How thoughts affect the body — the patterns we live with
We do not always notice when something changes. Our digestion becomes less comfortable. We go to the loo more often, or less. Our sleep becomes lighter. These changes can creep…
When a scan becomes the whole story
At the OM Yoga Show, a woman of 36 came to speak to me about her back. She had only been in pain for a few weeks, but after spinal…
Greater comfort in sitting, more possibilities in practice
It’s lovely to see this photograph of Beth Morgan teaching, with her students sitting on Buttaflys. Beth, founder of Yogalates London, was an early adopter of the Buttafly and has…
Back care beyond medication: an investment, not an optional extra
The cost of back pain is not confined to appointments, prescriptions or time away from work. There is also the walk you stop taking, the activity you begin to avoid,…
“A need they didn’t know they had”: experiencing the Buttafly Technique
People come to my work with the Buttafly Technique for all sorts of reasons — and sometimes with no particular reason at all. Some are looking for help with back…
Coccyx pain in men
When a man develops tailbone pain without a memorable fall, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Is the coccyx itself sore? Could the discomfort be connected with…
Coccyx pain: a holistic perspective on your tailbone
Understanding coccyx pain through a musculoskeletal perspective and Lifestyle Prescriptions® Health Coaching, with practical support for comfortable sitting. The coccyx is small, but pain in this area can have a…
The body’s intelligence is always responding
I chose this photograph for the new My approach page on my website because, for me, it captures something very simple and very profound. Nobody has taught that newborn baby how…
Come and say hello
To celebrate the opening of my new clinic/studio, I’d love to invite you to pop in and see the new space on: Saturday, 3rd October 9.30 am–12.30 pm and 2.30–5…
A new home for natural back care and spine health
I’m delighted to share that, from October, I’ll be welcoming clients to a new clinic at Phoenix Pathways Wellness & Therapy Centre near Lytchett Matravers in Dorset. The clinic will…
Sitting with the Buttafly
This weekend I had the joy of sharing the Buttafly at the World Yoga Festival. Events like this are always a wonderful opportunity to meet people face-to-face, hear their experiences…
Walking my talk… and limping badly
Curiosity has surely got to be one of the most powerful tools we have when exploring symptoms. Rather than rushing to find the explanation, I’ve learned to stay with the…