MOVE - The Sports & Exercise Medicine Centre

09/04/2026

We’re excited to kick off a new collaboration between MOVE and and Paola Volleyball Club (led by Kenneth Vella), focusing on a sport psychology initiative for the team.
Yesterday marked our very first session, delivered by Prof Nigel Camilleri (Sport Psychiatrist) and Jasmine Borg (Health & Sport Psychology Practitioner), alongside the team’s athletes and coach Gauci.
We explored:
✨ How to build mental readiness for game day
✨ Why the goal isn’t to eliminate stress, but rather to use it to enhance performance
✨ Practical ways to strengthen confidence and self-belief on and off the court
A strong start, and we’re looking forward to building on this momentum together 💪

07/04/2026

Nutritionist Insights: New Blog Article 🥦💡

Health isn’t built on the latest trends or quick fixes. It is built on strong foundations and daily habits that support your long-term wellbeing. Remember: prevention is better than cure.

This World Health Day, our nutritionist Diana Azzopardi encourages you to pause and focus on maintaining wellness rather than reacting to illness. Small, consistent actions in your everyday routine have a far greater impact than any fleeting wellness fad.

Whether it’s planning meals that fit your life, choosing nourishing foods, or staying mindful of your habits, building strong nutrition foundations is about what works for you, not what everyone else is doing.

Explore practical ways to create habits that last and support your health in the long term.

Read the full article “Building Strong Nutrition Foundations” by Diana Azzopardi here: https://www.movesemc.com.mt/blog/building-strong-nutrition-foundations-8xwhy-sdej8

07/04/2026

Nutritionist Insights: New Blog Article 🥦💡

Health isn’t built on the latest trends or quick fixes. It is built on strong foundations and daily habits that support your long-term wellbeing. Remember: prevention is better than cure.

This World Health Day, our nutritionist Diana Azzopardi encourages you to pause and focus on maintaining wellness rather than reacting to illness. Small, consistent actions in your everyday routine have a far greater impact than any fleeting wellness fad.

Whether it’s planning meals that fit your life, choosing nourishing foods, or staying mindful of your habits, building strong nutrition foundations is about what works for you, not what everyone else is doing.

Explore practical ways to create habits that last and support your health in the long term.

Read the full article “Building Strong Nutrition Foundations” by Diana Azzopardi here:

https://www.movesemc.com.mt/blog/building-strong-nutrition-foundations-8xwhy-sdej8

By Diana Azzopardi, Nutritionist Fibre maxxing… intermittent fasting… low carb… a daily dose of creatine… the list goes on. The internet is buzzing with all sorts of wellness trends, and you may be wondering – should I be doing any of these? As with everything related to nutrition, the ans...

06/04/2026

Zach Vella is running all the way from London to Malta and has now crossed into Switzerland. He is taking on this incredible challenge to raise awareness for homelessness through his Home Bound campaign. At MOVE we are following and supporting him from a sport psychology perspective. His positivity, sense of purpose, and meaning are keeping him going strong!

Maltese endurance runner Zach Vella is set to cross from France into Switzerland, marking a milestone in his epic 2,700-kilometre run from London to Malta in support of YMCA Malta. Having now covered over 700 kilometres, Vella is more than a quarter of the way through the challenge, with under 2,000...

02/04/2026

❄️ Breathwork and Ice Experience ❄️

Last Friday, our MOVE team came together for an experience that invited us to slow down, reconnect, and gently step beyond our comfort zones. 🧘

Through guided breathwork, we explored focus, presence, and the simple power of the breath. This was followed by the ice immersion, where calm, trust, and mindset became our strongest tools. 💪

It was a meaningful reminder that resilience is built in small moments of awareness, and that growth often begins where comfort ends. 🤍

We are grateful to Neil Agius and Marko Bezzina for sharing their time, their stories, and their approach with such authenticity. The experience left a lasting impression on all of us.

Stronger, more grounded, and connected as a team. 🌱

02/04/2026

Confused by all the nutrition advice on social media? You’re not alone.

Diana Azzopardi, nutritionist at MOVE, shares 3 simple tips to help you cut through the noise and make confident choices.

If you’re looking for personalised guidance that fits your lifestyle, the MOVE team is here to support you 🫵

01/04/2026

At 16, she walked away.
At 20, she stood on the Olympic podium with gold around her neck.

Not because the journey was easy…
But because she chose to come back.

Stories like this remind us that stepping away doesn’t mean failure. It can mean growth, reflection, and finding your way back stronger. Many elite athletes don’t follow a straight path — setbacks, breaks, and doubt are often part of the process.
At MOVE, we see this every day. Progress isn’t linear. Performance isn’t just physical. And sometimes the most important step forward is the one that comes after you’ve stopped.

Whether you're an athlete, parent, or professional — this is your reminder:

👉 You can pause
👉 You can reset
👉 You can come back stronger
Read the full blog written by Sport Psychology Practitioner here:

By Matthew Portelli, Sport Psychology Practitioner When Alysa Liu retired at 16 after competing at the 2022 Winter Olympics, many were shocked. She had been labelled a prodigy, the future of U.S. women’s skating. Yet, at an age when most athletes are progressing through their careers, she steppe

28/03/2026

Wishing a very happy birthday to Profs Nigel Camilleri from all of us at MOVE..

25/03/2026

🔥 Breathwork & Ice Experience with Neil Agius 🔥

🗓 Date: Friday 27th March 2026
🕕 Time: 18:00
📍 Location: Kaizen Hub, Neil’s community space

Step into an experience designed to expand your physical and mental limits. Start with guided breathwork to calm your mind, increase focus, and access deeper states of awareness. Then move into an ice immersion to build discipline, emotional control, and self-trust. Neil shares powerful stories from extreme ocean expeditions, turning endurance into practical mindset tools you can use every day.

A big thank you to Neil Agius and Marko Bezzina for sharing their time, expertise, and inspiration with us! 🙏

💰 Prices & Registration:
• Athletes: €30 - Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZPEQ252Dgihit8NJrLiKrE_y9Pfy9t6xRITlTTwCsaw/edit?ts=69bb9c7a

Limited spots. Reset, reconnect, and discover your potential 💪❄️

22/03/2026

We are glad to be supporting Zach. Keep following his journey to support him 💪 you’ve got this Zach

Home Bound

Zach Vella wants to raise 120,000 through his 2,700 kilomtre run

21/03/2026

The man who ran for six straight days to raise money for homelessness will start a far more ambitious challenge on Sunday.

Zach Vella managed to collect €32,000 on behalf of the YMCA when he ran for 360 kilometres last December.

He is now aiming to run over seven times as far when he begins running from London. Vella aims to make the 2,700-kilometre journey to Malta in six weeks, averaging around 60 kilometres a day.

Read the full story on Times of Malta.

14/03/2026

We had an amazing day at Remedies Pharmacy & Clinic in Birkirkara, full of learning, inspiration, and wellbeing!

A huge thank you to all the speakers, and attendees.

Today’s talks included:

💡 Burnout Symptoms, Prevention and What to Do – Daria Efimkina, Life Coach

👂 Understanding Sensory Processing and the Power of Our Senses – Sarah Bianco, Occupational Therapist & Sensory Integration Practitioner

🧠 Do I Need Therapy? When “I’ll Be Fine” Stops Working – Jasmine Borg, Health Psychologist & Sport Psychology Practitioner

👐 How Do Occupational Therapists Support Mental Health Across the Lifespan – Martina Cassar, Occupational Therapist

⚡ Performing Under Pressure: From Stress to Success – Matthew Portelli, Sport Psychology Practitioner

📝 ADHD and Meds: Myths and Facts – Prof. Nigel Camilleri, Child & Adolescent / Sport Psychiatrist

🗣 Understanding Your Child’s Communication – Yasmine Briffa, Speech Language Pathologist

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