Louise O’Connell, Pilates teacher and Co-Founder, Bridge Health & Wellbeing.
Published: February 7, 2023 | Updated: 8th February 2023
Spring is on its way…
To celebrate the arrival of longer days and – hopefully – warmer weather, Christchurch-based Bridge Health & Wellbeing has brought together a range of experts to help local residents focus on their wellbeing.
And it’s totally free.
Louise O’Connell, Pilates teacher and Co-Founder of the business, said: “We hosted our first Wellness evening four years ago which was a huge success.
“But, thanks to Covid, we haven’t been able to hold one since.
“We are delighted to finally be able to run our second event, even if it is four years later!
“The clinic has come a long way since then.
“I am pleased that we have managed to bring so many brilliant local businesses together.
Kirsty Campbell
“Visitors can explore a range of options to improve their health and wellbeing over the coming months.”
The free event on Thursday March 16 is from 5.30 pm until 8 pm.
It will be held at the Bridge Health & Wellbeing clinic on Bridge Street in Christchurch.
Visitors can enjoy taster sessions of yoga, Qigong and a grounding workshop led by Erica Johnston in the wellbeing class studio.
Around the clinic’s treatment rooms, guests can talk to experts, including Becky Allen of Coast Reflexology; Nathan Noble, sports massage therapist at Bridge; a nutritionist and skin therapist Kirsty Campbell of Christchurch Derma Spa.
Nathan Noble
Kate Freemantle will also be on hand to offer advice on the wellbeing benefits of acupuncture.
Local suppliers, including The Beaulieu Candle Company, will be on-site, allowing visitors to buy wellbeing products to take home or give as gifts.
There will also be a raffle on the night to support the clinic’s charity of the year, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.
Booking is required for the studio taster sessions. Contact the clinic on 01202 473800 to secure your space.
Currently Head of Performance at Bryanston School in North Dorset, Jack works closely with physiotherapists to assist in the rehabilitation of the pupils.
He also works with aspiring youth athletes on a 1-1 and small group basis, ranging from netball, swimming and rugby to volleyball and hockey.
Jack, pictured left, will be running strength and conditioning classes at the clinic, teaching clients who are coming to the end of physiotherapy and rehabilitation after injury the correct techniques for weight training and improving strength and enabling them to progress in their training.
Paul O’Connell, Co-Founder and Lead Physiotherapist at Bridge Health & Wellbeing, said: “Strength and conditioning training plays a vital role in enhancing rehabilitation and improving performance.
“Jack’s classes perfectly complement our physiotherapy, sports massage and our chiropractic treatment services.”
