Experience, Education, Expertise?
Something happened this week. I was contacted by someone enquiring about a treatment. When I replied and offered some input around their concerns, they advised that since messaging they had decided they would prefer to work with someone with more years of experience. That is, of course, absolutely their choice, and I respect anyone who is able to advocate for what they feel they need. I can also completely understand that, if you have a specific issue you want addressed, you may feel more comfortable choosing someone with many years of experience in that particular area. It did, however, get me thinking about how we define experience and expertise.
One of the assumptions was that I was relatively new to the profession. While I don't have decades of experience, I’m certainly not newly qualified. I have worked with a wide range of individuals, undertaken continuous professional development, achieved a distinction in my training at the highest level available, and I also work as an educator for trainees.
Which brings me to the question: where does the balance lie? Because, while experience absolutely matters, I don't think the number of years someone has been practising should automatically be seen as the benchmark for ability.
Take this example. I used to go to a lovely hairdresser who had been working for many years. She had a huge amount of practical experience, but hadn't undertaken much additional training and only worked one day a week. Over time, I realised that the experience she had accumulated wasn't necessarily translating into the results I was looking for. I eventually went elsewhere. That isn't to say that her years of experience weren't valuable. They absolutely were. But experience alone doesn't necessarily equate to expertise, and expertise isn't necessarily determined by how long someone has been doing something.
I know many therapists, teachers, practitioners, counsellors and other professionals who have only entered their professions in the past few years and are absolutely exceptional at what they do. Equally, there are people who have been in their fields for many years who may have become complacent, fallen out of love with their work, or simply found themselves going through the motions. And, of course, the reverse can also be true.
The growing trend for people to qualify in particular methodologies or approaches without necessarily having the wider knowledge or experience to understand when, how or why they should be used, can’t be ignored. But being qualified in something doesn't automatically make someone an expert either. Perhaps the answer isn't to focus solely on how many years someone has been practising. Look at their training. Look at their continued professional development. Look at whether they keep learning and researching. Consider their approach, their experience with the particular issue you're looking for help with, and don't be afraid to ask questions. I would always recommend getting in touch and asking. Some practitioners are phenomenal in their modality, but that can sometimes not translate to social media, websites, newsletters. Years of experience can tell you something about a practitioner, but they don't tell you everything.
Ultimately, I think the best practitioners, regardless of how long they've been in their profession, are those who remain interested, continue learning, know their limitations and genuinely care about doing the best they can for the people they work with.
I’d love to know you thoughts and whether you have a preference to experience or education…
Something happened this week. I was contacted by someone enquiring about a treatment. When I replied and offered some input around their concerns, they advised that since messaging they had decided they would prefer to work with someone with more years of experience. That is, of course, absolutely their choice, and I respect anyone who is able to advocate for what they feel they need. I can also completely understand that, if you have a specific issue you want addressed, you may feel more comfortable choosing someone with many years of experience in that particular area. It did, however, get me thinking about how we define experience and expertise.
One of the assumptions was that I was relatively new to the profession. While I don't have decades of experience, I’m certainly not newly qualified. I have worked with a wide range of individuals, undertaken continuous professional development, achieved a distinction in my training at the highest level available, and I also work as an educator for trainees.
Which brings me to the question: where does the balance lie? Because, while experience absolutely matters, I don't think the number of years someone has been practising should automatically be seen as the benchmark for ability.
Take this example. I used to go to a lovely hairdresser who had been working for many years. She had a huge amount of practical experience, but hadn't undertaken much additional training and only worked one day a week. Over time, I realised that the experience she had accumulated wasn't necessarily translating into the results I was looking for. I eventually went elsewhere. That isn't to say that her years of experience weren't valuable. They absolutely were. But experience alone doesn't necessarily equate to expertise, and expertise isn't necessarily determined by how long someone has been doing something.
I know many therapists, teachers, practitioners, counsellors and other professionals who have only entered their professions in the past few years and are absolutely exceptional at what they do. Equally, there are people who have been in their fields for many years who may have become complacent, fallen out of love with their work, or simply found themselves going through the motions. And, of course, the reverse can also be true.
The growing trend for people to qualify in particular methodologies or approaches without necessarily having the wider knowledge or experience to understand when, how or why they should be used, can’t be ignored. But being qualified in something doesn't automatically make someone an expert either. Perhaps the answer isn't to focus solely on how many years someone has been practising. Look at their training. Look at their continued professional development. Look at whether they keep learning and researching. Consider their approach, their experience with the particular issue you're looking for help with, and don't be afraid to ask questions. I would always recommend getting in touch and asking. Some practitioners are phenomenal in their modality, but that can sometimes not translate to social media, websites, newsletters. Years of experience can tell you something about a practitioner, but they don't tell you everything.
Ultimately, I think the best practitioners, regardless of how long they've been in their profession, are those who remain interested, continue learning, know their limitations and genuinely care about doing the best they can for the people they work with.
I’d love to know you thoughts and whether you have a preference to experience or education…
Community…
So in my fortnightly newsletter I shared that today I had the most heart-warming moments I think I've had since setting my own classes up. Today when finishing classes I noticed that a few of my lovely ladies getting together for a tea/coffee and a wee bacon roll (or whatever their tipple was). I cannot begin to express how much this touched me. To my knowledge these ladies did not know each other before coming to class and here they were getting together afterwards - this is what the community is to me. I think I almost had a wee tear. Don't get me wrong I LOVE seeing everyone's faces each week for classes or treatments, but creating connection is everything to me.
Whether I am teaching my own classes, council classes, a workshop or a network group, creating connection is key for me. Having a place where people feel at ease with each other, and even developing friendships - there’s nothing better. Of course the reason for my work; whether that be movement or aiding folks treatment journeys is my purpose, but creating a community is up there. Creating the community (as previously said), creates a sense of ease and confidence which then allows all the other things to fall into place. When you attend a class and you know there is zero competition judgement, and just encouragement from your peers, you can let your guard drop and tune into your body and the movements. or treatment you are receiving.
I don't say it enough, as I really get too emotional saying out loud but I appreciate each and every one of you that choose to join me for a class, or embark on a treatment journey with me - thank you!
So if you’re on the fence about starting a new class just know that if you join Vesta there will be no focus on performance and only focus on ease!
So in my fortnightly newsletter I shared that today I had the most heart-warming moments I think I've had since setting my own classes up. Today when finishing classes I noticed that a few of my lovely ladies getting together for a tea/coffee and a wee bacon roll (or whatever their tipple was). I cannot begin to express how much this touched me. To my knowledge these ladies did not know each other before coming to class and here they were getting together afterwards - this is what the community is to me. I think I almost had a wee tear. Don't get me wrong I LOVE seeing everyone's faces each week for classes or treatments, but creating connection is everything to me.
Whether I am teaching my own classes, council classes, a workshop or a network group, creating connection is key for me. Having a place where people feel at ease with each other, and even developing friendships - there’s nothing better. Of course the reason for my work; whether that be movement or aiding folks treatment journeys is my purpose, but creating a community is up there. Creating the community (as previously said), creates a sense of ease and confidence which then allows all the other things to fall into place. When you attend a class and you know there is zero competition judgement, and just encouragement from your peers, you can let your guard drop and tune into your body and the movements. or treatment you are receiving.
I don't say it enough, as I really get too emotional saying out loud but I appreciate each and every one of you that choose to join me for a class, or embark on a treatment journey with me - thank you!
So if you’re on the fence about starting a new class just know that if you join Vesta there will be no focus on performance and only focus on ease!
Let me know in the comments what community looks like for you…
Finding Your People When You Don’t Feel Like You Fit Anywhere…
Finding Your People When You Don’t Feel Like You Fit Anywhere…
A few weeks ago I decided that I needed to ‘get myself out there’ and meet new people. Work, and uni, have definitely became my everything lately. I am incredibly grateful to have the work that I do and the opportunity to be learning so much at uni, but it can be all consuming and before you know it, it’s been weeks, or likely months, before you’ve done something just for you. If I’m honest, if someone asked me what I enjoy doing I would find it hard to tell them as it feels so long since I’ve engaged with something aside work (holidays excluded but I can’t live in Florida forever!).
I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to find ‘your people’; the people you can be around without performing, explaining, or trying to fit yourself into a role. Groups I see always seem to be someone else’s path; singing, writing, dancing, movement, craft, reading, the list goes on. Now don’t get me wrong, I am keen on reading and would LOVE to be part of a book club, I love being creative, but there’s nothing nearby that takes my fancy, and movement…well when you teach many classes you get a bit picky about where you want to go, who you want to be taught by and they’re always the folks who teach at the same time I do! So I decided to put myself out there (via social media of course!), as I have no idea where ‘my people’ hang out. Sure there’s groups here, groups there, but a lot of these groups weren’t my people (whoever my people are). Following the post I got a few truly lovely folk reach out offering suggestions but I often felt it was a little too far away to travel or the usual, that I wouldn’t quite fit in.
A few weeks ago I decided that I needed to ‘get myself out there’ and meet new people. Work, and uni, have definitely became my everything lately. I am incredibly grateful to have the work that I do and the opportunity to be learning so much at uni, but it can be all consuming and before you know it, it’s been weeks, or likely months, before you’ve done something just for you. If I’m honest, if someone asked me what I enjoy doing I would find it hard to tell them as it feels so long since I’ve engaged with something aside work (holidays excluded but I can’t live in Florida forever!).
I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to find ‘your people’; the people you can be around without performing, explaining, or trying to fit yourself into a role. Groups I see always seem to be someone else’s path; singing, writing, dancing, movement, craft, reading, the list goes on. Now don’t get me wrong, I am keen on reading and would LOVE to be part of a book club, I love being creative, but there’s nothing nearby that takes my fancy, and movement…well when you teach many classes you get a bit picky about where you want to go, who you want to be taught by and they’re always the folks who teach at the same time I do! So I decided to put myself out there (via social media of course!), as I have no idea where ‘my people’ hang out. Sure there’s groups here, groups there, but a lot of these groups weren’t my people (whoever my people are). Following the post I got a few truly lovely folk reach out offering suggestions, taking time to message and make me feel at ease, and a couple I will absolutely take forward. But I also start to put some off as it was ‘a little too far away to travel’ or the usual, that I wouldn’t quite fit in.
I noticed that I was creating excuses. Excuses why not to do these things. Excuses about being busy, excuses about things being inconvenient, more and more excuses. Then the guilt came. The guilt because I genuinely felt I’d found a couple of places that I would fit into and I found yet another excuse not to join in. Because honestly that’s what I have always done; avoided things where I don’t feel I’ll fit in. But really don’t we all do that I hear you say. True, but this is everywhere. This is not just social settings, this is work, this is family, this is everywhere and everything. I can appear bold and say “hell yes I’m going to that” but I can guarantee that come nearer the time the wee nervous system safety button kicks in and tells me computer says no (millennials++ will get this reference).
So what to do? In full transparency I still don’t know BUT I don’t think I’m alone in this. I think so many of us crave connection but sometimes we can’t see past what people present to us before we realise what will feed our soul. I’ve joined so many well-meaning groups full of lovely people but I've found it really hard to not feel like the imposter.
I’m not writing this because I have the answer. I’m writing it because I suspect many of us are carrying the same feeling, and if this is you then you’re not alone. I think the age of technology and constant connection has left us feeling more disconnected than we once were (or maybe some of us never felt connected to begin with). As you may know I am on the hunt for a space to run my classes and hold treatments but it’s a space for so much more. It’s a space for all those times in between. No rushing away after a class if someone needs to chat. A place where a wee group can meet up and connect. A place where we can try new things. A place to grow into ourselves whatever our age. I don’t have that place just yet (hopefully it's in the pipeline) but I do have access to spaces, and I do have time. If you're needing connection, feeling lonely, or just want something a little different and if you’re local and would like chat about what could be, send me a message. I’d also love to hear what kind of space would help you feel welcome. And even you’re not local and have ideas you’d like to chat about - let me know!
And if my vibe isn’t your vibe (we can’t all be the same, the world would be such a boring place) then I want to say stick in there. It can be hard at times, whatever situation you’re in or background you are from, but please don’t let guilt take over telling you what you should be doing. You don’t have to force yourself into every room - I certainly don't. But I hope you keep looking for the rooms where you can be absolutely yourself.
And for a little context I’m a 44 year old female with a ridiculous interest in crystals, animals, disney theme parks, animal print and disco balls
Being Authentic…or trying to be!
What is that saying, your vibe attracts your tribe? Now I have never uttered those words out loud but I have to say that I do believe there’s truth in it. Before you click away from this page wondering what authority has a complementary or movement therapist has in telling folk to be authentic, hear me out.
So getting to my point. Im not here to educate you to be authentic, this is not the place for that. I just want each person reading this to think about the things they do, the energy they surround themself with, and if it brings them light to their life. We all know what we need to do but do we surround ourselves in the things we enjoy, rather than the things society expects us to enjoy. I’m not telling you to sign up for this class, or that treatment, or whatever extra in your life. I am saying if it doesn’t truly do something for you, cut it out, try something different. But in reality if you only take away from this that someone else feels the same way as you, I am more than happy with that; just be you!
What is that saying, your vibe attracts your tribe? Now I have never uttered those words out loud but I have to say that I do believe there’s truth in it. Before you click away from this page wondering what authority has a complementary or movement therapist has in telling folk to be authentic, hear me out.
Now I am not just talking about people, I’m talking about all of it. From the energy you surround yourself in, to the things you get involved in which impacts your energy. Take if you will for example, my Wednesday Pilates class. This class has been running for two years now, a lot of people have been with me through those two years, and some a lot more recent. This class has a very specific vibe; laid back, love a bit of a challenge, have a laugh, zero competition. Personally that is what I feel all classes should be. Every single person that comes is from a completely different background, but each and every one of them complement each other. I am there to teach, they make it special. My point? They come as themselves; authentic. Thats why the class has been stable, consistent and welcoming to every new member that joins us (not me, us). Some leave due to circumstances, and some leave as it’s not what they are needing at that time in their life, and thats ok. Have I felt shocked that some people came for a couple of classes, and never came back, yes. I won’t lie there’s been people who I was convinced were ‘my people’ who have left as quickly as they came and it really knocked me. This is not directed at one person as its the same with treatments, you feel you connect with someone, convinced you’ll see the again…nope. But now, now I can see that it might not be personal (though sometimes it might), but I can’t change who I am to try to be a thing for one person.
Another example includes social media. We all know we should not get sucked into comparisonitis on social media, and I personally do think I’m a lot better lately in not comparing myself to others, particularly in business. I’m not talking about comparison in relation to material wealth. There have been a few times (not just recently) that I have seen someone with similar interests, values, ambition, or skills as me, and I’ve admired what they do. Thats all great and good, but then there’s been that little thing creep in telling me maybe that what I should. Now this is broad ranging from vlogging to career paths, treatment room aesthetics to packages I offer, and so many more examples. There have been some times I have unintentionally followed someone else’s journey to the point in making life changing decisions! But lately something keeps ‘nudging’ me when these things begin. Without sounding like the latest inspirational (marketing) post on a well known ladies Facebook group, its more like a knowing (I am cringing at even writing these words…I promise this is ALL me and no AI).
Before I lose you completely when I say knowing, knowing is my instinct and how I feel/hear/see my instinct. Some people get a ‘gut’ feeling, I just know. Like when I was pregnant I knew I was having a boy, I knew I would have a c-section, I just knew. There was no desire for these things, I just knew. I’m a believer in human design and as a projector this all makes sense. If you’re into Human Design you’ll likely understand but if you’re not it’s not that important.
So getting to my point. Im not here to educate you to be authentic, this is not the place for that. I just want each person reading this to think about the things they do, the energy they surround themself with, and if it brings them light to their life. We all know what we need to do but do we surround ourselves in the things we enjoy, rather than the things society expects us to enjoy. I’m not telling you to sign up for this class, or that treatment, or whatever extra in your life. I am saying if it doesn’t truly do something for you, cut it out, try something different. But in reality if you only take away from this that someone else feels the same way as you, I am more than happy with that; just be you!
When Your Body Feels Heavy or Congested...
Many women notice periods where they feel unusually puffy — rings feel tighter, ankles swell, or there’s a general sense of heaviness and inflammation.
While hormones, salt intake and prolonged sitting can all play a role, the lymphatic system can often be overlooked. Unlike the circulatory system, the lymphatic system doesn’t have a central pump; it relies on muscle contraction, breathing and gentle movement to help transport excess fluid, waste products and immune cells through the body. When we’re stressed, sedentary or recovering from illness, this flow can become sluggish, contributing to fluid retention and that “inflamed” feeling. Basically it needs a little bit of encouragement to get it to where it needs to be!
Gentle lymphatic-focused reflexology, breath-led movement, massage is designed to support this natural drainage process and encourage a sense of lightness and ease. If you’ve been feeling heavy or congested lately, it may simply be your body asking for a little more support.
Many women notice periods where they feel unusually puffy — rings feel tighter, ankles swell, or there’s a general sense of heaviness and inflammation.
While hormones, salt intake and prolonged sitting can all play a role, the lymphatic system can often be overlooked. Unlike the circulatory system, the lymphatic system doesn’t have a central pump; it relies on muscle contraction, breathing and gentle movement to help transport excess fluid, waste products and immune cells through the body. When we’re stressed, sedentary or recovering from illness, this flow can become sluggish, contributing to fluid retention and that “inflamed” feeling. Basically it needs a little bit of encouragement to get it to where it needs to be!
Gentle lymphatic-focused reflexology, breath-led movement, massage is designed to support this natural drainage process and encourage a sense of lightness and ease. If you’ve been feeling heavy or congested lately, it may simply be your body asking for a little more support.
Deep Dive: Reiki
Have you experienced the amazing benefits and sensations of a Reiki treatment? If not where have you been hiding. Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive, practice that works by rebalancing the energy within the body; restoring and revitalising the energy channels.
Did you know that Reiki is done fully clothed? Not the most exciting of facts but good to know for those who want to experience but don't feel comfortable undressing, or getting their feet out!
Reiki is all about deep relaxation and stress reduction. It involves a practitioner placing their hands lightly on or just above your body. Many people experience a sense of calm, warmth, or peace during a session. Some visualise colours, some experience sensations. Every Reiki treatment is unique to you, and often every sessions can feel different than the last.
Reiki can be experienced in a one-to-one session, a group session or even through distance. It can also be integrated with other treatments such as massage, reflexology, meditation....the list is endless.
If you are curious about Reiki and would like to add on a taster session to your upcoming appointment you can now select as an addition to complement your upcoming treatment. Love Reiki, then why not book a session solely for that purpose...the choice is yours.
Have you experienced the amazing benefits and sensations of a Reiki treatment? If not where have you been hiding. Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive, practice that works by rebalancing the energy within the body; restoring and revitalising the energy channels.
Did you know that Reiki is done fully clothed? Not the most exciting of facts but good to know for those who want to experience but don't feel comfortable undressing, or getting their feet out!
Reiki is all about deep relaxation and stress reduction. It involves a practitioner placing their hands lightly on or just above your body. Many people experience a sense of calm, warmth, or peace during a session. Some visualise colours, some experience sensations. Every Reiki treatment is unique to you, and often every sessions can feel different than the last.
Reiki can be experienced in a one-to-one session, a group session or even through distance. It can also be integrated with other treatments such as massage, reflexology, meditation....the list is endless.
If you are curious about Reiki and would like to add on a taster session to your upcoming appointment you can now select as an addition to complement your upcoming treatment. Love Reiki, then why not book a session solely for that purpose...the choice is yours.
From April I will be offering reflexology and massage treatments infused with Reiki as I feel passionately about the benefits it brings. There will of course be the option not to have Reiki for those who would prefer not to receive.
My very NON-LINEAR journey on Vesta and life…
Life, career and business hasn’t all been straightforward. In this post you can find a few things you might not know about me.
💗 little insights into my non-linear journey from not having a clue ‘what I want to be’, to coasting through a life of sitting behind and desk and knowing that’s exactly where I wasn’t meant to be, to now navigating through some changes in what I thought was meant for me! It’s all fun and games 💗
🤦♀️Things I notice, as a 40+ year old woman…
Are you like me, do you notice aches, pains and even a bit more before you’ve even properly woken up? Is it something new every day? Have you recently bent down to pick something up only to be greeted by a new ‘not so little niggle’?
I can imagine that the last thing you want to do when you’re feeling like this is to actually move more. You may feel its rest that’s needed, you may feel you need to let it pass, you might even be thinking that the last time you tried to add some movement to your routine you ended up being far too enthusiastic and it took you the better part of 3 days to move without a rapid reminder of overdoing it! (Absolutely not talking from experience as I sit here with my heated blanket and swithering whether or not to reach for the paracetamol!).
Joking aside (though it’s no joke) the most beneficial thing you can do for your body is to keep it moving - but you already knew that. What I’m here to say is that if you don’t like cardio, then don’t do cardio, don’t like weights, don’t do weight, find something YOU ENJOY. Movement comes in many forms, so there’s plenty of opportunities for you to find something that works for you. I do love Pilates (obviously), and Yoga is amazing for me too, I love a bit of weights and I’m all in to strength training. I also love watching films on the couch with my film buff son, and catching up on YouTube Vlogs (bit of a Disney adult here, not going to lie), but I know if I don’t do things to support and strengthen my body then I REALLY feel it just getting off the couch!
If you’d like to join me in laid back movement in the comfort of your own home then why not try my new online Pilates classes which start Saturday 31st January at 9am! First class free with code ONLINE.
5️⃣’TRENDS’ I AVOID (as a movement practitioner)
5️⃣’TRENDS’ I AVOID (as a movement practitioner)
For those who want to move with confidence, not pressure. When you want movement that feels supportive, not another trend to keep up with.
Pilates isn’t about trends, perfection or pushing harder. It’s about feeling more connected, more capable and more at ease in YOUR body - exactly as it is today! That’s the kind of movement that lasts!
1️⃣ ACTIVEWEAR 🎽
Comfort, ease and freedom of movement matters the most. If you can move and breathe comfortably, you’ll be fine.
Don’t get me wrong I have a few active wear items (big fan of Nike!) BUT I don’t need them to practice; at home I practice in my jammies and likely would do the same in public, if it wasn’t frowned upon!
2️⃣ NO PAIN, NO GAIN 😖
Pilates works through awareness, control and consistency - not pain. Feeling supported and strong is the goal.
I want classes that end with me feeling energised and aligned, not exhausted and in agony.
3️⃣ FLEXIBILITY 🤸♀️
Flexibility isn’t a requirement - it can however be an outcome of regular practice. Pilates supports mobility in a safe, gradual, progressive way.
Through time you’ll notice everyday tasks get a bit easier - bending, reaching, getting off the floor!
4️⃣ ALL ABOUT MOVEMENT 🫁
Pilates is a mind and body practice. Breath, focus and movement working TOGETHER. When the connection clicks, the body can often move with ease.
Once you get into the swing of things you stop overthinking the movement, the breathing - it becomes a flow, almost like a moving meditation!
5️⃣ BODY CONFORMITY 🦸♀️
Your body does NOT need to be a certain shoe, sir or anything. Pilates is about listening, responding and building trust with YOUR body. Confidence grows when movement feels supportive.
Your mindset becomes moving because it feels good - not because you’re trying to be someone else. And because it feels good, you do it more!
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For those who want to move with confidence, not pressure. When you want movement that feels supportive, not another trend to keep up with.
Pilates isn’t about trends, perfection or pushing harder. It’s about feeling more connected, more capable and more at ease in YOUR body - exactly as it is today! That’s the kind of movement that lasts!
1️⃣ ACTIVEWEAR 🎽
Comfort, ease and freedom of movement matters the most. If you can move and breathe comfortably, you’ll be fine.
Don’t get me wrong I have a few active wear items (big fan of Nike!) BUT I don’t need them to practice; at home I practice in my jammies and likely would do the same in public, if it wasn’t frowned upon!
2️⃣ NO PAIN, NO GAIN 😖
Pilates works through awareness, control and consistency - not pain. Feeling supported and strong is the goal.
I want classes that end with me feeling energised and aligned, not exhausted and in agony.
3️⃣ FLEXIBILITY 🤸♀️
Flexibility isn’t a requirement - it can however be an outcome of regular practice. Pilates supports mobility in a safe, gradual, progressive way.
Through time you’ll notice everyday tasks get a bit easier - bending, reaching, getting off the floor!
4️⃣ ALL ABOUT MOVEMENT 🫁
Pilates is a mind and body practice. Breath, focus and movement working TOGETHER. When the connection clicks, the body can often move with ease.
Once you get into the swing of things you stop overthinking the movement, the breathing - it becomes a flow, almost like a moving meditation!
5️⃣ BODY CONFORMITY 🦸♀️
Your body does NOT need to be a certain shoe, sir or anything. Pilates is about listening, responding and building trust with YOUR body. Confidence grows when movement feels supportive.
Your mindset becomes moving because it feels good - not because you’re trying to be someone else. And because it feels good, you do it more!
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Back pain remedy and relief...
Back pain remedy and relief...
🧘🏼♀️Pilates
You might experience a tired aching back, instability or a need for stretching throughout the day.
Pilates strengthens the deep stabilising muscles so your spine doesn’t rely on tension for support.
Relief can feel like moving more confidently, standing for longer without discomfort, and not bracing every time you bend or twist.
🦶🏻Reflexology
Pain can show up during times of stress, or may feel worse when you’re overwhelmed rather than physically active.
Working spinal and nervous system reflex points encourages the body to regulate.
People often describe the relief as their back feeling “less switched on”, and not constantly demanding attention.
🙌🏼Reiki
If your back feels tight even when you’re resting, or you struggle to fully relax, this is often the nervous system staying on guard.
Reiki creates a sense of safety in the body.
Relief can feel like deeper breathing, and an ease that movement alone hasn’t quite reached.
🧖🏼♀️Massage
This often shows up as a back that feels restricted, achy or sore after sitting, driving, or repetitive movement, even if you’re “active”.
Massage helps increase blood flow, and improve tissue hydration around the spine.
The relief people notice can be ease in movement, less post-activity soreness, and a back that recovers more quickly instead of tightening up for days.
💌 What’s your niggles you’d like remedies for? Drop your comment below 👇
🧘🏼♀️Pilates
You might experience a tired aching back, instability or a need for stretching throughout the day.
Pilates strengthens the deep stabilising muscles so your spine doesn’t rely on tension for support.
Relief can feel like moving more confidently, standing for longer without discomfort, and not bracing every time you bend or twist.
🦶🏻Reflexology
Pain can show up during times of stress, or may feel worse when you’re overwhelmed rather than physically active.
Working spinal and nervous system reflex points encourages the body to regulate.
People often describe the relief as their back feeling “less switched on”, and not constantly demanding attention.
🙌🏼Reiki
If your back feels tight even when you’re resting, or you struggle to fully relax, this is often the nervous system staying on guard.
Reiki creates a sense of safety in the body.
Relief can feel like deeper breathing, and an ease that movement alone hasn’t quite reached.
🧖🏼♀️Massage
This often shows up as a back that feels restricted, achy or sore after sitting, driving, or repetitive movement, even if you’re “active”.
Massage helps increase blood flow, and improve tissue hydration around the spine.
The relief people notice can be ease in movement, less post-activity soreness, and a back that recovers more quickly instead of tightening up for days.
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