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How to handle a Desk job. Sitting vs Standing

In honour of Back Awareness Week, we take a look at what is really the best combination of conditions for a happy back whilst at work. Resident Osteopath, Andrew Doody, takes a closer look. By now I’m sure we all realise that sitting for long...

Breast Cancer Awareness

 Carla, the owner of Shine, shares her personal journey of going through Breast Cancer here with us, from diagnosis to out the other side, plus the support network she cultivated through Holistic Health Practitioners with us. Click this link to see how...

What’s In A Click?

Osteopathy explained by Resident Shine Osteopath, Andrew Doody. Osteopathic manipulation, or HVT (high velocity thrust) as it is more technically known, is the “click” that many people associate with osteopathic treatment. It is by no...

Polyvagal Theory Explained

Find out more about relieving stress, anxiety and exhaustion at Shine - looking to the 'Polyvagal Theory' which describes the interaction between our body and brain.

The Importance of Clinical Skills in Complementary Health

Questioning, inquiry and clinical observations serve a number of functions in complementary health practices at Shine. Find out more about what complementary health entails here.

How to maximise the quality of sleep you get, when suffering from back pain.

An Osteopath’s insight into sleeping positions and back pain, by Andrew Doody.A good night’s sleep is essential to your health, and an important part of your overall well-being. Back pain can significantly affect a person’s ability to get...

Artists at Shine, N16

All of the artwork that we have at Shine, Newington Green are by local artists or photographers, invited to exhibit their special talents for our clients to enjoy. The full amount of each Sale goes directly to the artist, as we want to support the arts as...

Acupuncture and Pain Management

Here at Shine, Newington Green, we have highly skilled Acupuncturists with over 25 years experience of treating many forms of pain. Valeria Frank shares with us the current Scientific and Medical research building and backing support of Acupuncture's...

How to deal with teenage skin, spots, acne and break outs.

We at Shine Newington Green, get a lot of requests for advice on the best skin treatments and products for teenagers.W have compiled a list of things to try to avoid and things that can really help to improve their skin. Plus the most popular facial...

How To Work a Demanding Desk Job and Not End Up in Pain

Dealing with Desk Job Aches, improving posture and finding workable solutions at Shine, Stoke Newington Church Street with Sarah Warman, Alexander Technique Practitioner.

How skin changes during Pregnancy

PREGNANCY AND ACNE ADVICE at Shine, Newington Green. We would like to touch on some of the skin changes that women may experience when they are pregnant to help you with tackling those common problems – acne or breakouts in particular.While some women...

5 Tips To Achieve Your New Year’s Fitness Goals

Decide what it is you’re wanting to achieve and tailor your program towards it. Do you want to lose weight? Get fitter? Tone up? All three? Get expert advice in the London N16 area, shaped around your body type, goals and needs.