past events

london marathon: every year since 2003

The healing tent has been providing free massage therapies for runners and their families at the post-marathon event since 2003, when we kicked off with over 50 volunteer therapists offering treatments to revive the weary muscles of over 1600 people running for cancer research UK and 100 people running for the motor neuron disease association.  It was a fantastic success - with runners remarking on how quickly they recovered after the event.  Family and friends were also treated to indian head massage while they waited for their loved ones to cross the finish line.  

We've been back ever since and were delighted to be able to lend our support to motor neurone disease association at the london marathon once again this year!  We had an overwhelming response from volunteers with nearly 50 applications to take part.  Our great thanks to you all!  We only regret we couldn't accommodate all of you.  The runners, their family and friends all really appreciated the rub-down to help them on the road to recovery.  We're happy to be able to continue support such a worthwhile cause.

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london 10km run 2003 & 2004 & 2005!

For the last three years, we have hosted the healing tent for over 400 runners raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign at the London 10km Run and we're set to return!  The only UK charity focusing on all muscular dystrophies and allied disorders, it has pioneered the search for treatments and cures for over 40 years and provides practical, medical and emotional support to people affected by the condition.  Both events were a great success with our therapists rubbing down all those who wanted a massage after their run.  We'll be back again to help ease the muscular aches & pains and get the runners on the road to recovery.

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thrive: battersea & hackney garden projects

The Healing Tent has been privileged to supply therapists for Thrive's & Help the Aged's Battersea Garden Project Annual Event for the last three years and is now working with Thrive in other areas as well.  Thrive enables disadvantaged, disabled, young and older people to participate fully in the life of the community through gardening thus helping them regain confidence and maintain independence.  Many of the people treated at this event do not have the opportunity to experience massage very often.  It is fantastic to hear them express their enjoyment and how much they're looking forward to the next event already.  

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thames festival 2004, southbank

Promoting complementary therapies in London, the healing tent provide massage treatments for those enjoying the music and events at this year's thames festival.  Therapists had the chance to practice their skills in a novel environment.

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breastfeeding week launch, surestart hackney - 9 May

Helping SureStart to promote the benefits of breastfeeding, we treated hackney mums to a little piece of serenity in their hectic days and gave advice about healthy living for the whole family.

pembury women's day, hackney - 19 may 05

Promoting healthy living in the heart of hackney, we let pembury women chill out with our relaxing massages.

public health event, west ham football club - 23 April

We provided free massage and healthy living advice at this health fair, consultation and question time organised by Plaistow and Green Street Community Forum.  The event also included  health MOTs, pharmacy support, diabetes advice, fitness & exercise, maternity advice, occupational therapy, healthy eating & juice bar and interactive sessions with the NHS on breast cancer awareness, teenage pregnancy, learning disability health needs and complementary medicine.

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east ham women's forum pampering day - 22 April

East Ham's women forum were treated to complementary therapies at their recent pampering day.  The group was delighted to receive indian head massage, reflexology, japanese accupressure massage, holistic massage and more...

pembury community health & safety day March 2005

Residents from the Pembury Estate in Hackney enjoyed tester treatments of various complementary therapies.  A great opportunity for local people to try something new and feel the benefits of massage.  They could also participate in arts & crafts activities and talk to community safety officers about local concerns.

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summer sports days for hackney kids 2004

Hackney kids enjoyed the experience of being a real sports star at three sports days this summer.  The healing tent was asked to provide first aid and massage treatment facilities which were lapped up by the kids (and their carers!).  It was great to see how enthusiastic young people were to experience and learn about massage.

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hackney world mental health day & hackney festival for older people 2004

The healing tent was able to share the benefits of complementary therapies with Hackney residents at these two events organised by Social Action for Health and Hackney Council this autumn.   It was great to treat people who don't often have the opportunity to have massage.  Both events held at Ocean music venue were thoroughly enjoyed by therapists and clients alike!

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crusaid walk for life 2002 & 2003

Crusaid is the largest UK charity supporting people affected by HIV and AIDS. Walk for life is Crusaid’s biggest fundraising event each year with over 3500 walkers.  This sponsored 10km stroll around London is followed by a brilliant after walk party where we hosted a healing tent in 2002 and 2003.  To soothe their weary muscles, about 50 therapists treated the walkers to holistic massage, bowen technique, thai massage, reflexology, reiki, indian head massage and on-site massage to name a few! In a survey after the 2002 walk, the healing tent was voted the most popular part of the whole day and those who received therapies at both events were very happy indeed!  Therapists were also able to enjoy the after-party entertainment and told us how much they enjoyed this event as well!

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