A Strength in You.

06/09/2026

💚Before colonic hydrotherapy, I need to know more than when you last opened your bowels.

We may talk about your usual bowel pattern, medication and laxatives, previous surgery, medical conditions, changes you've noticed, nutritional and fluid intake, lifestyle and what has brought you for treatment.

Some of the questions might not seem directly related to your bowel — but they're there for a reason.

Part of my assessment is establishing whether colonic hydrotherapy is appropriate for you and whether there is anything we need to discuss further before proceeding, and sometimes the appropriate decision is not to treat.

That's why I won't skip the consultation, even if you've had colonic hydrotherapy somewhere else before.

Your consultation isn't something to get through before your treatment starts.
It's part of your treatment.
And yes, we will talk about your bowel movements (poo) — after all, they're part of the reason you're coming to see me.

05/09/2026

💚What if your treatment needs don't fit into one box?

You don't have to arrive at A Strength In You knowing exactly which treatment you need.

Sometimes one approach may be appropriate. At other times, following consultation, we may agree that drawing from more than one of the therapies I practise is more helpful for what you need from your session.

That might mean incorporating elements of MFR or MLD with CST, or perhaps combining CST/SER with relaxation or trance techniques.

There isn't a predetermined formula.

We talk. We assess. We decide together.

Your preferences matter.
Your goals matter.
How you are feeling that day matters.

Any treatment we agree upon still needs to be appropriate for you, within my scope of practice and with your consent throughout.

Because your needs don't always fit neatly into one box.
And neither should your care.
Believe in yourself.

03/09/2026

💚How many times do we save something till "one day " the clothes still with a tag on in the wardrobe, a promise of a holiday, a day trip, a visit to something you want to see, a walk, a book, learning something, making time for somebody or even yourself.

"one day" has a nasty habit of becoming a regret or worse, - never. Make the decision to change from the words " one day" to - I did that.

01/09/2026

💚When we talk about nutrition, it's very easy to make general recommendations. But nutritional needs aren't identical.

Age, activity, health conditions, allergies and intolerances, energy requirements, lifestyle, culture, personal preferences and what is realistically available can all influence what is appropriate for an individual.

Even portion size isn't one-size-fits-all.
I won't label foods as good or bad. Food doesn't need a moral value attached to it.
I ask:
Is this nutritional intake helpful for this individual, at this point in their life, and does it support what their body needs?
Helpful nutritional guidance isn't about handing everybody the same plate or imposing unnecessary restriction.
It's about looking at YOU, the individual.
Because nutrition is individual.

30/08/2026

💚CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY & CONCUSSION
A concussion is a brain injury, and for some people symptoms can persist long after the original injury.

CST has its roots in the work of osteopathic physician Dr William Garner Sutherland, with Dr John E. Upledger later developing his own approach and exploring its clinical applications.
Research into CST and concussion is still developing, but there are some interesting findings: A 2021 pilot study involving people with concussion and post-concussion symptoms reported positive changes amongst a sizeable proportion of participants, with many who experienced a benefit noticing changes within 1–3 sessions.
Earlier research involving 11 retired professional American and Canadian football players with post-concussion syndrome also reported improvements in areas including pain, movement, memory, cognition and sleep following an intensive programme incorporating CST alongside other manual therapies.

Does this prove CST cures concussion? No.

The studies are small and further research is needed and is constantly being undertaken, but the findings so far do support continued exploration of CST as a complementary approach alongside appropriate medical concussion care.

29/08/2026

💚WHEN DID YOU LAST FEEL TRULY RESTED?
Not asleep.
Not sitting down scrolling through your phone.
Not watching television while your mind is still going through tomorrow's list.
But actually rested?

Sometimes we stop physically yet still feel as though we're “rushing” maybe in thoughts not necessarily actions.

CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on therapy using a very light touch. Many people describe experiencing a deep sense of relaxation during treatment.

Sometimes having permission to be still, without having to talk, think, achieve or look after somebody else, is valuable.
You don't always need to be doing something.
Sometimes you need time to simply be.
Rest. Restore. Reset yourself.

27/08/2026

25/08/2026

💚 “Food noise” has become a popular phrase, particularly alongside conversations about GLP-1 medications.
But thoughts about food aren't new — and for some people, thoughts about food are persistent and intrusive.
This can be experienced by people with eating disorders, disordered eating or a difficult relationship with food — regardless of body size or shape.

For others, thinking about food is simply part of everyday life:
What shall I cook tonight?
What have we got in?
Who am I feeding?
What do I need to buy?

Food is more than hunger. It's part of family, culture, celebration, comfort, memory and routine.
So perhaps we shouldn't put every thought about food under the increasingly fashionable umbrella of “food noise.”

GLP-1 medications have brought the conversation into the mainstream — but they didn't create the experience.

Perhaps instead of only asking:
“How do I quieten the food noise?”

We should also be asking:
“Why am I thinking about food — and what is my relationship with it?”

Because understanding the thought may be just as important as turning down its volume.

23/08/2026

💚GLP-1 medications have changed the conversation around weight management — and for some people they can be a valuable tool.
But an injection cannot do everything.

When appetite reduces, what and how you eat becomes increasingly important.

Adequate nutrition, protein intake, movement and maintaining muscle all deserve consideration alongside the number on the scales.

And there is another part of weight management that medication alone may not address: our relationship with food.

Why do we eat when we aren't physically hungry?
What role do stress, emotions, habits, comfort or reward play?
What new habits are being developed while appetite is reduced?
And what will support those changes longer term?

This is where I believe a more holistic approach can be valuable.

I can work alongside your prescribed GLP-1 treatment, supporting areas such as nutrition and lifestyle, behaviour and habits, emotional wellbeing, realistic goal setting and longer-term change.

I do not prescribe, alter doses or advise you to stop medication — those decisions remain between you and your prescribing healthcare professional.

My role is to look at the person around the prescription.

Because successful weight management isn't simply about becoming lighter. It's about supporting your health, understanding your body and building changes that you can realistically carry forward.

GLP-1 medication may be one part of the journey.
Let's not forget the person taking it.