This week is the last episode of Season 1 of Healthcare on the Costa del Sol! Whew, it's been a huge learning curve over the last 6 months and we have had such fabulous feedback from our lovely listeners.We are taking the rest of the summer of

Keeping your eyes healthy

Jul 22nd, 2019 24m 11s

This week we are talking to Jane Machin, English speaking Optician from Optica Machin (http://opticamachin.com/) about eye health. Learning about how and who to talk to when you have an eye problem here in Spain (always critical info!). But w

Private hospitals in Marbella - Quiron Salad

Jul 22nd, 2019 23m 2s

This week we are talking to Isabel Bracero from the Quiron Salud hospital in Marbella. (https://www.quironsalud.es/marbella/es/international-patient) Isabel will be talking us through the range of services available within the private healthc

Pelvic Floor - What you need to know!

Jul 22nd, 2019 24m 40s

This week we are talking to Julie Colan, founder and creator of Secret Whispers (https://www.secretwhispers.co.uk/) and pelvic floor crusader (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1871247122951467/) .As many of you know I've worked with local midwi

Supporting Children's Mental Health when Living Abroad

May 27th, 2019 27m 3s

This week we are talking to child psychologist Dr Alina Boukri (https://www.dr-alina.com/) .Bringing children up is confusing and complex. Add in a new country and different languages at home and at school it can all become even more complex.

Health Insurance for Residencia in Spain

May 10th, 2019 26m 8s

This week we are talking to Sonia Fendley from STM Nummos Life who is our health insurance expert. Health insurance is tricky topic, especially with the recent changes to the requirements for residencia. Today Sonia talks us through what’s re

7 things your doctor didn't tell you about back pain

Apr 29th, 2019 26m 18s

Look at that - I wrote a book!Well not a novel type book, but an amalgamation of 30 years experience and the latest research on how to help YOU manage your back pain.I was inspired to put all the information in one place after reading the sum

First Aid in Spain - What to do in an emergency

Mar 21st, 2019 21m 7s

Today I talk to Anne Halpenny from First Aid Spain.Anne is a nurse and a midwife who I have worked with for well over a decade. But today we chat after our First Aid course at the clinic.Would you know what to do? Anne starts her course aski

What does Acupuncture Treat

Mar 12th, 2019 25m 47s

Our 3rd episode! And this time we are talking to the ever lovely Rebecca Richards, our British trained Acupuncturist (https://www.thebodyworksclinic.com/acupuncture-2/) here at the clinic.We went into details about how to check that your acupu

Staying fit and active with Walking Football

Feb 27th, 2019 24m 22s

More and more research tells us that staying active and social combats a laundry list of illnesses and conditions. (https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101115074040.htm)We talk to Brian Gregory, organiser of Walking Football Spain (h

Introduction to Healthcare on the Costa del Sol

Feb 7th, 2019 16m 10s

Introduction to Healthcare on the Costa del Sol

EP1 - Choosing a Health Professional in Spain

Feb 7th, 2019 23m 38s

Estelle Mitchell from the Bodyworks Clinic talking with Emmie about how to choose a health professional - for any health problem you might have, here in Spain!Based on her article for the Euro Weekly News called 5 Tips for Choosing a Health Pr

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