Pilates
Getting Back to Life, Sport, and the Activities You Love After Cancer (Even with Setbacks Like a Hernia or Lymph Node Removal
When treatment ends, many people dream of returning to the life they once had– whether that's walking the dog without fatigue, gardening all weekend, or even returning to competitive sport. But recovery is rarely a straight line. I was recently asked in a cancer rehab...
Foot Work?
We expect a lot from our feet– they carry us through life, quite literally. But how often do we actually care for them? I don't mean a quick toenail trim, I mean really give them some attention? Question– How much time do you spend on your feet each day? And how much...
Why Resistance Training (in our Pilates Sessions) Matters (Especially for Women Mid-Life)
Why Resistance Training Matters (Especially for Women in Mid‑Life) 💪 Resistance training—using weights, bands, or bodyweight—does far more than just build muscle. It improves: Muscle strength & mass– countering age‑related sarcopenia. Bone density– reducing...
Why the Feet Matter More Than You Think: Balance, Ageing and Staying Steady
Why do so many people lose their balance as they get older? It’s a question I hear a lot in clinic. People often assume balance problems come from weak legs or ageing muscles. But one of the biggest factors sits somewhere we rarely think about… our feet. The feet are...
“Boost or Balance? A Gentle Look at the Immune System (and How to Be a Friend to Yours)”
When was the last time you gave a moment's notice to your immune system? It's easy to take it for granted– until something goes wrong. Whether it's a cold that just won't shift, recovery after cancer treatment, or feeling constantly run down, the immune system often...
Why Confidence Often Disappears After Cancer Treatment –
"I should feel grateful... but I feel like a stranger in my own skin." After cancer treatment, many people tell me they don't feel like themselves anymore.Not just physically, but in how they move, decide and trust their body. Confidence – in everyday things like...
“I didn’t know I Wasn’t Relaxed Until I Was” – The Surprising Art of Switching Off
I didn't know I wasn't relaxed until I was. I thought I was. I told myself I was. I was away on holiday, that means you are relaxed, surely? But it wasn't until day seven of my recent nine-day break that something in me finally exhaled. I felt my shoulders drop, my...
Inflammation: The Slow Burn We Often Miss
When we hear the word inflammation, most of us picture something red, swollen and painful– maybe a sprained ankle, a sore throat or a bruised knee. That's acute inflammation, your body's brilliant first responder system rushing to the scene to protect and heal. You...
Reflexology: A Gentle Touch That Connects the Whole Body
Can working on the feet really influence the rest of the body? It’s one of the questions I hear most often. People are curious. Sometimes sceptical. Occasionally amazed when they realise just how much information our feet are sending to the brain every...
How Do I Know If I Have Osteoporosis– Without Waiting For A Break?
How do I find out if I have osteoporosis– or do I have to wait until I fall and break something? Such a good question (Thanks Jackie Golynia). And the short answer? No, you don't have to wait for a break. But unless you're considered high risk, you probably won't be...