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Post 2 of 2 In the last post I spoke about synovial fluid and movement.This post explains how to help your body produce ...
09/09/2026

Post 2 of 2
In the last post I spoke about synovial fluid and movement.
This post explains how to help your body produce synovial fluid.

Synovial fluid being the stuff keeping your joints moving smoothly. It is made mostly of water. So how hydrated you are directly affects how well your joints function.
Here’s the connection

Less water = less fluid volume. Dehydration means less synovial fluid available to cushion and lubricate your joints.
Less water = thicker fluid. Proper hydration keeps synovial fluid at the right consistency to reduce friction between joint surfaces. Dehydrated, it gets thicker and less effective.
Less water = fewer nutrients reaching cartilage.
Cartilage has no blood supply of its own. It relies on synovial fluid to deliver nutrients. Hydration supports that whole exchange.
Less water = slower waste removal.
Just like inactivity, dehydration slows down how efficiently your joints clear out metabolic waste.

So if motion is lotion, water is the base ingredient. Move often, drink water, and give your joints what they need to stay lubricated and resilient. 💧🦴



Part 1 - I say this ALL the time with clients so thought I’d share it here! Your joints aren’t built to sit still, movem...
09/09/2026

Part 1 -
I say this ALL the time with clients so thought I’d share it here!

Your joints aren’t built to sit still, movement is what keeps them healthy. Every time you move, your body produces synovial fluid, the thick, slippery fluid inside your joints that lubricates the cartilage, cuts down friction, and carries nutrients to tissue that has no blood supply of its own.

When you stay static, that fluid doesn’t circulate the way it should. Waste products build up, cartilage goes under-nourished, and everything feels stiff. This is one of the reasons why your joints creak in the morning or after sitting too long.

So whether you’re rehabbing an injury, managing arthritis, or training to keep your joints strong for the long haul, controlled movement is the key. It’s your body’s built-in way of staying lubricated, nourished, and resilient.

Keep moving. Your joints depend on it. 🦴



01/09/2026

Hey 👋
I’ve been very quiet over the summer and although I’ve been working as normal, my hours were greatly reduced for all of the above with my gang !! It was action packed !
Back to normality with a few new things coming to my wee business over the coming months and hopefully lots of stories/ videos / hints and tips to share !! Lots of love P ❤️

26/08/2026

Happy Wednesday ❤️👩🏻‍🌾❤️

Elderflower Fritter ❤A gram flour and kambucha batter makes it a very light & simple yet delicious dessertServed with a ...
28/06/2026

Elderflower Fritter ❤
A gram flour and kambucha batter makes it a very light & simple yet delicious dessert

Served with a Maple and Kombucha warm syrup




Nervous system care starts early. Gentle, hands on therapy can help infants and children•Support calmer sleep by soothin...
01/06/2026

Nervous system care starts early. Gentle, hands on therapy can help infants and children
•Support calmer sleep by soothing the “fight–flight” response and nudging the body toward rest-and-digest.
•Ease feeding and digestion by improving vagal tone and head/neck comfort.
•Reduce tension from birth strain, tummy discomfort, or growing pains so movement feels easier.
•Boost regulation skills—better settle after upsets, smoother transitions, and more focused play.
•Encourage optimal development by giving the brain clearer sensory input to build on.

PM me for information or to book your baby/ child an appointment.




FND is a disorder where the brain struggles to send and receive signals correctly, leading to neurological symptoms with...
30/05/2026

FND is a disorder where the brain struggles to send and receive signals correctly, leading to neurological symptoms without structural damage.
It’s a “software” issue, not a “hardware” one.
This condition is very real, becoming common, and most importantly, treatable.

Symptoms can include
Motor - limb weakness, tremor, jerks, dystonia, gait changes, functional seizures (non-epileptic attacks)

Sensory- numbness, tingling, fizzing, vision or hearing changes

Cognitive/autonomic- brain fog, chronic fatigue, dizziness, nausea, palpitations, change to appetite, bladder/bowel changes.

Symptoms often fluctuate, are worse under stress, and may feel unpredictable.

How can my central nervous system work help?
My approach focuses on restoring safety and flexibility in the nervous system so the brain can re establish accurate “signal flow.”
Gentle vagus nerve oriented bodywork- light touch, cranial and cervical techniques, diaphragmatic release to support parasympathetic tone

Breath and interoception- paced breathing, orienting, and felt-sense awareness to reduce threat signals

Sensorimotor- retraining with rhythm work to help build reliable motor patterns.

Why this matters ?
When the central nervous system feels safer and better regulated, symptoms often soften, movement becomes more coordinated, and flare-ups are easier to navigate.

If you symptoms that are listed above and had never heard of FND speak to a doctor for a full diagnosis and to get access to nhs resources.

If you’re navigating FND, you’re not alone, your symptoms are valid!
My door is open for you to be treated as an individual with a bespoke plan to calm your central nervous system.





Rosacea isn’t “just skin.” Your nervous system talks to your skin through the vagus nerve. When stress keeps you in figh...
30/05/2026

Rosacea isn’t “just skin.”

Your nervous system talks to your skin through the vagus nerve. When stress keeps you in fight-or-flight, blood vessels widen and inflammation rises, which are two prime triggers for flushing, burning, and sensitivity.
My hands on vagus therapy helps shift your body back into “rest-and-digest,” so your skin can settle.

Why does this matter?
* Lower stress = fewer dilated vessels, less redness.
* Calmer nerves = reduced sting/itch sensations.
* Supports barrier repair =When the body isn’t in alarm mode, skin holds moisture better and tolerates products more easily.
* Eases trigger stacking: Better baseline calm makes you less reactive to heat, alcohol, spicy foods, and stress spikes. Consistency is key. Not allowing your nervous system to ‘boil over’ is importance. Regularly keeping on top of your fight/ flight response is much easier to manage than only thinking about your stress levels once they have soared. This always leads to a much bigger effort.

What I do in a session
* Gentle, targeted touch- Light pressure techniques around the neck, jaw, chest, and diaphragm to encourage vagal tone without irritating sensitive skin.
* There are no oils, creams or fragrance to cause irritation or increased sensitivity.
* Breath led pacing- Guided breathing to lower heart rate variability “stress load” and reduce vasodilation that drives redness.
* Cervical/cranial balancing.
Soft holds and releases that ease muscle tension and downshift the sympathetic system (the gas pedal) while supporting the parasympathetic (the brake).
* Lymph-friendly moves: Slow, soothing strokes to support drainage and reduce heat and puffiness in the face.

Curious whether this could calm your rosacea? PM me to book a
Nervous System Calm session 🙏





21/05/2026

Love working with wee ones and this week my table was filled with giggles, a few burps, a small amount of sick and most importantly healing!

People often ask , “Why do babies & children need their central nervous system (CNS) supported so early?”

Think of the CNS (the brain and spinal cord) as the master control system for the entire body. It controls everything from how they digest their milk to how they sleep, breathe, and hit their milestones. When a baby’s nervous system is calm and well-aligned, magic happens.

• Soothing the “Fight or Flight” Response: Birth is a major physical event for both mum and baby. Gentle nervous system support helps shift them out of a stressed state and into “rest and digest” mode.

• Easier Tummy Times & Feeding: A regulated CNS means less tension in the jaw, neck, and spine. This can be a game-changer for latching issues, reflux, colic and even torticollis, which I treated with one child this week.

• Better Sleep (for everyone)
When the nervous system isn’t overloaded, babies can transition into deep, restorative sleep much more easily.

• Building a Strong Foundation
Early childhood is when the brain creates millions of neural connections. Supporting the CNS now sets the stage for healthy development, coordination, and emotional regulation later on.
These little roots can’t tell me or their parents where they hurt or why they feel fussy, they just show us through their tears, sleep struggles, or body tension and movement.

Helping these four families find comfort and ease this week has been the absolute best.
Love my job ❤️ 👶 ❤️





Understanding your Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) can help you understand what’s going on with your health and mental we...
16/02/2026

Understanding your Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) can help you understand what’s going on with your health and mental wellbeing.
Your ANS has three main states
💚 Ventral Vagal Activation: Your “Rest & Digest” State
This is your ideal state, when your ventral vagal nerve is active, you feel:
• Calm & Connected: You’re at ease, present, and able to connect with others.
• Safe & Engaged: The world feels safe, and you’re able to handle challenges.
• Empowered: You feel capable and can see the “big picture.”
💛 Sympathetic Activation: Your “Fight or Flight” State
When facing perceived threats, your sympathetic nervous system kicks in:
• Mobilized: You feel a surge of energy, ready to take action.
• Agitated/Anxious: You might feel overwhelmed, irritable, or restless.
• Frantic: It can feel like the world is chaotic, dangerous, and unfriendly.
🖤 Dorsal Vagal Activation: Your “Freeze” or “Shutdown” State
When “fight or flight” isn’t an option, your system might go into shutdown:
• Frozen/Numb: You might feel disconnected from your body and numb.
• Collapsed: Energy levels drop drastically, leading to feelings of helplessness.
• Shut Down: You might feel isolated, in despair, and unable to move forward.

If the think you are in the fight, flight or freeze state is is very important to try and get your body out of this state and improve your Vagal tone.
Why is Vagal Tone Important?
Your “vagal tone” is essentially the strength and efficiency of your vagus nerve – the superhighway of your ANS! A healthy vagal tone means you can easily shift into Ventral Vagal Activation (calm and connected) and recover more quickly from stress.
Improving your vagal tone can lead to:
• Better stress resilience
• Improved mood and emotional regulation
• Enhanced social connection
• Better digestion and overall physical health

Understanding these states is the first step. By practicing activities that stimulate your vagus nerve (like deep breathing, mindfulness, cold exposure, or humming), you can actively work towards a more regulated and peaceful nervous system!

If you would like help to do this please drop me a DM .

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