Rain Zhao is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner and qualified osteopath. TCM in addition to osteopathy can provide a way of addressing some of your nasal issues. Rain is passionate about TCM and osteopathy and believes in approaching the body as a whole to address ongoing health complaints. Bizhi is the term (in TCM) […]
What are the impacts of Mouth Breathing? In a child the circulation of air through the nose is important for the development of the jaw and middle face including their sinuses. In mouth breathing the flow of air as well as the position of our tongue is altered and may impact the development of the […]
Is there any difference if you breathe through your mouth instead of your nose? Stillpoint Osteopaths are often asked to assess and assist family members who struggle to breathe through their nose. Mouth breathing has some significant impacts on our health long term. Babies should naturally breathe through their noses and so should your toddler, […]
2022 saw us have some new additions to the team and there are plans a foot to continue this growth in 2023. The aim is to create a health hub with highly skilled practitioners in their fields that you can trust and depend upon. Rain our Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner joined us in July 2022. […]
I am sitting here trying to find my voice around 2022. I think 2022 really solidified for me the unique health care that Stillpoint Osteopaths provides for our patient base. The last 3 years have impacted everyone differently and has asked us as practitioners to really hunker down and dig deep to find the resources […]
Phase Red Clinic Guidelines Please DO NOT come to the clinic if you are feeling unwell or awaiting COVID-19 test results When you arrive please remain in your car and call reception 096389256 Our administration staff will go through a COVID-19 screen with you over the phone Your practitioner will meet you at the back […]
Why See an Osteopath for Whiplash Associated Disorder? Osteopathy may be your therapy of choice, once you have been cleared from any major issues by your GP or a medical facility. In the initial days after the injury pain levels may be high, swelling might be present and you will instinctively try to not move […]
Motor Vehicle Accidents and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 50% of people who have pain caused by a motor vehicle accident meet the criteria for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). 38% can still show signs of PTSD 5 years after the accident. PTSD can impact your recovery from Whiplash Association disorder (WAD). These are some things to look […]
Acute vs Chronic Whiplash Associated Disorder Of those who develop whiplash associated disorder (WAD) for some, recovery can be prolonged. The majority recover relatively well over a 6-8-week period. 50% however do not fully recover and up to 30% are left with some form of disability and 20-40 % are classified as chronic Whiplash association […]
