Theale Wellbeing Centre

05/09/2025

Come to our live event to reconnect with yourself, date with purpose, love with joy and take the first step towards the relationship of your dreams.

01/09/2025

In today's fast-paced world, we're witnessing an unprecedented surge in mental health issues. This rise is not due to a single factor, but rather a complex

27/08/2025

Michael is our IDD Guru - if you have any issues call to make an appointment with him and get your self sorted.

Leg pain slowing you down? 😣 It could be coming from a problem in your spine like a herniated disc or sciatica. The good news? IDD Therapy® targets the root cause to relieve pressure and reduce pain — without surgery or meds! 🙌 Don’t ignore it — your legs (and life) deserve better.

23/08/2025

13/08/2025

We're running more trains than ever for BunkFest 29th-31st August this year, so let the train take the strain! Our regular services run until late, connecting with GWR services at Cholsey from further afield. With a 3 day ticket allowing unlimited travel costing just £18, why would you drive? Plus music and beer on most trains...

11/08/2025

In out latest podcast we are very pleased to introduce Cathy Foley. Cathy's son, Hudson, very sadly died of carbon monoxide poisoning whilst travelling in Ecuador. Listen to her story and what she has achieved in memory of her son. Her and her family's activity have saved at least one life. Please share this as it is an important message to anyone travelling anywhere - this simple device could save your life and or the life of your loved ones.

https://youtu.be/n3196ADhQzQ

11/08/2025

🧠✨ QUIZ NIGHT FOR A GREAT CAUSE! ✨🧠

Get your thinking caps on and join us for a night of fun, food, and fundraising at our Charity Quiz Night in support of Promise Inclusion! 💙

📅 Date: Sat 30th August
📍 Location: Whiteknights and Maiden Erlegh Bowling Clubs, Earley, RG6 5PT
⏰ Time: 6.30pm for a 7pm start
💰 £20pp – includes a delicious home-cooked meal! 🍽️😋

👥 Got a team? Bring up to 6 people and show off your trivia skills!
🚶 Flying solo? No worries — we’ll match you with a friendly team on the night!

🎁 Prizes to be won | 😂 Loads of laughs | ❤️ All for a fantastic cause supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism, their carers and their families.

📲 Book now or message us for more info – spots fill fast! admin@promiseinclusion.org 0300 777 8539

07/08/2025

For decades, spinal traction has been promoted as a non-invasive solution for back and neck pain. Whether through inversion tables, mechanical pulley systems,

22/07/2025

21/07/2025

Our team needs more members - yes we are growing.

Theale Wellbeing Centre and other affiliated clinics in Pangbourne and Wargrave, are looking for a qualified podiatrist with at least one years experience to join the team.

The role will be on a fee share basis and could be anything from one to up to five days per week. While the patients are mainly routine there are opportunities to see MSK patients with shockwave and diagnostic ultrasound available if required. Swift verruca treatment and nail surgery is also undertaken. We are flexible regarding what days of the week worked.

We are a very friendly group that are always supportive, creating a great team.

Theale Wellbeing Centre is located in Theale High Street, just off junction 12 of the M4. If you are interested or have any queries about the opportunity please contact us via the clinic on 0118 930 3535 or by email at hello@thealewellbeingcentre.co.uk.

21/07/2025

A doctor recently asked me why a bodybuilder he examined who was "fit" and trained 6 days a week for multiple hours at a time would have very high blood pressure?

I reminded the doctor that bodybuilders eat very high protein diets, and often much of this will come from animal protein sources, which are often high in saturated fat which causes the liver to produce more LDL cholesterol (the sticky stiff that sticks to the inside of blood vessels, making them smaller).

Additionally, the bodybuilder may be using lots of workout supplements-which are unregulated and can contain things harmful to health which are not listed on the label.

While we live in a protein is king/queen culture these days (and it is awesome and super important) it's important not to focus solely on the protein itself, but look at the source of that protein, which other nutrients may or may not come with it and how those other things affect health.

It's also important to take a food first approach, because when supplements are analysed, percentages of them are often found to contain things which are not on the label.

It's 100% possible for someone to look very fit on the outside, but have troubling things going on under the surface due to nutritional choices and supplement contamination that they may not be aware of.

You'll see lots of recipes for protein rich meals about, which may look good on the outside, but when looked at with a trained eye, it can be seen that they're not as healthy as they may seem. You'll see lots of protein bars on shop counters, but they often contain the same unregulated powders I've just mentioned in their ingredients.

So yes, please do ensure you get enough protein in your diet, but not at all costs.

16/07/2025

When one of our patients asked if we could video his minor nail surgery to sort out an ingrowing toenail - the answer was yes. So beware if you are at all squeamish.

NB: We have put an age restriction on the start of the video as a forewarning.

https://youtu.be/sm2nklERgQ0