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Sports & Clinical Remedial Massage, Hot Stones Sports Massage, Osteopathic Treatments, Medical Acupuncture, ultrasound therapy, Myofascial Dry Cupping, Kinesio Taping, Theragun Percussive Therapy, Specialist Personal Training, Small Group Stretch Classes, Clinical Yoga

02/01/2026

✨ January Appointments – A Gentle Nudge ✨

If January-you is already thinking
“hmm… I probably should get that booked”
this is your sign 👀

There really isn’t much availability left now, so if you haven’t already booked your January appointment, please message me sooner rather than later.

Can’t see a slot that works? Still message.
Cancellations do happen, and I keep a waiting list for exactly this reason (because life).

Your body will thank you.
Future-you will be smug.

💬 Message me to book
📋 Or to go on the waiting list

Julia x

01/01/2026

Warmest. Wellest. Wishes.

Hello 2026.

May this be the year your body feels a little less dramatic, your energy is more reliable, and small ni**les don’t get to run the show.

A new year doesn’t need a full reinvention. Sometimes it’s just about moving better, understanding what your body’s asking for, and doing a bit less “pushing through” and a bit more listening.

My work keeps evolving, and the care I offer now is deeper, more thoughtful, and far more individual than it used to be. There are more tools, more options, and more ways to support you — without rushing, lecturing, or pretending there’s one magic fix.

If 2026 is the year you decide to look after your body before it starts shouting, support is here — quietly, sensibly, and without fuss.

Wishing you a strong, calm, well-looked-after year ahead 🤍

Julia

30/12/2025

As this year comes to a close, I just want to pause and say thank you.

Thank you for choosing to book in.
For trusting me with your body.
And for your patience — especially when I say things like “this won’t be fixed in one session” or “your body needs a bit of time to catch up.”
Thank you for believing me anyway, not unfollowing me in your head, and coming back. That trust honestly means the world.

Thank you for the referrals — for sending people you care about through my door and saying “I think this might help.” That level of confidence in my work never goes unnoticed.

And thank you for the conversations.
The laughs, the life stories, the oversharing… and for patiently listening to updates about my cats 🐾. You are absolutely my sunshine, and I’m so lucky to do work that comes with this much human connection.

I never take it lightly that you choose to be here.
This work means the world to me, and I’m deeply grateful for every single person who walked into the clinic this year.

Here’s to continuing to look after ourselves, to healing, to strength — and to showing up for ourselves, together. ☀️🤍

27/12/2025

Clinic is now closed until Monday 12th January.
I’ll be available by WhatsApp between now and then for advice and bookings, but if I’m a little slow with getting back to you, it’s because I’m away, swotting away on some fun new work stuff whilst lounging by a pool and grabbing some winter sunshine!

See you next year! 🏝️☀️🐪

27/12/2025

THE ANTICLIMAX
Those weird days between Christmas & New Year.

The tree’s still up.
The chocolate’s still out.
But the buzz has gone a bit flat.

This is often where the winter blues quietly creep in — not dramatic, just a low-level “meh”.

Here’s the bit I love though 👇

🌅 By 27th December, we already have around 4–5 extra minutes of daylight compared to the shortest day.
You wouldn’t notice it yet.
But your nervous system does.

☀️ Why that matters (even now):
• Circadian rhythm starts to recalibrate
• Mood chemistry gets a gentle nudge
• Stress hormones begin to downshift
• Energy regulation slowly improves

Nothing flips overnight.
But this is the turning point.

The anticlimax isn’t failure.
It’s transition.

If your body feels heavy, stiff, flat or a bit achy right now — that’s not weakness.
That’s winter + overdoing it + under-resting + beige food.

💚 Gentle January starts now
If your body needs a reset — less punishment, more support — January appointments are open.
Let’s help you move into the lighter months feeling calmer, looser and more resilient.

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas to my wonderful clients 🎄

As the year draws to a close, I just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you.

Thank you for trusting me with your bodies.
For your loyalty.
For your openness, your commitment to your own health, and for recommending me to others.

It is a privilege to be part of your care — whether that’s helping you move more freely, recover from injury, manage pain, or simply take a moment for yourself in a busy life. You make my work genuinely meaningful, and a true pleasure to do every day.

I’m incredibly grateful for the trust you place in me and for the lovely community that has grown around the practice.

Wishing you and your families a peaceful, joyful Christmas, and a healthy, happy New Year.

With gratitude,
Julia 💚

24/12/2025

🎄🍷 TOP TIPS FOR NOT NEEDING AN EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT 🍷🎄

Ah yes…
That magical festive combo of:

• Alcohol 🍾
• Stress 😵‍💫
• Lack of sleep 😴
• Beige food 🥖🧀
• And HOURS of elite-level sofa slouching 🛋️

All beautifully topped off with high-stakes competitive party games with the kids.

Because nothing says “I’m still athletic” like attempting Twister on a body that’s been fuelled by prosecco, pigs in blankets and cortisol.

🎯 Recipe for injury?
Absolutely.

🩹 How to reduce the carnage (and avoid an emergency booking):

✔️ Hydrate like you mean it (water between the wine counts)
✔️ Move little and often – even a walk counts
✔️ Don’t go from sofa slug ➡️ extreme floor-based acrobat
✔️ If you MUST play drunken Twister… stretch first
✔️ Warm muscles bend. Cold, tired ones revolt.

And remember — it’s not the game that gets you…
It’s the confidence.

Enjoy Christmas. Have fun. Be silly.
Just maybe don’t prove to your children you’re still “surprisingly flexible” without a warm-up 😉

22/12/2025

💚 Fun Health Benefits of Eating Sprouts

(aka: why these tiny green gremlins are actually nutritional ninjas)

🌱 1. They’re basically baby vegetables on steroids
All the nutrients of the grown-up plant… but concentrated.
Think bite-sized multivitamin with an attitude.

⚡ 2. They give your gut a happy little wiggle
Sprouts are full of fibre and prebiotics — your gut bacteria literally throw a rave when you eat them.

🧠 3. Brain fuel disguised as salad toppings
Rich in B vitamins and antioxidants → sharper thinking, brighter mood, slightly fewer “why did I walk into this room?” moments.

💪 4. They help you recover like a superhero
High in vitamin C, K and plant proteins = better tissue repair.
Your fascia, muscles and tendons will genuinely thank you.

🔥 5. They help steady blood sugar
Sprouts slow digestion (in a good way), meaning fewer sugar crashes and more stable energy.
Perfect for avoiding that 3pm “must face-plant into biscuits” moment.

✨ 6. They’re tiny but mighty anti-inflammatories (I LOVE this bit!)
Packed with sulforaphane and antioxidants — your body’s internal fire extinguishers.

😇 7. They make you feel virtuous
Let’s be honest: one handful of sprouts cancels out at least three emotional eating episodes.
(Science may not fully support this… but spiritually? Absolutely.)

💁‍♀️ 8. They give your skin a glowier glow
Antioxidants + hydration + vitamins = complexion says thank you.
Sprouts are basically edible skincare.

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💚 And this is where I’m not your average therapist…
I don’t just look after sore shoulders and grumpy backs — I help you look after your insides too.
Because strong, resilient bodies aren’t built on hands-on treatment alone… they’re built from the inside out.

If you want top tips on how to support your tissues, recovery and energy between appointments — you’re very much in the right place 😉

21/12/2025

💚 “You Get Out What You Put In” — The Christmas Edition 🎄

Here’s the truth no one wants to hear in December…
Most people want treatment to magically fix their pain —
but haven’t even considered what they’re putting into their bodies to support their health.

Think:
💧 Barely any water
🍾 Christmas-party prosecco for dinner
🍟 Beige food that could anaesthetise a small elephant
😴 Four hours’ sleep
😬 Stress levels set to “defcon 1”

And then they’re surprised when their ni**le is shouting at them louder than Mariah Carey in November.

Here’s the thing:

🌱 Bodies run on inputs

Your fascia, muscles, nerves and joints respond to whatever you fuel them with.
Hydration = happier tissues.
Nutrients = better recovery.
Sleep = stronger resilience.

So if you roll into the gym the morning after the office party…
…dehydrated, tired, blood sugar doing the cha-cha, brain fog thicker than gravy…
you’re basically asking for your ni**le to kick off.
Reaction time slows, coordination dips, tissues are grumpy, and your risk of tweaking something goes up.

🫶 BUT — don’t panic

It doesn’t mean you’re “injured.”
Sometimes your body is just having a little protest because it’s running on beige, bubbles and bad decisions.

❤️ The message?

Enjoy December.
Have fun.
Be human.
Just don’t let a festive ni**le convince you your body is broken —
…it might just be gently saying:
“Water, please. A vegetable wouldn’t hurt either.”

And if your body is still grumbling once the mince pies settle…
January is the perfect time to reset, rebuild and get back to feeling good.
Book in with me and let’s give those tissues what they actually need to thrive. 💚

11/12/2025

💚 BIG NEWS… My TECAR machine has finally arrived!
(Yes, the one I’ve been obsessively talking about for weeks.
Yes, the one my poor clients have patiently waited for while I’ve gone full geek-mode.)

And honestly? I cannot wait to use it on you.

✨ Why TECAR is a game-changer

It gently warms tissues from the inside out, boosting:
• Circulation
• Lymphatic drainage
• Tissue repair
• Mobility
• Nervous-system calm

It’s deep, soothing, and makes every treatment more effective without being aggressive.

And it works through muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments, joints, bone, lymphatics, nerves and skin — which is why results feel so holistic and “whole-body”.

Perfect for:
• Chronic tightness + stiffness
• Menopausal joints
• hEDS-related guarding
• Lipedema congestion
• Fibromyalgia / fatigue
• Recurrent back, hip, knee or shoulder pain
• Athletes needing faster recovery + less DOMS

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💚 Safe + suitable for more people

Non-invasive, comfortable, and ideal when you can’t tolerate deep pressure, NSAIDs, or shocky treatments.

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⚡ TECAR vs Shockwave

Shockwave = intense + targeted.
TECAR = gentle, warm, whole-area, no bruising, no flare-ups.
Same goals, far less drama.

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🔥 TECAR vs Laser

Laser = surface cellular repair.
TECAR = deeper system-wide change (muscles, fascia, nerves, lymphatics).

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And yes… it’s also gorgeous for skin rejuvenation, but that’s for another day. 😉

If you want to be one of the first to try it, drop me a message — spaces before Christmas are going fast.

10/12/2025

Needles, currents & clinical tech that works.

Some of the most powerful tools I now use in clinic… I first discovered as a patient.

✨ Ultrasound therapy helped ease the acute pain of a torn rotator cuff — when almost nothing else touched it
✨ TENS got me through labour — and later, I realised how effective it could be for the nerve pain of disc injuries
✨ Needling helped calm down overloaded muscles and stubborn nerve irritation that manual work alone couldn’t shift

That’s why I chose to invest in the therapies that actually work — and trained properly to use them, clinically and confidently.

These are the tools I now integrate into treatments when it’s the right fit:

🔹 Dry Needling – ideal for stubborn muscular overload and nerve-driven pain
🔹 Electroacupuncture – helpful for chronic tension, fascia and neurological reset
🔹 Ultrasound Therapy – for acute inflammation, tendons, joint pain and tissue healing
🔹 Tecar Radiofrequency – comparable to shockwave for pain and tissue change, but far more comfortable and suitable for a wider range of clients
🔹 TENS – particularly effective for disc-related pain, chronic flare-ups and nerve irritation

I work with a wide range of bodies — including those under complex physical demands, where healing patterns don’t always follow the textbook.

In some cases, what works brilliantly for one person might be completely wrong for another — especially when there are deeper systemic or connective tissue changes involved.

That’s why treatment at The Active Healthcare Practice is never off-the-shelf.
It’s thoughtful. Personalised. Based on real knowledge of how the body responds — and what it needs next.

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04/12/2025

💚 Does Cartilage Really Feed on Movement?

Short answer: YES.
(…which is deeply inconvenient for those of us who hate exercise. Hi, it’s me. 👋)

Here’s the thing: the lovely smooth cartilage on the ends of your bones has no direct blood supply.
None.

So how does it stay healthy?

👉 Movement.
Cartilage is basically a fancy sponge:
• Move → it gently squeezes out waste
• Unload → it soaks up fresh nutrients from your joint fluid

So when you skip movement?
Your joints miss their dinner.
Cue: stiffness, creakiness, and that “why do I feel 103 years old getting out of the car?” moment.

💥 This is why movement is essential medicine.
Even for those of us who’d happily stay horizontal with snacks.

You don’t need to go to the gym.
You don’t need to love exercise.
You just need to move enough to keep your joints fed, happy and functioning.

A little often → a lot better.
(And yes, I still complain every time.) 💚😆

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Poole
BH177FJ

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 9pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Friday	12pm - 5:30pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm
Sunday	8am - 12pm

Telephone

+447584503767

Website

http://activehcp.com/

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