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Injury & Sports Massage Clinics. Sports Therapy. Elite level services for every body. Move better Feel better Perform better

Sports & Clinical Remedial Massage, Hot Stones Sports Massage, Osteopathic Treatments, Medical Acupuncture, ultrasound therapy, Myofascial Dry Cupping, Kinesio Taping, Theragun Percussive Therapy, Specialist Personal Training, Small Group Stretch Classes, Clinical Yoga

11/12/2025

💚 BIG NEWS… My TECAR machine has finally arrived!
(Yes, the one I’ve been obsessively talking about for weeks.
Yes, the one my poor clients have patiently waited for while I’ve gone full geek-mode.)

And honestly? I cannot wait to use it on you.

✨ Why TECAR is a game-changer

It gently warms tissues from the inside out, boosting:
• Circulation
• Lymphatic drainage
• Tissue repair
• Mobility
• Nervous-system calm

It’s deep, soothing, and makes every treatment more effective without being aggressive.

And it works through muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments, joints, bone, lymphatics, nerves and skin — which is why results feel so holistic and “whole-body”.

Perfect for:
• Chronic tightness + stiffness
• Menopausal joints
• hEDS-related guarding
• Lipedema congestion
• Fibromyalgia / fatigue
• Recurrent back, hip, knee or shoulder pain
• Athletes needing faster recovery + less DOMS

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💚 Safe + suitable for more people

Non-invasive, comfortable, and ideal when you can’t tolerate deep pressure, NSAIDs, or shocky treatments.

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⚡ TECAR vs Shockwave

Shockwave = intense + targeted.
TECAR = gentle, warm, whole-area, no bruising, no flare-ups.
Same goals, far less drama.

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🔥 TECAR vs Laser

Laser = surface cellular repair.
TECAR = deeper system-wide change (muscles, fascia, nerves, lymphatics).

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And yes… it’s also gorgeous for skin rejuvenation, but that’s for another day. 😉

If you want to be one of the first to try it, drop me a message — spaces before Christmas are going fast.

10/12/2025

Needles, currents & clinical tech that works.

Some of the most powerful tools I now use in clinic… I first discovered as a patient.

✨ Ultrasound therapy helped ease the acute pain of a torn rotator cuff — when almost nothing else touched it
✨ TENS got me through labour — and later, I realised how effective it could be for the nerve pain of disc injuries
✨ Needling helped calm down overloaded muscles and stubborn nerve irritation that manual work alone couldn’t shift

That’s why I chose to invest in the therapies that actually work — and trained properly to use them, clinically and confidently.

These are the tools I now integrate into treatments when it’s the right fit:

🔹 Dry Needling – ideal for stubborn muscular overload and nerve-driven pain
🔹 Electroacupuncture – helpful for chronic tension, fascia and neurological reset
🔹 Ultrasound Therapy – for acute inflammation, tendons, joint pain and tissue healing
🔹 Tecar Radiofrequency – comparable to shockwave for pain and tissue change, but far more comfortable and suitable for a wider range of clients
🔹 TENS – particularly effective for disc-related pain, chronic flare-ups and nerve irritation

I work with a wide range of bodies — including those under complex physical demands, where healing patterns don’t always follow the textbook.

In some cases, what works brilliantly for one person might be completely wrong for another — especially when there are deeper systemic or connective tissue changes involved.

That’s why treatment at The Active Healthcare Practice is never off-the-shelf.
It’s thoughtful. Personalised. Based on real knowledge of how the body responds — and what it needs next.

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04/12/2025

💚 Does Cartilage Really Feed on Movement?

Short answer: YES.
(…which is deeply inconvenient for those of us who hate exercise. Hi, it’s me. 👋)

Here’s the thing: the lovely smooth cartilage on the ends of your bones has no direct blood supply.
None.

So how does it stay healthy?

👉 Movement.
Cartilage is basically a fancy sponge:
• Move → it gently squeezes out waste
• Unload → it soaks up fresh nutrients from your joint fluid

So when you skip movement?
Your joints miss their dinner.
Cue: stiffness, creakiness, and that “why do I feel 103 years old getting out of the car?” moment.

💥 This is why movement is essential medicine.
Even for those of us who’d happily stay horizontal with snacks.

You don’t need to go to the gym.
You don’t need to love exercise.
You just need to move enough to keep your joints fed, happy and functioning.

A little often → a lot better.
(And yes, I still complain every time.) 💚😆

27/11/2025

Part 5: More than massage - Osteopathic Techniques

As my training deepened, I knew I wanted to go beyond muscles.
I wanted to understand joints, nerves, fascia — and how everything moves together.

So I trained in OMT osteopathic articulation, joint mobilisation, and high-velocity thrust techniques (what most people think of as “clicking” or “cracking”).

But here’s the thing: it’s not about making noise.
It’s about making change — fast.

These techniques work by stimulating the nervous system and improving joint mechanics, often giving people immediate relief and better movement.

It’s precise. It’s skilled. And it’s why so many of my clients say,

“I can’t believe how gentle that was, — but that’s exactly what I needed.”

I use these techniques alongside soft tissue work, movement rehab and acupuncture — because in the real world, results come from blending, not choosing sides.

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26/11/2025

🔥 How Acupuncture Helps Hot Flushes & Night Sweats

Hot flushes and night sweats happen when the brain’s temperature-control centre (the hypothalamus) becomes extra sensitive as oestrogen levels fall.
Even tiny changes in body temperature trigger a big “cool me down!” response ➝ flushing, sweating, heart racing, disrupted sleep.

Acupuncture can help by supporting the systems that regulate this response:

✅ 1. Calms the over-reactive thermoregulation centre

Research shows acupuncture can influence activity in the hypothalamus and autonomic nervous system, helping the body widen its temperature “comfort zone” so flushes aren’t triggered as easily.

✅ 2. Reduces sympathetic overdrive

Falling oestrogen increases adrenaline-like activity.
Acupuncture stimulates nerves that activate the parasympathetic (rest/digest) system, reducing the sudden rushes of heat, sweating, and palpitations.

✅ 3. Supports serotonin & endorphin regulation

These neurotransmitters play a role in how the brain perceives heat.
Acupuncture has been shown to increase β-endorphin and modulate serotonin pathways, which can reduce the intensity and frequency of flushes.

✅ 4. Improves blood flow & skin temperature stability

By influencing microcirculation and reducing inflammatory signalling, acupuncture helps regulate the body’s heat-dissipation response.

✅ 5. Helps sleep — which reduces night sweats

Night sweats worsen when sleep cycles are disrupted.
Acupuncture supports deeper sleep, reduces nighttime nervous system arousal, and improves overall temperature stability.

✨ Why it’s a good option

It’s a safe, gentle option for women who:
• can’t use HRT
• don’t want medication
• want to combine acupuncture with lifestyle & strength-based support

💚message for more details

26/11/2025

💚 I’m genuinely honoured to support women through menopause — especially when HRT isn’t an option.
If you’re struggling with hot flushes, night sweats or hormonal upheaval, you don’t have to do it alone.

📍 The Active Healthcare Practice — Poole
Acupuncture • Clinical therapy • Women’s health support

22/11/2025

Part 4: The deeper dive.

The more clients I saw, the more I realised: pain is never just about the tissues.

It’s about the person. Their history. Their hormones. Their nervous system.
And the patterns that play out over years — not just weeks.

That realisation pulled me into deeper clinical study.
Not just more techniques, but more understanding.

I trained in managing lower back pain, obesity, diabetes and complex chronic pain – and that’s when my specialist interests really began to take shape:

✨ Women’s health – especially around menopause, where hormonal changes affect fascia, joints, energy and recovery
✨ Hypermobility & hEDS – where joints move too much, but people often feel stiff, not loose
✨ Lipedema – a condition that’s often dismissed or misdiagnosed, but needs a totally different approach to pain and swelling
✨ Fibromyalgia & chronic fatigue – where the body is sensitised, reactive, and needs gentle but clever therapy
✨ Oncology massage – supporting clients at all stages of their cancer journey, with a trained, safe and compassionate approach

These are the clients I love working with.
Because they’re often told “nothing’s wrong” – when actually, it’s that no one’s looked deeply enough.

This was the point where I began shaping The Active Healthcare Practice into something different —
A space where people feel seen, safe and truly supported.

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20/11/2025

🎄💚 Why Massage Is One of the Best Christmas Gifts

Most people think massage is just “tight muscles”…
but the real magic is what it does to the nervous system through the millions of sensory receptors in your fascia.

Here’s why that matters 👇

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✨ 1. Better movement (Proprioception)

Massage wakes up the receptors that help your brain understand where your body is in space.
That’s why people leave saying:
“I feel lighter… my posture feels easier.”

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✨ 2. Calmer danger signals (Nociception)

Fascia is packed with nociceptors — the body’s “threat detectors.”
Massage helps them send safer, calmer messages by easing tension, improving fluid movement, and activating mechanoreceptors that soothe pain pathways.

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✨ 3. Feeling grounded again (Interoception)

Interoceptors tell us how we feel inside — breath, pressure, warmth, emotion.
When tension drops, people say:
“I feel settled… I can breathe again… I feel like myself.”

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✨ 4. Deep system-wide calming

Massage influences key mechanoreceptors that:
✔ melt tension
✔ reduce stress
✔ improve movement clarity
✔ support nervous system regulation

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🎁 Why it’s the perfect gift

You’re not giving an hour on a couch —
you’re giving:
✨ relief
✨ calm
✨ better movement
✨ a nervous system reset
✨ a moment of genuine care

In a world where everyone is overwhelmed,
the gift of feeling better is priceless.

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💚 Gift Vouchers Now Available

Beautifully presented • Personalised • Redeemable for any treatment
Perfect for partners, parents, gym lovers, stressed friends & anyone needing restoration.

18/11/2025

💚 Why I love client testimonials

I can’t even pretend to play it cool — I absolutely LOVE getting client testimonials.

Not because of the praise (although it does make my little therapist heart do a happy wiggle 🤣)…
but because every single message tells me:

✨ Someone feels better.
✨ Someone has hope again.
✨ Someone is getting their life back.

Behind every review is a real human who walked into my clinic in pain, frustrated, confused, or feeling stuck — and walked out with a plan, clarity, and the belief that things can improve.

Testimonials aren’t just “nice comments.”
They’re stories of progress.
They’re proof that the work we do together matters.
They remind me why I pour my heart into every treatment, every rehab plan, every late-night PDF I make, every follow-up message, every bit of joined-up thinking.

And honestly?
They help the next person find the courage to book in — because seeing someone just like them improving makes their own recovery feel possible.

So to everyone who’s ever left me a review, sent a message, or told a friend about The Active Healthcare Practice…
thank you.
You’re helping more people than you realise. 💚

17/11/2025

💚 “Confession time… I flipping hate exercise.”

If I didn’t have to move, I’d happily be a cheese-covered couch potato with fries on the side.

BUT… when I don’t move? I hurt.
Not just a bit — the kind of aches that used to have me hobbling to the GP convinced something was seriously wrong.

We’re talking:
👉 Hip pain halfway round Tesco
👉 Low back pain that makes rolling in bed an Olympic sport
👉 Burning between the shoulder blades
👉 Pain sitting, pain standing, pain doing… anything
👉 Feeling every single one of my 58 years

Here’s the annoying truth I’ve learned:
💥 When I move regularly (3x a week+), the pain disappears.
Movement really is medicine.

🧠 The science bit: movement boosts blood flow, reduces stiffness, releases natural pain-relievers, and strength work keeps joints supported and stable.

And yes — I still argue with myself every time I have to exercise.
But once it’s done? My mood lifts, my skin glows, I sleep better… all from simply moving my body.

If you hate exercise but hate pain more, the trick is a plan that fits your life.

🧩 And that’s where I come in:
• Home-based plans
• Gym-friendly plans
• Or I can link you with brilliant PTs if you want accountability

Walking alone won’t cut it — you need strength & resistance to keep joints happy and pain-free.

So if your body is sending rude messages…
If standing up feels like a group project…
If you’re sighing before every movement…

It’s time.
💚 Drop me a message and I’ll build you a plan that actually works.

14/11/2025

🏃🏻‍♀️Movement meets manual therapy 👋

I’d just qualified in sports massage when I realised something:
the standard “post-treatment exercises” we were taught to give just weren’t enough.

Because of my background in fitness, I could already see that the problem wasn’t just tight calves or weak glutes — it was the whole way people were moving… or not moving.

So I took it further.

I trained as a Personal Trainer, then added qualifications in Exercise Referral and eventually Level 4 certificates in Lower Back Pain, Obesity and Diabetes.

Not to run bootcamps — but to understand how real bodies respond to pain, health conditions, and daily life.
To prescribe the right rehab. To build resilience, not just relief.

That’s when everything shifted.
Manual therapy became just one part of the puzzle.

The real magic?
It’s in combining hands-on treatment with smart movement that supports long-term change.

Keep following this series to find out what makes treatment at The Active Healthcare Practice unique.

Oh, btw, the girl in the photo with her leg in the brace, doing her rehab following a PCL rupture, which she opted to rehab rather than have reconstruction, is now a black belt in Taekwondo! 💚

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12/11/2025

Some people collect awards. 🏆
I collect stories of pain-free shoulders, better sleep, and “I can finally train again.”

Because every testimonial is a little reminder of why I do what I do.
It’s never just about muscles or pain — it’s about helping real people move, feel, and live better.

Every message means the world, and reminds me how powerful good care, connection, and consistency can be. 💚

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Suite A20, Arena Business Centre, Holyrood Close
Poole
BH177FJ

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 9pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Friday	12pm - 5:30pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm
Sunday	8am - 12pm

Telephone

+447584503767

Website

http://activehcp.com/

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