Alignment at Number One

10/08/2026

07/08/2026

All appointments are subject to a no-show/late cancellation policy. 100% is charged upon failure to cancel or reschedule appointments within 24 hours of the scheduled time.

07/08/2026

Kinetic Chain Release (KCR) is a medically recognised, non-invasive manual therapy consisting of a structured series of gentle joint mobilisations and stretches designed to bring the physical body back into natural alignment and balance. Developed by the late Scottish physiotherapist Hugh Gilbert, this protocol treats the whole body by addressing the entire "kinetic chain"—the interconnected sequence of joints, muscles, and connective tissue (fascia) that controls how you move.
⚙️ How It Works.....When one part of your body is restricted due to an accident, bad posture, or injury, other parts overcompensate. This creates physical tension and imbalances, such as leg length discrepancies.The Treatment: A practitioner takes you through a specific, gentle protocol of stretches while you remain fully clothed.
The Goal: It decompresses joints and releases structural blockages without any forceful twisting or cracking. Many patients report feeling lighter, looser, and more energised after a single session.🩹 Conditions It Can Help Relieve by restoring your body's natural posture and reducing excess wear and tear on your joints, KCR is commonly used to alleviate:
Musculoskeletal Pain:
Chronic back, neck, shoulder, hip, and knee pain, as well as sciatica.Head & Jaw Tension: Migraines, tension headaches, and TMJ (jaw) dysfunction.Chronic Conditions: Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and discomfort from arthritis.Other Systems: It can positively influence the nervous and digestive systems, sometimes easing symptoms of IBS or chronic stress.
Athletic Performance: Everyday and elite athletes use it to maintain flexibility, prevent injury, and improve their structural movement patterns.
Any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch
Much love Joanne 💗

17/07/2026

Posture Assessment
An Essential Part of Your Treatment

A posture assessment is not a treatment on its own—it is an essential part of your assessment. It helps us understand how your muscles, joints and connective tissues are working together, allowing us to identify movement compensations and possible causes of dysfunction rather than simply treating where it hurts.

During your assessment, we look for:

🔹 Uneven shoulder or hip height
🔹 Spinal alignment
🔹 Weight distribution
🔹 Muscle imbalances
🔹 Movement compensations from injury or repetitive activity

These findings help guide your treatment plan. At KCR, posture assessment is combined with hands-on assessment, palpation, movement testing and treatment to address the underlying cause—not just the symptoms.

03/07/2026

Congratulations to my lovely client Lucy the hard work is paying off.
It's great to see how KCR has helped you dancing with ease. So pleased for you—keep dancing! 💃✨ Geraldine Hughes

24/06/2026

Apologies in advance if you are booked in tomorrow 😂😂
Caffeine will be getting me through

Come on Scotland ❤️❤️❤️

21/06/2026

The human body evolved to move.
Yet many people now spend 8-10 hours a day sitting.
Research links prolonged sitting with reduced hip mobility, weakened gluteal muscles, spinal stiffness and altered movement patterns.
The result?
Many people find themselves feeling older than they really are.
Kinetic Chain Release™ (KCR) is often used to help restore balance and mobility throughout the body, making movement feel easier and more natural again.
Motion is lotion.
Your body loves movement.

21/06/2026

A wee message from Colin this morning

Back so much better!! Can’t believe how much it has helped !! Fantastic and thanks !

16/06/2026

Ready for another day at the office
Love my job ❤️❤️❤️
I don't believe in miracles but see them everyday through amazing KCR xx