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We can offer you range of advice, support and activities to help you live and feel well.
Check-in here to get more details and use ‘This Week’ to get the times and booking details.
Acupuncture Works Clinic
Manchester’s only Community Acupuncture clinic.
Some of the issues their trained acupuncturists treat are:
- Muscular skeletal pain: low back, hip, shoulder, neck and knee pain
- Mood disorders such as anxiety and depression
- Fertility and gynaecological issues arising in pregnancy including nausea, headaches and anxiety
- Menopausal changes
Initial consultations and treatment £30 to £45. Follow up appointments £15 to £25.
More information at Acupuncture Works
Clinic Monday to Thursday, 10am-6pm every week.
Can Survive UK: WOW Group
Can Survive UK’s Women Only Wednesdays is a support group for women affected by cancer. It offers practical and emotional support, therapies and advice.
More information at WOW – Women Only Wednesdays
Can Survive UK: MOT Group
Can Survive UK’s Men Only Thursdays is a support group for men who have been affected by cancer. It offers practical and emotional support, therapies and advice.
More information at MOT Cancer Support Group
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage is a massage technique that works on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. (Male therapist)
Appointments on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Call our therapist Osuman on 0756 551 1152 to book them.
Homeopathy Clinic
What is homeopathy?
Homeopathy is a form of holistic medicine. It is used in many countries around the world, and in some cases, is the first point of call for all health issues. Homeopathy treats the person as a whole, rather than specific conditions in isolation. We consider all your health needs, be they physical or mental and emotional.
Who can be helped?
Because homeopathy is a gentle system of healing, it is suitable for everyone, including babies. Remedies are safe, stimulating the body’s own immune system.
What happens during a consultation?
You will be given time to explore all aspects of your health. Your initial consultation may take an hour or more, your homeopath will then research a suitable remedy for your individual needs. Follow-up consultations are usually shorter and an appointment will be made for you.
Who are our homeopaths?
The clinic is staffed by fully qualified clinicians who are registered with the Society of Homeopaths. They volunteer their time and expertise. There may be student homeopaths present, undergoing training at the North West College of Homeopathy (www.nwch.co.uk).
How much does it cost?
We ask for a donation of £10 for each consultation. This is to help the Zion Centre cover the cost of providing and delivering any remedy you are given and the cost of the facilities the clinic uses at the centre.
On Tuesdays
Long Covid Support Group
Are you struggling with long COVID?
Suffering symptoms like pain, memory loss, fatigue, dizziness or anxiety?
Come along to the group for more help, advice and support. It’s a safe space and it’s free to join.
For more details, get in touch with Razia Shaikh-Patel, Mb 0744 240 2497, Email Razia.shaikh-patel@thebiglifegroup.com
Every Tuesday 10.30am – 12.30pm, Kath Locke Centre.
Narcotics Anonymous Group
Addiction is a disease that can happen to anyone and the reasons for addiction are many. Whatever the circumstances, it really doesn’t matter. Addiction is a progressive disease similar to other chronic diseases such as type II diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.
NA (Narcotics Anonymous) is a non-profit fellowship for all people whose lives have become unmanageable through the use of drugs. It believes one of the cornerstones of living drug free is the therapeutic value of addicts working with each other to achieve recovery. In meetings members regularly share their personal experiences with each other, not as professionals but as ordinary people who have discovered that sharing brings about solutions to their problems.
Anonymity is a vital part of this fellowship enabling everyone to attend without fear of social repercussions.
More information at Narcotics Anonymous
Meets every Monday
Manchester Social Anxiety Group
Struggling to cope in social situations?
The Manchester Social Anxiety group offers a safe and calm space to talk freely about any difficulties you are experiencing; providing peer support and guidance to help you manage your social anxiety.
More information at Manchester Social Anxiety Group
Meets on Tuesdays
Motherhood Hub
FREE community support sessions for pregnant women and new mums.
- Get support on your pregnancy and motherhood journey from trained doulas, community workers and retired midwife Judith who has worked locally for over 40 years.
- Chat with other mums over a brew and try fun stuff like baby massage, swapping baby clothes, journaling and crafting.
- Learn how to support family or friends who are pregnant.
Every Thursday 11am – 1pm. For more details or questions about the group or birth support training contact davine.forde@thebiglifegroup.com or call 0161 445 0211.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a good way to increase mental, emotional, and physical well-being through slow, easy-to-practise movements that help with anxiety, stress, depression, and physical imbalances.
Sessions are led by Edna, who has more than 10 years experience as a Tai Chi teacher.
Cost £5 a session.
Every Monday 10 to 11am until 9 October. To book a place and get more information call Edna on 0756 320 8852.
The Sugar Group
The Sugar Group supports anyone living with Type 2 Diabetes to live well.
We are a fun, friendly group that helps you manage diabetes by offering knowledge, gentle exercise and a break from the day-to-day worries and sense of isolation that diabetes can bring.
We also work closely with local health and educational professionals to raise awareness of the impact of the disease on people with an Afro-Caribbean background and to help improve the lives of people with the disease.
On Mondays
Unique Hands Massage Therapy
Massage can play a big part in improving your health and well-being. The benefits can include reduced tension, pain, and muscle soreness; lower heart rate and blood pressure; and improved immune function.
The Unique Hands’ female massage therapist at the Kath Locke Centre offers a choice of Sports, Reiki or Swedish Massage.
It costs £15 for 45mins.
Appointments on Tuesdays 10.30am – 1.30pm. Call the Unique Hands’ therapist on 0736 120 5707 to book.
Women's Yoga
Over thousands of years, people of all ages have practiced yoga to help boost their physical and mental wellbeing.
It’s an especially good way to improve strength, flexibility and balance.
Led by a qualified, experienced yoga teacher, this women only session is for all ages and abilities. So whether you’re getting back to regular exercise or looking to take up exercise for the first time, this yoga session is a great place to start.
There is no fixed charge for a session, just donate what you can.
Tuesdays, 5pm start.
