Ayurvedic Massage in NHS South West London Hospitals & Healthcare Clinics
Ayurvedic Massage in NHS South West London Hospitals & Healthcare Clinics
Head & shoulder massages for NHS staff
Head & shoulder massages for NHS staff
It has never been more pertinent for staff in the NHS to de-stress and have time out. Since the pandemic, the staff at the NHS are struggling every day to fulfill their duties to the patient public and cope with their personal health and wellbeing. In March 2022, Amla Health was invited by the NHS, to provide head and shoulder massages to the staff, across SW London. To say the least, the initiative has been extremely well received.
We provide 15 minutes head and shoulder massages, to staff, across all departments, at the hospitals. The response and feedback has been overwhelmingly positive; the staff really need and appreciate the holistic therapy and care we offer. We aim to grow this 'energy' giving service to our NHS community long into the future.
Hospitals and Clinics engaged with so far include St George's University Hospital, Kingston Hospital, Epsom Hospital, St Helier's Hospital, Sutton Hospital and the Royal Marsden Hospital. We have also provided services to NHS healthcare clinics too; namely Your Healthcare (Surbiton) and Green Wrythe Clinic (Sutton). We aim to increase our reach in the future. The staff really do need our support.
We have provided the service to staff as part of their Health and Wellbeing programme at St Georges Hospital, since 2016. We participate at their yearly hospital events, such as, The Year of the Midwife celebrations, Disability History Month and Health and Well-being events. We also massage the staff on a monthly basis as part of their Health and Wellbeing offer and often massage the staff in their wards such as the Maternity and Paediatric departments. We estimate that over 3,000 staff have benefitted from Ayurvedic head and shoulder massages, since inception, in 2016.
The initiative continues to expand; now is the time to grow the well-being culture from within the NHS.
Testimonials from the NHS Staff across South West London
Testimonials from the NHS Staff across South West London
'Susie was brilliant, very thorough, it was nice to get away from work and have some mindful time and it has also really helped with my injury!'
'Badly needed cause NHS staff are constantly under stress'
'Stress relief, very firm for tight knots. Well done!'
'Such a wonderful idea. Having time for staff to work on their health and well-being. Is so essential given the stress and demands of the job. Thank you so much.'
'Thank you for such a wonderful way to end my day. It was so nice to have something to look forward to and motivate me through today. Thank you Susie and her team for an outstanding experience.'
'Thank you! Working in the hospital is stressful and being able to have 15 minutes to myself was so appreciated.'
'Very wonderful and amazing experience.'
'Good to have such an experience especially as a health worker, due to the nature of our work. Well done. Thank you.'
'The massage was amazing. This is my second time having it and I would definitely come back as it has really helped my back. Thank you!'
'This was the most amazing massage I’ve every had. Susie really spend a lot of time on my body which was so full of knots. I feel completely revived. Thank you so much.'
Kingston Hospital
Kingston Hospital
St George's University Hospital
St George's University Hospital
'Amazing, needed that to de-stress.'
'Really good and helped relieve pain in my shoulder.'
'Best massage ever. I feel so much better.'
'Never had a head and shoulder massage before and so helped my migraine. Felt so knotty and this has relieved my shoulders.'
'Its very good for me to go back to work after this amazing massage.'
'Wow! Such relief from arm / back and shoulder pain - a relaxing and rejuvenating massage.'
'Such a great service! What a treat would love it again. Susie was great.'
'I feel relaxed and truly blessed today. Thank you.'
Very professional in what they do and I feel de-stressed after my experience.
'Really good had a shoulder ache will even decrease following this massage. Brilliant.'
'Oh wow! Absolutely incredible! I haven’t had a break in 6 months and this was much needed. Feel much more relaxed and chilled.'
'Stress reliever! It really helped.'
'Really needed it during a busy shift. Great massage.'
'Really had the best massage experience. Noriko helped me so much get rid of my knotty back and amazing lovely head massage. I want more…'
'Wonderful massage, such a lovely treat. Lovely professional ladies massaging.'
'Great feeling the stress of work, 100% needed. Very good massage.'
Epsom Hospital
Epsom Hospital
Royal Marsden
Royal Marsden
St Helier's Hospital
St Helier's Hospital
Sutton Hospital
Sutton Hospital
'I really gained from my treatment. I am now more comfortable and in less pain.'
Very good massage and very beneficial. Thank you.''
'Fantastic! Feel brand new!'
Amla Health took part in the St Mary's Hospital, Mental Health event on 30th January, 2018 in Roehampton London.
Focused on the ritual of eating Amla Health re-introduced the concept that your habits during eating can benefit your mental health. The senses should be properly satiated so that the positive messages that are fed to your mind and the cells throughout your body.
Focused on the ritual of eating Amla Health re-introduced the concept that your habits during eating can benefit your mental health. The senses should be properly satiated so that the positive messages that are fed to your mind and the cells throughout your body.
It is easier said than done to focus on your food and the ritual of eating in the correct environment at every meal. Try it and see for youself!
I had a successful day in November 2018, talking to the members of MindUK about the effect that eating has on our happiness.
The most important aspects about your attitude to food are:
Happiness and enjoyment
The smell
The most important aspects about your attitude to food are:
Happiness and enjoyment
The smell
Fresh and unprocessed
The look colourful
The look colourful
The taste
Equally important are:
The Environment
Time of Day
Equally important are:
The Environment
Time of Day
I had great feedback and so many questions. MindUK could definately incorporate Ayurvedic advise to help their members.
We participated in the St Georges Hospital Mental Health Day in October 2017. It was a great event attended by lots of people and staff.
Mental health in the workplace is the theme of World Mental Health Day 2017. World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues and mobilizing efforts in support of better mental health.
Depression and anxiety disorders are common mental disorders that have an impact on our ability to work, and to work productively. Globally, more than 300 million people suffer from depression, the leading cause of disability. More than 260 million are living with anxiety disorders. Many of these people live with both. A recent WHO-led study estimates that depression and anxiety disorders cost the global economy US$ 1 trillion each year in lost productivity.
Mental health in the workplace is the theme of World Mental Health Day 2017. World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues and mobilizing efforts in support of better mental health.
Depression and anxiety disorders are common mental disorders that have an impact on our ability to work, and to work productively. Globally, more than 300 million people suffer from depression, the leading cause of disability. More than 260 million are living with anxiety disorders. Many of these people live with both. A recent WHO-led study estimates that depression and anxiety disorders cost the global economy US$ 1 trillion each year in lost productivity.
Events
St George's University Hospital