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Body Needs

Advanced Remedial & Sport Therapy; Biomechanics & Movement; Injury Rehabilitation Body Needs provides Solutions for Pain and Performance.

We do this by supporting, educating, and empowering people to move, train and take care of their entire body in a way that suits their lifestyle, interests, and needs. We use a broad spectrum of tools to help you achieve your goals, whether that be carrying out day to day tasks pain free or returning to a level of sport performance. Sessions can involve manual therapy techniques, but this is only one part of the process, and coaching, breath work, movement exercises, and strength based work is a significant part of the work we do. Our approach has a big focus on what people can do for themselves away from the treatment table or the therapist's hands, so our best work is done with those who are open to this style of therapy and ready to commit to action.

17/09/2025

After months of studying in-depth biomechanics, undertaking movement assessments, completing case studies, and finding solutions to movement problems, I'm proud to say I'm officially a fully certified Movement Mechanics Specialist 🥳

Those of you who have worked with me will know how much I harp on about pain, injury, and performance being multifactorial. I always have and always will take into account these different factors but I will live and die by my belief that MOVEMENT MATTERS! That might simply be moving more over moving less and I will always advocate for that in the sense that doing something is better than nothing ie imperfect action beats perfect inaction. Or, for some people, it can be about moving less because they are actually over-training or under-recovering, neither of which are good for reducing injury risk or maximising performance.

Sometimes though, HOW we move is the key to recovering from injury and unlocking performance potential. That's where Movement Mechanics comes in. We look at the body as an entire working organism, assessing movement capacity at each joint for any missing qualities, then match that to where you need to be to recover from injury or reach your performance potential. No stone is left unturned. Movement based solutions are identified that are uniquely yours, helping your understand what it is that your body needs as well as allowing you to take control of your rehab and get back to doing what you love!

This isn't for everyone but for those of you who love to train regularly and want to recover from injury or shake on-going niggles, Movement Mechanics will help you push on and enjoy living your active life. Full details on how to get involved will be available soon so watch this space! In the meantime, if you want a taste for what will be coming, check out

Big thanks to Ash for such a comprehensive course and also thanks to for all his support, feedback and encouragement on assignments ❤️

28/02/2025

"Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels"

"Little pickers wear big knickers"

"A moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips"

I used to have a fridge magnet in the shape of a cupcake and when you pressed the cherry on top, it spoke those lovely phrases out loud. Nice huh?

At the time I remember thinking it was a good way to keep me "on track" but now I look back and I think how sad and ill-informed I was. Like hello, your body needs fuelled, if it's hungry, it's hungry!

The reality though is that I believed I needed to be smaller because that's the messaging I heard from all around me. Whether it was adult women I knew on diets, magazines circling the "huge" cellulite thighs of celebrities, or the man in the pub who said "aren't you too big to be a exercise instructor?" And who remembers the heroine chic look? Yes we idolised the look of a drug addict apparently 🤷‍♀️ And lets not forget the trend of size 0. Yes, fitting into clothes that are too small for a 10 year old child was apparently the goal for a fully grown woman 🙄 Or what about starving yourself all day to stand in a room full of people waiting to be weighed before heading to the takeaway to binge on your favourite "cheat meal" because you were either celebrating losing a pound or commiserating that you had gained one. You of course hadn't learnt one iota about nutrition or anything remotely helpful in your quest for a healthier body and mind. Oh no, just a big dollop of messaging that smallest is best, less is more, and bananas have more "syns" if you mash them rather than eating them whole. And lets not forget the side of guilt for feeling bloody hungry! Like what the hell?!

Thankfully we have shifted away from this....to an extent, but more on that another time.

If you are like me and remember these days well then you might just be interested in my latest offer - Strong Club.

What is it?

It is a block of strength and conditioning sessions to equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to either get you started on your journey or to take you to the next level.

Who is it for?

It is for women who want to get stronger and use equipment other than the cardio machines.

It is for women who already lift but are getting held back by recurring injuries or are struggling with technique.

It is for women who run and know they need to do strength work but aren't quite sure what to do.

It is for women who want to develop their mental strength and resilience as well as their physical.

It is for women who want to feel supported by other women in a safe and small space, led by someone who understands them and has the knowledge and experience to make sure they get the best out of their body.

It is for women who want to learn about their bodies and feel empowered to move into their 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond with confidence and trust in their bodies.

It is for women who are tired of the bu****it and who want to learn how to live and move in their bodies in a way that allows them to flourish.

I could go on and on but I'll leave you with that for now.

Interested in joining Strong Club?
Drop me DM and I'll add you to my email list so you can get first dibs on the limited places.

05/02/2025

My lovely clients will often recommend me to their friends and family, which is the biggest compliment as well as the best and most authentic advert of my work.

I don't always ask what it is that they say about me, but when I do ask, it's really interesting to hear how clients describe what it is that I do and how I help them. Sometimes I think they do a far better job of explaining my approach than I do 😂🤣

Check out the images to see what Louise had to say 🤓

If you'd like to work with me, then there's still a few slots left in February...

Tues 11th 2pm

Tues 18th 1pm
Thurs 20th 1pm, 2pm

Tues 25th 2pm
Thurs 27th 11am

New and existing clients welcome, DM to book 🌟

24/01/2025

Rather than tell you what I can do for you, it's sometimes more insightful for you to hear how I have helped other people.

The most important part of my work is making it suit you and two words come up a lot when people tell me what I do for them - holistic and bespoke.

However, I've shied away from using these words partly because from what I see on social media, every man and his dug uses these words and I don't want to be like every man and his dug 😂

Mainly though I've shied away because I think it's really tricky for a therapist to truly offer a holistic and bespoke intervention. Why? Because we as humans are complex and our pain, injury, and limitations are multifactorial, rooted in the physical, mental, emotional, and social realms. Sometimes more in one than the others for some people, other people might have a sprinkling of everything, and occasionally it's just in one area.

So in my mind to say you are being holistic and bespoke means you genuinely are truly hitting all aspects of a person and designing treatment around their unique set of circumstances. That's pretty lofty goals right there! And it's hard work too, so I think it's ballsy to claim you are holistic and bespoke.

That said, why not have lofty goals? Why not work hard? Why not be ballsy?

Actually, having lofty goals, working hard, and being ballsy does sound like me 🤔

Hmm, it looks like I'm holistic and bespoke after all 🤷‍♀️😉

15/01/2025

TOUGH 💪🏻 LOVE ❤️

I like to think of myself as a compassionate person whether that's when I'm being my therapist self or just myself self outside of work mode. It is important to listen and understand where someone is coming from, and what their challenges, limitations, and fears might be. It's easy to tell someone to do A, B, C but it's quite something else to work with someone and set realistic targets through listening to their goals, and identifying their strengths and weaknesses whilst allowing space for the unexpected challenges of life to happen. You need to work flexibly with people, cut a little slack, go gently etc.

Or do you? 🤔

No, sometimes you don't. Sometimes people need a bit of tough love. Why? Because life is hard and sometimes we have to do hard things. Changing our habits or routines is hard but it's also hard to stay stuck where you are. I hear things like this allll the time...

"It's hard to do those rehab exercises because I don't like doing that type of thing"

"It's hard for me to get off the cosy couch to go for a walk in this cold weather"

"It's hard to find the time to plan or prepare food"

"It's hard to be motivated all the time"

"It's hard to go to the gym when I'm tired after work"

"It's hard to juggle all my responsibilities"

"It's hard to recover from surgery"

Yes all of those things are true, and yes sometimes some people have limited control in changing these things, and this is where being flexible and cutting some slack is needed.

But, let's be sure we are not hiding behind circumstances because it is the easier option in the moment, because all of these things are also true....

It's hard to continue to have your life restricted by pain, injury, or limited health and fitness

It's hard to be feel like you're going round and round in circles with recurring injury.

It's hard to miss out on playing with your children because of your pain, injury or limited health and fitness.

It's hard feeling uncomfortable in your skin, or worse at war with your body.

It's hard getting out of breath going upstairs when you used to take them two at a time.

It's hard watching friends do the things you used to do and still want to do but these days you can't even make a start.

It's hard not being able to get up from the floor when you're playing with your grandchildren.

It's hard being on a concoction of medication.

It's hard when your bone health and strength has declined so much that you break your hip when you fall.

It's hard to be confined to your house or worse still your bed.

The list goes on and on. Yes it is hard to make changes but unless you take action it is only going to get harder. You have a choice - PICK YOUR HARD.

Of course you might need help with some of those changes and someone like me can help you gain clarity around what's best to do to recover from pain or injury, or to get started exercising again after time out. I can also help with looking at your bigger picture - think sleep, stress, nutrition, hydration, mindset and beliefs - and teaching you techniques and strategies so that you have the tools to overcome the "it's hard to..." challenges.

Ultimately though, YOU have to be the one who takes ACTION!

You could of course take action without me but I am here if you want support, clarity and direction on your way to living the life you want to live.

What will your future self thank you for?

PICK YOUR HARD 👊🏻

06/01/2025

Happy New Year! 🥳

Hope you and your nearest and dearest had the festive season you wanted, however that might have looked ❤️

Social media is full of "do this" and "do that" messaging at the best of times but in January it feels like it goes into overdrive 🤯 I get it, new year and a new start can bring enough fresh energy and enthusiasm to a goal that it tips over from being an idea into an action. That's great but it's not necessary for everyone. Just because it's New Year, it doesn't mean you HAVE to make changes. Give yourself time. Use the time to figure out what, if anything, you want to change or work towards.

If you do want to capitalise on the enthusiasm of a New Year though, go for it!

However, maybe also give yourself time. Time to adapt, time to plan, time to be realistic, time to get it wrong, time to learn, and TIME TO GROW 🌱 Don’t expect results instantly; you will not eat the fruit tomorrow from the seeds you plant today. Start small, be consistent, and above all be patient. Trust the process, the fruit will come.

For many of you who have worked with me to achieve a goal, you'll have heard this already but it's worth repeating...

Do not overestimate what you can achieve in 6 weeks whilst completely underestimating what you can achieve in 6 months.

Give yourself time ❤️

01/12/2024

Poor Rudolf!

If you're also having to take a break from your usual routines and activities because of a sore back, or any other body part for that matter, then you might want to snap up one (or more 🤷‍♀️) of my remaining appointments for 2024...

Tues 3rd 2pm

Tues 10th 11am, 12pm, 2pm
Wed 11th 11am, 12pm, 1pm
Thurs 12th 10am

If Rudolf did swing by the Body Needs clinic, I would be telling him that his recovery needs a bit more than just sitting in that sleigh. Bodies love movement! Yes, when we are in pain, we sometimes have to stop certain things, but we recover better if we modify movements so that we can keep moving as much as possible whilst the body heals.

Knowing what to do and what not to do can be confusing though, and often people end up doing too much too soon, or the opposite - too little for too long. Ideal recovery is where we're in the Goldilocks zone - not too little, not too much, but just right! Part of my work is to guide and support you to figure out where your Goldilocks zone is so that you can get back to doing the things you need to do as soon as possible.

So whether it's being able to dance at your Christmas night out, join in on a big Boxing Day walk, or help Santa deliver the goods on Christmas Eve, I've got you covered ❤️

Drop me a message here or on 07739962198 to secure your slot

18/11/2024

Finding the right therapist to support you can be a tricky business, and you won't always get it right first time. Don't give up though, there's someone out there who will help you. Maybe it's me 🤷‍♀️

I was able to help Sarah to get back to where she needed to be because we were a good fit. She was ready to learn about her body, take ownership of her wider physical and mental wellbeing, and commit to change. I was able to create the right environment for her body to learn, as well as provide the reassurance and guidance she needed to build her confidence and trust back up in her body. So often the emotional and mental aspect of pain and injury is forgotten about but this is an essential part of recovery and key to getting successfully back to moving freely and fearlessly.

That said, the other aspects of recovery, such as training, biomechanics, lifestyle factors (stress, sleep, nutrition etc) are equally important which is why I look at all of these factors when someone comes to see me. I am interested in all aspects of you because the solution to your pain and injury lies in your entire story. Rarely is it ever just one thing, and rarely is there ever a "magic fix", despite many claiming I'm some sort of wizard or witch! I'm not saying the solution has to be overly complicated; it's just not always as easy as a stretch here and a manipulation there. If sleep is poor, movement is limited or excessive, you are under or over fueling, and you live on your nerves then a few stretches and a neck crack ain't making much of a dent into your problem! Knowing that is one thing but knowing what to do about it is another thing...and that's where I come in 👋🏻

So if you're fed up of going round the houses making little progress, and are ready to work at broader solutions to your problem then drop me a message to chat more or simply book one of my remaining slots for 2024

Mon 2nd 1pm, 2pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm
Tues 3rd 2pm, 3pm
Wed 4th 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Thurs 5th 10am, 11am

Mon 9th 2pm
Tues 10th 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm
Wed 11th 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 3pm, 4pm

Mon 16th 1pm, 2pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm
Tues 17th 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm
Thurs 19th 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm

04/11/2024

On top of the world! 🤩

But I'm well and truly back on solid ground now and back in the swing of helping people get out of pain and back to the things they love ❤️

If you've been meaning to get some support with an injury or ongoing pain, then check out my remaining appointments for November...

Tues 12th 3pm
Wed 13th 1pm, 4pm
Thurs 14th 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm

Tues 19th 10am, 12pm, 2pm,
Wed 20th 1pm, 2pm, 4pm, 5pm
Thurs 21st 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm

Mon 25th 1pm, 3pm, 4pm
Tues 26th 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm
Thurs 28th 12pm, 1pm, 3pm

Drop me a message here or on 07739962198 to secure your slot.

Look forward to seeing you soon!

22/08/2024

⚠️ Advanced Warning ⚠️

I've only got 6 more weeks left in clinic before I head off to South Africa to represent Scottish Masters O35s at the World Cup 🙌🏻

I won't be back in clinic again until w/c 28th October so I would suggest if you want to see me anytime soon then you best get yourself booked in ASAP!

Here's what is left...

Thurs 5th Sept - 10am

Mon 9th Sept - 1pm, 4pm
Tues 10th Sept - 11am, 12pm, 2pm

Mon 16th - 1pm, 2pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm
Tues 17th - 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm
Thurs 19th - 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm

Tues 24th - 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm
Thurs 26th - 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm
Fri 27th - 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm

Mon 30th - 10am, 11am, 12pm, 6pm
Tues 1st - 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm
Wed 2nd - 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm

Drop me a message here or on 07739962198 to book your appointment 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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10/08/2024

Is your pain or injury hindering you in your daily life or affecting your performance goals?

As Diana found out, I can help with that 🙌🏻

Not many appointments left for August though so if you want to get started on your recovery, get in touch now and secure one of these slots...

Wed 21st 11am, 12pm, 1pm
Thurs 22nd 11am

Mon 26th 2pm
Tues 27th 1pm, 4pm, 5pm
Thurs 29th 11am, 3pm, 4pm

Look forward to hearing from you!

20/07/2024

Programme starts Monday 👊🏻💪🏻

Don't be left behind, join us and get your season off to a great start!

DM to secure your place ❤️

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