Move With Us Physio Pilates

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🩺 Physio & Pilates Clinic | ACC & private appointments.
🧘Mat • Reformer • Antenatal • Postnatal Pilates
🌿 Irish Physio in NZ
✨ Educate • Empower • Outdoors
🏋️ Our goal is to help you recover, move well, and feel strong.

22/02/2026

🚩 Calf issues? It’s rarely just a “tight muscle” problem… it’s usually a loading problem.

One of the biggest things I see runners (and weekend warriors) come in with is persistent calf pain and almost every time it comes back to capacity.

If your calf hasn’t been progressively loaded…
If you’ve skipped strength…
If you’ve jumped straight back into running…

It’s not ready for the demands you’re placing on it.

This is why I LOVE the reformer as a rehab tool 🙌

✔️ We can control load
✔️ Work through range
✔️ Build single-leg strength
✔️ Introduce controlled plyometric work (hello jumpboard 👋)

It bridges the gap between basic calf raises and full return-to-run loading.

Rehab shouldn’t stop at “it feels better.”
It should progress all the way back to power, speed and plyometrics, so you’re actually resilient.

If your calf keeps flaring up, it might not need more stretching… it might need smarter loading.

17/02/2026

Cromwell runners this one’s for you 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Before you head out along the lake, up the track, or squeeze in a quick after-work run… take 5 minutes to warm up properly.

Single leg squats.
Calf raises.
Crab walks.
Band skips.

Running is repeated single-leg loading. If you can’t control it slowly, you won’t control it at pace. Most of the “ni**les” I see in clinic aren’t from running itself, they’re from jumping straight into it cold.

Wake up your glutes.
Load your calves.
Prep your tendons.

Stronger starts = smoother runs.

Save this for your next run and tag a Cromwell running buddy who needs to stop skipping their warm-up 💪

17/02/2026

Our next Pilates & Brunch event is happening 1st March at the Kitchen Garden ✨

Start your morning with movement, connection and the most delicious brunch in a beautiful setting.

Spots are limited book online now to secure yours 💛

12/02/2026

Picking up little ni**les every time you run? 👀

Your body isn’t “just tight”, it’s usually asking for better prep or smarter progression.

Before you blame your knees, shins or calves, check this 👇

✨ Are you warming up properly?
✨ Are you activating your calves, glutes + quads?
✨ Are you building your distance gradually?
✨ Are your shoes actually right for YOU?

Most running injuries I see aren’t from running itself…
They’re from doing too much, too soon, without the foundations.

A few small tweaks can save you weeks on the sidelines.

If you’re dealing with a running ni**le, send me a message or book in, let’s keep you running strong 🏃‍♀️

From next week we’re expanding our opening hours 🤍That means more physio appointments and more Pilates options for you.G...
08/02/2026

From next week we’re expanding our opening hours 🤍
That means more physio appointments and more Pilates options for you.
Get in touch today to secure your spot.

04/02/2026

These have been some of our balance exercises on the reformer this week ✨

Balance isn’t just about standing still, it’s about how well your body can control movement, load one side, and stay steady when things change.

Exercises like standing lunges and scooter work challenge your hips, core, and ankles while mimicking real-life movement, walking, stairs, hiking, chasing kids 👣

The best part?
Balance is trainable at any age and at any stage.

Physio-led reformer classes in Cromwell 🤍
Save this for later or book in with us.

28/01/2026

Balance training doesn’t need equipment, fancy workouts or extra time ⏱️

The best balance exercises are the ones you’ll actually do, built into your everyday life.

🦷 One leg while brushing teeth
☕ Heel raises while the kettle boils
🚶‍♀️ Heel-to-toe walking down the hallway

Simple. Effective. Physio-approved ✔️

Save this for later & share with someone who says they “don’t have time” 😉





25/01/2026

Balance isn’t about age.
Injuries, time off, and confidence all play a role, and balance is something we can retrain.

These simple exercises help improve stability, control, and confidence on your feet.
Start where you are, keep it consistent, and progress gently.

Save this and try them a few times this week 🤍

23/01/2026

Strength and balance change with age,
training them helps us stay confident, steady and independent. As we get older, muscle mass, balance and bone density naturally decline.
That’s why strength and balance training isn’t “optional, it’s essential to:

✔️ Reduces fall risk
✔️ Protects hips, knees and backs
✔️ Supports bone health
✔️ Keeps you confident, steady and independent

It’s not about pushing through pain.
It’s about progressive weight training that is tailored to you and can be done consistently.

You’re never too old to get stronger.
And strong bodies age better 💪✨

PhysioLed

This brunch menu 🤍⬆️I don’t think I’ve ever seen (or eaten) a more beautiful brunch.And I’ve lived in Melbourne… so that...
22/01/2026

This brunch menu 🤍⬆️
I don’t think I’ve ever seen (or eaten) a more beautiful brunch.
And I’ve lived in Melbourne… so that’s saying something.

Created by The Kitchen Garden, the food is next-level: fresh, seasonal, and seriously delicious.

If you’re a foodie, this one is for you.
Come check it out this Sunday and what better way to do it than moving your body first with a Pilates class ✨

Move first. Brunch after. The dream combo.

21/01/2026

Here’s a snippet of what we work on in our Strong & Steady Pilates class 💪

You’ll see weighted leg press to build strength and mobility, scooter work for balance and leg strength, and side-lying glutes to fire up the smaller stabilising muscles around the hips.

This class is designed for over-60s who want to feel stronger, steadier, and more confident in their movement. Led by a physio, we assess how you move, identify areas of weakness, and tailor exercises within the class to suit your needs.

You don’t need to be “fit” just ready to move safely with expert guidance and support 🤍

📍 Central Otago
🧘‍♀️ All abilities welcome

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18/01/2026

Strong. Steady. Confident movement at any age 💪✨

Our Strong & Steady Pilates class is designed for those 60+, combining weights, balance work, and supported reformer exercises to help you stay strong, stable, and moving well in everyday life.

✔️ Build strength for daily tasks
✔️ Improve balance and confidence
✔️ Joint-friendly, physio-led and fully adaptable

Because feeling strong and steady matters 🤍

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19 Wallis Drive
Cromwell
9310

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