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Settle Before Sleep: How Non-Sleep Deep Rest Can Help You Sleep Better

If you’ve ever found yourself lying in bed, exhausted but wired, you’re not alone. In our fast-paced lives, many of us carry the day’s stress straight into the night. The result? A restless mind and poor sleep. But there's a gentle, science-backed solution gaining...

Thinking traps and recovery from musculoskeletal injuries

Over the last year, I’ve been slowly working my way through the book Thinking, Fast & Slow by Daniel Kahneman (highly recommended). One of the most important messages in the book is that we are all prone to ways of thinking that are automatic, habitual ways of...

Why I Stopped Advising Ice for Injuries: Embracing P.E.A.C.E. & L.O.V.E.

Dr. Joshua Appel

Trauma informed practice

https://the-grove-practice.teachable.com/p/essentials-of-trauma-therapy

Exciting Collaboration Alert!

A huge thank you to Matt Stratton from Human Potential Clinic (Exercise Physiology Clinic) at AUT for sharing your incredible knowledge with us today!

Practical Steps For Stress Reduction: Enhancing Well-Being One Step At A Time

In today's fast-paced world, stress has become an inevitable part of our lives. Whether it's work deadlines, personal relationships, or financial worries, stress can take a toll on our mental and physical health if left unchecked. However, by incorporating practical...

Stretching….it’s good!

Stretching…it’s good! Regular exercise is super important in maintaining a healthy quality of life on many levels. However, the importance of stretching is commonly overlooked and often leads to injury that may be avoided. We require our muscles' flexibility to...

May is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Hypermobility Syndrome Disorder (HSD) Awareness Month

Find out how you can help - May Awareness Month This is a worldwide initiative to raise awareness of these syndromes and offer support. They are frequently misdiagnosed or undiagnosed for many years. Awareness and support are vital to all. These are a group of mostly...

The importance of movement for health

Physical activity and movement are essential for maintaining good health. Whether it's through exercise, sports, or simply incorporating more movement into your daily routine, staying active has a wide range of benefits for your body and mind. One of the key benefits...

Healthy joints through movement

I have finally succumbed to the fact that not only have I become a soccer mum, running my two sons to soccer practice, their games and now summer soccer, I have also taken on the responsibility of becoming the cricket taxi driver with the added involvement of watching...

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Movement

Start climbing gates and stop being so lazy.

May 1, 2016 | Movement

Jacquelyn choosing to climb over the gate while tramping at Sandy Bay. Figuring out how to get general movement into everyday life. Here’s...

My Rehab Class

Notes from the unicorn: Get out of your chair and poop better.

Apr 17, 2016 | My Rehab Class, Posture, Squatting, Toilet Behaviour

Do you ever suffer from constipation? Do you have haemorrhoids? Have you noticed that since the baby, it is more difficult to poop? Do you suffer...

My Rehab Class

My Rehab Class: Use your time wisely at work!

Dec 7, 2015 | My Rehab Class, Pilates, Posture

Why not move while you sit typing? Why not stretch while reading an email? Why not dig a spikey ball into the buttocks while you’re driving?...

My Rehab Class

MY REHAB CLASS: Broomstick wisdom for your back health!

Nov 17, 2015 | My Rehab Class, Posture

My Rehab Class: What we learnt this week. When you wish to learn a new skill, you don’t practice THAT skill to learn it!!! If you’d like to do a...

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MY REHAB CLASS: What we learnt this week…

Nov 10, 2015 | My Rehab Class, Posture

My Rehab Class. What we learnt this week: When you are learning to get flexible, you need to learn first how to be strong. Huh? That doesn’t...

Posture

BLOG NO. 8: I’m so excited!

Oct 31, 2015 | Posture, Training and Events

I have a new trainer, her name is Valerie (See link below). I am inspired. I’m learning ‘how to run again’. In the process...

Pilates

BLOG NO. 7: Tucking your bottom is NOT the answer to good posture!

Sep 5, 2015 | Pilates, Posture, Video Posts, Yoga

What NOT to do with your back. Don’t tuck! If I only had a chance to educate you all BEFORE you went to mainstream Pilates classes, BEFORE you went...

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