It was good to hear Nicola Sturgeon’s plans for easing lockdown today, bringing the possibility of hands-on practice just a little closer. Scotland has been later than England in easing lockdown restrictions, but even there, hands-on therapists are nowhere near being able to practice again, and it remains hard to determine how and when thisContinue reading “Being a Massage Therapist in a Pandemic”
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Massage as Medicine?
PNH Massage Therapist Laura Plumb explains why massage will be important coming out of lockdown and how you can help support it to be available more widely in the future Earlier in the week, I came across the petition at the end of this article. It has been around for a few years and notContinue reading “Massage as Medicine?”
PNH and Social Distancing
Due to the advice on social distancing and non essential contact now given we are very sad to announce that for the time being PNH therapists cannot see clients face to face. However Jane Jamieson is offering a full online service of her wellbeing services, which can be accessed by contacting her direct and KerryContinue reading “PNH and Social Distancing”
End of year practitioner changes
We are very sad to say goodbye to Carol Cooke of Sonas Acupuncture. Carol has been a fantastic Practitioner and team member for the past two and a half years. She now has her own Acupuncture Clinic in Melrose and the commute to Edinburgh in conjuction with her family responsibilities has proved a bitContinue reading “End of year practitioner changes”
New therapy space update
There have been months of planning, discussion and building at 19-21 Windsor Place, following the sad demise of Earthy Food and Goods in January and Tribe Porty subsequently taking over the lease. For us this culminated last weekend in moving out of the space at the front of the building that had been home to PortobelloContinue reading “New therapy space update”
Acupuncture for Fertility and Women’s Health
Could acupuncture enhance your chances of conceiving? If you are trying for a baby, whether naturally or through assisted conception, acupuncture can be of help to you. It can do that by addressing stress levels, regulating your menstrual cycle, balancing hormonal activity and increasing blood flow to the pelvic area. The treatments will boost circulation, which will then support your body in providing more nourishment to the uterus and ovaries – an essentialContinue reading “Acupuncture for Fertility and Women’s Health”
Fun of the Fair
A few images from our day out at Portobello Village Fair on Sunday 3 September. Herbalist Karen Bauer had some herb tea samples on offer and our taster sessions of Massage and Alexander Technique raised £60 for our nominated charity Social Bite http://social-bite.co.uk/socialbitefund/
Porty Village Show again
Last year was our first time running a stall at our local ‘village’ show and it was so much fun we decided to do it again. So Sunday 3rd September 2-5pm we will be at Rosefield Park with taster treatments, competitions, Neal’s Yard Organics bargains, and loads of information about how our treatments may beContinue reading “Porty Village Show again”
Hot Stone Treat-ment
Kerry Oliver of Holos Therapies is sharing this blog from her own website – Hot Stones are such an amazing treat AND remedial tool in one and especially beneficial in these winter months Kerry Oliver and Caroline Madden both offer Hot Stone Fusion at the Clinic and are very happt to tell you more aboutContinue reading “Hot Stone Treat-ment”
Neal’s Yard Remedies on your Christmas Wishlist?
Kerry Oliver is our Neals’ Yard Remedies Independent Consulant here at PNH. She loves introducing people to these amazing organic products.If you would like some on your wishlist call in to pick up a Christmas catalogue and spread the word to your friends and relatives. Gift vouchers also available – call Kerry on 07966Continue reading “Neal’s Yard Remedies on your Christmas Wishlist?”
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