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05/05/2026

Maternal Mental Health Month

Be compassionate to yourself
While being compassionate to others

Much love and admiration for all mothers,
Talya

04/05/2026

I’m Talya
I’m a physio

I treat the backs that ache, the necks that hold
The shoulders tight, the tension old

The headaches that won’t quite fade away
The little pains that choose to stay

I work with runners, lift and train
Desk bound bodies, built on strain

Busy parents, day to night
Trying to feel a little more right

I guide women through each phase
Pregnancy, postpartum days

Finding strength and feeling whole
Reconnecting to their core and soul

I treat men too, of course I do
Because pain doesn’t pick just who

I don’t just chase the where it’s sore
I look for why, and then some more

Hands on care, a thoughtful view
Every plan is built for you

If your body’s whisper turns to shout
You don’t have to figure it out

You’re always welcome here,
Talya

27/04/2026

It’s more than just 42.2km

Girls, you don’t know how strong you are

I’ll always believe in you,
Talya

08/03/2026

Working hard every day for women.

The women I’m honored to nurture in my home,
and the women I’m privileged to care for in my practice.

You push me.
You inspire me.
You motivate me to be better every single day.

Grateful to be dancing with the next generation while standing beside so many strong women.

Happy International Women’s Day 🤍

19/02/2026

Girl to girl… you deserve better.

Better s*x: without pain, shame or “just have a glass of wine.”
Better healthcare: where you’re listened to, not dismissed.
Better strength: not being told to “be careful” forever.
Better postpartum care: not a six-week pat on the back.
Better periods: not suffering in silence.
Better pelvic floor advice: not squeeze and hold.
Better information: not TikTok trends.
Better rest: without guilt.
Better support: at home, at school, at work, in hospitals.
Better standards: from the systems that treat women as “tiny men”.

You are not dramatic.
You are not weak.
And you are not asking for too much.

Girl to girl… we raise the bar.

Much love always,
Talya

09/02/2026

Everything I’m doing as a 5-month-postpartum-physio in my marathon training block

• Eat enough. Snacks, meals and hydration. And daily treats.
• Fuel runs properly. We never train fasted. And take the gels. And electrolytes.
• Protect my breast milk supply with adequate calories and hydration.
• Bedtime is 9pm. It’s a non-negotiable for me and I can’t keep my eyes open.
• Pelvic floor practice - strength and stretch - built into training (not just when something goes wrong).
• Strength train at home with my trusty two dumbbells. I am very consistent with this.
• Pilates every single week. Reintroduced Pilates this year as I need a push for the core and stabilizer work.
• Protect my core and pelvic floor under fatigue.
• Stretch, roll and release. Our tissues need care to adapt and handle the load.
• Track fatigue, hormones and life stress. This is a hard one.
• Respect niggles early and modify fast. They’re messengers, not enemies.
• Enjoy the ride. It’s a journey. Running brings me joy and I need to keep it that way.

This is what marathon training looks like in a female body.
Not punishment. Not grind. Not always the same.

We support so we can adapt and then we can perform.
Love your body.

Much love to you all,
Talya

05/02/2026

Thursday reminder

Much love,
Talya

03/02/2026

Heart attacks in women are often missed.
Not because they’re rare.
Because they’re quiet.

Most of us expect crushing chest pain, clutching the heart, collapsing.
That’s the male textbook version.

In women, a heart attack can look like:
• Feeling “off” or unusually exhausted
• Nausea, reflux, or stomach pain
• Jaw, neck, shoulder or back pain
• Shortness of breath
• Anxiety, dizziness, cold sweats
• Mild chest pressure or burning not dramatic pain

So women push through.
We finish the day.
We blame stress, hormones, lack of sleep.
And that delay can be dangerous.

🫀 Here’s the part that matters:
You know your body better than anyone.
If something feels wrong — insist on being checked.

Protecting your heart isn’t about extremes.
It’s the boring, consistent stuff that works:
• Daily movement (walking counts)
• Strength training (muscle = protection)
• Sleep and stress management
• Eating for blood sugar balance & fibre
• Knowing your blood pressure & cholesterol
• Taking symptoms seriously (even when they’re subtle)

This isn’t about fear.
It’s about awareness.

Because women don’t need to be “tougher.”
We need to be heard.

With you always,
Talya

27/01/2026

No doubt you’ve heard me ranting about most of these before…

16/01/2026

100 days to go.
And I’m finally saying it out loud.

On 26 April 2026, I’ll be standing on the start line of the London Marathon.

I’m training hard.
I’m showing up tired, early, postpartum, busy.
I’m committing to myself — my body, my mind, my goals.

This run is deeply personal, but it’s also bigger than me.
I’m running in support of The Malki Foundation UK.

The Malki Foundation UK raises funds to support Keren Malki, a charity that empowers families in Israel caring for children with severe disabilities at home by providing specialist therapies, paramedical care, and essential equipment.
These services help children with complex needs access physical therapy, speech therapy, hydrotherapy, occupational therapy, therapeutic horse riding, and life-changing support, regardless of background or circumstance.

Their work makes it possible for families to keep their children at home, flourish, and reach their potential rather than being forced into institutional care.

If you’re able to, I’d be so grateful if you’d support my run by donating (link in bio).
Every contribution truly makes a difference.

Thank you for cheering me on, believing in me, and supporting this cause.

Let’s do hard things, for ourselves and for others. Woohoo

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14/01/2026

Exercise: what we can control vs what we can’t

What we can’t control:
- Genetics & body structure
- How fast our body adapts
- Previous injuries or surgeries
- Life stress, illness, unexpected setbacks
- Postpartum realities: broken sleep, hormonal shifts, healing timelines

BUT

What we can control:
- How we rehab after injury, illness or time off
- How we progress load (volume, intensity, frequency)
- Our consistency over time
- How we breathe and manage pressure during movement
- How we process stress and regulate our nervous system
- Strengthening stabilisers and core, not just the “big muscles”
- Recovery habits: sleep when possible, nutrition, rest days
- Listening to early warning signs instead of pushing through pain

Progress isn’t about controlling everything, it’s about working wisely with what you have right now.

Train the body you’re in.
Support it properly.
Love it deeply.
Progress will follow.

Physio is always here to support you and ensure you’re giving yourself the best chance possible,

Much love,
Talya

12/01/2026

My Ins and Outs for 2026

We are not settling this year

Much love,
Talya x

#2026

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Blubird Medical Suites, Blubird Shopping Centre, Shop 30, Level 1. Corner Atholl Oaklands And North Street, Melrose North
Johannesburg
2196

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Monday	07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 18:00
Thursday	07:00 - 18:00
Friday	07:00 - 15:00

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