Autumn 2019 Newsletter

Complementary Health Centre Lee

You can read your Autumn CHC Lee Newsletter here.

We’ve packed this issue with a huge range of articles on holistic complementary health, CHC
therapies, NEW classes, and courses.  

Our articles are all authored by our highly experienced CHC practitioners and therapists to help enhance and maintain your health and wellbeing.  

We hope you enjoy this issue!  

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HAPPY READING!  

From All the Team at
CHC Lee x



Help for Voice Problems

Vocal and voice issues therapy with Osteopathy

With Registered Osteopaths
Nikki Moss and Lyndsay Mudford

Actors – Singers – Teachers – Public Speakers – Post-Operative Throat Surgery – Radiotherapy – Stroke Sufferers

Common Voice symptoms

Hoarseness – huskiness – croakiness – breathiness – loss of voice – loss of vocal stamina – loss of volume – loss of pitch range – throat pain or soreness – ‘lump in throat’ – effort to swallow

These problems can be caused by muscle tension in the vocal tract. This happens when you overuse your voice or develop faulty speaking or singing habits.

Sometimes the muscle tension occurs because there is something wrong in the vocal tract affecting voice production and you unwittingly work harder when you speak or sing to make your voice sound normal.

An example of this is nodules forming on the vocal cords. These prevent the vocal folds fully closing so air escapes giving rise to a breathy, husky quality.

Poor posture with a ‘forward head’ and hunched shoulders affects the position of your neck and can contribute to vocal problems.

What We Do For Voice Issues

Take a case history from you and examine you thoroughly – your standing and sitting postures, your whole vocal tract and and how you breathe.

Identify areas that are painful, tight and restricted, and stretch and release them using various hands-on techniques. (At the end of a treatment, patients often comment that their voice sounds fuller and more resonant.)

Draw your attention to any faults in your posture and breathing habits and help you correct them.

If we suspect there is an underlying pathology we will recommend you see a laryngologist who specialises in the voice and will examine the inside of your vocal tract.
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Why Muscle Tension in the Throat Affects the Voice

The larynx – Adam’s apple – the epicentre of the vocal tract, is suspended from the hyoid bone which sits just below the jaw and is itself suspended by various muscles and ligaments. This arrangement is designed so these structures can move freely, allowing the voice to have full resonance and a full scope of pitch, volume and expression.
If any of the controlling muscles become tight, these structures can no longer move freely and thus voice quality is adversely affected.

Read more about our Osteopath Therapy




NEW TO CHC – Tui Na Massage Therapy – Booking now open FROM JANUARY 2019

Tui Na (pronounced “Twee Na”) is a form of therapeutic massage, rooted in Taoist principles and is one of the branches of Chinese medicine. This hands-on therapy focusses on your posture, alignment and movement with a range of techniques used to help bring your body back into balance.

Techniques work on soft tissue, muscles and joints and may involve joint manipulation and acupressure or use of cloths and dowels. The treatments can be invigorating or calming, subtle or firm and help to get the blood and energy moving.

Well-known for its effectiveness in treating musculo-skeletal conditions such as arthritis, sciatica, sports related injuries and chronic pain, Tui Na may also be effective for other problems such as headaches, sleep difficulties, and stress amongst others. It can also be effective in maintaining and enhancing flexibility and mobility and promoting health and wellbeing.

Tui Na Treatment can be applied over loose clothing and there is no requirement to undress although some techniques may be applied directly to the skin.

To find out more about Tui Na Therapy or about our Tui Na Therapists please visit our Therapies and Practitioner pages.

For more information and to book:

Call CHC now on 020 8297 8887 or email us at info@chc-lee.co.uk



AUTUMN VOCAL WORKSHOPS – BACK DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND

We are pleased to be running another trio of Vocal Workshops this Autumn, lead by Portia Winters, at the Complementary Health Centre in Lee.

Read more here: CHC Vocal Workshop Autumn poster

 

Open to ALL adults, both with and without previous singing experience.

Our Summer Vocal Workshops proved to be extremely popular with excellent feedback as you can read here: 

 

Course details:

Saturday afternoons 2-4pm: 20th October, 17th November, 8th December

£20 per session/£55 for all three

 

For more info and to book: 020 8297 8887 or info@chc-lee.co.uk

Advance booking is advised and preferred.

 

Tune into your voice and explore a healthy and joyful relationship with singing using exercises, songs, meditations.

Together we will explore the voice through breathwork, physiology of the larynx, full body awareness, singing songs, sound making, and the art of listening.

Accessing this innate knowledge enhances quality of life and generates calm, energy, expression, presence, inner awareness, stress relief and increased physical and emotional health.

 

Small group work led by vocalist Portia Winters, BA(Hons) Music (Performance), MMus (Creative

Practice), MISM, Estill. Portia has been singing, writing and performing music for 18 years and teaching and mentoring for 9 years. She works with everyone from practicing artists to the tone deaf (although there really is no such thing as being tone deaf!).

 

 



NEW CHC YOGA CLASS- IYENGAR YOGA

*NEW-  IYENGAR YOGA CLASS starting at CHC*

Every Wednesday evening 7pm – 8.15pm from 26th September – with Nicky Lowe

This is a General and Beginners class. 

 

You can find out more about Iyengar Yoga at https://iyengaryoga.org.uk/iyengar-yoga/frequently-asked-questions/ :

 

Iyengar Yoga is firmly based in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, an Indian sage who lived about 1700 years ago. The Yoga Sutras guide the yoga practitioner towards peace of mind and harmony and ultimately to bliss (Samadhi).

 

Iyengar yoga is characterised by precision and alignment in the execution of the postures (asanas), sequencing of the asanas towards a desired result,timing in the length of time the asanas are held for maximum benefit, and the use of props if required to help a student gain the maximum benefit from each asana.

 

Iyengar yoga concentrates on postural alignment and body awareness. This is not just for the alignment of one body part with another, but also for the proper functioning of the human being. If the body is aligned with precision then the breath is aligned with the same precision. If the breath is balanced then the mind, emotions and senses become balanced.

 

With regular guided practice, effects of Iyengar Yoga can include a general feeling of physical health and psychological and mental well-being.

 



NEW ANTENATAL BIRTHING CLASS – Daisy Birthing

Starting Sunday 30th September!

Daisy Birthing Classes, taught by Louise Dodimead

 

Daisy Birthing® classes offer a totally unique antenatal experience.  Combining yoga-based movement, breathing techniques and guided relaxation with evidence-based birth education.  These classes aim to help mums-to-be learn their antenatal education in a truly effective way.  Helping improve strength, balance, flexibility and mindfulness to decrease stress and tension in both the body and mind, so mums can look forward to a positive birth experience. 

 

For further information and to book please contact us on 020 8297 8887 or email info@chc-lee.co.uk

 

For more information about Daisy Birthing please click the document below.

Daisy Birthing Explained


RESILIENCE AND WELLBEING TALK, Monday 24th September 2018, 5.45- 6.45pm, FREE

This is a FREE event, facilitated by Mary Galbraith, Mindfulness Health Practitioner.

 

TO BOOK your place:

Telephone: 020 8297 8887

Email: info@chc-lee.co.uk

 

In today’s society we appear to be experiencing an increase in the demands on our time and a decrease in the time available to recover from these demands.

This can result in feelings of stress and pressure as well as finding ourselves playing endless games of catch-up.

This problem can be seen in many areas of our lives with reduced levels of resilience to normal life events and the risk of psychological & physical ill-health.

 

By the end of the talk you should be able to:
• Identify Hidden Factors that increase stress/anxiety
• Identify Physical & Psychological Signs of Stress in Yourself & Others
• Identify Mechanisms to Reduce Physical & Psychological Signs of Stress
• Identify benefits of Building Resilience
• Identify Mechanisms to Build Resilience

To find out more please click the flyer link below

Building Resilience & Wellbeing Talk Mary Glabraith Flyer 24 September 2018 5.45-6.45pm, FREE

 



NEW- VOCAL WORKSHOPS – Learning to Listen with the Voice

We are pleased to announce A TRIO OF SUMMER VOCAL WORKSHOPS beginning Saturday 9th June 3-5pm.

 

These workshops will explore singing and listening.

Singing enhances our quality of life and generates calm, energy, expression, presence, inner awareness, stress relief and increased physical and emotional health. Tune into your voice and gain access to vocal control to develop a healthy and joyful relationship with singing.

 

Small group work led by vocalist Portia Winters (BA (Hons) Music, MMus, MISM, Estill) with 18years experience singing, writing, and performing and 9years teaching and mentoring.Open to all adults, both with and without previous singing experience.

3–5pm: 9th June, 14th July, 4th August
£20 per session/£55 for all three – advance booking advised.

For more info and to book please contact: 020 8297 8887 | info@chc-lee.co.uk






MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄and a HAPPY and HEALTHY NEW YEAR 🎉 to you, from Team CHC Lee!

MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄and a
HAPPY and HEALTHY NEW YEAR 🎉 to you all, from Team CHC Lee!

 

A Huge Thank-You to our patients and students for making this year so special!

 

Your Health and Wellbeing are always at the heart of what we do at CHC and the focus of all our 2017 developments.

 

We are proud to have further built on the high standards and quality of professional holistic Complementary Care that CHC is renowned for, and given back to the local Community !

 

We are OPEN :

23rd Dec
27th – 30th Dec

-Please call the Practice if you would like to book treatments in for this period.
-Opening hours may vary.

 

2nd January – normal working hours resume

 

We look forward to seeing you all in 2018 !

Best wishes from all of us at

 

www.chc-lee.co.uk
@HealthCHC

020 82978887
info@chc-lee.co.uk

 



NEW CHC YOGA CLASS ! Starting Wednesday 29th November

NEW CHC YOGA CLASS!

Starting Wednesday 29th November…

 

HEADSPACE YOGA

 

Wednesdays 8.15-9.15pm

With Allison Hunter

 

Open to all levels!

This class combines a non-competitive, meditative posture flow with mindfulness insights.

You will work on anti-stress breathing techniques, flexibility, strength, energy and vitality in the body, while relaxing the mind.

This class brings you all the physical health benefits of a typical posture based yoga class, and more.

Sessions include specific breathing exercises (pranayama), deep relaxation and meditation techniques in addition to poses (asanas) with explanations of how they support a mindful way of being.

 

To Book or find out more:     Call: 020 8297 8887    Email:  info@chc-lee.co.uk    

 

Classes

£14 drop in

£75 pass of 6 classes (valid 8 weeks)

£100 pass of 10 classes (valid 12 weeks)

 

 

 


FREE Parent and Baby CPR Course – Delivered by the London Ambulance Service, at CHC Lee- 7th Dec 2017

As part of our local Community focused work, we are pleased to announce we will be hosting a FREE Parent and Baby CPR and basic First aid Course provided by the London Ambulance Service at:

 

The Complementary Health Centre, 174 Manor Lane, Lee

Thursday 7th December

9.30 – 11 am

 

  • The course is open to all parents in the local community with babies or very young children.
  • It teaches basic steps for resuscitating infants so that parents can feel confident at carrying out resuscitation techniques if required.

 

Below is the Course information form with booking details.

 

For more information or to book on the course call us at CHC on 020 8297 8887 or email info@chc-lee.co.uk.

 

Hurry as places are going fast !

 

parent+baby-course-LAS-at-CHC-7-Dec-2017


CHC Men’s Health Month – dedicated to Movember

We are now Officially in Movember !

 

 

At chc-lee.co.uk we are Dedicating This MONTH to MEN’S HEALTH in support of the Movember Foundation !

 

 

We have upto 20% OFF all Therapies and discounts on classes throughout Movember for All Men who are either:  *New to CHC, or *New to a different Therapy at CHC.

 

 

We are posting tips and info, for Men, on physical and mental health issues, and Complementary Health Care. Please share!  Spread the word!  Tell your men folk!

 

We want to help make a difference for Men’s Health and Lives.

We want to help

STOP MEN DYING

TOO YOUNG

 

Men are facing a health crisis that isn’t being talked about. They are dying too young, before their time. We’re taking action and we need your help.

 

Knowledge is Power. The Moustache is King!

 

https://uk.movember.com/

 

 


ARTHRITIS AWARENESS MONTH – October 2017

This October we will be raising awareness about Arthritis, with Health Information and Promotion of Complementary Therapies for it.

We are in support of Arthritis Research UK, their Nation’s #JointProblem Campaign and National Arthritis Awareness week. Arthritis affects the lives of over 10 million people in the UK, and is the biggest cause of pain and disability. It impacts every part of life from physical function to mental health, family life and relationships to work.

Despite this, the condition is often dismissed as simple aches and pains or an inevitable part of getting older. 1 in 5 people consult a GP about a musculoskeletal problem.

Arthritis Research UK has a whole section dedicated to Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Therapies most of which we offer at the Complementary Health Centre, and more.

 

Throughout October we will help you understand more about:

*   Arthritis and ways to reduce its impact including self-management approaches

*   Complementary Health Therapies and wellbeing exercises in easing and treating your, your family or friends’ arthritis or joint problems

 

*   Offer 10 -20% OFF our range of Complementary Therapies for anyone coming to CHC for first-time Arthritis/ joint care in October.

 

Watch Arthritis Research UK’s National Joint Problem video for more information.

 

To Find Out More and to Book a treatment or class:

*   Please CALL the Centre on: 020 8297 8887

*   EMAIL us on : info@chc-lee.co.uk

*   Explore our Complementary Health Centre at: www.chc-lee.co.uk

 

#jointproblem #arthritis #complementaryhealth #arthritischampion

#Leegreen #Blackheath #Hithergreen #Lewisham #Greenwich #Eltham #Bromley



CHC OPEN DAY 1st JULY 2017 10-7pm !!

 

CHC OPEN DAY 1st JULY 2017 10-7pm !!

Click here to download the programme for our open day. (PDF)

The Open Day Programme includes Inspiring Speakers on Complementary Therapies, Exercise Taster Sessions, and a dedicated Team of Therapists and Practitioners in the Therapy rooms.

All Practitioners, Therapists and Instructors will be available to inform and enhance your understanding of how our Complementary Therapies can help Maintain and Promote your Health and Wellbeing.

There will be a wide range of Tasters, Talks, resources and freebies on the Day and upto 20% off your first booked treatment!

Key note Studio Talks include  “The Benefit of Laughter”, “How Osteopathy Works & Pain Relief Strategies”, “The Benefits of Acupuncture”, “The Power of Just Saying It” , “How to Use Herbs” and “What Yoga Really Means” !

To book for Tasters or for more information Call 020 8297 8887.










Under New Management

The Complementary Health Centre in Lee is now under new managment by Gareth and Renee Pryce.  Both have a long interest in Tai Chi, Tui Na and Complementary Health. Gareth and Renee are both Tui Na Practitioners and Gareth teaches Tai Chi at the practice.  Gareth and Renee have said there will be a new focus in the practice that will bring in the online world with a new web site, online booking and card payments to the centre, but critically the heart of the practice that keeps people coming back will not change.  This is a special place for many returning patients and studio users and this sense of community is critical to the ongoing success.  We hope that you will enjoy and benefit from a  few modernisations, but also help us to keep the Community feel alive and thriving.


Its Starting to Look a lot like Christmas

We have the tree up and a new welcoming skeleton –  it must be December.  The pictures on Facebook here have received some great reviews.  We are also selling our Christmas Vouchers so if you want to give the gift of a massage or any treatment this year talk to our ladies on the desk.