LiveWell Women

21/04/2025

☀ 🥰 🤱 Baby Massage Introductory Session tomorrow morning as part of the Well Mam Class at Carrickphierish Library, 10.30am - 12.30pm 🤱 🥰 ☀

As part of this FREE programme for Mothers (& those in pregnancy), LiveWell Women has been providing post natal pilates, guided breathwork & meditation, Physiotherapy info workshops on all things post natal recovery, pregnancy, wellbeing, pelvic floor health, and now - *tomorrow* - we will introduce baby massage! This is a taster session - as the full IAIM baby massage programme runs over more sessions. This particular class taster will suit those with little ones up to pre-crawling 💗

If you plan to come along, please bring:
- your own baby change mat
- two blankets for your baby
- a small cushion for yourself
- oil will be provided (but feel free to bring an alternative if you have a preference or have been advised by a healthcare professional to use a certain product for your baby)
- bottle of water for yourself

Looking forward to welcoming you & your baby!

Waterford City and County Libraries

07/04/2025

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Hello Everyone! Wow, I could never have predicted the response that happened after our last post about LiveWell Pilates Flow Classes returning to the Dunmore Road!!! Seems like A LOT of our previous class attendees have really missed the classes! AND.... lots of people who have not attended before, hoping to attend! THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU FOR GETTING IN TOUCH!

Sharing this photo of "the LiveWell Mascot" AKA Jessica, again! Plus me included! Perched beside a pretty high drop to a cold icy lake! A much needed pitstop out hiking! Anyway, I couldn't find any photos of us side by side to show how tall the mascot has grown! Next post, next post, I'll find one!!! Promise!

***❤️🧘‍♀️ so, there will be an email goes out THIS WEDNESDAY with dates/times available for classes starting at the end of the month, based on the Dunmore Road!!! Please keep an eye on your inbox after 4pm ish!!! Just mentioning here so that you have some notice! And anyone else interested, please make sure you DM or comment so that your email is on our current mailing list!🧘‍♀️❤️ ***

While I'm here, I have mentioned to quite a number of people over the last few weeks that I'm really keen to do EARLY MORNING shorter outdoor movement sessions and the response has been AMAZING! Early morning 7.15am-7.45am timeframe, and 7.45am to 8.15am timeframe - this is "in the works", so I'm just mentioning here so you know!!! And of course, you might be so keen, you want to book both slots so that you're outdoors for the hour! The half hour is easier if before work/other commitments!

Thanks everyone!!! 😊🧘‍♀️😊🧘‍♀️😊

19/03/2025

Guess what?!

🌟LiveWell Movement Flow Power Pilates classes are returning to the Dunmore Road! (1 minute away from our old studio!) Yes, that special blend of livewell physio, pilates, breathwork, & flow is returning! 🧘‍♀️😊💕

🌟This picture is not me! Just randomly added it, because as many of you know, the livewell "mascot" has always been my daughter Jessica! You've seen her on here since she was so small! Well, this is Jessica now! Pic in Norway! Definitely a lot taller (passing me?!) than the last time I posted!!! Next time, I'll share side by side shot!! Just thought I'd share!

🌟If you want to make sure you hear about upcoming classes, you are welcome to message below OR DM your email and we'll make sure you are on our current mailing list!!! We use our internal mailing list waaaaay more than on here, because - well - most of you know how I feel about this place!!! 😂

10/02/2025

LiveWell Women will be back at Carrickphierish Library tomorrow morning! Waterford City and County Libraries

Tomorrow we'll be talking about diastasis! (Tummy muscle stretch/separation).... what is it? What's "normal" and what's not - things to look out for in your pregnancy and your post-natal recovery! There'll be a little recap on the pelvic floor as everyone found that very very helpful 2 weeks ago & a recap on all the practical tips & tricks that can make a huge difference!

For those that want to, there'll be an element of pilates/movement tomorrow (Bring a towel/jacket/blanket for floor if you like)....

Look forward to meeting you,

LiveWell 😊

👩‍🍼 Well M**s 🤰

⏰ Every Tuesday at 10:30am
📌Carrickphierish Library

A new weekly group for new and expectant mothers to meet and share experiences, learn tips and stay connected during and after pregnancy. All welcome!

28/01/2025

Just finished great workshop with Waterford City and County Libraries Carrickphierish Library Well M**s Group! 😊

Talked about all things post natal (& pregnancy!). We had 1 expectant Mam and about 12 M**s in post-natal recovery - such a safe space, with lots of questions & many that I'll be answering when I'm back on the 2nd Tuesday of Feb when have more time!

Next talk will be covering diastasis (tummy muscle stretch), some more pelvic floor specifics*, and movement! (Bring a mat/towel if you come along - not essential*, but if you have one, welcome to bring)....

Thanks to all that were there today, and our wonderful workshop facilitator, Csilla! Hopefully everyone enjoying their "first group treat" that was shared - some lovely Wild Oats Soap gorgeous oil rollers to enjoy at home! 🥰

Thanks, Laura.

26/01/2025

Looking forward to being a part of this group on Tuesday morning!

This is a group for new and expectant M**s on a Tuesday morning at Carrickphierish Library, from 10.30am!

I'm scheduled to talk from 11am about all things post-natal recovery, pelvic floor, movement & wellbeing! So, if you are reading this and feel like you would like to pop along - DO! Or, if you are reading this and know of someone you feel maybe would benefit from popping along to this really relaxed group, please tag them or share to them privately!

This is about feeling heard and maybe asking questions about your post-natal pelvic health/recovery, that perhaps you haven't known where to ask or how to access - As many of you know, as I'm posting this to my LiveWell Women page, I'm a Chartered Physiotherapist Specialised in pregnancy, post-natal and women's health, and I love nothing more than spending time talking about this very subject area & helping to alleviate any worries/concerns - supporting & empowering women, building each other up. 🙂

Of course, you might not feel like asking any questions, and that's ok too - why not come along and simply listen to the information I'll be sharing? 😊...... all while being in a lovely warm environment, with others who care.....

Looking forward to Tuesday,

Laura, :-)

🤱 Well M**s - a Waterford health and wellbeing group for new and expectant mothers

🤰 Tuesdays at 10:30am

We are delighted to announce that Laura from LiveWell Women will join the weekly ‘Well M**s’ group in Carrickphierish Library next Tuesday 28th January.

Laura will chat about post-natal recovery, pelvic floor, pelvic pain, exercise and wellbeing with some tips on mindful movement and breathing exercises.

All new and expectant mothers are welcome 🤱🤰

20/11/2024

As many of you know, I highly recommend the WUKA period underwear and have done so for years! I haven't had any client buy them and not love them!

Find yourself not wanting to use pads/tampon/moon cup - try these. Or, perhaps you have a heavier flow and want to have peace of mind "in case" your flow gets heavier and you want to know it won't go onto/through your clothes (gamechanger! Lifesaver!). Or, maybe you're just curious about trying them! They are certainly better for the environment. I'll leave you to read about them on their website!

They do also have underwear that covers urinary leakage (up to 50ml) - I have quite a number of clients (of all age ranges, 20/30/40 and over) who use them for gym/running/walking while they are resolving their leakage issue with physio management (by the way, if you have heavier urinary leakage, it is possible to try the heavier flow period underwear - it will still have absorption for urine, clients have told me and they've found their skin health is much better than with pads*).

The WUKA period underwear and the urinary leakage underwear don't really have a knicker line, whereas SOOOOOOO many other brands do - they really do!

I'm sharing because there are some good savings just now. I don't recommend any other brand at present as I haven't found one as good. **also, just so you know, I do not have any affiliation to WUKA!!!** 🙂

Here's the link: https://wuka.co.uk/collections/black-friday

Hope this is helpful!

Thanks everyone, Laura.

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08/03/2023

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30/01/2023

Not long to go until I get to support another group of Mums via the LiveWell Signature Post-Natal Programme tonight! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this programme, and so do the Mums who have completed it before! 🥰 But don't take my word for it, jump into the comments to hear what other Mums have said!

There are a few spaces available if you are reading this and are post-natal (whether that be 10 weeks, 10 months or 10 years!) and want to know more about diastasis (that's tummy muscle stretch), your pelvic floor, how to optimise your core function AND really start to feel more like yourself, get in touch please! This programme delves deep and really addresses WELLBEING - if you feel you can give 5-15 minutes across your day to move, think and feel well - you should definitely get in touch! Our programme is all just 1-click away in your phone/tablet/desktop. :-)

Here to support you, Laura. 🥰

10/01/2023

Love this!

❤️"You are wintering. And you are right on time"❤️

You may think yourself lazy, or flawed. Yet your body is made of almost exactly the same elements as the stars. Your bone composition matches the coral in the seas and you, my friend, are ruled by …

21/12/2022

💖I'd like to send everyone the warmest of wishes this Christmas time. Sending lots of kindness and care your way. I think just how much my most recent share resonated with everyone, it is a reminder to be kind to ourselves and all those around us, now more than ever. Everyone has their own story. 💖



🥰In case you are feeling like you need some livewell nourishment, pop into the comments below to hear about what's going on at livewell just now, and the programmes coming up in January. 🥰

Take care everyone, Laura x

13/12/2022

"Be kind. There’s no human being on earth who couldn’t use just a little bit more of the healing salve of kindness" ❤️ This is so true. Worth a read for sure. Let's help build each other up. Just saw this and thought it was worth a share. 🥰 Laura x

A gentle reminder about why you are utterly exhausted…

No one I know began this year on a full tank. Given the vicious onslaught of the previous two years (let’s just call it what it was) most of us dragged ourselves across the finish line of 2021… frazzled, spent, running on aged adrenaline fumes.

We crawled into 2022 still carrying shock, trauma, grief, heaviness, disbelief…
The memories of a surreal existence…
And then it began…
The fastest hurricane year we could ever have imagined. Whether we have consciously processed it or not, this has been a year of more pressure, more stress, and a race to “catch up” in all departments… Every. Single. One. Work, school, sports, relationships, life…

Though not intentionally aware, perhaps hopeful that the busier we are, the more readily we will forget… the more easily we will undo the emotional tangle… the more permanently we will wipe away the scarring wounds…
We can’t.

And attempts to re-create some semblance of “normal” on steroids while disregarding that for almost two years our sympathetic nervous systems were on full alert, has left our collective mental health in tatters. Our children and teens are not exempt. The natural byproduct of fighting a hurricane is complete and utter exhaustion…

So before you begin questioning the absolutely depleted and wrung-dry state you are in- Pause.
Breathe.
Remind yourself of who you are and what you have endured.
And then remind yourself of what you have overcome.

Despite it all, you’re still going. (Even on the days you stumble and find yourself face down in a pile of dirt).
Understanding brings compassion…

Most of the world’s citizens are in need of a little extra TLC at the moment. Most are donning invisible “Handle with care” posters around their necks and “Fragile” tattoos on their bodies…

Instead of racing to the finish line of this year, tread gently.
Go slowly.

Amidst the chaos, find small pockets of silence.
Find compassion.
Allow the healing.
And most of all… Be kind. There’s no human being on earth who couldn’t use just a little bit more of the healing salve of kindness.

With love ♥️

Naomi Holdt
Psychologist and Speaker
Website: https://naomiholdt.com/