Frequently Asked Questions about the EMMETT Technique…

The EMMETT Technique offers ‘hands on’ support with a light touch. In this article EMMETT Technique Practitioner & Pilates Tutor; Juliet Cooper shares some essential facts about this wonderful treatment. What is the EMMETT Technique? The EMMETT Technique is a gentle, hands-on muscle release therapy that helps reduce pain, relieve tension, and improve movement. It…

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Massage…

We offer a wide range of massage techniques to help support your needs, so whether you are looking to relax, or ease that pain or strain we are here for you. Massage Techniques currently available include:   Abdominal Massage May support with Bloating, Digestion and Constipation. Not suitable for pregnant women or those on their…

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Saturday’s are back!

  SATURDAY’S ARE BACK!  Are you looking for a bit of weekend wellbeing? We are delighted to confirm that we will be opening one Saturday a month from February with a paired down- but still fabulous- offer! First Date: SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY 2025 – 9AM – 1PM. Practitioners* Allen Sikara & Sam Jackson will be…

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Vertigo

  Anyone whose experienced Vertigo can tell you the extreme discomfort it brings, and for those who suffer severe or reoccurring bouts it can affect life as a whole. Vertigo isn’t an illness as such, it’s an imbalance, a symptom of something else happening in the body. Causes can include migraine, raised temperature, joint restriction,…

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Blue Monday 2025

  Monday 20th January 2025 is BLUE MONDAY, allegedly the most depressing day of the year! Well – its grey, cold, and gloomy – after the lights and excess of Christmas, it’s all a bit of a slap in the face with reality. So, what can we do to try and boost our mood? You…

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Post-natal checks with Osteopath Cathy Travis

Osteopath Cathy Travis completed her Natal Foundations Training with Everything Natal and is available to help new Mum’s looking for support with post birth concerns. The post-natal check is wide-ranging and covers posture, a diastasis recti check, an external pelvic floor assessment, an examination of caesarean section scars and the abdominal wall. Check-ups can be…

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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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Abi Ayre – Integrative 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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