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There’s nothing more relaxing and calming than a hot stone massage. In this complete guide, we look at what it is, why you should try it and what the health and well-being benefits are. At…

At Pippa’s Movement Therapy, we provide a range of different approaches for people to improve mobility and cope with problems such as chronic pain conditions. Structural integration is one supportive therapy that can help a…

You may think that it’s too late to take up a new exercise class but there is increasing evidence that Tai Chi can help not only boost overall health but may help with a wide…

Lymphatic drainage massage can benefit a wide range of people. At Pippa’s Movement Therapy in Devon, it’s just one of the specialist techniques that we use to improve people’s health. The lymphatic system is made…

The ancient art of Tai chi is an amazing workout both for the body and the brain, at least that’s according to the BBC’s Michael Mosely on his Radio 4 podcast Just One Thing. Of…

Scarwork is a gentle, manipulative therapy that helps ease problems such as stiffness, adherence and pain after scar tissue forms following an operation to partially or fully remove the breast. It’s normally performed by a…

The importance of staying active to slow down some of the effects of ageing is well known. However, what you may not realise is that a regular massage can also go a long way to…

When people think of exercises that help both the body and the mind, it’s usually yoga that first springs to mind. But is it the only option? The Chinese martial art of tai chi, which…

Structural bodywork is a type of manual therapy used to treat injuries and pain. It focuses on the bones, muscles and joints of the body to relieve symptoms such as chronic pain or discomfort, neck…

We believe that an excellent holistic massage can be a wonderful way for anyone to feel a little better in themselves and in their body. But when it comes to the incredible benefits of massage,…