Christmas 2024 – Opening Hours

Please see below our Christmas ’24 / New Year ‘25 holiday dates. All our Practitioners are self employed and set their own schedules, so some availability may vary. Christmas 2024 Opening Hours: • Christmas Eve (Tue 24 Dec 24); 8.30am – 2.30pm • CLOSED from Christmas Day (Wed 25 Dec 24) to Wed 01 Jan…

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Andy Reeves – Five Element Acupuncturist

Andy Reeves, Five Element Acupuncturist at The Bridge Centre for Natural Health, Mickleover, Derby

I’m Andy Reeves – Five Element Acupuncturist and founder in Reinhabit Acupuncture, I worked in the media and marketing industry for over 20 years before deciding to dramatically change tack and study acupuncture. I gained a licentiate in Acupuncture, with a distinction, after studying and training at the Acupuncture Academy in Leamington. I love helping…

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Abi Ayre – Person Centred Counsellor

Abi Ayre, Counsellor at The Bridge Centre for Natural Health, Mickleover, Derby

I’m Abi Ayre, Counsellor in Person Centred Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt and CBT. I’m registered with the NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society). I am a compassionate and dedicated professional with extensive experience working with clients facing a wide range of challenges. With a focus on addiction, sexual abuse, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues,…

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Musculoskeletal Disorders & The Workplace

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Musculoskeletal disorders are a common work-related illness in the UK and include problems like lower back pain, joint injuries and repetitive strain issues. Whatever your career, if you undertake any repetitive or strenuous activity, you may be susceptible to any of the above. Here at The Bridge Centre, we encounter these types of conditions on…

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Fibromyalgia and Complementary Therapies

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Fibromyalgia (FMS) is a long-term condition which causes all-over body pain, often alongside other symptoms such as muscle and joint stiffness, extreme fatigue, and difficulty sleeping. At present there’s no cure for Fibromyalgia, however treatments may assist in the relief of some of the symptoms. In this blog we’ll be looking at complementary therapies which…

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Face the Flush – A Guide to the Menopause

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The menopause might be a natural part of aging for women, but with its long-lasting and wide-ranging symptoms that can span several years, it might not feel like a very natural process at times! Here at The Bridge Centre we’re committed to helping you navigate these changes and supporting you to take control of the…

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Pregnancy Massage with Samantha Jackson

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What elements makes a pregnancy massage different from a ‘normal’ massage? Mainly positioning – I tend to work with ladies lying on their side and use pillows under the head, bump and between the knees. Can any expectant Mum have a Pregnancy Massage? Most* expectant mums can have a pregnancy massage from 12 weeks onwards.…

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Lymphatic Drainage Massage – What is it and when could it help?

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What is the Lymphatic system? The Lymphatic System is part of your immune system, it is made up of Lymph Nodes, Tonsils, the Spleen and Adenoids. The Lymphatic System’s main function is to help defend your body from viruses and infections by flushing out toxins in the body. The Lymphatic System contains Lymph Nodes. Lymph…

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Acupuncture for Fertility FAQ

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Answering common questions surrounding Acupuncture for Fertility Around 1 in 7 couples will face infertility when trying to conceive. [1] Whilst this shows that anyone facing fertility issues isn’t alone, the reality of the situation may feel very different, especially if you’re not comfortable sharing your struggles with those around you. There’s lots of advice…

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Resolutions – Did you break?

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How are you getting on with your resolutions? Are you strong and resilient? Or have you broken them already? The chances are you’ve had a wobble or even given up completely. There can be a myriad of reasons why you’re struggling to uphold your resolve, but here’s a couple of reasons why you may be…

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