Walnut Grove Clinic

01/02/2026

Each week we’re introducing a member of our team - this week it’s Tanya Hewitt, Chartered Physiotherapist, Pilates Instructor, and Acupuncture-trained therapist ✨

Tanya has been part of the Walnut Grove team since 2012 and has over 30 years’ experience, having graduated from Cardiff in 1995. She also holds an MSc in Nutrition, Physical Activity and Public Health from the University of Bristol, where she researched healthy ageing.

Tanya specialises in treating musculoskeletal injuries and spinal pain, combining manual therapy, acupuncture, and tailored exercise - with ageing well at the heart of her approach.

With a strong background in sport, Tanya has worked with teams and events including Bristol Rovers, Sussex County Cricket Club, and the London Marathon. She is trained in Pilates with the APPI and teaches rehabilitation and seated Pilates classes at Walnut Grove.

27/01/2026

Surgery isn’t the start of recovery - preparation is 💪

Walnut Grove sports rehabilitator & massage therapist Tom Riddell explains why pre-operative rehab (prehab) is so important. By improving mobility, strength, balance and confidence before surgery, you go in from a stronger baseline, leading to better early recovery, improved function and a faster return to daily life.

Research shows patients who complete prehab often recover quicker and feel more confident post-op. In short: build the base first for the best results.

👉 Read more on our blog to learn how prehab can support your recovery: https://walnutgroveclinic.com/why-pre-op-rehab-matters/

If you’re preparing for surgery, Walnut Grove can support you with tailored pre and post-surgery rehab, plus specialist courses at Walnut Grove Wellbeing Community Interest Company 📞01275 818303

25/01/2026

Last week Ruth, our resident nutritionist from Root & Renew Nutrition held an eye-opening session on how food supports our energy, brain health, gut, and overall wellbeing.

From balancing blood sugar to personalised nutrition, Ruth shared practical insights that remind us there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to feeling our best ✨

Plenty of food for thought (literally!) and practical tips to take away. Thank you so much Ruth for an inspiring and empowering talk!

20/01/2026

We’re excited to announce we have a new Mat Pilates class with our brand-new instructor, Amy Martin. Amy has practiced Pilates for over 10 years, and is honoured and excited to now be teaching 🧘‍♀️

After having dealt with a few injuries herself over the years, she found herself coming back to Pilates again and again for rehabilitation and recovery. Because of this, Amy became extremely passionate about the benefits of Pilates and making people feel their absolute best in their bodies

Expect a warm, friendly and upbeat environment. Bringing a contemporary style of Pilates, you will feel the burn whilst having fun! ✨

📆Every Monday (from 2nd February)
🕕18.00 – 18.45
📍Walnut Grove Studio
🙋‍♀️All abilities welcome
💷£8.50 PAYG

You can contact reception or book online: https://tinyurl.com/3a4haau5 (Click your chosen practitioner and find the class on the timetable)

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16/01/2026

Each week, we’re excited to introduce you to one of our incredible therapists - and this week it’s Ruth Haskew, one of our osteopathy team ✨

Ruth graduated from the University College of Osteopathy in 2016, worked for over five years as a sports massage therapist, relocated to the west in 2019 and brings a wealth of experience to her practice.

Ruth takes a whole-person, gentle approach focusing on the root cause of pain, not just symptoms. She enjoys working with adults and older adults, pregnancy and postpartum, persistent pain, and amateur sports people.

Her treatments focus on predominantly gentle osteopathic techniques, including soft tissue work, medical acupuncture, and cranial osteopathy. Ruth also works closely with you to create a personalised management plan to help you move forward with confidence.

📆 Available Tuesdays & Thursdays

16/01/2026

*TOMORROW - LAST CHANCE TO CALL*

Join Ruth from Root & Renew Nutrition for an inspiring nutrition talk:
“Food Matters: What to Eat for Energy, Happiness and Health.”

📅 January 17th | ⏰ 10am
📍WALNUT GROVE CLINIC SLADE ROAD

Discover how simple, everyday food habits can literally change your life. Ruth will cover:
✨ Blood sugar balance
🧠 Feeding your brain for better mood and focus
🌱 Loving and supporting your gut
🥗 How to personalise your nutrition

The talk lasts around 45 minutes, with time for questions and discussion, making it a relaxed and interactive 1-hour session.

This event is free to attend but you’ll need to register with the clinic. Spaces are limited!

📞01275 818303
🌐walnutgroveclinic.com

14/01/2026

Most people ignore pain until it becomes unbearable. But your body gives warning signs long before that.

Here are 3 signs you should see an osteopath 👇

1️⃣ Your pain keeps coming back. You stretch, rest, maybe take painkillers… but the pain always returns. This often means the root cause hasn’t been addressed. Osteopathy looks at how your whole body is working together, not just where it hurts.
2️⃣ You feel stiff or restricted - not just sore. If you struggle to turn your neck, bend your back, or feel “locked up,” it could be joint or muscle restriction. Osteopaths focus on restoring movement so your body can heal and function properly.
3️⃣ Pain is affecting your daily life. Poor sleep, difficulty working, avoiding exercise, or constant discomfort aren’t things you should just put up with. Osteopathy aims to reduce pain and help you get back to living normally.

You don’t need to wait until pain is severe. Early treatment often leads to faster, better results.

Get in touch with one of our team at Walnut Grove Clinic 🌿
📞01275 818303
🌐walnutgroveclinic.com

14/01/2026

A thank you from Lea Neat Feet Footcare 💚👣

As my time in this profession comes to an end, I would just like to say an enormous THANK YOU to each and every single patient who has trusted me to provide one off or continuous care and treatment. It has been an absolute privilege 👣 I have loved every moment, from the good, bad and challenging cases. Be it a home visit or clinic appointment, so often the time spent was more than foot health, it was therapy. Therapy to laugh, cry, grieve, brainstorm or just simply a great big hug because that was what was needed to support you. I will miss each and every one of my patients but you are all now in the very safe and capable hands of Emma. Walnut Grove Clinic thank you for having me, it’s been a truly wonderful four years 💚

The final thank you is to my incredibly supportive and long suffering husband, my children and my parents for all the school runs. Mum, Dad, you can have a few mornings off 😂

In the run up to leaving, I received many unexpected but wonderful and generous parting gifts, I am truly thankful for each and every one. But one I would like to share was gifted to me by local Portishead painter Alan Weeks. This is a deeply personal and special painting for me. I speak about my middle Son, Joseph, to anyone who will listen and there he is, shining brightly in the sky over his special place in the world. All captured from a conversation Alan and I had during an appointment. This painting now sits proudly in my living room ⭐️

I wish you all the very best of health, it has been an honour ♥️

09/01/2026

We’re proud to share a 5-star Walnut Grove review for Gemma ⭐ Thank you for the kind words✨

08/01/2026

Please call the clinic to register for this free talk next weekend.

NB it is being held at the clinic on Slade Road.

Root & Renew Nutrition we look forward to hosting you!

Join Ruth from Root & Renew Nutrition for an inspiring nutrition talk:
“Food Matters: What to Eat for Energy, Happiness and Health.”

📅 January 17th | ⏰ 10am

Discover how simple, everyday food habits can literally change your life. Ruth will cover:
✨ Blood sugar balance
🧠 Feeding your brain for better mood and focus
🌱 Loving and supporting your gut
🥗 How to personalise your nutrition

The talk lasts around 45 minutes, with time for questions and discussion, making it a relaxed and interactive 1-hour session.

This event is free to attend but you’ll need to register with the clinic. Spaces are limited!

📞01275 818303
🌐walnutgroveclinic.com

07/01/2026

Please join us in welcoming Emma Phillips to Walnut Grove Clinic as our new Foot Health Practitioner 👣

Emma is a qualified nurse and orthopaedic practitioner with extensive experience in wound care, orthopaedics, and complex foot conditions. She has worked alongside trauma teams, foot and ankle surgeons, and within the Cardiff Vascular Unit, supporting patients with issues such as diabetic foot ulcers, fractures, and challenging wounds.

Emma offers comprehensive foot care, including treatment for corns, calluses, ingrown and thickened toenails, fungal infections, and dry or cracked skin. She also specialises in toenail reconstruction, restoring the natural appearance of damaged nails while supporting healthy regrowth. To enhance wellbeing, Emma also provides relaxing foot massage treatments.

Outside of the clinic, Emma enjoys camping with her family and staying active on her rollerblades (and admits to the occasional tumble!).

We’re delighted to have her on the team - welcome, Emma! 💚