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12/09/2025

✨ Balance isn’t about doing everything perfectly — it’s about finding the rhythm between effort and rest.

💪 Movement that energises you
😴 Rest that restores you
🍎 Food that nourishes you
💜 Connections that support you

When these areas work together, health feels a little easier to manage.

👉 Which area do you feel most in balance with right now?

11/09/2025

🌸 Perimenopause and joint pain is very common.

The good news? Gentle, regular exercise can help ease stiffness, improve mobility, and reduce discomfort.

Here are 3 simple moves to try:
1️⃣ Seated marches for hip mobility
2️⃣ Wall push-ups for upper body strength
3️⃣ Step-ups for joint-friendly leg strength

Start small, move regularly, and give your joints the support they need. 💜

10/09/2025

💙 Free Heart Health Consult 💙

Heart disease remains a leading cause of mortality for women in Australia — but small steps can make a big difference.

Your free short consult will include:
✅ Lifestyle screening
✅Blood pressure check
✅ Simple cardiovascular step or walk test
✅ Personalised exercise advice to support your heart health

📅 Message today to book your free consult.
Give your heart the care it deserves. 💜

09/09/2025

Keep the Conversation Going
🌸 Women’s Health Week may be over, but your health journey continues every day. 🌸

Last week was a great reminder of how important it is to check in with ourselves — regularly.

👉 What’s one small change you’d like to focus on for your health this month?
(Strength, movement, sleep, heart health, or something else?)

Your health matters — and small steps add up. 💜

05/09/2025

🌸 Wrapping Up Women’s Health Week 🌸

Women’s Health Week is finishing up, but the focus on your health doesn’t stop here. This week was a reminder to pause, reflect, and take action on the things that keep us strong, confident, and well. 💜

Here are some key takeaways:
💉 Every check matters – book that health screening you’ve been putting off.
🗣️ Take the lead – prepare questions for your doctor and remember your voice matters.
💙 Be heart smart – don’t forget, I’m offering a free short consult to check your blood pressure and complete a simple step or walk test. A great way to get a snapshot of your cardiovascular health!
🌸 Pain to power – perimenopause joint pain is common, but gentle, regular exercise can make a real difference.
🧠 Be kind to your mind – check in with yourself, ask how you’re really doing, and reach out for support if you need it.

Women’s Health Week may be ending, but your health is an ongoing priority. Small steps taken today can lead to significant changes tomorrow.

✨ Ready to take your next step? Send me a message to book your free heart health consult. (Limited availability).

05/09/2025

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Why is exercise incredible for women’s health?

Combining aerobic and resistance exercises has a variety of benefits for women throughout their entire life.

It can minimise the impact of hormone changes, promote healthy aging, decrease chronic disease risk, aide in disease management, improve quality of life and support mental wellbeing.

Learn more: http://bit.ly/42a0BoC

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05/09/2025

Day 5 – Be Kind to Your Mind

💜 Be Kind to Your Mind 💜
Our mental wellbeing deserves just as much care as our physical health. Confidence, resilience, and emotional balance all begin with taking the time to check in with ourselves.

So today, I want to ask genuinely: How are you doing?
Not the quick “I’m fine” answer — but really, how are you?

If you’re finding things tough, you don’t have to face it alone. Support is available:

👩‍⚕️Talk to your GP
👭Reach out to trusted friends or family
🦋Connect with local services like Sound Psychology for professional support.

Taking that step to speak up is a powerful act of self-care. 🌸

04/09/2025

Day 4 – Pain to Power

🌸 Pain to Power 🌸
Many women experience joint pain during perimenopause — often in the hips, knees, hands, or (Me->>) shoulders. It can feel frustrating and limit the activities you enjoy.

But here’s the good news: gentle, regular exercise can help ease stiffness, improve mobility, and support long-term joint health. Movement encourages circulation, strengthens the muscles around joints, and releases those feel-good endorphins that reduce pain.

This Women’s Health Week, let’s shift from pain to power — with kindness, consistency, and purpose. 💜

👉 If joint pain has been holding you back, reach out to chat about safe ways to get moving again.

02/09/2025

Day 3 – Heart Smart

💙 Be Heart Smart! 💙
Don't overlook it.
To promote Women’s Health Week, I’m offering a limited number of free short consults to help you check in on your heart health.
Your mini session will include:
✅ Blood pressure check
✅ Simple cardiovascular fitness test (step test or short walk test)
✅ Personalised feedback on ways to support your heart through safe, effective exercise

It’s a supportive, no-pressure way to learn more about your cardiovascular fitness and start making small changes that protect your health for the long term.

📅 Message me to book your free spot (limited availability).

02/09/2025

Day 2 – Take the Lead

✨ Take the lead in your health! ✨
You deserve to feel confident and supported when talking with your doctor. Preparing a few key points before your appointment can help you get the most out of your visit.

📝 Thinking points to consider:

- What symptoms or changes have you noticed?
- How are these affecting your daily life?
- What questions do you want answered before you leave?
- Do you understand the next steps in your care?
-What other options are there?

Your voice matters — and your health deserves to be heard. 💜

For more tips on how to talk to your doctor, visit Jean Hailes’ Women’s Health Week resources here 👉 https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/how-to-talk-to-your-doctor-series

01/09/2025

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