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PhysioPod Co.

PhysioPod Co. is a Women’s Health Physiotherapy and Podiatry practice in Newtown, Geelong.

03/10/2025

🏃🏼‍♀️IT’S HERE! 🏃🏼‍♀️

Introducing our TWO new women’s running specific appointments!!👇🏻

1️⃣ Women’s Running Assessment
Our new 60 minute women’s running assessment involves functional testing and gait analysis by one of our Sports & Women’s Health Physios, Mahoney Gleeson. This appointment aims to gain a better understanding of your current function to guide you in a safe return to running (eg. In postpartum or after an injury) or to address any concerns/pain with your current running program ✨

2️⃣ Women’s Return to Run Program
Our very own run club 😍 This 6 week outdoor running program is led by Sports & Women’s Health Physio, Mahoney Gleeson, and supported by Sports Scientist, Chloe Vertigan (one of our clinic receptionists!). Both are avid runners and women’s health advocates.

Across the 6 weeks participants will learn skills on running technique, load management, strength training, pelvic floor health and more!

The group will meet every Wednesday at 5.30pm and by the end of the 6 week program participants will be able to run continuously for up to 45 minutes 🤩

And YES, Mahoney and Chloe will be running with you! Guiding you, supporting you, encouraging you ❤️

When, where and cost?
Our first 6 week block begins on Nov 5th!
Meeting point is 3 Marnock Road, Newtown (Balyang Sanctuary)
The 6 week program is $150 ($25 per session) and is claimable with Private Health insurance (with Physiotherpay extras code 560).

Been thinking of returning to running after having a baby or a break? We’re here to expertly guide you to safely return to the pavement with knowledge, support and cheer 🥰

Contact us to learn more or to book in!

03 5269 9635
www.physiopod.co
hello@physiopod.co

29/09/2025

🏃🏼‍♀️RUNNING🏃🏼‍♀️

It’s had a resurgence of recent years with “run clubs” popping up everywhere! While we think these are amazing for building a community and increasing physical activity, they aren’t always the right fit for some!

80% of women we surveyed said they weren’t part of a run club because they didn’t feel fit enough to be in one 🥺

Whether it’s that you don’t feel fit enough…or you’ve just had a baby…or you’re picking up running after years on the bench…or you feel like an outsider because you don’t feel comfortable running in a crop top and short shorts😏

We’re excited to be launching something at the end of the week‼️Something that fills the gap between clinical treatments and run club…something that’s designed for mums and women of all shapes, sizes and ages 🥰

Stay tuned!! 👀😉

24/09/2025

🔵⚪️ CLOSED FRIDAY 26th ⚪️🔵

We will be closed this Friday 26th September for the public holiday before the Grand Final 🏉

Who are you barracking for? 😸vs🦁
Seems sacrilegious not to go for the Cats when you live in Geelong!

We’re getting in the spirit and will be cheering loudly for our mighty Catters!!

Swipe 👉🏻 to the last pic to see baby Harry in his Cats getup today 😍

14/09/2025

🥵 MENOPAUSE MATTERS 🥵

We’re excited for the upcoming event “Midlife & Mimosas” on October 5th at where our very own Physio Alice will be on the panel 😍

Tickets to the event include:
🤸‍♀️Mat Pilates session
🥂Mimosas and Brunch
👯‍♀️Panel of experts discussing all things midlife and menopause

Profits raised will be donated to the for Breast Cancer Research 💗

Tickets can be purchased via the link in bio on the page ✨

10/09/2025

🏃🏼‍♀️RUNNING🏃🏼‍♀️

“I just felt like running” - Forrest Gump, 1994 💨

It’s a form of exercise that doesn’t require a lot of equipment - just a good pair of runners and a well fitting sports bra! Running is a cost effective and convenient way to exercise for people, especially new mums.

Those who regularly run report experiencing a “runner’s high” afterwards👇🏻

A “runner’s high” is a short-lasting, deeply euphoric state that some people experience after prolonged aerobic exercise, especially running.

It’s that feeling of euphoria, reduced anxiety, and pain relief that can hit during or after a long run or intense workout. People often describe it as feeling like you’re “floating” or being “in the zone.”

What’s actually happening in the body when you experience a “runner’s high”? 🤷‍♀️

For years, scientists thought the runner’s high was caused mainly by endorphins (the brain’s natural painkillers) but recent research points to a more complex mix of brain chemicals:

1️⃣ Endorphins
* Released during intense exercise
* Act like natural opioids (similar to morphine)
* Help reduce pain and create a feeling of wellbeing

2️⃣ Endocannabinoids
* These are ‘cannabis-like’ chemicals naturally produced in your body
* More easily cross the blood-brain barrier than endorphins
* Believed to play a bigger role in mood elevation and stress relief during a runner’s high

3️⃣ Dopamine & Serotonin
* These neurotransmitters regulate mood and pleasure
* Their levels can increase after exercise, contributing to the good feelings

How long/hard do you have to run? 🏃🏼‍♀️
* Typically, it kicks in after 30–60 minutes of moderate to intense aerobic exercise
* But not everyone experiences it
* Factors like genetics, fitness level, and mental state can influence whether you feel it

Have you experienced a runner’s high? Does it keep you going back for more?

If you’re new to running or want to return to running after a break, stay tuned….we’re launching something exciting soon….👀🤫

04/09/2025

🌸 WOMEN’S HEALTH WEEK 🌸

1-5 September is Women’s Health Week: Australia’s largest event dedicated to the health and wellbeing of all women, girls and gender-diverse people ✨

This year’s theme is - ‘Say Yes to You’ with each day showcasing a different topic:

Day 1 - Every check matters

Day 2 - Take the lead

Day 3 - Heart smart

Day 4 - Pain to power

Day 5 - Be kind to your mind

How are you saying YES to YOU this Women’s Health Week?

31/08/2025

🎈PPC TURNS SIX! 🎈

Happy Birthday to us! Today turns SIX 🎉🎂🥳

What started as a husband and wife team of two, opening 6 months before COVID 😬, to now a team of 13 working across 4 locations.

Running a business comes with a multitude of highs and lows. We’ve seen a number of small businesses across Geelong and Victoria that have closed their doors in the time we’ve been open. Running a business is hard - it’s definitely not a 9am-5pm job! 😂

Celebrating a business’s birthday might seem trivial to some but it’s a big deal to us - it’s another year we’ve been able to stay open and provide our services to the Geelong region. Another year we’ve been able to provide an income for our 11 staff members. We think that’s worth celebrating 🙌🏻 🥰

Thanks to our team for helping us provide superior Women’s Healthcare to the Geelong region and to you, our clients, for trusting us with your health 🙏🏻

-Lauren & Luke 🤍

28/08/2025

⚠️What is RED-S?⚠️
RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport), is a syndrome characterized by insufficient energy intake to meet the demands of daily life and exercise, leading to negative physiological and psychological consequences in athletes of any gender.

Caused by low energy availability, RED-S can manifest as impaired metabolism, reduced bone density, hormonal imbalances, decreased immunity, and poor athletic performance, affecting multiple body systems and potentially leading to lifelong health issues.

🔍What Causes RED-S?

* Low Energy Availability (LEA): The fundamental cause of RED-S is a mismatch between energy intake and energy expenditure, resulting in too little energy for the body to function optimally.   * Intentional Under-eating: Athletes may restrict their food intake to achieve a lean physique or meet weight class requirements.   * Unintentional Under-eating: Excessive training without sufficient calorie intake can also lead to RED-S.   🙋🏼‍♀️🙋‍♂️Who is Affected?

* Both Male and Female Athletes: The term “RED-S” replaced the “Female Athlete Triad” to reflect that the condition affects both genders.   * Athletes of All Levels: While prevalent in sports emphasizing leanness (e.g., endurance sports, aesthetic sports), any athlete who increases training intensity without a corresponding increase in energy intake is at risk.   🦴Symptoms and Health Consequences 🧠
RED-S can affect multiple body systems, including:
* Bone Health: Decreased bone density and increased risk of stress fractures.  * Reproductive Health: Menstrual irregularities or amenorrhea (loss of menstrual periods) in women.  * Immune Function: Reduced immunity, leading to more frequent illnesses.  * Metabolism: Impaired metabolic function.  * Cardiovascular Health: Deterioration of cardiovascular function.  * Psychological Health: Negative impacts on mental well-being, which can both contribute to and result from RED-S.  * Performance: Decreased motivation, reduced muscle strength and power, decreased endurance, and impaired recovery and training response.

❌ RED-S is a condition we are mindful of in our athletes but particular in our very active postnatal mums! ❌

07/08/2025

🤱World Breastfeeding Week🤱

Today marks the end of World Breastfeeding Week for 2025!

This year’s theme has been “Prioritise Breastfeeding: create sustainable support systems”.

We understand that everyone’s breastfeeding journey is unique - for some, they find it easy and joyful, whereas others may find it painful and stressful. If you choose to/are able to breastfeed your baby, we want you to know that we’re here to support you.

We offer Postnatal Breast Care appointments that are designed for those experiencing breast pain or discomfort with feeding, such as mastitis or blocked ducts. These appointments involve a thorough assessment, as well treatment with our Therapeutic Ultrasound machine to provide pain relief.

Give us a call on 5269 9635 to book a Postnatal Breast Care appointment or head to our website www.physiopod.co to book online 👍🏻

To close off the week, here are some interesting facts about breastfeeding!👇🏻

🍼 Your baby receives 1 million good gut bacteria through breastmilk every day
🍼 Breastmilk tastes different each feed
🍼 In hot weather, breastmilk contains more water to hydrate your baby
🍼 Breastmilk is a natural painkiller for your baby
🍼 The longer you breastfeed the more health benefits you receive (like a reduced risk of breast, ovarian and endometrial cancer, as well as a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease)
🍼 Laughing increases melatonin in breastmilk which helps your baby sleep
🍼 Breastmilk changes colour - it’s not always white!

06/08/2025

🌸 NEW PHYSIO LOCATION 🌸

We are excited to now be offering Physiotherapy appointments from our Pilates studio in Manifold Heights! ✨

General/musculoskeletal Physio and Women’s Health Physio appointments will be available from this location.

With the availability of our Pilates equipment in this space, treatments can now incorporate hands on therapy and movement based therapy! A great way for you to try out our Reformer machines before attending our classes 🥰

To book an appointment here, select the ‘Manifold Heights’ location on our online bookings page or give us a call on 5269 9635 ☺️

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15/07/2025

✨ This is Birth ✨

This week is Birth Trauma Awareness Week - an initiative held yearly to help people understand that birth can cause physical and/or emotional trauma, as well as to highlight the need for better care, support and understanding.

What 3 words describe your birth or a birth you’ve experienced?

This year’s theme is “This is Birth” - creating space for people to share their story in all their truth, difference and depth.

There is no right way to birth. There is no right way to feel.

Everyone’s experience is unique and different. For some, birth is a joyful and empowering experience. For others, it may result in birth trauma that stays with them ; in their thoughts, their bodies and their relationships.

While birth and recovery can not be 100% controlled or predicable, there are strategies that can be implemented to help reduce the rate of birth trauma:
💫 Education - what happens in birth? What are my options for pain relief? What interventions may be recommended? What occurs in postpartum?
💫 Testing - what are my risk factors for birth injury? What are my baseline measures during pregnancy? What about baby’s measurements and are they related to my outcomes?
💫 Follow up - women attend 7-10 antenatal appointments while pregnant but this reduces to 1-2 in the postnatal period. Women deserve regular follow up post birth, especially if they have experienced what they feel is a traumatic birth.

We want mums-to-be to feel empowered going into birth, not scared. We want those who have experienced birth trauma to know that you can heal, you can get your redemption story. Because every birth matters. We’re here for you 🙏🏻🥰

23/06/2025

📚SCHOOL SHOE SALE📚

All Skobi school shoes are now ON SALE for $40!

These Podiatry-designed shoes are normally $149, so you’re saving over $100 on a quality, supportive shoe for your child 👌🏻

Various sizes available in the Barty, Holt, Howard and Page models - while stocks last.

Address

95 Nicholas Street
Newtown, VIC
3220

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 2pm

Telephone

+61352699635

Website

http://www.physiopod.co/

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Physiotherapy & Podiatry collaborating together

Dr Lauren Earles Physiotherapist and Luke Bertram Podiatrist discovered that there is a better way for the two professions to work together. Instead seeing patients for their pain and injury separately they decided to bring everyone together.

Having two disciplines with similar but different skills and knowledge and bringing them together in the one consultation, the Collective Body Consult™️ was born. This ensures a thorough assessment and management plan, leaving no stone unturned. Not to mention saving time and money.