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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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

Why do I procrastinate? How can we stop this cycle? It is essential first to become aware of the lack of trust you might have in your own capacity to do things. Do you genuinely believe that you can do this? If you have doubts about your abilities, can you...

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...

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

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.

The final big event in terms of hormonal changes is menopause. Find out more here.

In TCM, excessive emotions act as stimuli, which disturb the Mind and Soul, alter the balance of the internal organs and the harmony of Qi (energy) and Blood, which can be a cause of disease. For this reason, emotional stress is an internal cause of the...