Church Street Practice

17/11/2025

In the middle of busy lives focusing on careers, caring for family, endless to-do lists...it’s easy to let your own wellbeing slip to the bottom of the pile. But your body has a way of reminding you when it’s time to slow down. Those aches, sleepless nights, or low moods are often gentle alarm bells telling you to pause and reset.

✨ Taking time each day to focus on you each day is essential. Whether that’s eating well, moving your body, or booking an osteopathy or acupuncture session to support balance and ease, every small act of self-care helps you feel stronger, calmer, and more resilient.

Your health underpins everything you do. So, this season, choose to put yourself first and live your best life from a place of wellbeing. 💚

13/11/2025

We don’t wait for pain to strike. We stay ahead of it. As the seasons shift, your body subtly changes too. That’s why a preventative osteopathy check in November is a smart move: posture changes, muscle tightness, joint stiffness often begin quietly.

If it’s been more than 4-6 months since your last visit, or if life’s been busier than self-care, schedule a check now. Past clients, you’re welcome back anytime. Your body deserves regular care, not just crisis fixes.

Book now: www.churchstreetpractice.co.uk

11/11/2025

In colder months, tension, stress, and stiffness often creep in first along the neck, shoulders, and spine. At Church Street Practice, many clients find that combining osteopathy and acupuncture offers deeper and longer-lasting relief.

Osteopathy works by realigning, mobilising, and easing structural tensions; acupuncture complements this by targeting energy flow, nerve regulation, and soft tissue release. Especially now, it’s an ideal time to try the combo if you haven’t before. Whether you’ve been with us for years or are seeking care for the first time, we can tailor a plan just for you.

10/11/2025

09/11/2025

As the weather turns colder, it’s common to feel a little more achy, especially in the back, shoulders, and neck. Changes in temperature can cause muscles to tighten and joints to feel less mobile, particularly if you spend more time indoors or at a desk.

Osteopathy can help. Through gentle, hands-on techniques, we can release tension, improve movement, and support circulation, helping your body adjust to the season. Whether you’re feeling stiff from long hours at the computer or noticing old aches resurfacing in the damp weather, don’t ignore the signs.

🍂 Book an appointment this November and give your body a chance to reset before winter truly sets in: www.churchstreetpractice.co.uk

07/11/2025

Some of our Christmas goodies have arrived including these lovely St Eval Christmas Cottages in Orange and Cinnamon. £15
Ideal gifts !
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05/11/2025

At Church Street Practice, we believe that wellbeing starts at home and that every member of the family deserves to feel their best. From teens struggling with posture issues to parents managing backache or grandparents needing support with mobility, our experienced team provides gentle, effective osteopathy and complementary therapies tailored to each individual.

✨ Whether you’re booking for yourself or a loved one, we’ll take the time to listen, assess, and create a treatment plan that fits your family’s needs and lifestyle.

Because when one person feels better, the whole family benefits.

📞 01225 868282
📧 enquiries@churchstreetpractice.co.uk

🌐 Book online at www.churchstreetpractice.co.uk

03/11/2025

Did you know that even small postural habits can have a big impact on your long-term health? Whether it’s hunching over your phone, sitting for long periods, or slumping in your chair, these everyday positions can lead to back pain, headaches, and fatigue.

At Church Street Practice, we look at the whole picture; not just your pain. Osteopathy helps restore balance and alignment to the body, while offering advice on posture, exercise, and lifestyle to keep you feeling your best.

This November, take a moment to check in with your posture. Try rolling your shoulders back, keeping your feet flat on the floor, and taking a few deep breaths to reset your body’s natural alignment.

Your spine will thank you!

💚 Book a consultation: www.churchstreetpractice.co.uk

01/11/2025

It’s easy to push your own wellbeing to the bottom of the list, especially as the year speeds toward its end. This November, make space for yourself. Whether it’s through an osteopathy session, a long walk, or simply taking time to rest, prioritising your body’s needs helps you show up better for everything (and everyone) else in your life.

Our osteopaths are here to help you move more freely, relieve tension, and reconnect with your body’s natural rhythm. Sometimes the smallest act of care, like booking an appointment, can make the biggest difference.

✨ Book your self-care session today: www.churchstreetpractice.co.uk

01/11/2025

Church street practice is delighted that Ellen Gingell has joined the team. Ellen is a qualified Level 3 Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage therapist who will be working in clinic on Tuesdays.

Ellen being a level 3 MLD massage therapist is qualified to treat conditions like lymphoedema and post-operative swelling as well as working with conditions such as cancer-related secondary lymphedema, chronic oedema and radiation-induced fibrosis.

Ellen, as with all the practitioners Church Street Practice, offers a free 15 min chat to talk through how she may be able to help you.

For any further information please contact the clinic on 01225 868282
www.churchstreetpractice.co.uk

31/10/2025

Today is Samhain,
Samhain (meaning literally, in modern Irish, “summers end”.)
Samhain an ancient Celtic festival that marks the end of summer, the harvest, and the beginning of winter, celebrated from October 31st to November 1st. It was considered the Celtic New Year and a time when the veil between the living and spirit worlds was believed to be thin, allowing spirits to pass through. Celts lit bonfires and wore costumes to ward off or appease spirits, and the festival evolved into modern-day Halloween. 🎃