ATTENTION ALL RUNNERS - SPECIAL RATE TREATMENT/TRAINING PACKAGE FOR RUNNERS

As the running season is once again well underway and people of all abilities are taking to the parks, pavements and treadmills to build up stamina to complete their running races, we've decided to offer a package that could be just what you need.

The package includes:

Running analysis, fitness test, 5 personal training sessions, one physio assessment and treatment and one sports massage. The price for this fantastic package starts at £115 (if you share the personal training sessions with 2 friends) and goes up to £250 (if you have sole use of the personal trainer).

So go on, why not take advantage of this fabulous offer and reach the goals you never thought possible in running.

For more information call 07984203698 or email enquiries@thephysioplace.com.

Look forward to seeing you soon

LOVE RUNNING.....

Bristol's 10k this May will hopefully include upto 500 runners running under this banner, for charity. Would you like to join the throng? Packs with information about the training programme and other useful bits of information will be available from 27th February.

The Physio Place will not only be supporting this fantastic group of people through the physio and sports massage side of things but will be running too :-)

If you're one of the many people who are hoping to do this race but have no previous experience of running.....before you do anything....have a read of the following tips

1. Invest in the right trainers!! Pay a trip to a good running shop that specialises in analysing your running making sure you get the best trainers for you. Up and Running, next to The Physio Place, in North View, Westbury Park are offering a 10% discount and a free pair of socks for any Love Running participants.

2. Don't forget to warm up slowly and stretch before starting the main part of your run, also cooling down with a walk and more stretches at the end all helps to reduce muscle tightness.

3. Make sure you're strong enough for the task. That may seem a strange point to make but I treat a lot of sports injuries and often a lack of strength is a major contributing factor to the problem. If you'd like to book into have your running analysed and the length and strength of your main lower leg muscles assessed - give me a call and book in. I'll be doing a special rate of £5 for 20 minutes for all Love Running runners.

4. Any aches and pains more than just fatigue should be looked at. Don't let problems build up and get in the way of you giving this race your best shot. Special physio rates for treatment and sports massage are also available at The Physio Place.

5. Food/diet is key to training programmes, upping protein and carbs are just two key food groups that need attention. More information on the training diet will be available shortly.

6. And finally, don't forget your core muscle. Good posture and core stability is key - to have yours assessed or to find out more about this call 07984203698 and ask Jemma.

If you have any questions I'm very happy to answer them just call the above number or email jemma@thephysioplace.com.

Look forward to seeing you soon.

Free Running Analysis 23rd January + Bristol

This Saturday 'The Physio Place' and 'Up and Running' on North View, Wsstbury Park BS6 are offering a morning of free running analysis. We've teamed up to provide anyone that comes along with the benefit of both our skills sets. I'll be looking at everyone's biomechanics and any muscle imbalances and the guys from the running shop will be making sure trainers offer enough support and control.

No need to book, just come along and take advantage of this great offer. Anyone coming will also be given £5 off their first physio session (should they need one) and 10% off any trainers they buy that day.......oh the incentives :-)

Make sure this year you achieve your goals - painfree!!

Look forward to seeing you then.

End of 2009 at The Physio Place - Start of 2010!!

What at exciting end to 2009!! The Physio Place's clinic in Bristol's Westbury Park is officially open!! 80 people joined the team and me for mulled wine and mince pies to mark the occasion on 17th December.

Now we're eagerly anticipating what 2010 has in store.

Things we've already got planned for January include the starting of several new pilates courses and free 15 minutes physiotherapy assessment and advice sessions.

If one of 2010'a resolutions is to get fit or improve in a sport or fitness activity we can help. Having a good core is often key to maximising your performance. The Physio Place is now able to offer pilates so if this is something you're interested in you'll probably want to know more about our classes. We offer small classes, 1-2-1, 2-2-1 or 3-2-1. making sure you get the attention and guidance you need to get the most out of the course. Courses are pre and post natal and fitness pilates. Exercises can be tailored to help with your sport, fitness. A local running club has already benefitted from a course we started in November where a large part of their exercises focussed on their running needs.

If running is something you're hoping to get better at why not book in for a 20 minute free running analysis session - available throughout January. It's the best way to minimise potential injury and get the best out of your efforts!

If you're interested in finding out more about how we can help you or if you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me on 07984203698 or email jemma@thephysioplace.com and quote this blog.

Happy New Year!!

THE JOYS OF OPENING A NEW BUSINESS...!!!

So, I thought I was really organised......!!!

I spoke with an accountant, set out a business plan, got the finance sorted, added 10% to all my quotes, did my research on each item and bit the bullet.

I was going to open my first physio clinic and I couldn't wait :-) !!

Excited by the journey and the prospect I hit the walls at top speed with the colours of my recently branded logo. A few friends helped out and progress was great....'should be done by the end of the weekend' my sister and I decided by about lunch time on Saturday!!

Nearly 2 months later and we're open. Not fully kitted with pictures and tables for coffee etc but the treatment room is looking great and the new loo - glorious!

I've learnt LOADS!! Doing this on your own is no fun, but have a friend or two and it's a whole different ball game.

We celebrated the purchase of the first plants, we painted everything within an inch of its life and then painted it again, we've cleaned and shopped and research over and over again and still there's more to do...and spend.

We have had some happy times en route though. BT connected the landline....yeh....at last we're live to the world, then we decided to take a rather large BT box off the wall, cutting the cables as we went and before we knew it the line was dead too. Oh dear what had we done!! Thankfully, it wasn't our fault but there was a moment or two of concern and laughter/disbelief!!

Sourcing people to help with our mission has also been an interesting journey, from those who turn up on time and those that don't turn up at all, those who, no matter how much you beg, for some reason just won't give you a receipt for their work, those who's skills are decidedly dodgey, to those who were speedy, honest and did a great job.

Now, at last, the heating is on, the landline connected, the signage up and the team at the ready. The excitement is tangible.

......Can't wait to see what's ahead.....

THE PHYSIO PLACE CLINIC - OPEN AT LAST.....

Monday this week saw the first day of opening of The Physio Place's new clinic in North View, Westbury Park, Bristol.

We'll be treating sports injuries, back and neck pain, pre and post operative and postural problems amongst other things.

In addition to physiotherapy we're also now offering sports massage, pilates (including pre and post natal pilates) and personal training.

In addition to me there are now three new faces to the team. Sian Lowe who is going to be on reception, Sarah Williams a physiotherapist and Cecelia Skoglund who will be taking the pilates and doing the sports massage and personal training.

Why not take advantage of the introductory offer we're running until the end of December and enjoy 10% off your first treatment when you mention this blog.

If you have any questions about any of the things I've mentioned above, from how physio or sports massage etc can help you or if you need some advice on an injury or musculoskeletal ache/pain that you're experiencing please do email me jemma@thephysioplace.com and I'll do my best to help.

NEW PHYSIO CLINIC OPENING SOON

The Physio Place is about to open a new clinic in Westbury Park, Bristol. This will be in addition to the clinic already running at David Lloyd, Westbury-on-Trym.

The new clinic is at 40 North View, next door to Up and Running.

Currently undergoing a few renovations it is hoped it will be open for business by the middle of October.

We will be offering physiotherapy, pilates, sports massage and personal training.

For more information keep an eye out for the new website....also about to go live!!

It's all happening.