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Massage Therapist & Mobility Specialist For more information check out our site; www.movementtherapist.co.uk

14/08/2022

Really useful info if you're into cold water therapy, wild swimming/ paddleboarding etc ..

27/06/2022

I don't know how many times I've heard people blaming their mattress for their sore hip or shoulder.

I hate to be the one to break it to you but...it's not the mattress, it's you.

Our bodies are asymmetrical. The vast majority of us are dominant on our right side which causes more compression on that side of our torso.

Many of us are also stuck in rib flare (extension pattern) due to poor positioning and breathing mechanics.

Thus causes a shortening of the back, neck and/or hips - combined with a shortening on the dominant side which can alter our centre of mass and cause us to compensate in a variety of ways...

This doesn't fix itself just because we are lying down and so the restorative sleep that you are trying to get isn't so restorative after all.

This is exactly what we work on in class. Tuning into our bodies, exploring movement options and working on breathing mechanics to help restore function.

A new block starts online tonight at 7:30pm

Classes online on Weds at 8pm and Friday at 'Balance', Napiershall Street, 11:30am

Book the July block via link in bio or get in touch for a free taster class.

21/06/2022

Do your shoes cause uncomfortable pressure points on the top or sides of your feet?

Redness, blistering or callus buildup probably means that your shoes are too narrow for you.

Holes and bulging of the outside of your shoes can be a telltale sign that you need a wider shoe.

Another wee trick to check s to take the insole of your shoe out and put your foot on top....does it overhang?

Did you know that there are allsorts of lacing tricks to help accommodate your feet inside them shoes?

Here is one of them...

Leave the bottom two holes free and lace up from there and bobsyeraunty. Mair space for them tootsies to splay!

(P.s. You might wanna look into getting wider shoes in the long term)

13/06/2022

Meltdowns are totally predictable whether you are four or forty-four.

They always follow a pattern of
- not sleeping well
- not eating well
- working too much
- being around certain people/places

There are many layers to stress accumulation.

The only way out is in.
Focus on yourself.

Eat. Sleep. Move. Breathe. Repeat.

Movement class is online tonight at 7:30pm.

Follow the link in bio to book.

Get out if your head and into your body.
I can't tell you how much it helps.

30/05/2022

A brand new 4 week block of 𝙋𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨-𝙞𝙨𝙝 classes kicks off tonight at 7:30pm.

Suitable for all abilities.
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This week we'll be targeting our spine, shoulders and side body, using a fusion of traditional mat, functional patterns and FRC exercises.⁣
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We'll work on strength & mobility for our shoulders and scapulae along with the major muscles that support our side body. You'll feel lengthened and connected throughout your entire body after this class.⁣
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Monday 7:30pm - online
Wednesday 8pm - online
Friday 11:30am - online & studio hybrid.

All classes are now bookable via my website:

www.movementtherapist.co.uk/booksession
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Hope to see you there!⁣
Clare

26/03/2022

The first big SUP of the season.

Beyond perfect conditions, a tad surreal!

08/03/2022

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀? 🤔⁣
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𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.⁣
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The big bones at the back of the foot are for load bearing, and the smaller bones in the front allow for lots of movement. ⁣
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The calcaneus is the largest and strongest bone in the foot. It plays an important role in weight bearing and stability. It's also an incredible shock absorber as it withstands huge amounts of impact when walking and running.⁣
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The mid-foot and forefoot on the other hand is way more intricate. These bones form a structure that's both solid and mobile. They can lock to provide a rigid lever to allow us to create propulsion and they can also unlock to help us absorb shock and withstand varieties in terrain.⁣
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Understanding the structure of the foot gives us a pretty good idea of how we can take better care our feet 🤓
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🦶 We should be striking the ground with the heel so that big ol' Calcaneum can absorb the shock of 10,000 + steps per day!⁣
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🦶 Stand with your weight directly over your heels. Shoes that have a raised heel (and we're not just talking high heels, most running trainers have raised heels too) force your hips forward and overloads the intricate structures of the forefoot, which can lead to plantar fasciitis, bunions etc.⁣
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🦶 Forefoot structures need to be able to splay out & be mobile, they don’t perform well when squished so try to choose shoes with a wider toe box and invest in some toe spacers to help stretch them out whilst barefoot at home.⁣
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31/01/2022

Tonight's class is online at 7:30pm & it's Pilates 'Twisted'

If you want to join in you can book via the link in my bio.

All class information can be found on the website.

13/01/2022

𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗿⁣
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Ignoring all biz related duties while I sit my exams.
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Podiatry is blowing my tiny little mind. Learning everything there is to know about the lower limb...muscles, arteries, veins, nerves ...the whole shebang! 📚⁣..and here was me thinking first year was gonna be pretty chill 😅
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Exams finish Monday - normal service should resume some time next week. ⁣Sorry if I haven't responded to your message, I'll be in touch soon.
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I hope you are all well, I'll see you on the flip side! ⁣
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08/12/2021

𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 ⁣
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I'm working at full capacity and don't have any availability to take on new clients for treatment or PT sessions.⁣
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Apologies to anyone trying to book in... I may be able to open up some slots come February, if you DM me I'll pop you on a waitlist & keep you posted.⁣
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Mobility classes are still running both online & in studio...bookable via my website.⁣
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I hope you all have a great Christmas and I'll see you in the New Year, if not before!⁣
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Clare⁣
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09/11/2021

𝙄𝙩'𝙨 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙨𝙖𝙮...⁣
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Once you go ⁣
𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗧⁣
You'll never go back!
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28/10/2021

Our bodies aren't built to sit for hours at a time.⁣
⁣...& believe it or not, we weren't born to play sports either. ⁣
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Our joints aren't designed to stay in one position for hours on end any more than they're designed to play tennis.⁣
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We were born to run, jump, throw, climb. ⁣
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This is what it is to be human. ⁣
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We were 𝗔𝗟𝗟 born to 𝘔𝘖𝘝𝘌...regardless of the career or sports we choose.⁣
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You need to make sure your body can handle what you're throwing at it.⁣
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So whether you want to get better at golf or just live your life without being in pain...⁣
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Get good at being 𝙝𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 first.⁣

⁣Movement Therapy Sessions are designed to bridge the gap between what you are 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘥 to be doing with your body and what you 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 do with your body.⁣

Nov sessions start 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 & we have a real life class on the timetable, Fridays at 11:30am!

Book via link in bio or pop me a message ✌

26/10/2021

Flip/reverse it.

I like how reframing things can often bring new perspective.⁣
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A quote from the book 'Exuberant Animal' by Frank Forencich.⁣

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25/10/2021

𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙤 𝙎𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣 ⁣..and we've gone luxe!⁣
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Oak sports floors, adjustable heating, adjustable lighting, changing facilities, kitchen facilities and toilets.⁣
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I'm spoiling you all. It's proper 𝘧𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘺.⁣
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I cannot express how excited I am to get back to classes with 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀. ⁣
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Classes are very much inspired by my massage practice. Working with so many bodies over the years has enabled me to get a grip on common limitations and the most effective ways to restore function.
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𝘔𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘺 𝘚𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 are for anyone who wants to grow old without 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 old.⁣
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𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘃, 𝟭𝟭:𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺 @ 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.⁣
(Napiershall St -just off GWR, sandwiched between St George's Cross and Kelvinbridge Subways) ⁣
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Bookable via link in bio but give me shout if you have any q's ⁣
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See you IRL! ⁣
Big ❤⁣
Clare⁣
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21/10/2021

Gone AWOL.

I've been quiet of late,

This has been a difficult post to write.

Partly because the emotions are still quite raw & also because I'm not a huge fan of sharing personal information quite so publicly.

BUT, I think it could be a useful post to highlight some lessons learned from the events that transpired.

A few weeks back we went on a family holiday to Arran for my mum's 60th. We had a week of activities planned with climbing Goat Fell being the main event on my mums birthday.

I briefly posted a story a few days after it happened, but essentially a series of unfortunate events ended up with both my parents being lost on the mountain separately. Fortunately the team came to the rescue and did an outstanding job in airlifting my mum to safety and continuing the search for my dad till late that night.

We were all utterly blindsided on a Monday afternoon.
I couldn't sleep for days going over the turn of events in my mind & how everything went so wrong so quick.

I just wanted to highlight that you can never under estimate outdoor pursuits. It wasn't my parents first rodeo, they are pretty used to going up hills and I wouldn't exactly describe my mother as the reckless type..

Things can go wrong no matter how prepared you think you are. In the past I've seen people tackling mountains without water, proper attire or companions.

So, before you set out:

⛰ Everyone carries a phone - make sure it's charged.

⛰ Wear warm clothes /lots of layers and it might be a good idea to wear bright clothing. Red is the last colour to be seen as it gets dark.

⛰ Each person carries their own supplies - never rely on someone else to carry your stuff in their backpack.

⛰ Check the weather forecast and if the weather changes for the worse, consider turning back.

⛰ You are only as fast as your slowest person - do not split from the rest of your group.

I'm not sure I'll ever go up a hill again without a compass and a flare. It's was pretty dire up there and my mum and dad are so lucky to be alive.

Forever grateful to the AMR Team. If you check out their insta page they're constantly rescuing people off that mountain.

Amazing job folks 🙏❤

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