10 Reasons to Join a Tai Chi Class in Devon
Often referred to as meditation in motion, Tai Chi has been practised for centuries and offers a wide range of benefits, both physical and mental. Not only is it steeped in history and tradition, but it is now very popular among all age groups in the West, particularly here in the UK. The History of…
Sports Massage for Long Distance Runners
Long-distance running requires endurance, stamina, and proper physical conditioning. The repetitive nature of the sport can lead to muscle fatigue, tightness, and even injury and it’s not something that you can just go into without some support and training. That’s where we can help at Pippa’s Movement Therapy. Sports massage has several different benefits for…
The Challenge of Chronic Pain: How Structural Bodywork Can Help
Chronic pain is a pervasive issue that affects millions of people worldwide. It can have a profound impact on one’s quality of life, making even the simplest tasks challenging and overwhelming. Chronic pain is defined as persistent discomfort that lasts for an extended period, typically three months or more. It can stem from various causes,…
Sports Massage: Exploring Targeted Techniques for Injury Prevention & Recovery
Sports massage is a great way to treat muscle tension and prevent injuries that athletes face. Techniques such as deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, and myofascial release can all be used in sports massages to help soften tight muscles while boosting circulation too! Getting regular treatments not only helps your body heal…
The Complete Hot Stone Massage Guide for Beginners
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 Pippa’s Movement Therapy in Okehampton, we’ve put together a range of different low-impact solutions for our customers, including running tai…
The Health Benefits of Structural Integration: Aligning Your Body for Optimal Well-being
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 wide variety of different people. The human body is an intricate and complex system that requires balance, alignment, and harmony…
The Benefits of Tai Chi for Older People: What the Research Says
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 range of conditions. For example, there’s evidence that it can help in reducing the risk of pulmonary heart disease, ease…
Where Can I Find Lymphatic Drainage Massage in Devon?
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 up of a complex series of vessels and nodes that are found in the body. These play a vital role…
The Big Brain Benefits of Tai Chi
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 course, here at Pippa’s Movement Therapy, it’s something we 100% agree with. Tai chi is great for people of all…
Scarwork™ as a Therapy for Recovering Breast Cancer Patients
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 qualified therapist once the scar tissue has healed and it is safe to manipulate. Around 55,000 new cases of breast…