How to Plan and Prepare for a session
There is no denying that planning and preparation set us up for success. This can be true for a clinical setting, a personal goal, or a...
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Moving beyond diagnosis
I have been really excited to highlight this topic over the last few weeks of shifting the focus from a person's condition or diagnosis...
Preparing our children for school. How movement can target cognitive development.
Just like that, we are at the end of another year, and what a year it has been! Every day, I feel so privileged to have the opportunity...
Strategies to Reconnect and Hold a Child’s Engagement in the Classroom
It’s not always easy to maintain constant child engagement and participation. Quite frankly, for a young child, expecting them to...
What is an Exercise Physiologist?
This is a question that we get asked often, as Exercise Physiology is quite a young profession. However it is one that is flourishing and...
Coordination Plays a Vital Role in School Readiness
Did you know that coordination plays a vital role in school readiness and the ability to complete many daily activities? According to...
Why We Choose to Practice Pilates
We often get asked, “Why Pilates?” Short answer: Pilates is wonderful! Yes, but let’s flesh this out a little… Traditionally, Pilates is...
Creating Fun Themed Activities that Train the Core
We talk a lot about core strength in child development and Pilates. In fact, one of the Principles of Pilates is ‘Centering’ which refers...
A ‘Building Block’ of Development: Let’s Talk Sensory
A pillar of child development, the sensory system allows for us to explore our possibilities and limitations when it comes to movement....
Bringing Balance back into our Kids Lives
It’s been a rocky start to 2022, but with kindergartens and schools now back in full swing it is time to regain some balance into our...
How exercise and physical development can impact sensory development
In terms of development there is an extremely strong link between sensory input and motor output; our senses and how we respond...
Why louder is not better when teaching kids
“If my hands are on my head, pop your hands on your head! “ One of my go to Pilates adventure rules to keep us safe and strong. I have 3...
How to keep the family sane during Lockdowns
Our new reality definitely has its draw backs, I am not going to pretend that the media isn’t getting the better of my mental state. But...
How regular exercise can improve concentration in kids
Have you ever been at a conference struggled to stay focussed throughout an entire presentation? What about a particularly long staff...
Sleep or Exercise? How do you continue to exercise when you are sleep deprived?
Our body needs sleep in order to function physically, psychologically, emotionally and cognitively. I realised this while suffering from...
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