Nutrition & Health Coaching Now Available at Ashlins

Feb 11, 2020 | Blog

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?

Jan 16, 2020 | Blog

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)?

Dec 16, 2019 | Blog

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...

What is Soft Tissue Release (STR), and How Can it Help?

Dec 13, 2019 | Blog

Have you heard of this fantastic massage technique?   Soft tissue release (STR) targets tension and shortening in your muscles.   What is Soft Tissue Release (STR)? Your therapist will apply pressure to specific points in your muscles, while simultaneously...

Beginner’s Guide to Low Backs

Nov 6, 2019 | Blog

by Sarah Oliver, Registered Osteopath Low back pain is very common and something we see a lot of here at Ashlins. Although back pain can be alarming and debilitating, most cases are due to muscle or joint problems and often resolve within 6 weeks. Many sufferers find...

Thank you! Together we’ve sponsored two toilets for communities in need.

Oct 29, 2019 | Blog

This year Ashlins celebrated its 25th birthday and to mark the occasion we chose to support Toilet Twinning with a raffle. The charity works with communities around the world, supporting them to improve local sanitation and build community toilets. Businesses, schools...