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How to Plan a Balanced Diet
by Gaia Domenici, Nutrition and Health CoachWhen it comes to defining a ʻbalanced dietʼ, two variables need to be considered: macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein, fats) and micronutrients (minerals and vitamins). Indeed, a single meal can be considered ʻbalancedʼ...
Staying Active at Home with Brain Gym Style Exercises
Our Kinesiologist, Michelle, talks you through some great tips and exercise to keep you happy, healthy and active while you stay at home. Give them a go and see how good you feel!
How to Feel Comfortable Working from Home on a Laptop
By Sarah Oliver, Osteopath Have you recently started working from home due to coronavirus? You might have started to notice stiffness and discomfort across your neck, shoulders and upper back. This is probably down to spending long periods at a poorly set up work...
What Are Macronutrients?
by Gaia Domenici, Nutrition & Health Coach The word ʻmacronutrientsʼ refers to the components of food that the body can break down to produce energy. These are proteins, fats and carbohydrates (including dietary fibre and alcohol). From a bio-chemical perspective,...
Coronavirus
*Update 29/05/2020* We now have limited availability for some therapies and we are preparing to reopen. See the full update here. *Update 14/04/2020*We're still here to help you and support your wellbeing. We are collecting all of our useful posts and tips on a...
Sponsor Kibri & Sarah to Run the Hackney Half Marathon
Kibri (Podiatrist) and Sarah (Osteopath) (& their respective husbands) are running the Hackney Half marathon in aid of Hackney Playbus. Hackney Playbus is a local charity which provides play sessions for free to under 5s in East London. As a small organisation...
Nutrition & Health Coaching Now Available at Ashlins
If you're looking to improve your general health and wellbeing, to feel fitter, stronger, more energetic or more in control, speak to our new Health Coach. Gaia Domenici is a qualified Nutrition and Health Coach with a background in Philosophy, bodybuilding and...
What is Myofascial Release, and how can it help?
By Jazmin Yanez, Massage Therapist Do you experience persistent pain? Do you suffer from muscular stiffness? Myofascial release may help you! What is Myofascial Release? Myofascial release is a specialised technique that is thought to release restrictions...
What is Muscle Energy Technique (MET)?
Muscle Energy Technique (MET) is an advanced type of stretch. They aim to restore normal range of motion to tight muscles. Muscle Energy Technique is usually painless, quick and effective. You may not feel very much during the technique but afterwards, the muscle...