Promoting Wellbeing

19/12/2022

05/09/2022

September yoga schedule...Mondays online 6.30pm, Wednesdays online AND in-person 6.15pm, Saturdays online 9.30am...come and join the yoga fun 🤩 Email me for more info x

13/11/2021

Today, can you do at least one thing:

- Kind for yourself?
- Kind for someone you know?
- Kind for a stranger?

20/09/2021

Time to get into a healthy routine and build your immune system ready for those colder, darker months.

All this time distancing and we are more prone to infections and viruses which are all waiting to just party! Why Reflexology?

This foot treatment aims to rebalance the body including our immune systems. Recommended for long Covid sufferers. Get in touch to book or if you are curious to find out more. Available in South Birmingham in a Covid Safe environment. DM me ruth@promotingwellbeing.co.uk

08/07/2021

I'm now properly OPEN! I'm back to doing therapies a couple of days each week alongside a new part-time role with the NHS. I look forward to checking in with you soon.

I've been doing some interesting things during lockdown, I will fill you in soon.

01/11/2020

It looks highly likely that I will have to shut down Thursday.

I still have various appointments available Mon, Tues and Wed for massage and reflexology. (Wed afternoon is full)

19/10/2020

Do you know anyone suffering from Crohn's Disease?

This disease increases the risk of osteoporosis and/or muscle weakness? 'Impact and resistance training,' a specific type of exercise has been found to improve bone and muscle health.

There are lots of classes online now so it's easier than ever to access. Chat to the instructor first to ensure they understand Crohn's or you might like to find a qualified personal trainer who is used to working with health conditions.

Crohn’s causes inflammation of the gut, this reduces absorption of nutrients and in some cases malnutrition.

Research from Northumbria University, Newcastle, has shown the important role specific types of exercise can play in the management of bone loss, fatigue and muscle dysfunction for those with Crohn’s disease.

14/10/2020

Hi folks, I am still open for and ......(at the moment anyway).

Many of us are missing touch and hugs from friends and family... for an interesting read check out this article on touch from the BBC

It quotes that two of the most common words used to describe touch were and

https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2020/the-touch-test-results #:~:text=The%20Touch%20Test%20garnered%20responses,enable%20us%20to%20touch%20enough

30/09/2020

You might like to try one of Claudia's classes if you are into ballet or dance. A different way to strengthen!

I enjoyed it and my only experience of any dance classes is at the MAC about 20 years ago so a bit of a novice

A variety of ballet fitness inspired workouts provided at your convenience through online streaming & in the studio.

17/09/2020

'Mindfulness interventions can significantly improve pain intensity, depression, and symptoms in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.' (Zhou B et al, 2020)

I believe mindfulness can help anything, in fact if you are perfectly fine and happy it can enhance that even more.

Curious? Contact me to find out more about my sessions