Nature’s Top Three Remedies for Hay Fever

Nature’s Top Three Remedies for Hay Fever.

Sneezing, runny nose and itchy eyes, sound familiar? It probably does, considering the sun is out and the pollen is rife!  Sadly the festival weather isn’t all fun and games for the quarter of Londoners who suffer from Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, more commonly known as hay fever.

The road less travelled: Exploring Chinese Medicine at Fix

The road less travelled: Exploring Chinese Medicine at Fix.

Just over a month ago we said goodbye to Cate Boyle, learned master in the art of Traditional Chinese Medicine, generous friend and one of our most treasured practitioners here at Fix London Fields in Hackney, as she searches for new adventures on her 6 month sabbatical

Practitioner Spotlight: The Midnight Runner

Practitioner Spotlight: The Midnight Runner.

Fix Osteopath and a keen surfer, Ola Daniewska, ran a Midnight Sun Half Marathon in Tromso - a city in Northern Norway - last weekend. We caught up with her after the run and talked about local food, injury control and her rather out-there choice of playlist. Read on to get the lowdown on this exciting and unusual event.

Acupuncture and Fertility...

Acupuncture and Fertility...

Lots of people that come to Fix ask about acupuncture. They ask if it does really work and if so how. The answer to if it works is a resounding YES! How it works is a little more complicated but here is an explanation.

Practitioner Spotlight: Laura Jessett Massage Therapist and Yogi

Practitioner Spotlight: Laura Jessett Massage Therapist and Yogi.

Hi Laura, tell us about your massage and yoga training, where did you train?

I completed an 18 month yoga training with Yoga Campus, London and then trained for my btec level 5 sports and remedial massage with NLSSM. 

Practitioner Spotlight: Clinical Pilates Teacher Eleah Waters...

Practitioner Spotlight: Clinical Pilates Teacher Eleah Waters...

Each month we are shining the light on one of our Fix practitioners for
special inside information and a Q & A. This month we have Fix Clinical
Pilates and posture expert Eleah Waters.

Client of the Month: Crossfit Fan Helen Dwyer

Client of the Month: Crossfit Fan Helen Dwyer.

"I’ve been doing Crossfit for around seven years now, alongside hiking, swimming, running and some cycling. Unfortunately though, in contrast, my day job as a graphic designer means I’m sat at a desk for 8 hours or more a day. The job can be quite stressful at times meaning my good posture often deteriorates and I end up in tense, awkward positions.“

January is the NEW Spring

January is the NEW Spring.

January is the month of new years resolutions. The sacred time of year when people are exponentially more motivated to get off their behinds and finally to put an end to the mince pies. But if your Facebook feed is anything like mine you have definitely read too many motivational fitness posts already in 2017. But truth be told motivation isn't enough. We all want abs of steel and defined deltoids but motivation alone will only see you through January before you revert to winter hibernation mode until spring. Time to end all of that. 

Practitioner Spotlight: Running Coach Steve Hobbs...

Practitioner Spotlight: Running Coach Steve Hobbs...

A little on Steve…

Steve Hobbs is a fully qualified British Athletics running coach. As an experienced runner himself, Steve knows only too well the effect that injury can have and how important it is to be proactive to prevent injury and how patient you have to be in recovery. He is a keen member of the local running community, representing Victoria Park Harriers and Tower Hamlets AC in all disciplines, from road to cross country, to track.

Client of the Month : Triathlete Ben Schueller

Client of the Month : Triathlete Ben Schueller.

"It all began actually when I left London at the end of 2014. I had given up playing Rugby a few years previously and by the time I was asked to move to Germany for work, I was not feeling too well. I had taken up cycling to work occasionally and had done a couple of multi-day cycling trips including a ride from London to Cologne.”

Practitioner Spotlight Physiotherapist Karin Hilfiker...

Practitioner Spotlight Physiotherapist Karin Hilfiker...

A little on Karin…

Karin has over 10 years experience treating musculoskeletal conditions in the private sector. Karin earned her Master Degree in Physiotherapy in 2005 and completed a certification in Functional Manual Therapy from the US-based Institute of Physical Art in 2013. She recently spent 18 months in Delhi, India treating patients and mentoring a team of Indian therapists at a centre dedicated to Functional Manual Therapy. Karin has treated a wide variety of clients from professional ballet dancers, Broadway performers, recreational weekend athletes, to the more sedentary desk worker.

Top Tips for Good Health from Massage Therapist Jo Pertwee...

Our massage therapist Jo Pertwee shares her top tips for good health.

Do Pilates and Yoga -I am someone who loves to run and cycle and I find the combination of Pilates and Yoga alongside these helps me to stay strong, stable and supple. Pilates is great for strengthening the core and activating the glutes. I use yoga to open my hips, hamstrings and calves. Butterfly, Pigeon and Downward Dog are my all time favourites.

Gradually Increase intensity In any training- be sure you ease into it. Many problems I see in clients are from stepping up the mileage or the intensity too quickly. We need to allow our bodies time to acclimatise to what we are putting them through.

Rest - we all lead crazy lives, working hard, playing hard and training hard. Rest is really important for good health. Not unlike high intensity interval training, with bursts of hard work and then recovery to make us fitter, rest time is vital to our overall fitness and health.

Put in the Hard Work - I always send my clients away with stretches and exercises to do at home. This is imperative to get the most out of your treatment and to recover as quickly as possible.

Book in with Jo for massage here.

Keep rolling...

Keep rolling...

Foam rolling is great right? We love a good foam roll and use (and sell) rollers regularly at FIX HQ. However a trend we've noticed is that sometimes clients fascia and muscles are very taught, rather than supple and perhaps as a result of bad rolling technique. 

Practitioner Spotlight Physiotherapist Kristina...

Practitioner Spotlight Physiotherapist Kristina...

A little on Kristina....

Kristina has over 15 Years experience working in the NHS and private sector with a special interest in treating back and neck problems and also ligaments sprains, tendon problems, muscle strains and postural issues. She is also an expert in the management of sports injuries, rheumatological conditions and post – operative rehabilitation. Kristina is trained in Acupuncture and clinical Pilates which concepts she incorporates into client rehabilitation to ensure that alignment and stability are improved in order to reduce stress through joints.