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Supporting IVF treatment with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
By Sue Bailes, Odette Aguirre & Lucie Trinephi Undergoing IVF can be very stressful and a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. Physically the drugs can play havoc with your system. Acupuncture treats the mind, body and spirit and therefore our acupuncturists may be...
What’s the difference between a professional massage and a home massage?
Why pay for a massage when you could have a massage from friends or family? Informal massages at home are a useful part of self care. They can be very handy for relaxation and soothing tense muscles. A professional massage therapist will have studied anatomy,...
How often should I have a Massage?
Are massages painful?
It's a common misconception that massage is painful, or should be painful in order to be effective. The truth is that massage may be a little uncomfortable at times but it shouldn't be painful. It is normal to experience some soreness during a treatment,...
5 Questions to Ask your Massage Therapist
Choosing a massage therapist can be tricky. There are lots of therapists to choose from, so how do you know who to trust and who will be able to help? Try asking these questions when you book a massage. Where and when did you train? Most massage therapists will have...
What is therapeutic massage?
Also known as ‘stress release’ and ‘holistic’ massage, therapeutic massage is your standard full body massage therapy. Therapists use a variety of massage techniques to release tension, stretch muscles, relieve stress and promote relaxation. Therapeutic massage is...
How Acupuncture is used by Couples trying to Conceive
Acupuncture is one of the UK's most popular complementary fertility treatments. It is often used alongside IVF, typically with treatments pre and post embryo transfer. Acupuncture is also used by women trying to conceive naturally. The aim is to relieve stress,...
Ashlins Supports the Mexico Earthquake Fund
Here at Ashlins we’ve been busy supporting the Mexico Earthquake Fund.
Silvia of M for Mexico organised an excellent fundraising event in Chingford on Saturday 14th October.
We donated raffles prizes including:
– Acupuncture consultation with Odette worth £65
– Nutritional Therapy Consultation with Catherine worth £85
– 30 minute massage with Sylwia worth £28
Congratulations to the lucky winners!
Nutritional Therapy now available at Ashlins
We're really excited to announce the arrival of Catherine Field, Nutritional Therapist, to Ashlins Natural Health. Nutritional Therapy can be useful for anyone seeking to: Understand how an existing diet and lifestyle may be affecting overall well being...