is undoubtedly a challenge for so many of us. With the right skills and support we can choose to move towards the life we truly want and deserve. Even when we can’t change what happens to us, we can learn to cope better and thrive” ⁠
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Laura is navigating her own peri-menopause transition, and brings a wealth and depth of empathy and experience to complement her therapeutic skills and support. She lives in Hampshire with her husband and two teens, plus her crazy dog Milky and (the boss of it all) Daisy the cat. ⁠
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Histamine intolerance is a topic that comes up increasingly in our consultations. Many women encounter it through online...
02/04/2026

Histamine intolerance is a topic that comes up increasingly in our consultations. Many women encounter it through online forums or social media, while others raise it after struggling with symptoms that don’t quite respond as expected to treatment for perimenopause or menopause.⁠
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It can be a confusing area; there’s no single test, symptoms overlap with menopause, and awareness varies greatly across healthcare settings.⁠
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If things don’t quite add up, it’s worth exploring further with experienced support.⁠
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The blog post in our Women’s Health Hub explores histamine intolerance in more detail, and may be a good place to start. To read more:⁠
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👆🏼 Follow the link in bio⁠
💻️ Visit resources/womens-health-hub on our website⁠
🔗 Click the link in Stories

Come an see our women’s health specialists at Black Barn for:MenopausePrevent51 longevityMenstrual HealthWeight LossCont...
31/03/2026

Come an see our women’s health specialists at Black Barn for:

Menopause
Prevent51 longevity
Menstrual Health
Weight Loss
Contraception
Coil & Implant fitting & removal
Cervical Screening
Menopause & ADHD
Post-Birth Consultations

You’re always welcome to pop in, have a look around, meet our reception team, and ask any questions you may have about our services. To meet our clinical team, and partner practitioners, head to the /our-womens-health-specialists page on our website (link in bio 👆🏻)

Sharing knowledge and up-to-date, evidence-based information about women’s health is one of our key priorities here at C...
27/03/2026

Sharing knowledge and up-to-date, evidence-based information about women’s health is one of our key priorities here at Clinic51. ⁠
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If you are part of a community group, school, or charitable organisation that would benefit from an informative talk on the menopause, please get in touch! We may be able to help...⁠
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Contact events@clinic51.co.uk if you’d like to know more, or send us a DM.

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Dye House Lane, Duncton
Petworth
GU280LF

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+441798667151

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