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Breaking the Stress Cycle. Natural Ways to Shake Off the Working Week
After five straight days of demanding back-to-back schedules, endless emails, and hours slouched over a keyboard, Friday evening arrives. You log off and attempt to relax, yet your body remains on high alert. Your shoulders are hitched towards your ears, your back...
DOMS after the Gym? Here’s What To Do
Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) can disrupt your routine after an intense session of weight training. Managing muscle soreness effectively requires evidence-based strategies to support your physical vitality, lower post-workout tension, and ensure you stay...
Welcoming Doreen Ryan to the Ashlins Team
We are delighted to welcome Doreen Ryan to our massage therapy team at Ashlins. Doreen brings a thoughtful, intuitive approach to bodywork, having earned her Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage from the Quantum Metta School of Massage in 2017. She is fully registered...
How to Manage Desk Related Stiff Shoulders
Desk work often leads to stiff shoulders and a tight upper back. Sitting at a computer for long hours puts continuous strain on your upper body muscles. Over time, static positioning and awkward posture cause uncomfortable tightness that impacts your daily life....
Welcoming Biz Turner to Ashlins Natural Health!
We are delighted to welcome Biz Turner to our team here at Ashlins Natural Health in Walthamstow! Meet Biz Biz brings a wealth of expertise and a thoughtful, consent-led approach to massage therapy. Trained at the prestigious London School of Massage and the Jing...
Managing Puffy Ankles in Warm Weather: How MLD Can Help
Warm summer days bring sunshine and longer walks, but heat can also leave your ankles feeling heavy, tight, and swollen. This issue often affects post-menopausal women. Hormonal changes alter fluid retention and thirst regulation. Hot weather causes blood vessels near...
Client Case Study: Overcoming “Lifelong” Shoulder Tension
This is a fictionalised case study based on real events and outcomes. We hope it explains how we can help you feel better! The Client Zoe is a 35-year-old Project Manager living in Walthamstow. As a high-achieving professional, she balances a demanding career with a...
Rest, Recover, Perform: How Sleep and Massage Power Your Athletic Goals
Whether you are cycling through the Essex countryside on weekends or balancing a demanding career with staying active, you likely know that physical training is only half the equation. True athletic performance—and long-term physical resilience—is built on recovery....
Price Change 2026
Our prices change on Sun 19th July 2026. Most therapies will increase by £3. We will honour prepaid appointments until 19th August 2026. After that date you will be asked to pay the current price, which may mean making a small top up payment. Book Online >...