Rakhee Mediratta
Osteopathy
Central & West London ~ Chalfont
Rakhee has helped over 5,000+ patients in 19 years
Registered Osteopath & Advanced Licensed Perrin Technique Practitioner in London & South East England
for Chronic Fatigue/ME & Fibromyalgia using The Perrin Technique
Reduction in fatigue symptoms related to Long Covid London
Patient Reviews
Hi, my name is Catherine and I just wanted to share how Rakhee has helped me in my recovery from long COVID.
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So I got COVID very early on in the pandemic in March 2020 and quite a severe case of it. And although I wasn't hospitalised, I was severely ill and I just wasn't getting better even after six, eight weeks.
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And my GP, in a very well-meaning fashion, advised me to start walking, start exercising, which I was trying to do, but I just kept getting worse. And it got to the point where in June, I was in bed, I couldn't read, I had quit work, I was in a lot of pain, I couldn't sleep. I mean, even eating or going to the toilet were difficult for me.
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So I was very, very severe. And I consulted an expert in ME, chronic fatigue, who said, I just needed to rest, I needed to pace myself, there was nothing that could be done. I consulted a virologist who said the same thing.
They said, you may be like this for the rest of your life. You may recover in a few years, we don't know.
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And I found the Perrin Technique and you read about it online. Some people say it is a waste of money or it doesn't work. Some people say it helps them. And I know everyone is different, but it didn't sound like it would be a risk to try it.
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So I was able to, through Dr. Perrin, contact Rakhee, who was eventually able to see me at home because I wasn't well enough to leave the house.
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And she started treating me very gently at first. And she did explain that this is a long process for someone as severe as I was.
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But she said, you will get better, you will get your life back, you will be able to spend time with your children, you will be able to return to work.
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And at the time, I thought, even if I can just get a little bit better, I will be very happy. Even if I can just read, I can just enjoy small things, I will be very, very grateful.
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And from the first time she treated me, I immediately felt that my pain was improved, I started sleeping a little bit better. And it was wonderful to have something that I felt that I could be doing to recover, you know, that was making a difference.
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And by January, I was able to start coming in to see her in Harley Street every other week.
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So I became well enough to start leaving the house. Again, very gradual resting, pacing my activities, I started to be able to draw and do artwork, which is something that I'm still doing.
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And about a year after that, I returned to work part time.
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And at this point, I am now working almost full time and running my own business. And I'm able to travel, I'm able to go out and do things with my children.
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I'm able to see my friends, I'm able to, you know, go to my allotment and garden, and obviously read and do, you know, serious intellectual work, you know, all the things that really make me happy.
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And it has taken a long time to get to this point. And I wouldn't say that I'm going to be 100% recovered.
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You know, for example, I used to run several miles, I used to go out and do, you know, things like that.
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I can hike in the mountains, I can walk many miles every day. I don't know if I'll ever be able to get back to that 100%.
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But what I will say is that I feel that the Perrin Technique and Rakhee's treatment and also some other members of our team's treatment has been the main factor in my recovery.
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And I am incredibly grateful that I found her. And I'm incredibly grateful for her care.
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And I just wanted to share this in hopes that, you know, everyone is different, and everyone needs to find their own way to handle this type of chronic condition.
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But hopefully this story can help people and think that it might be worth trying for them.
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Thank you.
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Rakhee Mediratta
Osteopathy
Rakhee Mediratta
Osteopathy
"I've had long covid since November 2021.
By the time I saw Rakhee at the end of January 2023, I was at my wits end.
When I came across the Perrin Technique I thought I'd give it a go.
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It gave me a weekly regular point of contact with someone who understood my condition and give advice.
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Within 2-3 weeks I had and hour where I felt myself, it was the most incredible relief.
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The physical Perrin Technique and regular massages, make me feel well again, I'm back at work.
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The impact on going to see Rakhee on a regular basis has been absolutely transformative.
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I hope this video will help you think what the right thing for you to do is, and your recovery.
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I wish you all the best!"
I can highly recommend Rakhee for treating long covid.
After being severely affected for 5 months (in bed, barely able to have conversations), with Rakhee's help, I am significantly improved. Under her care, I immediately felt a benefit with improved mental clarity, reduced pain and crashes and better sleep.
After three months of treatment, my energy levels began to noticeably improve, and I am confident that I am on my way to recovery.
Overall, Rakhee's attention and dedication to her patients is phenomenal - she has given me a life back!
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What is Post Covid Syndrome or Long Covid?
Many people who have contracted and suffered from Covid 19, continue to suffer from symptoms such as lasting and debilitating fatigue, brain fog, loss of energy known as Long Covid Syndrome or Post Covid Syndrome, all symptoms are indicators commonly associated with M.E or CFS.
One technique that osteopaths use to help M.E. sufferers is The Perrin Technique.
Although there is no confirmed number, increasing evidence suggests a large number of patients who contracted COVID-19 have not yet recovered from the virus leaving them with longer term debilitating symptoms such as fatigue, respiratory issues, sleep problems and digestive complaints. This is being diagnosed and labeled as long-covid, post-covid, post-covid syndrome and chronic covid. Some doctors are increasingly concerned with the overlap of long-covid and Myalgic Encephalitis (ME) also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Over the last few years, Rakhee and her team are seeing an increasing number of patients who present with CFS symptoms.
Dr Perrin and his colleagues at The University Of Manchester alongside The University Of Zurich, Switzerland have wrote a medical paper. Here is a link to the published article.
What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)?
ME/CFS is a long term illness with a wide range of symptoms. The primary symptom is debilitating and overwhelming fatigue which leaves people unable to carry out ‘normal’ day to day activities. People are not able to function in the same way they did before they became ill. The illness can be unpredictable because symptoms may vary in severity and change on a daily basis or even many times throughout the day. The fatigue is always accompanied by Post-Exertional Malaise otherwise known as PEM which is where symptoms worsen following exertion or activity.
Other symptoms commonly seen in people with ME/CFS are:
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Sleep problems
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Muscle or joint pain
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Headaches
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Sore throat or swollen glands
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Flu-like symptoms
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Problems thinking, remembering or concentrating
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Feeling nauseous or dizzy
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Fast and irregular heart rate
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These symptoms are also seen in patients with post-covid alongside the symptoms that were present at the time of the infection such as breathlessness, chest pain, intermittent fevers and loss of taste and smell.
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Suffering with Chronic Fatigue?
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Rakhee has helped over 5,000+ patients in 15 years
What is The Perrin Technique?
• Prior to your initial consultation we will ask you to complete a comprehensive
online form which we will then discuss during the appointment.
• The initial consultation is 90 minutes long and involves taking a full case history where we will discuss how your condition impacts you and affects your life.
• A full physical examination will be completed and then a diagnosis can be given
for your condition.
• We will discuss how the treatment works, the research that supports this treatment approach as well as a prognosis and an out-line for the tailored follow up treatment plan to improve your quality of life and support you during the recovery process.
• You may want to bring a chaperone (partner or friend) with you to your first
appointment because we need to examine the spinal and breast tissue to provide an accurate assessment.
• We will also require you to sign a consent form to allow us to proceed with this in
a professional manner.
Please note that there is no treatment provided in the initial consultation for The Perrin Technique. The initial consultation includes the consultation, examination and diagnosis. If your practitioner advises that The Perrin Technique is suitable for you following your initial consultation, the treatment will commence from the second appointment. If you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Conclusion
Our findings suggest that a specific manual lymphatic drainage intervention may help to reduce fatigue symptoms related to Long COVID, perhaps preventing acute symptoms through early intervention.
Dr Perrin’s new book, Through the Looking Glass:Diagnosing and Treating Long COVID Using The Perrin Technique
Dr Perrin’s new book, 'Through the Looking Glass:
Diagnosing and Treating Long COVID Using The Perrin Technique' will be published on November 7th, 2024 and is available to pre-order on Amazon.
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I had Covid in March 2020 and developed long covid symptoms. I was unable to get out of bed with extreme fatigue, brain fog, palpitations, chest pain, headaches, poor sleep, aches and pain around the body, reading difficulties and many other symptoms.
I approached Rakhee for then Perrin Technique. We started the Perrin Technique for post viral fatigue on a weekly basis form July to October.
I am now feeling amazing. I have gone back to full time work and pacing at the same time. I was unable to get out of bed and walk to my bathroom or have conversation.
I am still seeing Rakhee every 2 to 3 weeks. She is incredible and very passionate about her work. She explains everything in a lot of detail which gave me confidence in the treatment.
I would highly recommend the Rakhee & The Perrin Technique for long covid treatments.
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I would highly recommend this treatment to anyone struggling with long Covid-19. Rakhee is extremely knowledgeable and she has helped me get back to my usual health quickly. I have felt and seen extreme improvements in my long Covid and overall health since starting this treatment.
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I came to Rakhee because of post viral fatigue caused by Covid. She was friendly, genuinely caring and professional at the same time, who really wanted to help with my recovery so I could bounce back quickly to regular life.
The lymphatic drainage and cranial osteopathy treatment under Rakhee helped me greatly improve my condition.
From being bed ridden with very little activity like walks less than 1K steps, after 3 months, I was able to go for walks up to 4K steps while also working full time from home.
Thanks for all your help.
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Rakhee is a very caring and sympathetic professional with a wonderful bedside manner.
I have been seeing Rakhee for Perrin treatment for neuro lymphatic drainage since August to treat symptoms of post viral fatigue after contracting covid 19 earlier in the year.
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After just 6 weeks of treatment, I noticed a dramatic improvement in my symptoms and I went from being mainly at home to being able to drive freely and do all the school and activity runs for my 3 kids with no difficulty at all. My body pains, breathing and sleeping all improved greatly due to this therapy.
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Rakhee has been a gem throughout my treatment. Her explanation of the Perrin technique as a great tool to treat post viral illnesses which affect the central nervous system was very reassuring for me and her recommendation to combine neuro lymphatic drainage treatment with infusions benefitted me greatly and helped to support my body during the detoxification process.
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I am so grateful that I came across Rakhee in my journey to recovery and would recommend her treatment to anyone suffering from post viral fatigue and especially for post covid syndrome.
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I have been suffering from long covid since June last year. The Perrin Technique has helped me recover.
I have severe fatigue, brain fog and muscle pain and weakness. I was unable to function or go to work. I have drastically improved and thanks to Rakhee for all her support and dedication towards the Perrin technique. I highly recommend her treatment.
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