Stress may affect us all to some degree at any life stage. Some pressure can help us to get things done and stay 'on our game'. Too much stress can lead to feelings of overwhelm, disconnection, anxiety, depression. Not to mention a range of physical symptoms and conditions. If you are a new (or not …
Virtual Consultations
In line with the current government guidance and advice from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy face-to-face physiotherapy appointments are not possible. However I am still able to offer you a virtual physiotherapy consultation. Usual consultation and screening for serious pathologiesObservation of movement and visual appearance of area using video callTailored self-management strategiesHome Exercise Program coached …
#KindnessMatters
Yesterday marked the start of Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 and this years theme is kindness. What do you think of when you hear the word "kindness"? I'll make a reasonable guess that You are not high on that list...? One of the things that my lockdown-induced immersion into Mindfulness has reinforced to me, is the importance …
Back to school, back to you.
I’ve written about it before, but I find September to be a better time for setting resolutions than January. The cooler mornings and evenings lend a freshness to the days after the long, hot, languorous (albeit soggy) summer. Also the kids go back to school. Do you relish this time or dread it? It’s mixed …
Hydration Hacks for Midlife
Hydration is so simple yet so important! We all should be drinking 6-8 glasses of water a day, but this could be more if you are more physically active or during hot weather. Symptoms of dehydration include: HeadachesFatigueDry skinDry mouthThirstMuscle crampsDizzinessConstipation Proper hydration enables all of our body’s systems to function properly. If you are …
Gentle Pilates
I have developed this class in response to what seems to be a growing number of individuals who wish to actively manage their physical health conditions but struggle to participate fully in mixed group classes due to specific limitations. This physio-led Pilates class will provide a safe space to build confidence in movement and exercise …
Intro to Pilates
4 week course ideal for beginners or returners. Each week we will focus on a different aspect of Pilates: Week 1 - The Fundamentals Week 2 - Release and mobilise Week 3 - Lengthen and strengthen Week 4 - Balance and Integration I hope that by the end of the course, you will …
Exercise or Movement…?
My name is Anna and I have a confession to make. I'm not always in love with the idea of exercise. Exercise seems like too much effort, too much pressure, too much of a commitment. As a Mum, there is usually something else that I can prioritise higher than exercise. As somebody who struggles with …
There’s more to Pilates than the perfect bum…
... and, (sorry folks) - there's more to a perfect derrière than Pilates. Pippa Middleton's Pilates teacher is releasing a new DVD on Boxing day entitled 'The Perfect Pilates Bum'. I’m sure Pilates teachers worldwide are grateful for Pippa’s fiscally stimulating tushy, but come now! There's so much more to this than bums!! This week …
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New pencils and the whiff of wet grass.
Hurrah! I love summer, but despite the long hazy days, I have always felt the arrival of Autumn heralds more new possibilities than the new year. Do you remember the feeling of crisp new school uniform, a new pencil case filled with long, sharp pencils? The smell of wet muddy grass as you started the …