Never and Always...

Conflicting information from social media “influencers”, gung ho co-workers, well-meaning family members can be confusing and make us feel like we don’t know what to do.   In my work I see people who have some sort of challenge.  Post-baby, peri-menopause, menopause, trauma, burnout, injury, incontinence, prolapse, back pain, recovery from surgery…  Unfortunately, no one feels awesome and books an appointment!   

When you see me for help I never say never and I never say always.

But why? 

Because you are an individual, one of kind human that deserves more consideration than a black and white answer. 

I never say never, because you set your own goals, know your own body and live your life.  That may mean that I say: “Not yet”  “Go slow”  “Notice how you feel”  or “Try to be patient.” 

For example, you may say- “I read that all peri-menopausal women should lift heavy.”   I would say;  “Is that a goal you have?  Let’s work toward it from where you are now.   There are lots of way to build bone and muscle.”

I never say always because your challenges are connected to each other in a unique way.  Your body, life, brain, self, circumstances.  For example I usually say “Exhale with effort.”  But sometimes we need to breathe during an extended effort and how do we do that well? 

 I see lots of common issues- but there’s not one thing that I always suggest.   I often start with tension and breathing- but never always. 

I’d love to see you in my clinic.   Booking in September 2025.