Taw Osteopathy

Rolle Street road is closed for 4 weeks from today, please leave plenty of time to travel to your appointment if possible.

We’re really excited to welcome Miranda to the team.

Bookings can be made via her website

https://www.compassmassage.co.uk/

Sponsoring a child. We’ve now been introduced to the girl we will be supporting until her adulthood. Our sponsorship will not only go towards supporting basic human needs but also a child led approach towards education.
We’re looking forward to sharing her story with our patients ❤️
Plan International also hold a platform to respond to emergencies such as the Gaza crisis.

Merry Christmas to everyone who has visited & supported us this year🎄❤️
Whilst taking a festive break and closing our doors on Friday- we will be offering some emergency appointments on the 28th and 29th.
We’re back open again on the 2nd January 🥳

In support on Encompass Southwest we are welcoming donations for those without housing this winter. Some of our team have experience treating vulnerable adults in day centres, and have seen the challenges that occur physically and mentally to being without a home. Please drop items into our clinic @ 120 Boutport Street before December 18th.
There are specific items that would very much be appreciated:
- Sleeping bags
- Tents
- Jackets/ Waterproofs
- Jumpers
- Socks

Online meditation sessions to see us through the winter.

The session is open to all and is donation based.

Starting 11/11/23, via Zoom.

Running every Saturday at 10:00 am for 45 min to an hour.

Practice to include:
-Acupressure points and their meaning/ function in the body.
-Breath work.
-Relaxation.
-Self health maintenance/care.
-Stillness and focus.
-Allowing/ letting go.
-The spine and central nervous system.
-Natural awareness and connection with nature.

Please get in touch for details and the access link or have a look at....

https://highestsprings.com/Chinese_Medicine_store #!/Meditation/p/199855221/category=0

Free to a good home!

Aches and pains?
A last minute EVENING appointment has become available with Rhian. Call reception or book online
01271 376 936

Rhian, Ellie and Lisa would like to wish all our patients a ‘Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year’ xx xx

Autumn to Winter- Daniel Gorvett TCM Acupuncturist

Change: We can't stop it!

As the autumn turns to winter and we dip down towards the shortest day, for many this is a challenging time. Often aches and pains are highlighted as the flow of energy and blood in the body is working harder to keep the outside elements at bay. It pays to be mindful of the damp, cold and wind. Alas, protect those meridians and internal organs with warm clothing, soups and stews.

In Chinese Medicine, sweet flavours support the digestive system. Warm, sweet nourishing qualities are what to look for when cooking stews! Carrots, parsnips, swede and sweet potatoes are some of the root vegetables to look for. Cooking in this way enables those with a tired digestive system to obtain maximum nutritional gain with minimal effort, so be creative! There are thought to be more nerve endings in the Stomach than many parts of the central nervous system. Pertaining to the Stomach, the enteric nervous system is a network of neurons that helps with many functions in the body, including staggering 95% of the production and storage of serotonin. Famously known as the “happy chemical” due to its role in regulating mood, Serotonin helps support our wellbeing in these colder and darker months. (H Gerrie, BSc, MSc candidate- Neuroscience). Alas, cultivation of the digestive system this time of year can literally help change the chemistry of your body for the better!

Other ways to support the body and mind can be found in Daoist teachings. Developing compassion and morality can help your spirits grow. Starting with small steps and small deeds we can aim to develop this part of our nature by giving and supporting others and the environment around us. This helps grow the quality of virtue and enables us to connect with the way of nature, leading to a more enriched and purposeful life. (Vitaly Filber, Daoist Cultivation, Book 1).

Take time to be in nature; 15 minutes a day outside overcast or not will help increase your vitamin D levels to the required daily amount. Try to connect to the stillness of winter, allow rest and recuperation. The Kidneys in Chinese Medicine belong to winter and they don't like to be firing off cortisone (stress response hormone) from the adrenals. Less Cortisone leads to more white blood and immune cells. Allow your endocrine system and immunity to do what it does best, REST!

So to summarise as we go ever into the more internally reflective months:
● Stay warm and protected.
● Eat well and aim for foods/methods that are easy to digest and nutritious.
● Help others and the environment around you.
● Connect with rest, stillness and nature.

Its World Mental Health Awareness Day! Who do you know that needs some attention and care today?

If you want someone neutral to reach out to there is TALKWORKS https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/locations/talkworks-depression-and-anxiety-service-north-devon

We found this local event in support of this day.
https://www.northdevongazette.co.uk/world-mental-health-awareness-day-to-be-marked-with-special-play/

TALKWORKS (Depression and Anxiety Service) - North Devon TALKWORKS is a free, confidential, NHS talking therapy service for adults, offering effective treatments and therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).   We can help you if you are feeling low in mood, stressed or depressed as well helping you if you live with panic attacks, social a...

Ellie ran the Bristol Great Run half marathon this weekend- raising £1298 in aid of Southmead Hospital Charity.

First Aid course with
We enjoyed hosting and renewing our skills at the clinic 😍

Our thoughts are with the Royal Family, we’ve made the decision to honour the funeral and close Taw Osteopathy for the morning of Monday 19th. The afternoon will be covered for emergency patients & those already booked in.

Taw Osteopathy now takes appointments on their Page.

Daniel Gorvett TCM Acupuncturist
We welcome Dan, he provides a wealth of experience & holistic services to our team.

"I am interested in our connection to nature and how we can use understanding of it to bring about healing. Particularly for systematic chronic imbalance and those less fortunate. For me using factors such as herbs to harmonize, bringing steadiness through breath and meditation, flexibility through Tai Chi or the strengthening action of acupuncture is a great way to connect the healing process back to something more natural and whole. Client empowerment is important and I love the layers and depth that TCM can offer to help restore harmony to the body and mind.”

Thankyou to everyone who attended & helped raise £164 for Medicins Sans Frontieres in April.

New website is live, you can make online bookings with all of our practitioners there.

www.tawosteopathy.co.uk

TAW OSTEOPATHY - Bringing you back to health Bringing you back to health MAKE A BOOKING Welcome to Taw Osteopathy We are a cooperative of three osteopaths serving the families of North Devon, from our warm and spacious clinic rooms here in Barnstaple. Treatments are hands on from the first visit. You receive experienced and effective care for....

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We've got lots of exciting news in the pipeline, including a change in clinic location (more details to follow). As its been over a year since the last increase, we have increased our treatment price by £2 (to £50 for follow ups). In consideration of recent events, for the whole of April that extra £2 will be donated to Medicines Sans Frontieres. To support the escalation of their services & help provide well needed care to Ukrainian families.

https://www.msf.org/ukraine

Ukraine | MSF medical and humanitarian aid As war escalates in Ukraine, we are stepping up our response to the humanitarian crisis, responding to people's needs in areas hardest hit by the fighting.

Following the announcement of relaxed social restrictions, our clinic protocols will remain pretty much the same as they are now.
Specific guidance for health care settings has been provided and we will therefore continue with current levels of PPE and sanitisation. We will also request that patients continue to wear face masks for their osteopathy appointments.
If you feel unwell with any respiratory or common covid symptoms (including coughs, colds, sore throat and/or new headache), that you rebook your appointment. If you are at all unsure about whether to come in, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Thanks to everyone for your ongoing support.