Better health in later life

If you have an open mind, Hoxton Health is the place for you.

Hoxton Health specialises in low cost complementary wellbeing services for the over 50s. Treatments at the St Leonard’s Clinic include osteopathy, acupuncture, aromatherapy massage, homeopathy, herbal medicine, foot clinic, reflexology, craniosacral therapy and shiatsu. They also run classes in Tai Chi, chair-based exercise and slow line dancing at venues across Hackney.

Hoxton Health are dedicated to helping everyone as they age to make choices that will lead to improved health and wellbeing, whether through pain management, improved mobility, or small changes to help relaxation and better sleep.

Celebrating 30 years

Hoxton Health was set up as a charity over 30 years ago by older people who wanted to offer other older people in Hoxton access to low-cost complementary therapies. Since then the charity has grown into a major provider of complementary health care and specialised exercise classes.

Over 700 people receive treatment each year at the St Leonard’s site, and more in outreach sessions around Hackney. Some patients go for a short series of treatments to deal with a particular issue, and others are regular patients who use the services to maintain their health and wellbeing.

A typical comment from someone taking an exercise class is that they felt stretched and strengthened, a little wearied but exhilarated!

“I think this place is unique. I go to the doctor less often since I’ve started to come here.”

“I can’t believe the difference. I thought I was going to be in pain forever. Now I hardly ever touch a painkiller.”