The truth about abdominal diastasis

I was 28 when I fell pregnant with my first boy 👶 By this point, I’d been working as a physiotherapist for 6 years. I’d already worked with countless pregnent women. And I was terrified of developing abdominal separation (and prolapse- but I’ll save that for another...

Is Walking 10,000 Steps a Day Necessary?

Do you know where the 10000 steps/day recommendation originally came from?It didn’t come from some meticulously designed & executed study… It came from a Japanese marketing company who thought it was a catchy name for a pedometer in the 1960s. But since then the...

The comparison trap

We’ve all heard the saying “comparison is the thief of joy” and I’m sure you’ve experienced this and know it to be true.  We compare our bodies, our homes, our things, our parenting style, our achievements, our talents… Nothing is really off the table...

Do you spend much time out of shoes?

Do you spend much time out of shoes? I’m lucky to work barefoot if I like, and I often do!🦶 There are so many benefits to allowing our feet to carry us at times without the support and cushioning of a shoe: 💮Improved Foot Strength and Mobility: Walking or engaging in...

THIS is why you’re struggling to exercise

Recently I took a Reset Week, and I’m feeling equally recharged & inspired! Early in the week I got to enjoy moments and days of moving slowly and appreciating more space, quiet and time to reflect and dream. I disconnected from social media. I folded...