Mind and Motion Therapy

03/09/2025

If you suffer from any form of tension / pain or stress then my Pain Management workshop is for you:

Unravelling Pain: How Stress and Life Show Up in the Body

🗓 Weds 24th Sept | 5:30–7:00pm
📍 The Art Room, Castle Street Community Centre, Kendal
💷 £15 per person
☕ Refreshments provided
🚗 Free parking for up to 25 Vehicles
❗️Limited spaces – booking essential!

Do you feel like your body is holding onto stress, tension, or exhaustion?

Maybe you’re living with:

➤ Chronic pain or fatigue
➤ Muscle tightness, brain fog or menopause symptoms
➤ Ongoing stress – from life, work, or caring for others
➤ Reduced mobility or just feeling worn down…

This interactive, down-to-earth workshop is for you.

You’ll explore how stress and emotions can show up in the body — and learn simple tools to take back control. It’s friendly, empowering, and packed with insight you can use right away.

💬 What you’ll get:

✅ A better understanding of pain and the brain
✅ Practical strategies to manage stress and tension
✅ A safe, supportive space with like-minded people
✅ A chance to feel heard, understood – and uplifted

🎟 £15 – Spaces are limited!
📲 Book now at:
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FDKD
📞 Or call: 07452 973130
📧 info@mindandmotiontherapy.co.uk
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Come along. Let’s unpack pain together — and start moving forward 💬🧠💪

An empowering workshop for real people living with real pain 📅 Date: Wed 24th Sep 2025 🕠 Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm 📍 Venue: The Art Room,...

03/09/2025

Fresh Starts & New Perspectives
Sunrise over the Langdale Valley, and I’m reminded how powerful a shift in light can be.

This was an early start. The kind that pulls you out of bed before the world wakes up, where it’s just you, the hills, and the promise of a new day.

It got me thinking about pain — physical or emotional — and how often we get stuck seeing it through the same lens. The same story. The same frustration.

But sometimes, what we really need is a change in perspective.

That’s exactly what I help people do. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, fatigue, overwhelm or emotional strain, my work is about helping you see your body and brain through a new light.

Pain isn’t always about damage. Fatigue doesn’t mean failure. Emotions aren’t just things to push away.
We explore what your body is trying to say — and what you’ve been taught to ignore.

Early sunrises like this remind me that progress doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it’s just about small shifts — in thought, in understanding, in movement — that create space for something better.

If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or in pain... maybe it’s time to see things differently.

📍 Based in Kendal | Online cognitive therapy available
📩 info@mindandmotiontherapy.co.uk
📞 07452 973130
🌐 www.mindandmotiontherapy.co.uk
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Let’s help your body and mind rise with more ease.

02/09/2025

Living on a Knife’s Edge

Striding Edge… dramatic, exposed, breath-taking. A narrow spine of rock demanding your full attention with every step. One slip, and you feel the consequences.

This ridge reminded me of how so many of us live our daily lives — constantly teetering on the edge, navigating high stress, tension, and pain. Physically, emotionally, mentally… when you're always in survival mode, it feels like you're balancing on that edge all the time.

You’re holding your breath. Bracing. Pushing through. Maybe it started with just a ni**le or a stressor, but over time, it built. And now even a slight gust — an unexpected pain flare, a sharp word from someone, another task on the to-do list — can feel like the thing that tips you over.

I work with people who feel like this. Whether it’s chronic pain, physical tension, emotional burnout, or just that overwhelming sense of "I can’t keep doing this"… you’re not alone, and it doesn’t have to stay this way.

My approach helps you come back to steadiness. We explore how your nervous system responds, how your body holds stress, and how your mind interprets threat — even when you’re not consciously aware of it. Through physical therapy, pain education, and mindset support, we work towards reclaiming balance and safety in your system again.

You don’t have to keep white-knuckling your way through life.

Sometimes, stepping off the knife’s edge means learning how to slow down, listen to your body, and reframe how you see pain and pressure.

And just like walking that ridge — it’s not about speed. It’s about being deliberate, grounded, and supported.

📍Based in Kendal | Online cognitive therapy available
📩 info@mindandmotiontherapy.co.uk
📞 07452 973130
🌐 www.mindandmotiontherapy.co.uk
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Let me help you find more ease in your body and brain.

01/09/2025

Monday Motivation: Small But Mighty 🐴✨

This little beauty might be small, but don’t let that fool you — strength, impact and value don’t always come in big packages.

Standing next to this tiny Fabella horse reminded me how often we underestimate the small things — especially when it comes to looking after ourselves.

When we’re in pain, feeling low, overwhelmed or fatigued, we often believe the solution has to be something big — a full routine overhaul, a life change, a perfect day of habits.

But actually? It’s the small consistent steps that change the game:

– A five-minute morning stretch
– Saying “no” when your body says enough
– Drinking a glass of water before caffeine
– Choosing compassion over criticism
– Taking a walk in fresh air
– Reaching out for support
– Breathing deeply before reacting

These aren’t grand gestures. But over time, they build resilience, reduce pain, and shift your relationship with your body and mind.

This is exactly how I work with clients — helping them explore achievable, sustainable changes that fit into their life, not overwhelm it.

So if Monday feels heavy, remember this: Small steps still move you forward. And even tiny horses can leave a big impression.

📍 Based in Kendal for physical therapy
🌍 Online cognitive therapy available worldwide
📞 07452 973130
📧 info@mindandmotiontherapy.co.uk
🌐 www.mindandmotiontherapy.co.uk
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31/08/2025

Last minute appointments for this week, book now 🙌🙏❤️

31/08/2025

Sunday Starfish Mode 🌟🛏️

It’s Sunday. I’m starfished, limbs stretched wide, and I’m not even slightly sorry about it.

There’s something powerful about giving yourself full permission to rest. No guilt. No “I should be doing something.” Just being.

Rest isn’t lazy — it’s essential. It supports your nervous system, helps muscles soften, and creates space for your mind to slow down. As someone who works daily with people experiencing fatigue, pain, and burnout, I see the difference it makes.

If you struggle to switch off, here are a few simple tips to encourage true rest:

🕯️ Create a calming space – dim lights, cosy blanket, gentle scents

📵 Switch off tech – even for 20 mins, to help your brain stop scanning

☕ Sip something warm – herbal tea or hot water can soothe the system

📚 Read something light – something that doesn't stimulate overthinking

🎧 Listen to calming sounds – nature noises, soft music or breath-based meditations

💤 Give yourself permission – repeat to yourself: "Rest is productive too"

Whether you’re managing chronic symptoms or just trying to keep pace with a busy life, rest is never a waste of time. It’s the reset button that helps everything else work better.

📍 Based in Kendal for physical therapy
🌍 Online cognitive therapy available worldwide
📞 07452 973130
📧 info@mindandmotiontherapy.co.uk
🌐 www.mindandmotiontherapy.co.uk
📘 Facebook: Mind and Motion Therapy

30/08/2025

You don’t always get what you want… and that’s okay 🐑✨

So I leaned in for a sweet moment with this sheep — maybe a little nuzzle, a cheeky photo — and instead, it went straight for my necklace! Not quite the connection I had in mind, but still a moment I won’t forget.

It made me laugh, but also reminded me of something I see often in both therapy and life…

Sometimes we go after something with the best intentions — healing, change, peace, progress — and the outcome doesn’t look quite how we imagined. Maybe slower. Maybe messier. Maybe completely different.

But that doesn’t mean it’s wrong. Or wasted. Or not worth it.

The detours, unexpected turns, and surprise sheep-mouth moments often are the journey. And when we let go of rigid expectations, there’s a bit more space to enjoy it — or at least find meaning in it.

Whether you’re working through physical pain, mental fatigue, or just trying to figure out what’s next — it’s okay if it’s not all going to plan. You’re still doing great.

And you never know… you might come away with a story, a smile, or a very slobbery necklace.

Kerry

📍 Kendal & surrounding areas
🌍 Online cognitive therapy available internationally
📞 07452 973130
📧 info@mindandmotiontherapy.co.uk
🌐 www.mindandmotiontherapy.co.uk
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29/08/2025

The Kerry Way 🚶‍♀️✨

I Spotted this signpost on a mountain trail on a trip to Ireland and it made me smile — The Kerry Way.

While it might be pointing to a place, it also perfectly sums up how I work with my clients.

You see, there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to healing — whether that’s from pain, stress, fatigue, or the emotional toll life sometimes takes on us. That’s why my approach is always people-centered, practical, and personalised.

The Kerry Way means…

🌿 Taking your lived experience seriously
🤝 Meeting you where you are — physically and emotionally
🧠 Combining bodywork and cognitive tools to treat the whole person
🚫 No pressure, no ‘push-through’ mindset — just progress in a sustainable, supportive way
🌤️ Rebuilding trust in your body and mind — together

Whether you're living with persistent pain, navigating burnout, or just need someone to walk the path alongside you for a while — I’m here. And the route we take will be uniquely yours.

Healing doesn’t always follow a straight line — but it can still be beautiful, fulfilling, and empowering.

Ready to find your way forward?

Let’s take the first step — together.

Kerry x

28/08/2025

I forgot my spoon on the fells today 🙈……….

I suppose my HM Armed Forces Veteran Card is useful for something 😂

⛰️🚎🙌😂🥰🍰⛰️🙏❤️

28/08/2025

🧠 Day 4 of 4: The Trio in Action – How Your Brain Interprets Sensation
You’ve made it to Day 4! Let’s put the puzzle pieces together.

Here’s how the three brains work as a team:

Reptilian Brain: Scans for threat – reacts before you think
Limbic Brain: Fires emotion – based on past experiences
Analytical Brain: Tells the story – “This is dangerous / safe / awful / manageable”

Let’s say you feel a twinge in your hip.

Your Reptilian Brain locks the area down.
Your Limbic Brain recalls the injury you had two years ago.
Your Analytical Brain says: “Not again – this ruined me last time.”

Your body follows the story – with tightness, fear, altered movement, or pain.

But when you work with the whole brain, things can change.

This is what I do at Mind and Motion Therapy. We use both cognitive and physical approaches to help the brain feel safe again — so the body can follow.

Understanding your nervous system gives you more compassion, more clarity, and more control.

Let me know if this series helped or if you’d love more posts like this!

And if you missed any of the previous days – scroll back and catch up 💬

27/08/2025

🧠 Day 3 of 4: The Analytical Brain – The Thinker & The Storyteller
Welcome to Day 3 of this brain series – today we’re diving into the Analytical Brain (a.k.a. the neocortex).

This part of your brain is responsible for:

Thinking

Planning

Solving problems

Creating stories

Making sense of sensations

It’s the bit that makes us human.
But it’s also the part that can talk us into (or out of) pain.

Let’s say you feel a twinge in your back.
Your brain starts narrating:

“I’ve damaged something.”

“I must be broken.”

“This will never go away.”

Even if the original sensation was mild or neutral, your brain’s interpretation can intensify the experience.

This is why education and mindset work is so powerful in pain management. You’re not just calming the body – you’re reshaping the brain’s narrative.

This part of the brain is also changeable. With the right inputs – from therapy, movement, language, rest, and breath – we can rewire this storyteller to tell a different version of your experience. One that supports safety, trust, and healing.

Look out for Day 4 tomorrow, where we’ll connect all three brain layers and show how they work together when interpreting pain and stress.

26/08/2025

Day 2 of 4: The Limbic Brain – Your Emotional Fire Alarm

Welcome to Day 2 of the series on how your brain works – and how it connects to pain, stress, and healing.

Today we’re looking at the Limbic Brain, often called the emotional brain.

This part sits just above the reptilian brain and includes structures like the amygdala (fear centre), hippocampus (memory), and hypothalamus (regulation).

Its job? To assess the world around you and decide: “Is this safe or not?” It constantly scans your internal and external environment, interpreting how you feel, storing emotional memories, and reacting accordingly.

If you’ve ever had a strong emotional reaction before you even had time to think – that’s your limbic brain in action.

It can also become sensitised, especially if you’ve lived with ongoing stress, trauma, or pain. It starts to over-read situations, reacting with fear or discomfort even when there’s no actual danger. This is why chronic pain and anxiety can feel like they’re "coming from nowhere".

When we work on pain management, stress, or burnout, we’re often calming this emotional brain down. Safety, connection, boundaries, and emotional awareness all help regulate this layer of your brain.

Look forward to Day 3 tomorrow, where we’ll explore the Analytical Brain – the thinker and meaning-maker.