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Pericarditis, Trauma, and Its Origins

Many of you will know that this is, quite literally, very close to my heart! It was instrumental in my healing journey because I had relapsing pericarditis, which went on…

Welcome Home Yavi!

We are delighted to welcome Yavi back to the RD Physiotherapy team!Having previously been part of the practice, Yavi returns with valuable additional experience and the same commitment to delivering…

Your PNIE and Your Healing

So, how does an understanding of this PNIE system influence how we might go about helping you with your health and your healing journey? When we begin to see that parts…

PNIE stands for Psycho-Neuro-Immuno-Endocrine: the idea that the mind, nervous system, immune system, and hormones function as one interconnected system rather than four separate ones. This piece breaks down how…

IBS – What’s Going On?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is really a label for "I've got bloating and discomfort" — and very often, the root of it sits in the nervous system, not just the gut.…

Music is Medicine

Music is Medicine: Embracing the Power of Sound and Vibration for Holistic HealingLet music be your therapy. Within modern clinical spaces, including the NHS, disciplines like dance and movement psychotherapy…

Human Connection and the Human Condition

Why Somatic Closeness Shapes Lifelong HealthHuman connection is not a luxury; it is a core facet of the human condition. One of the most profound drivers of psychological and physical…

When do you experience Trauma? Why Your Body Gets Stuck in Survival Mode

When Do You Experience Trauma?Trauma isn’t just about the events we face; it’s about how our nervous system processes them. Think of your human nervous system like a river. Just…

Transgenerational Trauma: How Ancestral Pain Lives in the Body | The Grange Health

Transgenerational Trauma: How the Past Lives On in the BodyTransgenerational trauma (also known as intergenerational trauma) refers to emotional and physiological patterns of distress that are passed down through families…

What Is Narcissism? Understanding Narcissistic Personality Disorder Through a Trauma-Informed Lens

Narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) are often spoken about in harsh, judgemental terms. Yet from a psychological and body-mind perspective, narcissism is best understood not as a moral failing,…