Forward Motion Freedom

13/01/2026

At forward motion freedom these are often the comments / questions I get.
As soon as I walk onto your property I feel better.

Why is it that as soon I step on to your driveway I start to cry?

I love walking to the clinic room door, the energy is so peaceful.

Why is it I come for one thing and when I arrive I need something completely different?

All great observations and questions with answers.

In a nutshell,
My mission statement is to provide a safe space for each client to explore becoming their best possible selves.

You have been created with an amazing innate intelligence to know what you need to become the best possible you, if you feel safe to do that.

Often when clients arrive, they feel safe, supported, and ready to release. So the journey begins once they step forward to embrace release, reset and recalibrate.

So here is the path to my client room.
Newly given a lift from a day in the garden from your FMF practitioner and a lovely soaking rain after the heat. Refreshed, reset and ready to imvite you to do the same.

12/01/2026

My talent is words, not graphics, and this one deserves credit where it’s due.
This graphic by Leanda Kruger at Ever Present Spinal Flow beautifully and succinctly explains gateways in Spinal Flow Technique.

So, what is a gateway?

In Spinal Flow, gateways are specific regions of the spine where neurological communication passes between the brain and the body. They’re not something created or imagined, they already exist as part of your anatomy and nervous system design.

These spinal regions act as access points. When there’s tension, restriction, or protective holding in the body, communication through these gateways can become less efficient.
Spinal Flow works gently with these access points to support the nervous system in restoring ease, awareness, and regulation and safety, allowing the body to do what it’s designed to do.

I have infinite love and gratitude for the amazing ability we each have to wholistically reset and recalibrate.

Spinal Flow Technique is offered at Forward Motion Freedom.
If you’d like support with me facilitating your body to make these changes, I’m currently the only local Spinal Flow practitioner.

You can also add fascial release to your appointment and experience an extra layer of facilitation and support.

I’m Julie Lucas-Hokin
@ Forward Motion Freedom
Phone / SMS 0431997806
LOCATED COORANBONG.

12/01/2026

This month at Forward Motion Freedom we’re talking about reset and recalibration.

For me, one of the simplest (and surprisingly powerful) ways to do that is starting and ending the day and many spaces in between with the same focus:
infinite love and gratitude.

Now, do I fully know how to explain that in a neat little sentence?
Not really, but I feel the difference it makes.

Last night my beautifully blended adult family, different perspectives, cultures, genders, life stories (and opinions 😉), was sitting around the table laughing, eating good food, and genuinely enjoying one another, and I thought, how lucky are we?

Not because it’s easy, nor did it just magically happen.
But because every person at that table is choosing to do the work to show up with respect, care, and love.

That’s where gratitude lives for me, not just in the beautiful moments, but in the choice to create them.

Infinite love and gratitude doesn’t mean ignoring the hard stuff.
It means letting love and gratitude be the starting point, and the place I return to, especially after the hard stuff.

I’ve noticed that when I begin my day with that focus, and go to bed with it too, something shifts. What I notice changes, what I appreciate expands, and slowly, so does the direction my path takes.

So I practice it everywhere: For a washing machine that tackles mountains of laundry, infinite love and gratitude.
For cooler days, infinite love and gratitude.
For running my own business, infinite love and gratitude.
For technology (still not my strongest skill 😅), but the connection it gives me, infinite love and gratitude.

For my cat’s purr, my glasses so I can see, the resident blue tongue lizard wandering where he probably shouldn’t, in yesterdays case my bedroom, for the knowledge I gain every day. Infinite love and gratitude

It’s not about getting it “right.”
It’s about choosing where I place my attention.
Lets face it when Im focusing on infinite love and gratitude, my heart , mind , body and soul would have to work much harder to go to a space that does not support me being my best possible me.

And that, for me, is the reset.

10/01/2026

10/01/2026

FORWARD MOTION FREEDOM.
For all of you a reminder. For new members a catch up.
Forward Motion freedom is a wholistic practice with multi modalities.
Together we facilitate moving forward, heart mind, body and soul.
January is focus on recalibration and reset month.
As usual I participate each month in what I'm putting out there.
All the below things are what I'm focusing on to help me reset and recalibrate for 2026.
Simple things that I can incorporate into each day.
This is my intention and focus. What are yours?
*To choose and foster infinite love and gratitude wrapped in integrity.
* To slow things down and be conscious, mindful and ask how can I do this in the most relaxed way.
* To check in regularly and consciously relax my shoulders.
* To sit and stand with intention, weight balanced on heels. Body work clients will understand this.
* To nasal breathe.
* To be dedicated with the use of Moringa powder and wild yam cream.

These are my resets and recalibrations.
If you want facilitation in finding yours, FMF, is here for sessions online and onsite.
LOCATED COORANBONG
CONTACT 0431997806.

08/01/2026

SPINAL FLOW AND GATEWAY TERMINOLOGY
A Gentle Prelude: On Language, Assumptions, and Being Human
I’ve worked in the complementary wellness and health space for over 40 years now.
Over that time, terminology, anatomy, and concepts tend to slot into place pretty easily for me. What once felt complex now feels familiar, almost second nature.
And that’s exactly where misunderstandings can begin.
We’re living in times where discerning truth from misinformation can feel like navigating a bit of a minefield. I’m actually quite careful myself. I value truth, clarity, and living with integrity, and like many people, I’ve also been misled or “sold” something in the past, so I understand the hesitation. I understand the questioning.
I also understand that we all come to information carrying our own:
• life experience
• background and culture
• confirmation bias
• cognitive dissonance
• and the stories we’ve absorbed along the way
Our brains are very efficient, sometimes too efficient. They make quick judgments to keep us safe, often before we’ve had a chance to check what’s actually true.
A small, very human example:
My partner works in a completely different professional field to me. Occasionally I’ll say something about his work, feeling quite confident in my opinion, and I’ll notice that look, the subtle eye roll that says, “You don’t actually know how this works.”
From his perspective, it’s obvious, common sense. From mine, I’m piecing things together without living, breathing, or working inside his world every day.
And the truth is… I do exactly the same thing.
Because I’m so immersed in my own field, surrounded by familiar language and concepts, I sometimes forget that what feels like “common sense” to me is simply experience and exposure, not universal understanding.
So when unfamiliar terminology shows up in nervous-system work, it makes complete sense that questions arise. Not because something is strange or wrong, but because context is missing.
That’s where this article comes in, to explain, clearly, calmly, and anatomically, what certain terms actually mean, starting with one that seems to generate the most confusion in one of the modalities I practise: gateways.
And once the language makes sense, the body usually does too.
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What “Gateways” Mean in Spinal Flow
Understanding the Language of the Nervous System
In Spinal Flow, language is used to describe how the nervous system is organised and how it communicates through the body.
One of the terms you may hear is “gateways.”
This word is not symbolic or abstract, or mystical, it is a way of describing specific regions of the spine that relate to nervous system communication and regulation.
What Is a Gateway in Spinal Flow?
Anatomically, the spinal cord runs within the spinal column, and at different spinal levels, nerves exit to connect with:
• organs
• muscles
• glands
• limbs
• tissues and cells
In Spinal Flow, the spine is divided into distinct regions, commonly referred to as gateways, because each region acts as a point of connection and communication between the brain and the body.
Simply put:
A gateway is a spinal region where neurological information passes through.
These gateways already exist, they are part of the body’s natural design.
Why Gateways Matter
The nervous system is responsible for sensing, adapting, and regulating everything in the body, for it to do this efficiently, communication along the spine needs to be as clear and unobstructed as possible.
When there is:
• tension
• restriction
• protective holding patterns
in certain spinal regions, the nervous system may not express itself with the same ease.
Spinal Flow works with these gateway regions to support:
* reduced spinal tension
* improved mobility
* increased nervous system awareness and regulation.
* Body systems, organ an cellular health.

This is not about forcing change, but about creating the conditions that allow the body to reorganise itself.
A Garden Analogy
Think of the nervous system like a soaker hose running through a garden.
The hose itself is the spinal cord, along it are many small openings, each delivering water to a different section of plants. Those openings are like nerve pathways.
If the hose flows freely, the whole garden receives what it needs. If certain areas are restricted or blocked, some sections may become dry or stressed, even though the water source is still present.
In the body, when there is tension or restriction in certain spinal regions, communication through the nervous system can be less efficient.
Spinal Flow works with these gateway regions to help restore ease, mobility, and flow in the system, so the body can regulate itself more effectively.
How Gateways Are Contacted in Spinal Flow
When a practitioner contacts a gateway, they are applying:
• gentle, specific input, usually to the sacrum or cranial regions to stimulate flow and gently promoting the flow of the areas that are working to unblock the areas that are limited or blocked with the intention of supporting nervous system regulation.
• They may gently apply touch to gateway regions to encourage a flow that is stagnated or blocked and not flowing freely.
The nervous system responds because it is designed to respond to appropriate input, safety, and awareness.
That response is physiological.
Why Understanding the Language Matters
Sometimes unfamiliar terminology can lead to misunderstanding, not because the word is complex, but because the meaning hasn’t been clearly explained.
Once the context is understood, the word gateway becomes exactly what it was intended to be: a practical way of describing how the nervous system organises and communicates through the spine.
The Takeaway
In Spinal Flow, gateways are:
• spinal regions
• points of neurological communication
• part of the body’s existing anatomy and design
Spinal Flow works with the body, supporting the nervous system’s natural ability to adapt, regulate, and heal.
Understanding brings clarity, and clarity supports trust.
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Written by
Julie Lucas-Hokin
motion freedom
Disclaimer
This article is intended for general educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or care. Spinal Flow Technique is a complementary approach and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns.

You’re welcome to share this article unaltered, provided credit is given to Julie Lucas-Hokin and Forward Motion Freedom and my disclaimer added.

05/01/2026

ABOUT DURA MATER, SPINAL ISSUES AND TECHNIQUES TO SUPPORT HEALING
Hi all,
I wanted to share something with you that I’ve been meaning to write for a while.
From time to time, I hear concerns or confusion around nervous-system work like Spinal Flow, usually not because it’s unsafe or “out there,” but simply because the language and anatomy aren’t familiar.
So I’ve written a short, easy-to-read article below explaining what the dura mater actually is, why it matters, and how Spinal Flow and Spinal Wave work with the body’s design (not against it).
Just anatomy, nervous systems, and a bit of common sense.
I hope it helps bring clarity and reassurance, and maybe even a quiet “ahhh, that makes sense.”
For those clients who have difficulty in explaining it to others who you are excited to share your results with and so much want healing for others maybe this is something you can share to help them understand.
Warmly,
Julie
motion freedom
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The Dura Mater and Why It Matters
Not Mysterious, Just Brilliant Anatomy
Let’s be honest: we’re often suspicious of what we don’t understand. When anatomy meets unfamiliar terminology, or unfamiliar techniques designed to support it, imagination can run faster than facts.
Instead of fear, let’s choose understanding, starting with something very real, very scientific, and very un-mystical: the dura mater.
What Is the Dura Mater?
The dura mater is the outermost protective layer of the meninges, the connective tissue membranes that surround your brain and spinal cord.
Its name literally means “tough mother” (Latin wasn’t subtle), and for good reason, it’s strong, fibrous, and designed to protect and support the central nervous system.
Here’s the part many people don’t realise:
The dura mater isn’t just a static wrapping, it contains sensory nerve endings, has fascial continuity, and forms mechanical connections that influence how the spine moves, how tension is distributed, and how the nervous system receives information from the body.
In other words:
It’s structural, it’s responsive, and it’s deeply connected, anatomically.
Why the Dura Matters More Than People Think
Because the dura is continuous from the skull down through the spinal canal, areas of restriction or tension along the spine can influence how freely it moves and how comfortably the nervous system functions.
This is already well recognised in fields such as:
• manual therapy
• osteopathy
• biomechanics
• neurofascial research
So working with the dura isn’t radical, it’s logical.
Where Spinal Flow & Spinal Wave Fit In
Spinal Flow Technique and Spinal Wave approaches focus on gentle, specific input to the spine with the intention of:
• reducing unnecessary tension
• improving spinal mobility
• supporting the nervous system’s ability to self-regulate

Instead of force, manipulation, cracking or heavy pressure, these techniques use light pressure, guided movement, and rhythmic stimulation.
Think less “mystical intervention” because you don’t understand the bodies anatomy and natural flow design and more creating the right conditions for the body to do what it already knows how to do.
Or, put another way:
We’re not fixing the nervous system, we’re supporting your structures that have been effected by the task of living this life with chemical, physical and emotional stressors to get out of its own way, so instead of blocking ease, it opens up natural flow, doing what it was designed, created to do.
A Note on “Gateways”
One term that sometimes raises eyebrows in Spinal Flow is “gateways.”
Despite how it might sound, gateways are simply specific anatomical contact points along the spine where gentle input can help influence tension patterns in the dura and surrounding tissues.
Just anatomy, touch, and the nervous system responding as it’s designed to do.
Spinal flow technique and spinal wave stimulation is working with connective tissue and nervous system responsiveness that’s scientific. The body responds to input, that’s biology.
Why Consistency Matters
Another common misconception is that one session should “fix everything.”
The nervous system learns through repetition and safety, not shock or shortcuts. Just like posture, strength, or coordination, change happens over time.
Think of this work less as a miracle (though I absolutely believe miracles happen) and more as a series of gentle reminders to the body:
“You’re safe. You can soften. You can adapt.”
That’s when real, lasting change happens.
On a side note sometimes miracles seem to happen with a bit of consistency and commitment, from the individual needing the miracle
The Takeaway
The dura mater is:
• protective
• responsive
• scientifically documented
• and quietly influential in how we move and feel
Spinal Flow and Spinal Wave don’t work against the body, they work with its design.
So if you ever hear someone dismiss this work as “weird” or “woo,” feel free to smile gently.
Understanding anatomy has a way of calming fear.
And honestly, the dura mater deserves better PR. 😉
PS: If you ever have questions about terminology, techniques, or anything you hear “out there,” please feel free to ask me directly. I’d much rather explain anatomy than let Google or gossip do it for me 😉

Written by
Julie Lucas-Hokin
motion freedom
Disclaimer
This article is intended for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or care. Spinal Flow Technique and Spinal Wave Stimulation are complementary approaches and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or before starting any new health or wellness practice.

05/01/2026

REMINDERS, RESETS AND RECALIBRATIONS INFORMATION FOR CLIENTS.
✨ FORWARD MOTION FREEDOM by Julie ✨
Some important notes & exciting updates for 2026…
As we roll into a fresh year (hello reset season 👋), I wanted to share what’s changing, what’s new, and gently clear up a few misconceptions, because clarity creates freedom, and freedom creates forward motion 😉
🌿 PLEASE NOTE – CHANGES FOR 2026 🌿
📅 Onsite appointment days
From 1st May 2026, there will be changes to the days available for onsite appointments. More details will be shared closer to the time.
💳 Payments & bookings (a friendly but important one)
• Payment methods available:
• Cash
• Bank transfer (prior to session for new clients)
• Credit/EFTPOS (1.9% provider fee applies)
• NEW – Pay prior to your session via a secure payment link (just request the link)
• From 1st January 2026, all new clients will require 50% or full payment to secure their booking space.
This helps validate commitment and keeps things fair for everyone wanting an appointment.
• Cancellation policy reminder:
A 50% cancellation fee applies for cancellations within 24 hours or non-attendance.
Genuine illness or emergencies are non-penalty situations — they happen to the best-intentioned of us (and yes, I’d much rather you not turn up unwell).
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🌟 WHAT’S NEW AT FORWARD MOTION FREEDOM 🌟
✨ More self-care support
• New self-care workshops to help you maintain progress between sessions and strengthen your self-care skills
• You can now book sessions that include self-care tuition + a session, I strongly encourage these as part of your wellbeing intentions
🎓 Workshops (new & loved favourites)
• The Art of Gratitude is back
• Updated “oldies but goodies”
• Myodural Bridge resets
• Group workshops
• New 1-on-1 and group self-care tuition
🎶 BIG NEWS
I’ll soon be introducing tuning forks into therapy sessions (optional), and stand-alone tuning fork sessions will also be available. I’m very excited about this addition!
🌿 Mini Retreat Days
I’ll be offering one-on-one mini retreat days (5 hours) — space to reset, restore, and realign.

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💛 STAY CONNECTED
When you follow my Facebook business page, you’ll continue to receive:
• Free articles
• Challenges
• Tips
• Education to support your wellbeing journey
Thank you for being part of the Forward Motion Freedom community, whether you’re a long-time client, brand new, or simply following along.
Here’s to moving forward with clarity, commitment, and a little humour along the way 💫
Julie

05/01/2026

✨ FORWARD MOTION FREEDOM by Julie ✨
RESETTING AND RECALIBRATING IN 2026
Some important notes & exciting updates for 2026…
As we roll into a fresh year (hello reset season 👋), I wanted to share what’s changing, what’s new, and gently clear up a few misconceptions, because clarity creates freedom, and freedom creates forward motion 😉
🌿 PLEASE NOTE – CHANGES FOR 2026 🌿
📅 Onsite appointment days
From 1st May 2026, there will be changes to the days available for onsite appointments. More details will be shared closer to the time.
💳 Payments & bookings (a friendly but important one)
• Payment methods available:
• Cash
• Bank transfer (prior to session for new clients)
• Credit/EFTPOS (1.9% provider fee applies)
• NEW – Pay prior to your session via a secure payment link (just request the link)
• From 1st January 2026, all new clients will require 50% or full payment to secure their booking space.
This helps validate commitment and keeps things fair for everyone wanting an appointment.
• Cancellation policy reminder:
A 50% cancellation fee applies for cancellations within 24 hours or non-attendance.
Genuine illness or emergencies are non-penalty situations — they happen to the best-intentioned of us (and yes, I’d much rather you not turn up unwell).
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🌟 WHAT’S NEW AT FORWARD MOTION FREEDOM 🌟
✨ More self-care support
• New self-care workshops to help you maintain progress between sessions and strengthen your self-care skills
• You can now book sessions that include self-care tuition + a session, I strongly encourage these as part of your wellbeing intentions
🎓 Workshops (new & loved favourites)
• The Art of Gratitude is back
• Updated “oldies but goodies”
• Myodural Bridge resets
• Group workshops
• New 1-on-1 and group self-care tuition
🎶 BIG NEWS
I’ll soon be introducing tuning forks into therapy sessions (optional), and stand-alone tuning fork sessions will also be available. I’m very excited about this addition!
🌿 Mini Retreat Days
I’ll be offering one-on-one mini retreat days (5 hours) — space to reset, restore, and realign.
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🧠 A QUICK WORD ON SPINAL WAVE & SPINAL FLOW
There’s a lot of misinformation and inaccurate ideas out there about these therapies.
They work beautifully with your nervous system, the master controller of your wellness and wellbeing, and consistency really matters to get those amazing results.
Because January is reset month, I’ll be sharing more about this work, including an article on the dura mater (yes, we’re getting a little nerdy 🤓 — and it’s fascinating).
✨ I’ll also be offering 2 places for clients willing to fully commit to a one-month intensive Spinal Wave / Spinal Flow program, supported with a special deal.
If that sparks your interest, let me know.
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💛 STAY CONNECTED
When you follow my Facebook business page or join my private Facebook group, you’ll continue to receive:
• Free articles
• Challenges
• Tips
• Education to support your wellbeing journey
Thank you for being part of the Forward Motion Freedom community, whether you’re a long-time client, brand new, or simply following along.
Here’s to moving forward with clarity, commitment, and a little humour along the way 💫
Julie

03/01/2026

Ever wondered why your neck feels better when your eyes, head, and nervous system start talking to each other again?
Enter: myodural bridges.

At the base of your skull live a group of tiny but mighty muscles called the suboccipitals. These muscles are directly connected—via specialised connective tissue called myodural bridges—to the dura mater, the protective layer surrounding your brain and spinal cord.

What does that mean in real-world terms?
It means that eye, head, and neck movement can gently influence the nervous system and the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). When this area moves well, it can:

• Reduce unnecessary tension in the upper neck
• Support healthy CSF circulation
• Help the nervous system settle and self-regulate
• Improve coordination between eyes, head, and posture.

When it doesn’t move well… headaches, neck stiffness, brain fog, and that “my head feels heavy” feeling can creep in. Fun times. 🙃

New Offering at Forward Motion Freedom
I’m introducing a Myodural Bridge Reset & Home Care Session
(a name that sounds serious… because it is—but still practical).

This session is designed to restore movement, reduce tension, and give you tools you can actually use at home.

What’s included in the initial session (2 hours)
:
• Fascial release massage focused on the myodural bridge / upper cervical area
• Spinal Flow / wave stimulation
• Education on how eye, head, jaw, tongue and neck movement affects this region
• Simple, effective home-care practices
• Take-home written instructions so you don’t have to remember everything.

Investment:
• Normally $210
• January–February special: $185
Follow-up treatment sessions:
• 1.25 hours – $125

Important note:
New clients must have completed an initial intake session prior.

📍 Forward Motion Freedom – Cooranbong
📞 0431 997 806

Online Option Available
If you’d like help with the home-care side only, I also offer:
• Online sessions (1 hour): $115
• Includes guided instruction and take-home materials

If your neck feels like it’s been quietly running the show (and not in a good way), this work can make a surprising difference.

Reach out if you’d like to book or ask questions—your nervous system will thank you

STAY TUNED FOR SMALL GROUP WORKSHOPS. IN PERSON AND ONLINE.
If you have an interest in attending a MYODURAL RESET workshop indicate in comments or pm me.

01/01/2026

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL CLIENTS, FOLLOWERS AND THOSE WHO ARE GOING TO CHOOSE THE SUPPORT OF FMF IN 2026.
Reset & Recalibration:
January has a reputation.
It arrives loudly, full of expectation, motivation slogans, and an unspoken assumption that you should be ready to go.
New goals. New habits. New momentum.
The only problem?
Most bodies haven’t caught up with the calendar yet.
Your Body Is Not a Machine With a Reset Button
After the intensity of November and December, social commitments, disrupted routines, emotional load, sensory overload, many systems are still in recovery mode when January 1st rolls around.
The nervous system, fascia, and energy body don’t work on deadlines, they respond to safety, pacing, and support.
When January becomes about pushing forward before things have settled, what often happens is:
• tension gets carried forward instead of released
• fatigue gets masked instead of resolved
• and the year begins with a subtle background hum of strain
That’s not a failure of willpower, it’s physiology.
What Reset Actually Means
Reset doesn’t mean wiping the slate clean or pretending last year didn’t happen.
It means:
• pausing long enough to let your system exhale
• allowing the body to come out of high alert
• releasing what no longer needs to be carried forward
• returning to a sense of internal centre
A true reset is quiet, subtle, often deeply relieving, it’s the moment your shoulders drop without you asking them to.
And Then Comes Recalibration
Once the system settles, something interesting happens, it becomes more responsive.
Recalibration is the process of gently tuning back in:
• noticing your natural pace
• feeling what actually nourishes you
• recognising where things have drifted slightly off course
• and making small, intelligent adjustments
Not dramatic changes, not reinvention, just alignment.
This is where clarity returns, not because you forced answers, but because the noise settled enough to hear them.
Why January Is Ideal for This Work
January is a threshold month.
It’s not meant for sprinting, it’s meant for orientation.
When you begin the year reset and recalibrated:
• decisions become clearer
• effort feels more efficient
• resilience increases
• and your capacity grows naturally rather than through pressure
This is why hands-on bodywork, nervous system support, and intentional rest can be so powerful at this time of year.
They prepare the ground.
A Different Way to Begin
At Forward Motion Freedom, January is an invitation to begin differently.
Instead of pushing recalibrating, resetting
Instead of striving, resetting.
To support the body so forward motion arises organically.
When your system feels safe, supported, and centred, movement happens, without force, and that kind of momentum lasts.
Choosing to begin 2026 in recalibration, reset, centred and supported.
Forward motion freedom is here to do that.
Ready to commit, book your sessions at contact 043199806.
May 2026 be the year of supporting yourself becoming the best possible you.
Written by Julie
© Forward Motion Freedom, 2026. All rights reserved.
Disclaimer:
This article reflects my personal perspective and professional experience within the wellness field. It is intended for educational and reflective purposes only and does not replace medical or therapeutic advice.