Natural Balance Therapies

02/03/2026

01/03/2026

Massive congratulations to everyone who ran the Brighton Half Marathon today.

13.1 miles round our seafront is no small thing – especially with that sneaky hill and the coastal breeze doing its best to test you. Whether you were chasing a PB, running for a cause, or just determined to get to the finish line in one piece… you did it. Properly impressive.

Charlotte and I had a brilliant morning supporting the charity runners from Sussex Heart Charity. So many big smiles, tired legs and emotional finishes – it’s always a privilege to be part of it and help look after those hardworking muscles afterwards.

If you ran today, hydrate well, eat properly, and don’t ignore those tight calves tomorrow morning 😉

Brighton, you smashed it. Book a Sports massage today to speed up recovery.

Anaturalbalance.Co.Uk

27/02/2026

Go Team SHC!

Meet Jake, who in 2022 had life-saving surgery at the Royal Sussex County Hospital following a heart attack. On Sunday Jake will be running the Brighton Half Marathon for the SHC as a way to thank and support the fantastic cardiac rehab team for the care he received, which made a huge difference to his recovery.

This is the third year in a row that Jake has run the BHM for the SHC. So far, he has raised over £1,350 – which is fantastic. Jake, you are an inspiration and we thank you for your continued support and for being such an important part of Team SHC.

Join us in wishing all the Team SHC runners the best of luck for the Brighton Half Marathon on Sunday!

We thank them all for their amazing support and fundraising efforts - we’ll be there cheering you on every step of the way!

You can support the team via our Just Giving campaign page:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/shchm26

26/02/2026

❤️ love this ..

One of my clients once talked about giving themselves a gold star for getting a massage as part of their self care...so I made one!

22/02/2026

We get running.

Between us, Charlotte, myself and others in the team have run 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more. We know the early alarms. The long training runs along the seafront. The tight calves. The pre-race nerves.

With the Brighton Half Marathon on 1st March, now’s the time to look after the body that’s getting you to that start line.

Sports massage isn’t just about fixing injuries — it’s about:
• keeping you moving well
• helping recovery between runs
• reducing niggles before they become problems
• arriving on race day feeling ready

If you’re training right now, we genuinely get what your body’s going through.

Book in. Let’s keep you running.

20/02/2026

Feel puffy. Heavy. Sluggish?

It might not be your muscles.

Your lymphatic system is your body’s drainage and clean-up network — and unlike blood, it doesn’t have a pump.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage is gentle for a reason. Too much pressure can actually flatten the vessels and reduce flow.

Sometimes your body doesn’t need more force.
It just needs better flow.

Mark
Natural Balance, Hove

12/02/2026

Acupuncture and Massage: A Powerful Reset
By Gosia, Acupuncturist at Natural Balance Therapies.

Recently, I treated someone who came in exhausted — that classic “wired but tired” feeling. Sleep disrupted, digestion unsettled, shoulders up around their ears. Stress was clearly running the show.

For this session, I combined acupuncture with massage.

I used a simple acupuncture approach:
• ST36 to support energy and digestion
• SP6 to calm and regulate
• LIV3 to ease built-up tension
• DU20 to help quieten the mind

While the acupuncture worked internally to support the nervous system, massage released the physical tension held in muscles and fascia.

Massage softens the body.
Acupuncture helps regulate the system.

Within minutes their breathing slowed and shoulders dropped. Afterwards they described feeling clearer and lighter — not just relaxed, but properly settled.

I like this combination because it works on both:
• The tension you feel
• The stress response driving it

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or constantly tense, this approach can make a real difference.

Visit anaturalbalance.co.uk (link in bio) to book an Acupuncture & Massage treatment with Gosia or get in touch with any questions. Free, no obligation phone consultations are also available.

06/02/2026

If you’re looking for a really good massage, Charlotte is one of those therapists people come back to again and again. She’s part of our massage team here at Natural Balance Therapies and has a very calm, grounded way of working that clients really respond to.

She’s great at helping people properly switch off — whether you’re holding tension, feeling stressed, or just in need of some time out.

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“I can’t recommend Charlotte enough. My massage was amazing. I came out feeling like I was floating!”
— Suzy Titford

If that sounds like what your body needs right now, Charlotte is a lovely person to book in with.

05/02/2026

If you’re looking for osteopathy in Brighton & Hove, Ben is a great person to know. He’s part of our osteopathy team here at Natural Balance Therapies and works with us on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Ben takes a calm, thorough and very practical approach — ideal if you’re dealing with ongoing aches and pains, postural issues, or a stubborn injury that just isn’t settling. He’s particularly good at getting to the root of a problem and explaining things clearly, so you leave knowing what’s going on and what you can do about it.

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“Ben totally diagnosed my problem and offered expert advice on how to manage and heal the injury. Completely satisfied with Ben’s expertise. Highly recommend.”
— Tracey Graham

You can read more about Ben and book directly via his page on our website:
👉 https://www.anaturalbalance.co.uk/therapy/therapists/ben-raikes-osteopath-in-brighton-and-hove/

04/02/2026

Osteopathy can help with a range of muscular and joint aches and pains .. and that means better sleep, easier movement and a bigger …smile!
DM your questions or book online (link in bio)

04/02/2026