Dee Manning, Creative Producer, Project Lead & Community Development

10/11/2025

Namaste,
Your Chronic Pain Toolkit: More Than Just Meds 🛠️

Living with chronic pain means carrying an invisible burden, and sometimes it feels like all you have is resilience and a handful of pills. But your "pain toolkit" is so much more valuable.

It's the warm bath, the guided meditation, the five minutes of gentle stretching, the ability to say "no" to a demanding plan, and the quiet courage to reach out for support. It's the active strategies you use every day to keep living fully, even when your body screams otherwise.

If you're tired of just reacting to flares and wish you had a clearer, more intentional plan for your toolkit, a Health and Pain Coach can help. We provide the structure and personalised guidance to help you understand your triggers, decode your body's signals, and master your own management plan—turning daily struggle into sustainable strength.

Are you ready to invest in your health and well-being, are you living with a chronic, long-term, or invisible health condition?

Get in touch and book a 1-2-1 session :contact@rootstowellness.co.uk

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06/11/2025

Namaste,
Roots To Wellness CIC
Mellow Minds and Bodies
Fully funded, 5 week online pain management course

Are you ready to invest in your health and well-being, individuals living with a chronic, long-term, or invisible health condition?

Few places left!

To confirm your place email: contact@rootstowellness.co.uk
By 11h Nov, 5.30pm _ (deadline extended)

Supported by a small grant from Health Innovation West Midlands and Initiative for Social Entrepreneurs

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We are truly excited about the positive change we will create together. In the meantime, please feel free to follow our social enterprise on our socials for tips and motivation!
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06/11/2025

Namaste,
Is your inner critic louder than your pain?

Roots To Wellness CIC will teach you how to quiet it with practical self-compassion tools you can use right now.

Every follow, like, and share supports our mission to give back to the chronic illness community.

Tap the link in bio to join a movement that prioritizes you.

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05/11/2025

Namaste,
When chronic illness feels like a full-time job, who is caring for the person doing the work?

It's time to stop treating yourself like the problem and start seeing yourself as a person deserving of kindness and understanding in the face of relentless challenge.

04/11/2025

Namaste,
Are you or someone you know looking for ways to cope and live more comfortably with your chronic, invisible and long term health symptoms?

Would you like a welcoming space where you gain support to manage daily challenges and improve quality of your home or working life?

This program is not a cure, but a supportive journey that recognises the realities of living with a chronic health condition.

The investment is your time!

It runs every Saturday from 15th, 22nd and 29th November to 6th, and 13th December . You need to commit to all 5 sessions and be 18 + . There are a few spaces left!

10.30am-12.00pm - (with a 10 minute break)
Where? Online

You are not alone—let’s take the next step together.

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31/10/2025

HUMANHOOD DANCE COMPANY
Movement For Life
Online Masterclass
Want to feel more connected to your body- or take your connection even deeper?

Join Julia & Rudi, award-winning dancers & world leading movement specialists, for their Online Masterclass

Date: 9th November 2025
Time: 6pm-7pm (GMT, London Time Zone)
Cost: Donations basis
No experience needed.

A FREE online Masterclass delivered LIVE by HUMANHOOD Founders Julia Robert & Rudi Cole.

28/10/2025

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27/10/2025

Namaste,
Are you or someone you know looking for ways to better cope with your symptoms and live more comfortably with chronic pain?

Would you like a welcoming space where you gain support to manage daily challenges and improve quality of life. This program is not a cure, but a supportive journey that recognises the realities of living with chronic health, pain and ongoing conditions.

Mellow Minds and Bodies
Is a coaching and movement programme designed and delivered by professionals with lived experience and expertise in chronic and long term health conditions.

Our integrated approach:
- Combines traditional medical knowledge, holistic practices, and self-help techniques.
- You’ll gain access to gentle movement sessions, relaxation techniques, coaching, and a supportive community.
- All activities are designed to be accessible and adaptable to your needs, whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing your condition for years.

If you’re ready to explore new ways to support your well-being, connect with others who understand, and discover tools that empower you to live better with your symptoms, we welcome you to join us.

‘Our program is about progress, not perfection, supporting you to find what works best for you at your own pace’.

For more information or to sign up, contact us: contact@rootstowellness.co.uk
A free pilot programme, limited spaces available.

Starts Sat 15th of Nov and continues every Sat until the 13th of Dec. You need to commit to all 5 sessions and 18 +.

You are not alone—let’s take the next step together.

Please share with anyone who would benefit from this support, thank you.

Supported with a small grant by Initiative for Social Entrepreneurs and Health Innovation West Midlands.

This would normally cost £800 per person, but it’s fully funded, so it’s free! This is a great opportunity for coaching and movement support.

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20/10/2025

Namaste,
As I rise from my bed after carrying out my yoga and breathing exercises, I remember moments when the chronic stress of micro-aggressions and systemic biases overwhelmed my physical and emotional health.

This is a powerful and necessary time to acknowledge this topic for Black History Month. It’s essential to move the conversation about racism from isolated events of prejudice to the profound, measurable impact it has on the health and lifespan of entire communities.

The most critical concept to understand is that racism is not just psychological; it is a physical stressor that damages the body over time.

The link between the lifelong experience of racism and the development of chronic health conditions and chronic pain is not merely theoretical—it is medically and sociologically proven through decades of research on stress, health equity, and biology.

The mechanism is driven by the body's response to chronic, unrelenting stress, a concept known as racial trauma or minority stress.

Racism operates as a chronic stressor—not just in acute, highly visible events (like an act of overt discrimination), but in the constant, daily vigilance required to navigate micro-aggressions, systemic biases, and economic inequality.

Connection to Chronic Pain: The constant stress and inflammation associated with racism are linked to the development and severity of chronic pain conditions.

Nervous System Sensitisation: Chronic stress leads to central sensitisation, making the nervous system overly sensitive to pain signals.

Exacerbation of Chronic Pain Conditions: Sensitisation worsens conditions like fibromyalgia, migraines, IBS, and chronic musculoskeletal pain
In essence, the body is so continuously stressed that the pain alarm system remains permanently turned up, making the person physically vulnerable to chronic suffering.

Beyond the direct biological effects of stress, racism impacts health outcomes through systemic barriers:

Racism leads to healthcare discrimination, environmental racism, and economic strain, further impacting health outcomes.

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17/10/2025

Nourishing Minds and Bodies Relaxation Coaching Circle
Welcome to our online event where you can unwind and de-stress from the comfort of your own home!

Our group, relaxation coaching session is designed to help you nourish your mind and body, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and refreshed. Join us for a calming experience that will help you find inner peace and tranquility.

Take this opportunity to prioritize self-care and invest in your well-being. Let us guide you through techniques to relax, recharge, and revitalize. Don't miss out on this chance to prioritize your mental and physical health!

Hosted by: Dee Manning
Date: Sunday 23rd November
Time: 10.30am-12.00pm
Cost: £22.38
Venue: Online

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Join us for a relaxing online relaxation coaching circle to nourish your mind and body - you deserve some time to pause!

29/09/2025

Namaste,
My journey as a producer has taught me the power of integrated and resilient leadership. I've successfully overseen diverse projects, from strategic planning and marketing to event ex*****on, all while navigating the demands of an invisible medical disability.

It has taught me that true strength lies not only in my ability to overcome obstacles, but also in the compassion and humility of the teams I have had the privilege of working with. Their kindness and understanding in meeting my accommodations were never a luxury; they were a necessity that allowed me to fully engage and succeed in my role.

Ultimately, my experience has forged a deep sense of purpose and resilience. It has shown me that professional success and personal well-being are not separate paths, but deeply interconnected. I carry these lessons forward, committed to a future where empathy and accommodation are not just valued, but seen as essential for building a truly inclusive and high-performing environment.



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