This show is dedicated to the people of Jamaica who have survived the devastation of Hurricane Melissa. If you feel called, I urge you to donate to the Jamaican Government fund for disaster recovery.

https://supportjamaica.gov.jm/needs

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Are you anti stretching?

Have you wondered where you might start?

The best way forwards is to start where you are at this very moment and the best time to start is now.

This episode features a concise guide to stretching and some suggestions as to where you can find different types of stretching to suit your preference.

Pauline Blackwood is a seasoned complementary therapist with over seven years of experience specializing in oncology massage, pregnancy and postpartum care, sports massage, and relaxation therapies. As a proud daughter of the Windrush generation, Pauline brings a culturally grounded and compassionate approach to wellness, blending professional expertise with lived experience.

She created The Black Complementary Therapist podcast to amplify holistic healing conversations within and beyond the Black community — making space for stories, knowledge, and practices that center care, resilience, and empowerment. Pauline's work is rooted in touch, trust, and thoughtful education, with each episode reflecting her mission to support everyday people on their journey to well-being.

Show notes:

Don't forget to like, subscribe and leave 5* reviews

I include a link to my introductory seated stretch video on youtube.

Pendulum Massage Canary Wharf Website

@pendulummassage insta handle

Today's episode is a shout out about how wonderful physical movement is for the mind the body and the spirit. Movement truly is medicine and Motion truly is lotion. Healing begins with a little sweat.

For those who worry about pain, body image, fitness and joy, finding a way of moving can be a struggle, but with the greatest kindness, I urge you to do just that.

From the artist that creates a soundtrack to create to.

To the gardener in a high rise that potters about with houseplants.

To the factory worker on their morning walk to work with favourite music on headphones.

To the commuter on the tube taking the steps.

2 left feet can still have a right to dance.

Dance, stroll, wheel, play, climb, crawl if you haven't already.

Maybe you'll find your tribe. Maybe you'll start your tribe. It's never too late or too early.

Today's show was made with less noise because of http://github.com/Rikorose/DeepFilterNet and open source software. Many thanks :-)

Pauline Blackwood is a seasoned complementary therapist with over seven years of experience specializing in oncology massage, pregnancy and postpartum care, sports massage, and relaxation therapies. As a proud daughter of the Windrush generation, Pauline brings a culturally grounded and compassionate approach to wellness, blending professional expertise with lived experience.

She created The Black Complementary Therapist podcast to amplify holistic healing conversations within and beyond the Black community — making space for stories, knowledge, and practices that center care, resilience, and empowerment. Pauline's work is rooted in touch, trust, and thoughtful education, with each episode reflecting her mission to support everyday people on their journey to well-being.

Show notes:

Don't forget to like, subscribe and leave 5* reviews

Pendulum Massage Canary Wharf Website

@pendulummassage insta handle

Todays episode looks into practical tips that we can share on how to deal with stress in a general way.

Great resources we can share include:

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/stress/

https://www.baatn.org.uk/

https://www.blackpsychotherapy.org

https://www.mind.org.uk/search-results/?q=stress#stq=stress&stp=1 for resources on stress and mental health

Pauline Blackwood is a seasoned complementary therapist with over seven years of experience specializing in oncology massage, pregnancy and postpartum care, sports massage, and relaxation therapies. As a proud daughter of the Windrush generation, Pauline brings a culturally grounded and compassionate approach to wellness, blending professional expertise with lived experience.

She created The Black Complementary Therapist podcast to amplify holistic healing conversations within and beyond the Black community — making space for stories, knowledge, and practices that center care, resilience, and empowerment. Pauline's work is rooted in touch, trust, and thoughtful education, with each episode reflecting her mission to support everyday people on their journey to well-being.

Show notes:

http://pendulummassage.co.uk Pendulum Massage Canary Wharf

Instagram @pendulummassage

Todays episode is all about optimising your clients experience through the art of suprise. If you like this premise, perhaps you will take some time to explore ways to boost your offering and delight your clients from one time clients to loyal returners who recommend you.

See show notes for reading list and contact details.

Pauline Blackwood is a seasoned complementary therapist with over seven years of experience specializing in oncology massage, pregnancy and postpartum care, sports massage, and relaxation therapies. As a proud daughter of the Windrush generation, Pauline brings a culturally grounded and compassionate approach to wellness, blending professional expertise with lived experience.

She created The Black Complementary Therapist podcast to amplify holistic healing conversations within and beyond the Black community — making space for stories, knowledge, and practices that center care, resilience, and empowerment. Pauline's work is rooted in touch, trust, and thoughtful education, with each episode reflecting her mission to support everyday people on their journey to well-being.

Show notes:

Pendulum Massage Canary Wharf Website and instagram @pendulummassage

Surprise! : The secret to customer loyalty in the service sector by Vincent P. Magnini. 2014

Anam Cara: Spiritual Wisdom from the Celtic World by John O'Donohue

June Allen insta: @yardofgreatness

How inflammation and Weathering affects our Health

In this show we explore how inflammation affects our lives.

We look at different expressions of inflammation in folks.

We join the dots between inflammation and the theory of Weathering.

Join me as I try to make sense of how we can explore healthier ways of living.

Links

Book

Weathering: The extraordinary Stress of Ordinary Life on the Body in an Unjust Society by Dr Arline Geronimus.

Pendulum Massage of London

This weeks episode presented by Pauline Blackwood of Pendulum Massage is rooted in representation, cultural competence, trauma informed practice and ancestrial wisdom.

This show is a call to arms for black complementary therapists to investigate deeply how they can serve their community more deeply. Instictively in most cases this is being done already. Now it may be time to refresh and deepen your offering.

I did a little research to put together this episode.

We heal together by Michelle Cassandra Johnson

Weathering: The extraordinary stress of ordinary life in an unjust society by Dr Arline Geronimus

Shownotes and info for your delight and delectation.

My massage website

You can always see what I do and how I do it here.

Black Complementary Therapist Facebook Group

A community page of big, bold, talented complementary therapists facebook group. It's not a echo chamber, it's a place to inspire, share ideas and build community. Complementary Therapists often work alone and in isolation. Here is an antidote.

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