Stress Awareness Month 2026 – Rethinking Stress: From Enemy to Ally

Stress Awareness Month 2026 – Rethinking Stress: From Enemy to Ally By Richard Smith; Talk Therapist. Stress Awareness Month is often filled with advice on how to reduce, avoid, or escape stress. But what if that approach is part of the problem? What if stress, in many cases, isn’t something to eliminate, but something to…

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What happens when your hormones shift? By Emmett Technique Practitioner; Juliet Cooper

“Hormonal change is not one-size-fits-all. Menopause, perimenopause, monthly cycles, and surgical changes affect each of us differently — and often deeply. The body can feel unfamiliar… Swollen, tight, restless. Breathing becomes shallow. Ribs feel restricted. The abdomen holds emotion. Sleep gets disrupted. And while social media is flooded with miracle supplements and regimes, the truth…

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Adult Counselling with Integrative Counsellor; Abi Ayre.

Adult Counselling with Integrative Counsellor; Abi Ayre. “Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, whether it’s stress, anxiety, low mood, or simply feeling stuck. You don’t have to go through it alone. I offer a safe, confidential space where you can talk openly, gain clarity, and find ways forward. Take the first step towards feeling lighter and…

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Finding Support Through Fertility Challenges

‘Finding Support Through Fertility Challenges’ with Integrative Counsellor; Abi Ayre. For some, navigating the fertility journey can be an extremely stressful time, and it can be easy to forget that your emotional wellbeing is as important as your physical. In this blog Integrative Counsellor; Abi Ayre shares her thoughts on the value of counselling, and…

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Treatments for Babies and Children

There’s nothing more worrying than when your little one is unwell, upset or in discomfort. At the Bridge Centre, we have a selection of therapies that offer support to our little treasures, to help get them back to their havoc-wreaking selves!    Osteopathy for Babies and Children (often referred to as Paediatric or Cranial Osteopathy). Osteopathy…

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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: PLEASE NOTE: Selected massage treatments are now available to book online.   Abdominal Massage May support with Bloating, Digestion…

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Pregnancy Massage with Samantha Jackson

Graphic with photo of Samantha Jackson, Holistic Therapist at The Bridge Centre for Natural Health, Mickleover, Derby

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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