Not cheap, not easy but for me, worth the time and money.
■ I am an ex ward sister, in my mid 60s and was diagnosed with Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis less than 3 years ago. Before that I led an active life, keeping horses, enjoying gardening and painting, swimming, traveling and walking.
■ Until joining the Summit Health programme just before Christmas 2025, pain and swellings were barely managed by steroids and limited pain killers. Arthritis medication did not seem to kick in. I did much research and tried lots of different things suggested online or in library books to improve things but pain and mobility just got worse.
IT IS WORTH READING EVERY REVIEW HERE ON TRUST PILOT
Things I could NOT do ~
● Walk more than a few steps without assistance,
● Dress / undress as my back, neck and arms hurt
● Do up buttons / belts
● Or do any artwork as my hand and fingers were swollen and sore,
● Walk upstairs to bed as my knees were so painful ,
● Cook a meal, do household chores
My mood was low as I was in constant pain, gaining weight and I felt I was becoming too much of a burden to my husband .
Acupuncture did help short term as did various topical gels , ice packs and hot water bottle, but nothing lasted very long.
I prayed for guidance as there were so many things suggested online and an overwhelming feeling of dread ~ who is real and who is not ? What would work, wasted money or not? (For me, it was NOT wasted as I had trust and the right kind of support)
Have to say I am SO glad to have met online Dorian and Nicola of Summit Health, gone through a programme devised just for me after an initial assessment and lots of forms.
It is not a magic wand, it is hard work, changing habits, mindset and diet.
After 12 weeks , what CAN I do?
● I can walk further without assistance
● Completely wash and dress myself
● Including doing up buttons and belts
● Do more correspondence and artwork
● Carry cup of tea upstairs !
● I can cook a meal without help
● Do light housework and potter in the garden
I have not been prescribed any more steroids since starting and have not needed to take any pain killers for quite a few weeks. I have lost weight despite eating more and am able to go swimming every week in the local pool.
I still have a way to go, but am feeling so much better than before. Am Very pleased with the education, support and guidance given by Summit Health Team.
I recommend reading all reviews and having a look at the Facebook group. It is not for everyone but there is chance to speak about it before having to pay .
15. december 2025
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