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Day 6 post op. Very swollen, sore and stiff but keeping mobile 👣 and doing my exercises 😇 I'm still learning the art of patience though 🤣 Any ideas for new hobbies to keep me entertained 🤔 Off to the hospital now for a wound check 🤢 Happy Thursday!

House of Equilibrium is now closed until early November whilst I make my second attempt to undergo a hip replacement.

Fingers crossed we get there this time and I'll see you on the other side real soon!

Amanda🌱

This afternoon I returned to Nuffield Hospital for a couple of pre op tests and to see my surgeon. After a discussion he has agreed to replace my right hip first as it is an absolute 😈 (left hip was scheduled originally).

I’ve also been offered an earlier date for surgery which I’ve accepted, and will be admitted the end of August.

So, we go again 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 and House of Equilibrium will close on Wednesday 28th August until early November, date tbc.

What an eventful year this has turned out to be 🙈

Happy Tuesday all 🌿

Good morning, let's get you out of that ☔ it's massage time 🥰

Bob is on treat patrol today 🚨 He managed to sniff one out that was in Jane's pocket after her relaxing Reflexology treatment 👣 In true Bob style he wandered in to say hello and politely asked for it 🙈 🤣

It's been a busy week getting back into my stride massaging you lovely lot and celebrating this special lads 17th 🎂 And today we go again as Bob will be hosting an afternoon joint house warming and birthday party 🎉🎉🎉

Have a great weekend everyone 🎈

No work today as this very special boy turns 17 and it's time to celebrate🎂🎈🎊🎊🎊

Hello August 👋🏽

I'm looking forward to welcoming you back to the studio tomorrow when I reopen for massage therapy. Until then have a fabulous Thursday🌷

This morning I'll mainly be massaging my legs and getting to work strengthening my hip abductors 💪🏾Happy Sunday all 😎

Hello everyone

I was discharged from hospital on Friday and am taking small steps to build myself back up. This isn’t as easy as it sounds when I’m having to retrain my jaw to open on a diet of soft food 😭(craving a steak with peppercorn sauce 😤).

I spoke with Nuffield this afternoon and have deferred my hip operation until next spring. Since being home, I have no hip/leg pain and am moving with ease, which could possibly mean I’d had an infection in my system for quite some time which could have played a part in how poorly I was feeling.

I am due to see my consultant on the 20th August. The good news is because my operation was cancelled on medical grounds, my case can be expedited with a much earlier operation date (if needed).

I will definitely be taking the rest of July off and will return to massage therapy for approximately 2 days a week during August. I am currently in discussion with my Pilates students regarding my return to in person classes.

I’ll keep you updated as the month goes on.

Happy Monday all 🌷

Good morning all

On Monday night I was admitted to hospital as my tooth infection had spread to the point I couldn't open my mouth affecting my ability to swallow.

I was told there was a high chance they would need to cut my trachea whilst under extracting the tooth to help with breathing alongside cutting the side of my face to drain the infection 🤢

The surgical team were marvellous and managed to avoid having to do the above 🙏🏽 The worst part was trying to get to my pain under control afterwards in recovery room😢

Hopefully I'll be home tomorrow when the swellings gone down and the 3 drains are out🤞🏽I'm sure my hip replacement will be a walk in the park to this 🤣

On the work front I will be taking next week off to recover and during that time I have an appointment with my hip surgeon. Hopefully following this I'll receive my new date for surgery. I can then set my temporary return to work date up until that time.

Have a great weekend
Amanda 💚

Ps Bob is fine and being well looked after like the 👑 he is 🤣

Good afternoon, all,

I’ve received many lovely messages asking how I am so I wanted to quickly drop on here.

Sadly, I wasn’t able to have my hip replacement op on Tuesday as I developed a tooth infection the weekend before. I’m now on my 2nd lot of antibiotics after 2 trips to the emergency dentist.

I can’t currently open my mouth very wide and until this resolves itself and the swelling has gone down the dentist cannot perform root canal. And until I’m well again Nuffield will not entertain me for my op, which may now be September 😭

So, everything is currently up in the air. It’s been a tough week mentally and physically; however, I’m keeping everything crossed that next week brings less pain and hope that everything resolves itself soon.

I will update you on the business reopening once I’m in a better place health wise.

Have a wonderful weekend
Amanda 🤕

And then there were none. Well that's it, my final massage has been performed and now it's time to pack everything away for the summer 😟

I've had the most amazing Acupuncture session with the wonderful human being that is Tom this afternoon. I've been taped up too! I'm so relieved that a lot of the pain I've been experiencing down my right side is from my back and not hip 🙏🏾 Looking forward to post op treatments forming part of my rehab plan 💫

It's all getting a little bit real now after teaching my last Pilates class this morning until at least mid September 😥 I can always guarantee a laugh with this group who keep me on my toes 🤣 Not as rawdy today though as most were away on their holidays ☀️ I'll miss you ladies 😘

Good morning everyone

A few people have asked why I’m not teaching live classes or hosting workshops over the summer, so I thought now is the time to pop onto social media.

Those who know me will be aware I have bilateral hip osteoarthritis which is now severe. I have battled for 5 years to rehab myself and manage symptoms associated with it. Sadly, I am not able to do this anymore and the impact it is having on my mental and physical wellbeing, affecting my quality of life has taken its toll.

On the 2nd July I will be having my first hip replacement. I am hoping this will buy me some time and take the pressure off the other one so it behaves itself for a few more years 🤞🏾

All the above means I have to close the business for July and August, then reassess where I am at with my recovery late August before deciding on a return to work date.

So up until Saturday 29th June when I close, I’m busy recording All About The Arms home workouts, alongside putting together playlists for my fabulous Pilates students and making sure all you lovely massage clients are ironed out and relaxed.

To all my regulars, I want to thank for being so amazing and supportive at what has been quite a difficult time for me 😘

An early start this morning finalising your home workouts for " All About The Arms " . Another ☕ is needed and then test run for 🎥 me thinks 🤔

Find out more at house-of-equilibrium.com/news

Happy Friday all 🙌🏾

ALL ABOUT THE ARMS will consist of 6 NEW pre-recorded classes designed for women to help boost confidence whilst paying particular attention to toning the arms.

The classes are suitable for all ages and abilities and each one lasts around 25-30 minutes making them easy to fit into your day to day busy lives.

The classes will be uploaded onto YouTube and you will be sent a link to the playlist. The playlist will be available to you until 1st September 2024, so you can workout as often as you like over July and August.

All you will need are a pair of light dumbbells between 1kg and 3kg, or tins from the cupboards, water bottles, water bottles filled with sand.

Each week I use the same format which is really easy to follow and full explanations are given to each exercise. Every class also includes warm up and cool down.

The cost will be £24.00 and you will have these available to you from Saturday 29th June 2024 until Sunday 1st September 2024.

If you would like to sign up, please email [email protected]

Due to popular requests for massage therapy at the weekend, I've now added this Saturday 15th June. I have appointments at:

9.30am
10.30am
11.30am

Times offered may vary depending on your treatment choice and associated timings. First come first serve so don't miss out!

Happy Monday
Amanda 🌷

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Happy Feel Good Friday everyone 🍹 Have a fabulous weekend and I'll see you Monday for the Bank Holiday Special Pilates class ☀️

Good morning all.

Just letting you know that House of Equilibrium will close at 1.00pm today so I can take a short break to recharge my batteries.

I'll be back teaching my Pilates Bank Holiday Special at 10.15am on Monday 27th May, then Massage Therapy treatments will resume on Tuesday 28th May. Any messages or emails received whilst I'm away will be responded to then.

Have a fabulous weekend ☀

From today you'll now find me listed on the NHS Register for Reflexology 🎉🎉🎉 The Complementary Therapists Association (CThA) are continuing to work with the NHS register and hope to achieve the same for massage and Aromatherapy 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽

Happy Wellbeing Wednesday all 👣

Random bag searches at the studio today by Bob. Apparently no treats no Reflexology 👣🤣

Happy Tuesday ☀️