Perioperative Medicine and Pain Management services

22/01/2026

18/01/2026

The 2026 IASP Global Year will focus on neuropathic pain. Neuropathic pain affects millions worldwide and can cause serious disability and reduced quality of life. IASP’s 2026 Global Year explores its challenges and best practices in diagnosis and treatment. Read the first fact sheet and get involved. https://bit.ly/49eE3Y1

18/01/2026

🦓💗 Things People Don’t See About Living With Neuroendocrine Cancer

Living with NET cancer means there’s a whole lot people don’t see.

They see me show up.
They see me functioning.
They see me smiling — sometimes even thriving.

What they don’t see is everything happening behind the scenes.

They don’t see the fatigue that settles into my bones and doesn’t go away with rest.
The depression and lack of motivation that can make even small tasks feel heavy.
The nausea that lingers.
The vomiting that shows up without warning.
The neuropathy.
The pain.
The constant effort it takes to pick myself up and keep going through the day.

They don’t see the dread around certain procedures — the prep, the meds that taste disgusting, the disruption to work and routine, the mental energy it all takes.

They don’t see what it’s like to live with a rare disease that many doctors don’t fully understand — and the responsibility that comes with that.
I have to be my own advocate.
My own voice.
I have to learn this cancer, track patterns, notice changes, connect dots, and speak up — clearly, confidently, and persistently — so that what I’m experiencing is taken seriously.

And that’s not always easy… especially when I look fine.

There’s a quiet fear that comes with that — the worry of being dismissed, misunderstood, or seen as dramatic or hypochondriacal simply because the illness isn’t visible. Because I don’t “look sick.”

What people don’t see is how much courage it takes to say,
“Something is different.”
“Something has changed.”
“This matters.”
“I hurt.”
“I need help.”

And yet — there’s another part they don’t see either.

The resilience that builds quietly.
The strength it takes to keep showing up.
The humor that still sneaks in (sometimes dark, sometimes inappropriate, always necessary).
The moments of joy that exist alongside the hard stuff — not instead of it.

Living with NET cancer has taught me that strength isn’t loud.
It’s steady.
It’s self-advocacy.
It’s refusing to disappear just because things are complicated.

If you’re living with something invisible — or loving someone who is — please know: there’s so much more beneath the surface than you might ever see.

If this resonates, feel free to save it and leave a 🦓 or 💛 below or share — community matters.

07/01/2026

Given the weight of your head, this positioning can stress and damage your neck, shoulders and back. Stiffness, soreness or sharp pain in your neck and shoulders are signs that you’re spending too much time hunched over your phone. Over time, this sort of persistent strain can contribute to arthritis.

06/01/2026

Don’t forget to imagine the best case scenario too.

22/12/2025

🎄🕯️ ✨ 🎁 🌟 ❄️ Christmas is often described as “the most wonderful time of the year.”

But in my work as a mental health therapist, I’ve seen how this season can also bring deep emotions, old wounds, quiet anxiety and a search for meaning beyond the lights and laughter.

I had the honour of exploring this truth in the article for ADVO Magazine, where I reflect on the intersection of holiday expectations, mental health and the tender human experience that often goes unspoken.

👉 You can read the article here:
'When Christmas Feels Heavy' https://www.facebook.com/share/1BiLYmr54R/

In the article, I explore a few truths I see often in practice:
✨ You can feel gratitude and sadness at the same time
✨ Joy and loneliness can coexist
✨ Rest is not indulgence, it is care
✨ Connection matters more than perfection

For those who see celebrations as a source of pressure or compare themselves to idealised versions of “holiday joy”, you are not alone. This season can be beautiful and heavy at the same time.

This wasn’t written to dampen the season but to make room for honesty 🎁
To remind people that you don’t need to perform Christmas to be worthy of care 🌿

Thank you to ADVO Magazine for the platform to speak into this tender space. I hope this article reminds you that your feelings are valid, your pace matters and that care over performance is the gift we all deserve.

If this season feels heavy for you, please know: you are not alone 🕯️you can contact The Opening Lotus at https://linktr.ee/theopeninglotus

16/12/2025

03/12/2025

03/12/2025

An estimated 1.3 billion people live with a significant disability today.

No one understands the needs of persons with disabilities better than they do themselves. To achieve a more inclusive and accessible world, people with disabilities must have a seat at decision-making tables.

Wednesday is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. https://www.un.org/en/observances/day-of-persons-with-disabilities

28/10/2025

As Hurricane Melissa transits the D7020 countries and territories of Jamaica, Haiti, the Bahamas, and Turks and Caicos, we know there will be a need for disaster relief, both short- and long-term. This appeal is issued in coordination with the District 7020 Disaster Sub-Committee, the Disaster Network of Assistance Rotary Action Group, and with the approval of District Governor Dr Bill Aiken. Please contribute generously and share widely within your personal networks.

26/10/2025

24/10/2025