Abdominal or Sacral Massage by Marianne Thrower Have you noticed how young babies seem to experience everything through their bellies? That first smile – wind? The far away look when filling their nappy? The way that their tummy tenses when they cry or draw up their...
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Snoring – can ‘Alternative Therapies’ help you?
National Snoring Awareness Week by James Ruddick [jamesruddick@summertownclinic.co.uk] This week is National Snoring awareness week, run by the British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea association. Are you one of the 15 million snorers in the UK, does your partner struggle to...
Talk to GP trainees about Nutritional Therapy
Summary of a talk given to final-year GP trainees John Radcliffe Hospital, 8th April 2014 - by Maureen Houston My talk was to cover my background, an explanation about nutritional therapy, and reasons why GPs may want to refer patients to a nutritional therapist. I...
Good Friday – Work For Oxfam Day!
This Good Friday - James Ruddick Works For Oxfam! As everyone prepares to celebrate Easter on Good Friday, traditionally a day to remember Jesus' suffering on the cross, one of Summertown Clinic's osteopaths - James Ruddick, is planning to work for Oxfam to help ease...
Orthodontics, Dentistry & Osteopathy – a course review
Dental Treatment and Cranial Osteopathy by Joanna Ruddick Last Sunday I attended a dental workshop for cranial osteopaths. The speaker was Dr Helen Jones, a retired dentist and orthodontist. Her vision is to work with other health professionals to achieve the best...
Homeopathy – Carmen Adamou joins the team
Carmen Adamou joins Summertown Clinic by James Ruddick Homeopathy is growing in popularity: used by 6 million people in UK, 100 million people in the European Union, and in India alone 100 million people depend solely on homeopathy for their medical care. In 2011 a...
Dr. W – Testimonial for James Ruddick
"Thanks to the excellent treatment by James Ruddick, I can now turn (even swivel!) my head round again - after years of stiffness and pain. He also greatly improved the numbness of my fingers and the occasional deadness at night!" Name: Dr. W Occupation: Lecturer...
Mrs L. – Testimonial for Joel Redman
"Very pleased and impressed with Joel Redman's massage yesterday. He listened carefully, explained things and adjusted his treatment to what I needed. I think I may well be back! Name: Mrs Ann L. Occupation: Retired Practitioner: Joel Redman If you’d like to book an...
Mr Davies – Testimonial for James Ruddick
"Fantastic! No more lower back pain after my first visit! James was brilliant, knowledgeable, and confident in fixing my 14 month long back pain nightmare. Thanks!" Name: Mr Davies Occupation: Heating Engineer Practitioner: James Ruddick If you’d like to book an...
Alcohol Awareness – Our Nutritional Therapist’s View
Alcohol… protect your health and still have fun by Maureen Houston - Nutritional Therapist The festive season is upon us, and no one wants to be a party pooper. But just how damaging is that festive drink (or three, or five…) to your health?For a start, what about...


