The Complementary Therapy Centre - Treatments and Training

12/01/2026

Christina is currently available Fridays and Saturdays

✨ Enlighten Your Essence turns 4! ✨
This week I’m celebrating 4 beautiful years of holding space, healing, and supporting your wellbeing 🤍
As a heartfelt thank you, enjoy 20% off all treatments on Friday 16th & Saturday 17th January.
🌿 Treatments include:
• Massage
• Crystal Healing
• Green Tea Foot Ritual
• Colour Therapy Meditation
If you’ve been feeling the call to slow down, ground yourself, or simply receive some nurturing, this is your sign ✨
📩 Book now via DM, text, email, or pop into Nurtured by Nature to enquire.
Limited spaces available.
Thank you for being part of this journey — your support means the world 💫
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23/12/2025

shop is open til 7 today and 3.30 pm tomorrow. Treatment Gift Vouchers are available for Christina- Enlighten your Essence, Laura and Stacy

Reflexology, Lymphatic Drainage, Crystal Healing massage and all of the treatments we offer.

look out for some exciting news in January!

in the meantime many thanks to all of our lovely clients, for their continued support and recommendations, your recommendations are so much more effective than adverts as you have experienced the expertise , knowledge and know how of our highly trained therapists. Here’s to a Blessed Yule and a happy, healthy and prosperous 2026 for us all 🥰

22/12/2025

If it is not symmetrical, then you likely do not have Lipedema. The "asymmetry" referred to here describes a significant difference in volume or shape between the left and right leg. Conditions like Phleboedema (chronic venous insufficiency) or Lymphedema frequently present unilaterally (affecting only one side) or result in one leg being visibly much larger than the other due to localized fluid obstruction. In stark contrast, Lipedema is a genetic disorder of fat distribution that is strictly bilateral; it affects both legs simultaneously and evenly. This creates a "mirror image" effect where both legs accumulate pathological fat in the exact same pattern, maintaining a heavy but balanced silhouette.

Beyond this symmetry, the distribution of fat in Lipedema follows a very specific boundary. The swelling typically stops abruptly at the ankles, creating a distinct "cuff" or "bracelet" effect, leaving the feet completely normal and spared from swelling (a negative Stemmer’s sign). This is a crucial differentiator from asymmetric fluid-based swelling, which usually spills over into the feet and toes, making them look like puffy cushions. Furthermore, the symmetrical fat tissue in Lipedema has a unique pathological texture; it feels nodular (like beans or rice in a bag) beneath the skin, is hypersensitive or painful to the touch, and bruises with minimal contact due to capillary fragility.

Finally, the reaction to gravity confirms the diagnosis. Because Lipedema consists of solid, inflamed adipose tissue rather than free-flowing fluid, the symmetrical enlargement does not resolve or reduce significantly when the legs are elevated. Conversely, asymmetric swelling caused by venous issues (Phleboedema) is largely comprised of water and protein-poor fluid; therefore, it tends to pit when pressed and goes down noticeably after a night's rest or leg elevation. Recognizing this combination—perfect symmetry, spared feet, and a lack of improvement with elevation—is the medical standard for distinguishing Lipedema from other edemas.

21/12/2025

Not all fat is equal

What if you could see lipedema differently?

During Heart to Heart: Lipedema Congress, keynote speaker Dr. Stanley Rockson explained how advanced lymphatic imaging shows distinct patterns in lipedema including dermal backflow and microaneurysms, that set it apart from both lymphedema and obesity.

Even without visuals, the message was powerful: the biology of lipedema is real, measurable, and finally being recognized. This is the level of clarity Heart to Heart brings to our community each year.

🔗 Early Bird Access for our next Heart to Heart event in April 2026 will be opening soon! Don’t miss it if you want to secure the lowest-priced ticket for this powerful global lipedema conference!

13/11/2025

If you suspect you have lipoedema, making an appointment with your doctor can feel like a big step. We have resources on our website to help.

Head to: www.talklipoedema.org/diagnosis to find a letter you can download to take to your doctor. You can also find a self-assessment sheet, which helps pinpoint the symptoms of lipoedema that you experience. Not everyone suffers from every symptom.

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

Laura has availability thursday this week and tuesday and thursday next week

christina has availability Friday and Saturday this week and next week.

Stacy has availability Saturday 22nd 11.30am and 3pm

Headaches, backaches, generally feeling bleh…

inflammation, bursitis, plantar fasciitis, a pain in the ….

just need some time to rest and recuperate… needing space for a whole body ache…

Pop in for a chat and see what we might be able to help you with, all treatments are tailored to you.

From deep muscular therapy and lymph work, to reiki and crystal therapy we’ve got you covered.

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21/10/2025

16/10/2025

Headaches, backaches, generally feeling bleh…

inflammation, bursitis, plantar fasciitis, a pain in the ….

just need some time to rest and recuperate… needing space for a whole body ache…

Pop in for a chat and see what we might be able to help you with, all treatments are tailored to you.

From deep muscular therapy and lymph work, to reiki and crystal therapy we’ve got you covered.

19/09/2025

Not all fat is equal, persistent pain is draining.

For people with Lipedema, pain is often persistent, progressive, and dismissed. During Pain Awareness Month, we’re calling attention to the reality of pain and pushing for change through research, education, and advocacy.

We’re working toward a future where Lipedema is diagnosed earlier, treated effectively, and understood fully. Until then, we continue to listen, learn, and act. lipedema.org

14/09/2025

Living with Lipedema can affect many aspects of daily life, including intimacy and relationships. Women report struggles with body image, pain during s*x, and a lack of understanding from partners and healthcare providers.

Our new handout, Living with Lipedema: How It Affects Sexual Health and Intimacy, shares these experiences and provides guidance on how to talk with providers, seek support, and include partners in care.

Read and share the resource: bit.ly/4lvLNYM

13/09/2025

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