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All change: being ready for the year ahead
We manage change all the time; if we didn’t, it would be impossible to survive in our fast-paced demanding world. However, there are certain demands for change that can confuse, upset or overwhelm us, and that is where our chartered psychologist, counsellor and coach...
Early Winter – The Season of the Water Element
By Julie Kelham, Acupuncturist At the core of Chinese Medicine is the principle that nature is governed by Yin/Yang and the five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. Each season is associated with a different element and with the energy system of different...
Treatment Rooms to Rent
We’ve launched our new website dedicated to practitioners interested in renting space at the Alma Vale Centre. The website show cases our 3 beautiful treatment rooms, providing information about: Equipment Currently availability Different contract options What’s...
Christmas Gingerbread Recipe
Health Treats From Karen Edgington – Nutrition Enthusiast & Co-founder of Dawn Chasers Adventure Events “This time of year can be a nightmare if you’re trying to keep on track with eating healthily. I find that people expect me to drop this “health kick” and treat...
Rowan Jamal on Therapies, Music and Nature.
I’ve been working from the Alma Vale centre for more than a year now since the Relaxation Centre in Clifton closed. I’d been working there since moving to Bristol 14 years ago. But I didn’t have to move very far - one street south and I feel grateful that the Alma...
Delicious Raw Chocolate Avo Fudge Pots
Health Treats From Karen Edgington Nutrition Enthusiast & Co-founder of Dawn Chasers "When I quit sugar I started desperately seeking healthier alternatives to give me my sweet fix! This is one of those indulgent recipes that no one will guess is refined sugar...
Celebrating 15 Years of the Alma Vale Centre
When circumstances conspired to see Jill Glover take over as sole director of the Alma Vale Centre, she surprised herself at how much she enjoyed taking on this challenge. As the clinic reaches its 15th anniversary, we talk to her to find out how it all began – and...
Autumn – The Season of the Metal Element
At the core of Chinese Medicine is the principle that nature is governed by Yin/Yang and the five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. Each season is associated with a different element and with the energy system of different organs. Each element has a...
Banana, Walnut and Chocolate Loaf Recipe
We loved this tasty Banana, Walnut and Chocolate Loaf recipe from Acu, the British Acupuncture Council's magazine. The recipe is from Di Shimell who says "This very simple loaf if really tasty and sweet, although because it has no sugar it does tend to sink a bit. For...
It’s Migraine Awareness Week 4th-10th September 2016
It's Migraine Awareness week! So we've taken the time to pull together some facts, information and videos to tell you more about Migraines, what they are, and what help you can get for them. For those of you that suffer with migraines, you know it's more than just a...
Summer – The Season of the Fire Element
At the core of Chinese Medicine is the principle that nature is governed by Yin/Yang and the five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. Each season is associated with a different element and with the energy system of different organs. Each element has a...
Upcoming Acupuncture Lectures with Jill Glover
It takes two: understanding male and female infertility Date: 02 June 2016 Time: 10am - 5pm Eligibility: Acupuncture graduates & 3rd year students Venue: College of Integrated Chinese Medicine, Reading Diagnosis and treatment of both partners from a Chinese...