STRENGTH & SOUL
Better health at work takes more than a wellbeing day.
We help organisations support the health of their people through practical, evidence-informed education, health programmes and hands-on support.
From back pain and physical health to women’s health, stress, sleep and healthy ageing, we help people understand their health better, make changes that matter and get the right support earlier.
In person, online and pre-recorded
How we spend our days is, how we spend our lives.
YOUR PEOPLE DON'T LEAVE THEIR HEALTH AT THE DOOR WHEN THEY COME TO WORK.
Back and joint pain. Poor sleep and stress. Menstrual health and menopause. Changes in strength, mobility and health as we get older. These things affect how people feel both in and outside of work.
We help organisations do something practical about them.
Bring us into your workplace for:
Workplace Health Days
Give your team access to hands-on treatments, practical health advice, movement and opportunities to talk to experienced practitioners about their health.
Workshops & Education
Practical, engaging sessions on back and joint health, women’s health and menopause, stress and recovery, sleep, strength, movement and healthy ageing.
Targeted Health Programmes
Go further with focused support around a particular health need, combining education, assessment, movement and individual support over a number of weeks.
Individual Treatment & Support
Give employees access to on-site hands-on treatment and individual support for pain, movement and physical health concerns.
We’ve supported teams in organisations including:
We’ll make it easy for you.
FROM FIRST CONVERSATION TO FOLLOW-UP
You tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll take care of the practical side.
Whether we’re delivering a workplace health day, workshop, treatment clinic or longer programme, we’ll work with you to shape the right approach for your team.
We can provide the information your employees need, manage individual bookings and relevant health questionnaires, deliver the sessions and provide follow-up resources where appropriate.
So you don’t need to coordinate multiple practitioners, platforms or services — we’ll help you make the whole thing straightforward.
Our Services
At your workplace, online, in person
- On-Site Treatments: We provide in-person treatments at your premises, in central Scotland, addressing your employees’ unique needs for up to 14 clients daily.
- Corporate Health Day/Week: Plan health days or week for your staff with treatments, consultations, yoga therapy, Ayurveda Nutrition and Herbal Medicine and meditation to boost employee health and well-being.
- Online: Empower your staff with 24/7 access to our unique online platform, whether they work in the office or from home.
- 1:1 Appointments:
- In Person at The Steading – For musculoskeletal issues, staff can visit our clinic at The Steading located near Biggar for treatments
- Online – For Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda Consultations
HOW IT WORKS
1. Tell us about your workplace
Tell us what you’re looking for, what’s happening within your team and what you’d like to support. You don’t need to know exactly which service you need.
We’ll provide everything your employees need to take part, manage the relevant bookings and information, deliver the sessions and provide appropriate follow-up.
2. We'll recommend an approach
We’ll talk through what could work best — whether that’s a health day, workshop, treatments, targeted programme or a combination of support — and tailor it to your organisation.
3. We take care of deliveryConnect
All our services offer a live component, we feel connection is important and offer support. We’ll get your employees to complete health questionnaires in advance (these will only be accessible to our therapists) to ensure we are supporting your employees’ needs.
Physical Health, Pain & Movement
Hands-on therapy, therapeutic movement and health education to help people better understand pain, improve movement and strength, and know what they can do to support their physical health.
Women’s Health
Practical support and education around menstrual health, fertility, pregnancy and postnatal recovery, perimenopause, menopause and women’s health through life.
Stress, Recovery & Healthy Ageing
Practical education and support around stress, sleep, recovery, strength, movement and the everyday behaviours that help us stay healthier and more capable as we age.
About US
Hello, we’re Jo & Kev Buchan,
We’re therapists trained to master level and personally mentored by physiotherapist Hugh Gilbert in his methodology. We’ve worked with thousands of clients over the years and what’s important to us is we treat the person as a whole, not just a set of symptoms or a diagnosis. Any test results are a snapshot of that moment in time and we believe you can change and even reverse your symptoms. You are not your diagnosis, you are UNIQUE and have the power to completely change your lifestyle and reverse your symptoms.
Working with clients we view you in a holistic way that means we treat the whole person, taking into account mental, emotional, environmental, seasonal factors rather than just the symptoms of a disease. The cause of a disease can be completely different even with someone who has the same symptoms. Our DNA and lifestyles are unique; jobs, hobbies, relationships, stress, family.
You have the power to change your symptoms, to relieve pain and imbalances. With our Method, we provide you will all the tools you need.
We’re limited in the number of clients we can treat in person, this membership allows you to connect with us in a way that’s more affordable.
Our mission is for you to reverse your symptoms without the use of pharmaceuticals or relying on painkillers. But it starts with you making the decision to get better, to commit time to yourself, to make yourself a priority. This is not a quick fix, this is a lifestyle change, you will not only feel strong but happy, energised, supported and connected. You are unique and your practice should be too. To the time you have available, the style of practice you need, the season you’re in and any injuries or challenges your currently going through.
We believe the practices and tools should be sustainable and fit effortlessly into your day. It’s should feel like brushing your teeth, it doesn’t feel right when you don’t do it and it’s part of your daily routine.
MEET KEV
Therapist, Retired rugby player and head chef
“I believe everyone has the right to be pain-free and live a happy life after sport.”
I use my experience in sport, coaching, injury and various modalities (Kinetic Chain Release, Connective Tissue Release, Massage, mobilisations, stretching, marma points (trigger points), cupping, postural energetics and Hawaiian techniques) to give you the best chance of recovery. Keep yourself pain-free and on the right track whether it be a course of treatment or monthly maintenance.
MEET JO
Yoga Teacher, Yoga Therapist, Ayurveda Practitioner, Therapist. I have over 20 years of teaching experience to help support, encourage and help you take giant leaps towards your goals .
My experience working with clients and teaching yoga has inspired me develop these range of classes and programs which make up The Strength & Soul Method. Combining my knowledge and expertise of yoga therpay, Ayurveda, anatomy and physiology to progress your mind, body and soul.
My superpower is helping you to understand your unique qualities and highlight areas that no one thought to look at. You already have answers within you, and I’ll help you to uncover them. Yoga is one method to help you reach your goals whether that be to overcome injury or illness, face your fear and learn a specific yoga posture.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can Strength & Soul benefit our company and employees?
Workplace wellness programs can lead to improved employee morale, increased productivity, reduced absenteeism, and a healthier, more engaged workforce, ultimately contributing to a positive work environment and lower healthcare costs.
How can we assess the effectiveness of a health & well-being programme?
Regular assessments can include employee feedback surveys, data analysis on participation rates and tracking the impact on absenteeism and productivity. We can discuss your requirements as a company and provide reports.
How can we encourage employee engagement in health and wellness activities?
Creating a supportive and inclusive environment is key to employee engagement. We find that when employees talk about how good they feel, other employees quickly want to feel that way too.
We provide a variety of resources for managers and employees to access which encourage employee participation. Creating a supportive environment which encourages employees to share how they feel and what they’ve done helps encourage others to participate.
What are the signs that our company may need to improve its focus on employee health and wellbeing?
Some signs that indicate the need for an improved focus on employee health and wellbeing include increased absenteeism, decreased productivity, high employee turnover rates, and a noticeable lack of employee engagement or morale.
What support can you offer for employees struggling with work-related mental health issues?
We provide resources to help employees manage stress, anxiety, and other work-related mental health issues. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where employees feel comfortable seeking help and support, our sessions are completely confidential
71%
of premature deaths are lifestyle related
WHO Organisation
28%
of work-related ill health is due to
musculoskeletal disorders
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders statistics in Great Britain, 2021
100%
of workers will experience back pain at some point
The Lancelet