Learn to perform Indian Head Massage on friends and family! On this fun, one-day workshop in Mannamead, in Plymouth, you will learn massage techniques to use on the upper back, shoulders, arms, neck and scalp, and put it all together into a full 25 - 30 minute treatment. Class sizes are small (from 4 to 6 people), so you will have plenty of individual attention and practice, plus the chance to follow up after the workshop if you're unsure of anything. Ideal for the complete beginner or as a refresher day for therapists.
Indian Head Massage is a lovely skill, either as a full...
ATTENDEES at Nuffield Health Plymouth had the chance to find out about Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life as the charity visited the Fitness and Wellbeing Gym on Friday 7 April.
A team of volunteers and events managers joined classes throughout the day promoting the local Race for Life events at Plymouth Hoe and Central Park which take place on Sunday 18 June and Sunday 1 October...
Learn to perform Indian Head Massage on friends and family! On this fun, one-day workshop in Mannamead, in Plymouth, you will learn massage techniques to use on the upper back, shoulders, arms, neck and scalp, and put it all together into a 25 - 30 minute routine. Class sizes are small (from 4 to 6 people), so you will have plenty of individual attention and practice, plus the chance to follow up after the workshop if you're unsure of anything.
Indian Head Massage is a lovely skill, either as a full treatment or knowing how to use a few techniques to help ease back or neck...
Figures from the Office for National Statistics predict that by 2039, 30% of the UK population will be aged over 60. Whilst our life expectancy continues to rise (an average of 81 years old), our healthy life expectancy has not risen as quickly (65 years old). In light of this, new research from leading nutrition charity the Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION) has explored how we feel about...
Health experts and fitness gurus will be on hand this week (January 23-26) to help the people of Plymouth get over the excesses of Christmas.
With everyone over-indulging on festive treats the battle of the yuletide bulge has begun with thousands of people throughout the South West vowing to get fit in the New Year.
Which is why the city’s premier shopping centre, Drake Circus...
Double silver medalist, Steven Dodd, has swapped his kayak for a weights bar as he prepares for his first powerlifting competition next month.
Steven is currently in training for the Special Olympics Yorkshire and Humberside Regional Powerlifting Competition, being held in Bradford on Saturday 12 November.
He will be the first ever Special Olympic competitor to represent...
A committee is asking the NHS to revisit its proposals which might lead to the closure of a GP practice in Plymouth.
A number of GP surgery contracts in Plymouth are up for renewal in March 2017. Plymouth City Council’s Wellbeing Select Committee met on Thursday 6 October 2016 to discuss proposals by NHS England not to re-procure a service being delivered through the Cumberland surgery...
The slight increase in risk of developing type 2 diabetes during statin treatment may actually be a consequence of having lowered cholesterol, rather than a direct effect of the drug, according to research funded by the British Heart Foundation.
The genetic study found that people with genes predisposing them to having lower levels of low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, had a...
Are you an outgoing and proactive individual with a good knowledge of your local area? Then you could help us to raise awareness of lung cancer as well as raise vital funds towards fighting the UKs biggest cancer killer.
Last year Castle Collectors raised £1772. We want to raise even more and we want you to be part of it.
In this voluntary role you would: Contact local...
“Feeling very inspired” was one of the comments made by a delegate at this year’s Research and Development Conference.
In its fifth year, the Research and Development Conference was held at the Postgraduate Medical Centre on Friday 17 June. More than 180 healthcare professionals and academic researchers from across the south west heard from various research teams at Plymouth Hospitals...
