Bodyworks - Physiotherapy & Wellness

29/08/2025

Ever wondered what the difference is between an x-ray, CT scan & MRI? Here's a quick overview using the humble banana. 🍌

This image uses a banana to humorously and effectively illustrate how medical imaging techniques—X-ray, CT scan, and MRI—differ in their ability to visualize internal structures.

An X-ray shows a basic external silhouette, reflecting how it captures bones and dense materials.

A CT scan reveals a more layered internal structure, similar to how it detects subtle tissue differences or bleeding.

An MRI delivers the most detail, showing internal strands and textures, highlighting its superiority in imaging soft tissues like muscles and organs.

This banana analogy has become popular in science communication for its accessible, visual representation of complex radiological concepts.

It doesn't show clinical images but conceptually mirrors the diagnostic differences, making it both educational and engaging.

25/08/2025

Get those prunes into your daily diet, ladies!

Here's some more information on purple foods. This time, it's prunes AKA dried plums! Just 4–6 prunes a day (~50 g) were used in a year-long study that helped maintain bone strength in postmenopausal women.

But prunes aren’t just about bones. Here are some other nutritional tidbits to note:
- Fiber (~7 g per 100 g) → supports regularity
- Potassium & vit K → key for heart and bone health
- Polyphenols (chlorogenic acids) → natural plant compounds with antioxidant activity

FODMAP tip:
Prunes are naturally rich in sorbitol, a type of carbohydrate that can be a digestive trigger for some. Start small (2–3) and see how your body feels.

Nature certainly packs a lot into these little purple powerhouses!

Research courtesy of ~ Deanna Minich PhD

21/08/2025

We're on the lookout for a talented massage therapist to join our team in Kerikeri!

Our current superstar is heading off on a sabbatical to focus on their own new venture (do go and support them at Third Wheel Coffee Co - we’re cheering Sandra on, albeit with a few tears 😢).

If you're passionate about holistic care and keen to work alongside our multidisciplinary team, we’d love to hear from you—ASAP!
Send us a DM to have a chat and let’s see if we’re the right fit for each other. :)

21/08/2025

Cold weather can aggravate joint pain, muscle stiffness, and increase the risk of injury—especially with winter sports and slippery conditions.

We’ve got you covered with a range of braces and supports designed to help you stay active, recover faster, and feel confident doing what you love.

Whether you're managing chronic pain or bouncing back from a fall, come in and see us at Bodyworks. Our team can help you find the right support for your needs—and show you how it works.

12/08/2025

Have you read any of Prof. Tim Spector's books? We love them here at Bodyworks, and very much enjoy his contribution to the ZOE Science & Nutrition Podcast.

One of the latest to catch our eye is this one on 7 science-backed foods to help cool inflammation and boost energy, gut health, and long-term resilience.

🌿 Highlights include:
- Why inflammation can be “silent but deadly”
- How certain foods rival ibuprofen in anti-inflammatory power
- Surprising sweet treats that heal (yes, dessert!)
- Fermented foods that feed your gut bugs
- A 4-step roadmap: what to eat today, this week, this month, and this year

Spoiler Alert: The 7 foods are pretty common and likely to already be in your pantry!

Check out the transcript here:
https://zoe.com/learn/7-anti-inflammatory-foods
Or have a listen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT5ig1EiIfQ

In today’s episode, we discover precisely what inflammation is and share seven anti-inflammatory foods to help you add healthy years to your life.

13/07/2025

Come and join one of our GLA:D® (Good Life with osteoArthritis: Denmark) courses run by physiotherapist, Rebecca Davison - ideal for those with hip or knee osteoarthritis symptoms.

An education and exercise program, GLA:D® was developed by researchers in Denmark for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis symptoms.

The 6-week course (made up of 12 classes) is focused on strengthening legs and core to improve daily life activities. As part of the exercises, you'll learn about moving with good form to prevent overloading of joints. Participants can expect an improvement in lower limb strength and stability, with decreased pain levels, and greater ease of movement in daily life.

https://www.bodyworksphysio.co.nz/wellness/glad/

04/06/2025

Look who is back at the clinic for a couple of months!! 👀

Our amazing Thirona is with us again until August…. It’s so awesome to see her smiley face roaming the hallways again - we missed her!!! 🧡

03/06/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday for our Pilates fundraiser: Anna, Matt, Jill, Diane, Al, Susan, Egon and Justin. 🧡

Thanks also to those that jumped online and donated to this worthy cause - all up we raised $275!

An extra heartfelt shout out to our incredible Rebecca Davison who led the class with her usual passion and dedication. Her unwavering advocacy for our cancer rehab program and fundraising efforts is truly inspiring! 🧡

29/05/2025

Loving our new threads from bebetter.co.nz - thanks Trent! 🧡
Do check it out if you are after some quality leisurewear. 👍🏻

26/05/2025

Here’s Rebecca supporting in her popular Men’s Health class on Mondays. It’s a great bunch of guys that are putting their health first… we love having them in the clinic! 👍🏻💙

26/05/2025

We're supporting PINC & STEEL by offering Pilates classes on Saturday, 31 May, with all monies raised being donated to P&S to continue their work in ensuring that Kiwis affected by cancer have access to the rehabilitation they need to restore, rebuild and reclaim what cancer has taken away.

Date: Saturday, 31 May
Classes: 8.30am - 9.30am OR 10.00am - 11.00am
Cost: $25 or donation of your choice on the Move Over Cancer website - https://moveovercancer.org.nz/bonita-burnett

Donate your class fee on above link, or pay on the day if easier and we'll donate on your behalf. Be sure to let us know which class you will be at though (limited numbers!) - Call 09 4074288 or DM us.

BONUS: All attendees will go into the draw to win one of 2 pairs of Pilates socks.

Can't make one of those sessions but still keen to donate? No problem - feel free to donate towards this worthy cause on https://moveovercancer.org.nz/bonita-burnett

14/05/2025

We're supporting PINC & STEEL 'Move Over Cancer' with 2 x Pilates classes on Saturday, 31 May. All money raised will be donated to P&S to continue their work in ensuring that Kiwis affected by cancer have access to the rehabilitation they need to restore, rebuild and reclaim what cancer has taken away.
Classes are at 8.30am - 9.30am OR 10.00am - 11.00am
$25 or donation of your choice on the Move Over Cancer website

Donate your class fee on the website (or pay on the day if easier and we'll donate on your behalf) and let us know what class you will be at.

BONUS: All attendees will go into the draw to win one of 2 pairs of Flow Peppy Pilates socks (coming soon to Bodyworks!)

https://moveovercancer.org.nz/bonita-burnett

Mobility classes on May 21 and 23 will raise money for Pinc & Steel programmes.