News & articles

Interested in complementary therapy and how it may help you? Here are some news articles, research and further reading. 

Our Services

A very warm welcome to Body & Mind Therapy Centre, a private clinic in Tameside, Greater Manchester providing professional holistic health care. We offer a...
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Continuing Our Journey – With New Ownership

After 25 incredible years at the heart of Body & Mind, Hazel has made the decision to retire. We sincerely appreciate her dedication and care,...
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Physiotherapy for neurological conditions and stroke

We’re excited to introduce a new service dedicated to delivering high-quality physiotherapy for people living with neurological and stroke-related conditions — all from the comfort...
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Supporting Children and Young Adults Through Exam Stress

Exam season can be a challenging time for children and young adults. The pressure to perform, manage expectations, and balance schoolwork can sometimes feel overwhelming....
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Making Space for Your Own Wellbeing

With the end of 2025 fast approaching, what are your goals for 2026? There’s something symbolic about turning the page to a new year. Even...
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Our Story: Body & Mind Therapy Centre

Body & Mind Therapy Centre began in 1999, founded by Hazel Stopford and Pascal Bourguignon in Stalybridge with a simple but powerful vision – to...
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Why Hands-On Therapy Matters

How Our Sports Therapy Team Helps You Recover Faster At Body & Mind Therapy Centre, we believe real healing happens when your therapist truly connects...
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Understanding the Importance of Relaxation for Your Health

Relaxation isn't just about taking a break - it's about triggering the Relaxation Response (RR) in your body, which has a positive impact on your...
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What Is Sports Therapy (aka Remedial Therapy Assessment & Treatment)?

A Sports Therapist degree qualifies the practitioner to treat musculoskeletal injuries. This is a Remedial Therapy (or Sports Therapy) Assessment and a session will involve...
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What is Counselling?

A counsellor, by ‘exploring your world’ with you, looking at yourself from your own point of view, reflects back what they believe you are saying...
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What Is Remedial Massage?

A corrective treatment for the rehabilitation of pain or injury.
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Is Stress Making You Sick?

Did you know that stress can affect your body, thoughts, feelings and behaviour?  Not dealing with stress symptoms can lead to serious health issues, so...
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Goal Setting with Hypnotherapy

“The subconscious mind is like a tape player. Until you change the tape it will not change”.  If you are struggling to get somewhere, achieve...
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