Counting sheep and chatting sleep
Spring equinox is on the horizon, and we’ve had a taste of spring with sunny weather, al-fresco dining and daffodils in the park.
Sure, the temperatures are dipping again, but hopefully like me you’ve enjoyed the taste of what’s to come in the warmer months ahead.
World Sleep Day is coming up, which has got me thinking about the quantity and quality of the Zzz’s we catch at night. Free, but often elusive, sleep is one of the most important aspects of a healthy and happy life.
At my Hackney clinic, Holistic Health, I hand-select practitioners working in the field of evidence-based therapies that can help you live a happier and healthier life. Free - but often elusive - sleep is important for brain function, digestion, immunity, weight and stress management and so much more – making it an important component to a good life.
Yet in 2022, a study by Miracle Leaf found that Hackney residents Google ‘Why can’t I sleep?’ more than other postcodes, placing them amongst the UK’s most sleep-deprived areas. This means many of my clinic’s neighbours on Broadway Market are missing out on the benefits of a good night’s sleep, and feeling tired, struggling to focus, and facing increased risks of chronic health problems.
Sure, the temperatures are dipping again, but hopefully like me you’ve enjoyed the taste of what’s to come in the warmer months ahead.
World Sleep Day is coming up, which has got me thinking about the quantity and quality of the Zzz’s we catch at night. Free, but often elusive, sleep is one of the most important aspects of a healthy and happy life.
At my Hackney clinic, Holistic Health, I hand-select practitioners working in the field of evidence-based therapies that can help you live a happier and healthier life. Free - but often elusive - sleep is important for brain function, digestion, immunity, weight and stress management and so much more – making it an important component to a good life.
Yet in 2022, a study by Miracle Leaf found that Hackney residents Google ‘Why can’t I sleep?’ more than other postcodes, placing them amongst the UK’s most sleep-deprived areas. This means many of my clinic’s neighbours on Broadway Market are missing out on the benefits of a good night’s sleep, and feeling tired, struggling to focus, and facing increased risks of chronic health problems.
How can we help you?
Stress and are pain both major disruptors to a good night’s sleep, so many treatments at Holistic Health can address this:
So what are you waiting for? If you are one of the hundreds struggling with quality shut-eye, book with me or one of my talented practitioners.
Stress and are pain both major disruptors to a good night’s sleep, so many treatments at Holistic Health can address this:
- Podiatry: ever been kept awake at night with throbbing pain? An ingrown toenail, infection or injury is no joke, and Podiatrists can help you with any issue of the hip down. Book early before you’re in more pain than necessary.
- Vitamin B12 injections: this powerhouse nutrient supports - the hormone responsible for regulating the sleep-wake cycle. Vitamin B12 deficiency has been linked to anxiety and depression, which is often associated with sleep disturbances.
- Acupuncture: commonly used to treat insomnia, clinical studies suggest that it can increase melatonin secretion, reduce sympathetic nervous system activity, and promote relaxation, all of which can improve sleep.
- Massage: by reducing stress and physical discomfort, massage can make it easier to fall and stay asleep. Some studies suggest massage increases serotonin levels, which aid in the production of melatonin – the hormone responsible for regulating the sleep-wake cycle.
So what are you waiting for? If you are one of the hundreds struggling with quality shut-eye, book with me or one of my talented practitioners.
Posted on 13 March 2025Looking for a great space in East London?
Did you know you could hire my clinic’s bright studio space?
Located just off Broadway Market by London Fields, the large and bright basement studio of Holistic Health provides a flexible backdrop for your class or gathering.
The space can accommodate 30+ people for a standing event, or 12-20 for a yoga/movement class, meditation or sound bath.
Located just off Broadway Market by London Fields, the large and bright basement studio of Holistic Health provides a flexible backdrop for your class or gathering.
The space can accommodate 30+ people for a standing event, or 12-20 for a yoga/movement class, meditation or sound bath.
Making great space accessible:
I am always keen for the clinic to support its local community, so we are opening up this space for event hires in 2025. Londoners are more likely than others in the UK to be affected by loneliness – so take advantage of the great location and space for gathering without the hefty price tag of many venues for hire in London.
Read more, and get in touch with my team to find out how we can accommodate you.
Posted on 28 February 2025Show your feet some love!
It’s Valentine’s Day, but why not direct some of that mushy love to your tireless feet?
Sometimes, love knocks you off your feet! But it’s the job of your feet to get you back up and support you through the next twists and turns of life. Sounds exhausting, doesn’t it?
Show your feet the love they deserve for their tireless work – keep them healthy and happy, and address little issues before they become problematic. As a Podiatrist, I am here to make that easy for you. I am the Clinic Director of Holistic Health, where my team is made up of Podiatrists and Foot Health Practitioners.
Sometimes, love knocks you off your feet! But it’s the job of your feet to get you back up and support you through the next twists and turns of life. Sounds exhausting, doesn’t it?
Show your feet the love they deserve for their tireless work – keep them healthy and happy, and address little issues before they become problematic. As a Podiatrist, I am here to make that easy for you. I am the Clinic Director of Holistic Health, where my team is made up of Podiatrists and Foot Health Practitioners.
Show your feet some love:
Podiatrists (also known as Chiropodists) treat these too, as well as more complex issues such as sports injuries, nail surgery for in-grown toenails, biomechanical issues, and verrucae needling. Book your next appointment for £65.
Foot Health Practitioners treat corns, callouses, nail cutting and reduction, fungal nail infections and athlete’s foot. Book your next appointment for £55.
Don’t go another day without showing your sole-mates you care!
Podiatrists (also known as Chiropodists) treat these too, as well as more complex issues such as sports injuries, nail surgery for in-grown toenails, biomechanical issues, and verrucae needling. Book your next appointment for £65.
Foot Health Practitioners treat corns, callouses, nail cutting and reduction, fungal nail infections and athlete’s foot. Book your next appointment for £55.
Don’t go another day without showing your sole-mates you care!
Posted on 14 February 2025
Shedding what’s no longer helpful...
This week’s Lunar New Year sees us slide into the Year of the Snake!
I never truly feel that the new year has begun until we celebrate Chinese New Year, so here we go, and welcome to the Year of the Snake!
In the Western world we tie connotations of slyness to the snake, but in Chinese literature and mythology, the snake isn’t some hissing deceiver. Instead, snakes are ‘little dragons’, and their abandoned skin – the dragon’s coat – represents rebirth, renewal, and good luck.
So - like the snake - how can we shed comfortable and unhelpful patterns and move to new, positive terrain this year? I’m here to help.
I never truly feel that the new year has begun until we celebrate Chinese New Year, so here we go, and welcome to the Year of the Snake!
In the Western world we tie connotations of slyness to the snake, but in Chinese literature and mythology, the snake isn’t some hissing deceiver. Instead, snakes are ‘little dragons’, and their abandoned skin – the dragon’s coat – represents rebirth, renewal, and good luck.
So - like the snake - how can we shed comfortable and unhelpful patterns and move to new, positive terrain this year? I’m here to help.
Podiatry & Chiropody:
My associates and I can help you shed old skin – literally! Say goodbye to the corns, callouses and verrucae that for too long you’ve thought, ‘I must have this seen to.’
We can also help you with fungal infections, ingrown toenails, and biomechanical issues. If it affects you from the hip down, we’re here to help.
Vitamin B12: Are you feeling unusually rundown and tired, and struggling to shake it off? Have you ever considered your Vitamin B12 levels?
This powerhouse nutrient can help you with sleep, increased energy, better mood, gut health, and immunity. A staggering number of adults are deficient in Vitamin B12, and many will feel the benefits after just one injection, although others will find a course of 4 most helpful.
Book these treatments with me online, or get in touch.
My associates and I can help you shed old skin – literally! Say goodbye to the corns, callouses and verrucae that for too long you’ve thought, ‘I must have this seen to.’
We can also help you with fungal infections, ingrown toenails, and biomechanical issues. If it affects you from the hip down, we’re here to help.
Vitamin B12: Are you feeling unusually rundown and tired, and struggling to shake it off? Have you ever considered your Vitamin B12 levels?
This powerhouse nutrient can help you with sleep, increased energy, better mood, gut health, and immunity. A staggering number of adults are deficient in Vitamin B12, and many will feel the benefits after just one injection, although others will find a course of 4 most helpful.
Book these treatments with me online, or get in touch.
Posted on 4 February 2025Tis the season 🦶🏼
For ingrown toenails and compression foot injuries!
Much like the calendar of annual celebrations, Podiatry also has seasonal moments. Pulling from my 20 years of experience, I declare this the season of ingrown toenails and compression foot injuries.
But why is this? At this time of year, people tend to get into their heavier-duty shoes after a summer of sandals – waterproof trainers, wellies, walking boots, etc. These tight shoes can put pressure on the toenails, which can force them to curve and grow into the skin. In addition, wearing these tightly laced shoes and brand-new boots can compress your feet and lead to injuries.
If you have an ingrown toenail, there’s no need to suffer. I can treat and painlessly resolve this by draining any infection, trimming the nail properly, and—in cases where it is necessary—performing a swift and painless surgical procedure from the comfort of my London Fields clinic, Holistic Health.
Much like the calendar of annual celebrations, Podiatry also has seasonal moments. Pulling from my 20 years of experience, I declare this the season of ingrown toenails and compression foot injuries.
But why is this? At this time of year, people tend to get into their heavier-duty shoes after a summer of sandals – waterproof trainers, wellies, walking boots, etc. These tight shoes can put pressure on the toenails, which can force them to curve and grow into the skin. In addition, wearing these tightly laced shoes and brand-new boots can compress your feet and lead to injuries.
If you have an ingrown toenail, there’s no need to suffer. I can treat and painlessly resolve this by draining any infection, trimming the nail properly, and—in cases where it is necessary—performing a swift and painless surgical procedure from the comfort of my London Fields clinic, Holistic Health.
Meet the Podiatrists: Tracy and Conn
Conn and I offer appointments throughout the week, including weekends. It couldn’t be more convenient to see us, simply book your initial appointment and we will diagnose, treat and (if necessary) book your surgery.
At my clinic Holistic Health, we treat much more than toenails. Visit the skilled team of practitioners for Acupuncture, Biomechanics, Colonic Hydrotherapy, Massage, Osteopathy, Reflexology, Reiki, Vitamin Therapy and much more. Browse our treatments.
Conn and I offer appointments throughout the week, including weekends. It couldn’t be more convenient to see us, simply book your initial appointment and we will diagnose, treat and (if necessary) book your surgery.
At my clinic Holistic Health, we treat much more than toenails. Visit the skilled team of practitioners for Acupuncture, Biomechanics, Colonic Hydrotherapy, Massage, Osteopathy, Reflexology, Reiki, Vitamin Therapy and much more. Browse our treatments.
Posted on 01 November 2024