NEWS & ARTICLES

We’re delighted to be returning to the Forest Row Festival this year, offering a weekend of inspiring talks, nourishing group sessions, and hands-on taster treatments – all designed to support wellbeing and community connection.

Shiatsu is a Japanese bodywork therapy with its roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Based up on the same principles as acupuncture, shiatsu utilises finger pressure instead of needles to stimulate specific points on the body. These points are located along pathways called meridians, which can be understood as a circulatory system of energy or ‘Qi’.

To do lists. Decisions. Worries & fears.

What do you do when things get too much?

This week, we’re honouring that connection through yoga. Whether you’re returning to your mat or exploring something new, yoga offers us a chance to listen inward, soften the edges of stress, and find steadiness amidst change.

A Comprehensive Approach at The Anderida Practice

At The Anderida Practice, we take a truly holistic approach to Long COVID recovery, offering natural, integrative therapies that support both physical and mental well-being.

Caring for Mothers after they have given birth is one of my passions . It is a time when a Mother needs the most support and love as her body, hormones and life have gone through HUGE changes, literally overnight.

In Chinese Medicine, the cyclical patterns of the seasons have what is called the ’18 days of Earth’ following the end of one season and the beginning of the next. It is a time of transition between seasons, a resting time for the Earth, and is a particularly good time to strengthen the immune system in preparation for what may come in the next Season.

I used to think that menstrual pain was a minor issue in the UK, as very few patients came to me seeking help for it. However, a recent experience made me realise the importance of addressing this issue.

This February, show yourself some love with our seasonal wellness offers, designed to help you relax, recharge, and feel your best. Whether you’re treating yourself or booking with a loved one, these special discounts are available for a limited time.

As women, our bodies are beautifully complex and deserve our care and attention. Yet in the busyness of life, it’s easy to overlook our own needs. Taking time to nurture ourselves is not just a luxury—it is essential for our health and wellbeing.

As a Co-op member, you have the power to make a difference. By selecting us as your chosen local cause, you directly contribute to funding our vital work in the community. Your support helps us continue offering affordable services and reaching those who need us most.

As 2024 comes to an end, we’re filled with gratitude for all that we’ve accomplished as a community. It’s been a year of new beginnings, deepened connections, and meaningful service. From launching innovative programmes to expanding our impact, we’ve grown together in ways we could have only dreamed.

We are delighted to introduce a new addition to our community initiatives: "Exploring Who You Are Through Art," a workshop designed to support teens during one of the most formative yet challenging periods of their lives. With the backing of National Lottery funding, this 6-week series offers a safe and creative space for young people to explore their identity, build resilience, and develop meaningful connections.

Authenticity is the ability to live in alignment with who we truly are, rather than who we think we should be. It’s the foundation for self-confidence, meaningful connections, and a balanced, joyful life.

Affordable, Accessible Pain Relief for the Community - We are delighted to announce the official launch of our new Community, Multi-Bed Pain Relief Clinic at The Anderida Practice, set to open its doors on 7th November. This clinic is part of our ongoing mission to provide accessible and affordable health care to the Forest Row community and surrounding areas.

Sound therapy, sound healing, sonic massage, vibro acoustic massage, audio sonic massage, music therapy - these are all terms used to describe the use of sound, backed up by science, to improve our health and wellbeing. Made famous by Gwyneth Paltrow, sound therapy is shown by science to be as effective as meditation in reducing stress and anxiety and promoting healing.

While adolescence is broadly accepted as a transition into adulthood that brings with it psychological, emotional, and physical changes, the menopause has been a taboo subject until very recently. But what is the menopause if not the mirror of puberty.

Low back pain is very common, 80% of people will experience low back pain at some point in their lives. There are so many different reasons why we may have low back pain, ranging from some stiffness from too much sitting, or gardening for example, to more acute pain form pulling a muscle, where we are not able to function in our normal way.

We are delighted to announce the launch of our new yoga class specifically designed for teenagers, generously sponsored by National Lottery funding. This initiative aims to support teenage well-being through the transformative practice of yoga. The class is tailored to the unique needs and pace of teenagers aged 12-18, providing a supportive and enriching environment for young people to thrive.

We are thrilled to announce that the Acorn Children's Clinic at the Anderida Practice / Project has recently received generous donations from both the Gatwick Airport Community Trust and the Forest Row Parish Council. These contributions are helping us to further enrich the environment and services we offer to children and families in our community.