Chelsea Natural Health Clinic

Based in the bright, modern, caring and peaceful setting that is 208 Fulham Road, Chelsea, SW10 (right on the border of SW3, SW7 and SW5) and just opposite the Chelsea and Westminster hospital we, as an extensive team of practitioners, aim to provide the best care we possibly can.

Many years of experience reside under our roof and we believe passionately in nature knowing best and in the body’s intrinsic ability to regulate and heal itself. We believe wholeheartedly that disease comes from the overburdening of our systems and the suppression of our body’s natural defence mechanisms.

Through a huge variety of treatment approaches on offer at the clinic, including therapies such as Osteopathy, Cranial Osteopathy, Acupuncture, Remedial massage, Aromatherapy massage, Therapeutic and Sports Massage, Nutritional Therapy, Medical Herbalism, Medical Homoeopathy, Shiatsu and Hypnotherapy to name but some (please go to the treatments tab to see all that is on offer), we aim to help you help your body and mind heal by restoring the body’s ability to heal and nurture. We are proactive facilitators of health, vitality and well being.

We have special areas of interest as individual practitioners and as a collective clinic, such as

• Pregnancy /antenatal, post natal care, fertility, family and baby
• Occupational Health and wellness
• Sports and exercise injuries and therapy
• Nutritional Health
• Counselling and Life Coaching

For advice or further information our number is:

0207 352 3087

The Perils of toilet bleaching blocks by Philip Waldman D.O., Registered Osteopath at Chelsea Natural Health, Fulham Rd, SW10

I apologise in advance for the subject matter of this next series of posts, but I hope you find what I have to say useful and informative…  So onward we go into the depths of the lavatory bowl.

My first musings are on my dislike for the bleaching toilet blocks, especially the ones that colour the water (blue or green are the options I think).  The reason for this is that I think the colour of your urine is an important tool in monitoring and maintaining your state of health.  A cursory glance is all that is required to enough to assess the colour of your waters but should you use one of these products you won’t be able to make use of this “facility”.

If the water in the toilet bowl is coloured or contains strong bleaching agents this will mask the colour of the water you are passing.  You should be drinking enough water such that you pass clear to slightly yellowish urine.  Any darker than this indicates you aren’t drinking enough and is a very obvious and easy to follow system.  On a more serious note, should you be passing any blood in your urine you won’t spot it.  Unless you are passing a fair amount of blood you might not see it in the actual flow, instead you might spot a pinkish tinge to the water you have passed.  Should you pass any blood in your water, or suspect it then please do get a urine test done asap to check this out…

If you have any questions about this then please do feel free to contact me.  Otherwise I look forward to bringing you a series of posts on how to “stay regular”.

• Cranial Osteopathy
• Philip Waldman Prices
• Osteopathic antenatal and post natal care

Serena Forbes MBAcC, BSc (hons), BA (hons), Lic Tui Na, acupuncturist at Chelsea natural Health Clinic, 209 Fulham Rd, Sw10.

Serena is an acupuncturist and Tui Na masseuse who has a firm belief and a strong track record in helping to right a variety of ailments and energy complaints.  After graduating from the London Collage of Traditional Acupuncture (LCTA) she gained postgraduate training in pregnancy, fertility, IVF support and post-natal care and thoroughly enjoys treating and helping with these conditions.  She is a member of the Acupuncture for Childbirth team (ACT).  Serena also has quality experience in treating stress disorders, such as anxiety, as well as sleep, digestive and energy disorders.   Although her background is in Traditional Chinese Medicine she is interested in working alongside western medicine and is a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

Acupuncture is more than just needles and Serena uses a combination of auxiliary techniques to support her treatments.  These include cupping, gua sha, moxa, electro-acupuncture, plum blossom needle technique and a massage called Tui Na.  Tui Na has been practiced in the East for many hundreds of years.  Acupuncture actually originated from Tui Na so the theory of treatment and pressure points used complement an acupuncture treatment or replace it if there is a fear of needles.  Before any supporting technique is used there is a thorough explanation so please do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions.

Serena is committed to bringing acupuncture into the mainstream medical system by regularly attending seminars in both western and Chinese medicine.  She believes by working closely together, referring when necessary for appropriate scans, blood test etc., we can create effective results and maximum support for every individual.  Serena also works closely with ones bloody type and the diet that is appropriate for each individual.  This is achieved by looking at both the Chinese energetic of foods as well as which foods complement ones blood type. You can find Serena’s price list just below.

ACUPUNCTURE: INITIAL CONSULTATION – £75 for 1 hour (60 minutes)
ACUPUNCTURE: FOLLOW UP TREATMENT – £55 for 30/40 minutes

TUI NA MASSAGE: INITIAL CONSULTATION – £90 for 1 hour 15 minutes (75
minutes)
TUI NA MASSAGE: FOLLOW UP TREATMENT – £80 for 1 hour (60 minutes)

Please arrive 10 minutes before the initial appointment to allow time to
fill in a form.

Serena is a member of the British Acupuncture Council (MBAcC) the main regulatory body for acupuncture in the UK.