Cushions :
If you've watched the seat position video in the 'EXERCISE' tab, you'll have seen how I really advocate a gym ball instead of a chair. If you can't get a gym ball into your office set up, a wobble cushion is a great alternative. Likely you'll have seen mine in clinic. You can get yours from Amazon. Simply search wobble cushion. Best to get one without dimples on the surface!
Barefoot Shoes:
Firstly - watch this video and then this video:
With out any doubt the best discovery I have ever made. You will very rarely see me without them. Has helped my posture no end.
Brands include: Tikki, Groundies (my favourite), Freet, Vivobarefoot, Soft Star, Belenka, Xero, Plae (childrens), Senmotic, Zaqq, Joe Nimble, plus others. Get googling! Not all of these are UK based. However if you look at HappyLittleSoles, they have a good range of the above and are UK based.
There are some cheap Amazon alternatives, BUT you get what you pay for and they aren't 100% barefoot. However, they are an okay starter shoe - simply type in 'barefoot shoes' into the search engine. Hobibear is a good barefoot amazon brand or saguaro.
Wallets :
These little wallets are great for the front pocket. They're tiny but fully functional and look traditional (or not if you prefer).
Diagnostics
Shopping!
Many clients look for the assurance and guidance of an MRI. In many cases these will be available on the NHS with your GP referral. However waiting times can be lengthy. In some instances, clients may wish to seek a private route. There are a number of scanners in the region, Bristol, Exeter and Taunton to name a few. There is one, operated by Cobalt Health in Cheltenham that a few of my clients have used in the past. They appear to be a little cheaper and the service offered has been excellent. You will need a referral from your GP whichever route you choose.
Mental Support
You are what you eat. Nutrition is so important and often under-looked. We have a great resource nearby - Ruth Seymour. She is a font of knowledge on nutrition and can provide coaching to help you reach your goals. She can be found here.
If nothing else, watch That Sugar Film and What's With Wheat?
- Red Flag Training
- Art of Bowen Part 1 & 2
- Fascia Bowen
- APMT: Pelvis & Lumbar
- McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release
- CBS: Sports 1 & 2
- CBS: Shoulder & Pelvic Workshop
- Bowen College: Exercise and Rehabilitation
- Bowen Seminars: IoS
- Body Mind Workers: Change your Mind, Change your life
- Hormone Release - The Bowen Way
- PASC Balance: Practitioner Assessment Skills Mod 1&2
- The Olab TMD Core Program: (TMJ) Mod 1&2
- OldPain2Go
- Bowen College: Cranio Bowen
- SafetoMove: Lymphatics
- APMT: Meridians
- Fine Tuning the Neck
We are very lucky to have the genuinely ace Sarah Coward, at Your Best Mind, on our doorstep in Clevedon. She specialises in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy and loads of other stuff that I personally have no clue about!!! What I do know is that working with Sarah can be truly life changing - I've been treated myself.