Willow Therapy Centre

04/09/2026

Podiatrist or Chiropodist?

In the UK, “podiatrist” and “chiropodist” are legally protected professional titles. However, these days, more practitioners use the title podiatrist. A practitioner using either title must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Podiatrists don’t simply cut toenails. They are trained to examine the whole foot and lower limb, identify underlying health problems and help people remain comfortable, active and mobile.

A foot health practitioner may provide routine foot care but does not necessarily have the same degree-level clinical training or regulated professional scope as a podiatrist.

Kate Lucas is our wonderful podiatrist. She works on Fridays at the centre.

At Willow Therapy Centre

We are here for you.

30/08/2026

All summer, it’s been about the children… now it’s time for you.

The summer holidays can be busy — days out, childcare, family visits and making sure everyone else has what they need.

As September approaches and life begins to settle back into its usual routine, perhaps it’s time to put **yourself** back on the list too.

At Willow Therapy Centre, our team offers:

🌿 Osteopathy
👣 Podiatry
🥗 Nutritional Therapy
💬 Talking Therapy
🌸 Homeopathy

Whether there’s something you’ve been meaning to get checked, you’d like some support, or you simply feel it’s time to focus a little more on your own wellbeing, we’re here for you.

The summer was about them. September can be about you.

Willow Therapy Centre
We are here for you.

29/08/2026

August Bank Holiday Weekend

The office may be closed over the Bank Holiday weekend, but you can still book an appointment online.

Ben and Florence have appointments available, and our online booking system is open 24/7 - so you can choose a time that suits you without wait for the office to reopen on Tuesday morning.

We hope you have a lovely Bank Holiday weekend, whatever you have planned.

https://willow-therapy-centre.au1.cliniko.com/bookings

27/08/2026

It’s just my age!

It’s something we hear surprisingly often.

Our bodies certainly change as we get older, but pain shouldn’t automatically be dismissed as an inevitable part of ageing.

There may be several factors contributing to how you feel — from joint and muscle changes to activity levels, previous injuries and general health.

Sometimes relatively simple changes to movement, activity or daily habits can help.

And sometimes further investigation or medical advice is appropriate.

Rather than assuming - I just have to put up with it - it can be worth finding out what is going on.

At Willow Therapy Centre

We are here for you.

26/08/2026

Pain and movement – finding the right balance

When something hurts, our natural reaction is often to stop using it.

A short period of rest can sometimes be helpful, particularly following an injury. But prolonged avoidance of movement may lead to stiffness, reduced strength and less confidence in moving.

The answer isn’t necessarily more exercise or pushing through pain.

It may be about finding the right type and amount of movement for you.

If pain is persistent, worsening or affecting your everyday life, seeking professional advice can help you understand what may be contributing to it. At Willow Therapy Centre, our practitioners will take the time to listen to you. Help you find what works for you, and provide you with a simple exercise plan.

Each time you visit they will ask you how you have got on with the exercises, and tweak or stop anything that is not helping in your recovering. When necessary they will refer you back to your doctor.

To book online follow the link www.willowtherapycentre.co.uk

We are here for you.

Willow Therapy Centre began life as Broadstairs Osteopathic Clinic, it has naturally grown over the years to encompass other forms of holistic therapies to allow you, as a client, to find all therapies in one venue.

23/08/2026

Pain!

Why does pain sometimes persist?

Pain isn’t always straightforward.

Sometimes an injury has healed, but discomfort continues. At other times, pain may be influenced by several things at once — including reduced movement, muscle weakness, sleep, stress, previous injury and changes in how we use our body.

When something hurts, it’s understandable that you may want to protect it and move less. However, over time, too little movement can sometimes contribute to stiffness and loss of strength.

The important thing is not simply to “push through” pain, but to understand what may be contributing to it and find an appropriate way forward.

At Willow Therapy Centre, our practitioners take time to listen, assess and discuss options appropriate to you.

Pain is personal — and understanding it can be an important first step.

We are here for you.

22/08/2026

Weekends, late evening, hurt your back in the middle of the night. It can seem a long time until 9am on a workday morning to contact us. However, to see one of our osteopaths you can now book 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year.

Just click on:

www.willowtherapycentre.co.uk

and go to the book now link.

We are here for you.

Willow Therapy Centre began life as Broadstairs Osteopathic Clinic, it has naturally grown over the years to encompass other forms of holistic therapies to allow you, as a client, to find all therapies in one venue.

21/08/2026

A little Friday check-in…

How is your body feeling at the end of the week?

Are your shoulders relaxed—or creeping up towards your ears?
Have you been moving regularly—or sitting for longer than you realised?
Have you remembered to drink enough water?

Sometimes it is helpful simply to pause, take a breath and notice how we are feeling.

What is one small thing you could do for yourself this weekend?

We are here for you.

Willow Therapy Centre