Fibromyalgia Support Group for Surrey and Sussex

Available Courses

The following classes/courses are not organised by the FMS SAS Group and it is not necessary to be a member in order to attend. They might however be found to be beneficial.

Yoga and Relaxation for ME - September 2008 (Hove)

New Pain Support Group

You can find the poster for the new support group starting on 15 September - "Pain - the hidden disability" here . It is designed to be printed 2 sides of A4, and can be used as a flyer or displayed as a poster, with the 2 side by side. The group will meet monthly at Normandy, near Guildford, starting on 15th September 2008.

This support group is a direct result of the responses of participants in our course "Pain - the hidden disability" last year, which a number of people from the Fibro support group attended. People said that they appreciated coming in to a safe environment in which they could share their own experiences of pain - whether physical, mental, emotional or spiritual - and support each other. It will also be a useful forum for information about the various methods of pain management, groups such as Expert Patients, and so on. It is hoped that the support group will develop according to the wishes and interests of those who attend, so that it is relevant and useful to as many people as possible.

The support group is for people living with chronic pain, their families, friends and carers. It is open to people of any faith or none - all are welcome.

I would be most grateful if you could include this information in your newsletter and on your website. If you or your members have any further queries, I would be very pleased to hear from them.

With all best wishes,
Wendy

Wendy Bryant
Open To All Adviser
Department for Social Responsibility
Diocese of Guildford, Diocesan House
Quarry Street, Guildford GU1 3XG.
Tel: 01483 790327, E.mail: wendy.bryant@cofeguildford.org.uk
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Holistic Therapies & Advanced Bodywork

I am considering running a self help class, or short course of classes to ease myofascial pain, fibromyalgia, CFS, stiffness and other FMS related symptoms. The class will teach mainly gentle muscular and myofascial stretching but will also involve body/joint movement techniques, rehab exercises, meditation and light core strengthening.

  I have learnt a lot about the hands-on treatment of FMS/myofascial pain during my extensive bodywork training. I have also learnt a lot about which exercises/stretches FMS/CFS suffers should, and should not do. I am, however, aware that this information is not generally available to suffers, particularly in class format. I decided to develop a course to try and fill this gap, so FMS suffers can help themselves and limit their fascia tightening/restricting.

  If you are a currently a client of mine then I have contacted you about this class because I think you would benefit greatly from it. It is important to note that self help techniques are not intended to replace hands on bodywork though and you will still need to see a therapist to receive trigger point therapy and myofascial release.

  Please pass this information onto anyone who suffers with widespread chronic pain, CFS or fibromyalgia. Also please pass this information on to any complementary therapists, physiotherapist or doctors who may work with people suffering with these conditions. Below you can find a links to my new leaflet, my Fibromyalgia advice handout and a class interest booking form. Please complete the form and post or e-mail it to me ASAP if you are interested in attending the class/s.

Yours sincerely,
Kipp Clark

For more information contact Kipp Clark (Myofascial Release Practitioner):
Hook Practice: 01256 766200
Alton Practice: 01420 86185
Email: kippclark@uwclub.net

Get Kipp's PDF Leaflet here.
Get his article "Fibromyalgia Advice" here.
Get form to register your interest here.

Body, Mind, Spirit Healing - Horsham

The Body Mind Spirit International Healing Foundation runs a Healing Clinic every Thursday afternoon, 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm, at the Unitarian Church Hall, Worthing Road, Horsham. No appointment is necessary. The sessions are free, but donations are gratefully received. Contact Angie Scorpio at BMS/IHF on 01403 822930.

Click here for information about The Expert Patient Programme

CFIDS & Fibromyalgia Self-Help Course - You can participate

Internet Courses & Groups We offer four online courses and groups, three for people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and fibromyalgia, and one for family and friends.

The Centre for Continuing Education in Hastings offers a variety of courses. You can download their brochure here.