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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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