Hello May
- 7 days ago
- 4 min read
Goodbye April, hello May 🌸
If neck tension has been creeping in from long days in the garden, busy schedules or time stuck at a desk, take this as your reminder to pause and reset. Small changes can make a big difference.
With exam season approaching, we’re wishing all students the very best of luck- look after your body as well as your mind. Make use of your Optineck Balance Wedge® to release built-up tension, breathe, find the calm and reduce the intensity.
Here’s to moving into May feeling lighter, calmer and more supported.
With care,
Jo, Trevor & the Bridgeham Team đź’›
WORLD PILATES DAY
World Pilates Day – Hang, Lengthen, Strengthen
Think Pilates is just stretching on a mat?
If you wake up stiff, feel tight, or notice aches in your back, neck or shoulders, your body may be craving space and support. Imagine hanging from Garuda bars and lengthening, decompressing, and moving with ease.
Garuda & Pilates helps restore strength, mobility and posture while supporting your body in everyday life. At Bridgeham Clinic, choose from 1:1 machine Pilates or supportive mat classes, both tailored to your pace.
Whether you're easing discomfort or building strength, Pilates meets you where you are.
Enjoy your first mat class or 30 machine Pilates intro for free.
đź“… Book now on 01293 542245
World Meditation Day
Do you feel like your mind is always on, even when your body is tired?
Sometimes you just need a moment to pause.
To step away from the noise, breathe, and give your mind the same care as your body.
If life feels busy or overwhelming, even a few minutes of meditation can help you feel calmer and more like yourself again.
At Bridgeham Clinic, your wellbeing matters, physically and mentally, supporting you as a whole person.
If you are curious about meditation, Selena, the clinic’s acupuncturist, runs small, supportive sessions:
Saturdays 11:15am to 12:15pm
• 2nd May 2026
• 16th May 2026
• 23rd May 2026
• 30th May 2026
ÂŁ16 drop-in, subject to availability.
A small step, and time just for you.
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
Do you live with constant aches that never seem to ease?
Do you often feel exhausted, foggy, and not quite yourself?
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, 12th May, shines a light on a condition that can feel invisible yet deeply impactful. Around 1 in 25 people in the UK are living with it.
While there is no cure, the right support can help you feel stronger and more in control. At Bridgeham Clinic, care is tailored to you, using gentle, supportive approaches to ease discomfort and rebuild confidence.
If you’re living with fibromyalgia, or supporting someone who is, you are not alone.
đź“ž Call 01293 542245 to book your free consultation.
A Real Pain in the Neck
Do you wake up with a stiff neck, or feel tension building in your shoulders after a day at your desk?
Neck pain is common and can affect how you move, sleep and feel. It is often linked to posture, stress or daily habits that build up over time.
At Bridgeham Clinic, we focus on treating the root cause through hands-on care such as osteopathy and physiotherapy, helping to reduce tension and improve movement.
You will also receive simple exercises and guidance to support your recovery at home.
If your neck pain keeps returning, it may be time to get the right support and feel more at ease again.
đź“… Book your appointment today.
Our Pilates for Gardeners Retreat Day
returns on Friday 12th June at Herons Bonsai.
Do you enjoy gardening or being active outdoors, but notice stiffness, poor posture or lingering aches afterwards?
This retreat is your solution. A day to reset your body and reconnect in nature.
Join us on Friday 12th June at Herons Bonsai for Pilates, yoga, and posture solutions using the Optineck Balance Wedge®, plus practical Pilates for Gardeners top tips to take home.
Enjoy calming meditations in nature, a deliciously nourishing lunch, and a hands-on bonsai workshop with award-winning Peter Chan.
All this and your own Bonsai for only ÂŁ125.
You’ll leave feeling aligned, energised and supported. Spaces are limited.
đź“© Register your interest: info@bridgeham.com or call the clinic.
DISCOVER - EXPERIENCE - TRANSFORM
Relax, sit comfortably, learn techniques
Increase happiness
Reduce stress
Enhance focus
Achieve calmness
with Meditation on Twin Hearts
(workshops once a month at Bridgeham)
Thursday, 28th May at Bridgeham
19.30-20.30
Contact: 01293 542245 or info@bridgeham.com to register your FREE PLACE.
Oh, and don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled over on social media channels too!
We post daily with clinic updates, interesting articles and MUCH more! May is going to be a busy month so keep your eyes peeled for more information on:
National Walking Month
Garden Day
Mental Health Awareness Week
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
World Hypertension Day
World IBD Day
World Meditation Day
International Tea Day
USA Osteoporosis
If you've liked our Facebook page & not seeing many of our posts, make sure you check out our recent video with some top tips to see more!
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Testimonial Prize Draw Winner!
Here is what C T said about their Bridgeham experience:
'You can’t help but leave with a spring in your step'!
I’ve been having osteopathy with Trevor and Dan since 2019. As someone with hypermobility, it’s rare to find practitioners who truly understand the subtle complexities of the condition and can provide an expert eye and sensitive, tailored approach. I’d recommend any hypermobile people to check them out!I’ve been doing reformer Pilates for about 4 years and wanted a few tips on refining aspects of my practice, in particular how to work around my hypermobility. I had a couple of 1:1 Pilates sessions with Gordon which were invaluable in improving my practice, with a couple of real “lightbulb” moments. I’m now back at my usual Pilates and dance group classes, but I’d highly recommend him no matter what level of experience you’re at.On top of that, the team at Bridgeham are just so warm and lovely, it’s such a welcoming atmosphere that you can’t help but leave with a spring in your step!
If you haven't already given us a testimonial then why not write one on Google, Facebook, or by email. You too could then be in with a chance to win a ÂŁ50 treatment voucher!
See you in the clinic soon… you’ve got to be in it to win it!
