No leakage ≠ No problems
Just because you are not currently experiencing urinary incontinence, it doesn’t mean that you have a pelvic floor that is functioning well. ➡️It might be that you just haven’t challenged it enough yet with how you exercise➡️It might be that you haven’t experienced a...
The problem with All or Nothing
So many of the women I see in my work identify as ‘All or Nothing’ gals. And to be honest, I rarely see it work out for the best! The thing is, ‘All or Nothing’ can be hugely productive…for the very brief moment in time when ‘All’ is possible. And that can give us a...
Pinchy hip toolkit
Hips can be tricky 🤔 They can give you pain in LOTS of different areas and can play up for LOTS of different reasons. One of the most common types of hip pain I treat (especially in Mums) is anterior hip pain, which is often described as a pinching pain in the front...
5 ways to keep your sore neck sore
Go on, be honest, which of these have you done before..? Someties it’s easier to start with what NOT to do! So now that we’re clear on things that might your sore neck angier, let’s talk about what might actually make your sore neck happier!* ✅ Whilst gentle...
Does your exercise routine need a mix up?
My exercise choices have changed significantly across the different stages of my life: In my teens, I played a LOT of netball and touch football, and did a bit of long distance running. In my early 20s, I was into the gym - lifting some weights, running HIIT. I even...
Menopause is technically just one day
Did you know ow that Menopause could be marked as just one day on your calendar? 📅 Perimenopause on the other hand… it is different. It’s the (often gradual) onset of signs associated with hormonal changes that start for women in their 30s to mid-40s (ie the majority...
You can’t spot reduce with exercise
I started lifting weights out of high school.I don’t even know why I started, but I’m so thankful I did. I have this memory of being in the uni gym and wondering why I was the only woman in the weights room. Well, not the ONLY woman. There was often a line-up of women...
9 Simple ways to calm your nervous system
So many mums I meet are stuck in a cycle of chronic stress, often without even realising it. They might be seeing me for treatment of specific issues like headaches or back pain, but when we dig a bit deeper they also express feelings of exhaustion, lack of...
5 unexpected perks of a stronger body
I’ve been throwing weights around for many years now, long before booties were in and instagram was full of women doing squats in the gym (tbh it was actually well before instagram was even a thing and for the record, I’ve never had an insta-worthy butt) Anyway...just...
Grounding by walking barefoot
I forgot my shoes at school drop off recently My first feeling was frustration. Because I knew the grass would be wet and my feet would get grassy, and I just didn’t leave myself enough time to deal with wet grassy get before my first class this morning! But the...
3 signs your headaches may be coming from your neck
Suffering from headaches? They might be coming from your neck! Here are 3 signs to watch out for: 1️⃣ When you push on your neck it reproduces the pain - If you’ve noticed a bit of massage or pressing on your neck alters your headache symptoms (for better or worse),...
Do you have pain inside of your shoulder blade?
I see this type of pain often in clinic especially in Mums feeding and carrying babies and also in desk workers spending a lot of time on their computers. Often I find the inter scapular muscles are lengthened with poor strength & endurance. Sure it feels good to...
6 things you’ll never hear me say about your pelvic floor
Here are 6 things you’ll never hear me say... 1️⃣ ‘Do you want to go to the toilet, just in case?’ Nope. In fact, I always have a go at my husband when he asks the kids this 😂. Frequently going ‘just in case’ can disrupt our natural bladder signals, impact our bladder...
Tailbone pain
I’ve treated many women with tailbone pain recently. Tailbone pain / Coccyx pain / Coccydynea is up to 5 times more common in women than men and can really interfere with life! Pain in the tailbone can make it VERY uncomfortable to sit, or even stand if we’ve been...
Practice makes permanent
I was chatting to my 6 year old the other day. He was complaining that I was watching a video on my phone after I'd asked him to turn screens off (you know, "it's not fair" and all of that...) Well, I happened to be watching a workshop for a course I'm doing at the...
I don’t talk about this very often
I did a post on instagram this week called 'losing x kilograms is not going to make you feel better' and I had quite an influx of messages in response, so I thought I would elaborate here a little... To be honest, I don't talk about weight with women a lot. As...
A wakeup call
I've just had a wake up call. Ok, that might be a bit dramatic... A gentle nudge might be a bit more appropriate. I've just been on a call with Jane Pocock (mum of David Pocock), who I interviewed for my podcast). We chatted about soooo many things; I really can't...
3 hacks to stay consistent with strength training
Being consistent with strength training can be challenging, especially when:⭐️ you’re juggling family & work⭐️ you’re tired and lacking energy⭐️ you have no family support or⭐️ your schedule varies or is unpredictable. Here are three sneaky hacks I use every week...
Every week you don’t start strength training you’re missing out on…
Ok, I am saying this with the utmost humility and curiosity… If you are a woman over 30 and you’re not strength training >2x/week, why aren’t you? I mean why aren’t you, actually? ❓Do you not know where to start?❓Does it feel like you don’t have the right...
What happens when we stop viewing exercise as a weight loss tool
When we stop viewing exercise as a weight loss tool. Or, a means to "earn" indulgences.... It allows us to see it for what it really is A cornerstone in our routine A mood lifter A guardian of mental well-being The epitome of self-care A testament to our commitment...