Marelle Wilson APA Pain Physiotherapist

02/11/2022

It’s November. For some of you, this will mean a day off for the Melbourne Cup. For some of you, it will mean a rest. For Joseph Wearing, it will mean a BIG rest. Joseph took on the grandest of Go the Distance Challenges - to ride 2000km during October to raise funds for Pain Revolution to provide scholarships for community-minded and community-committed health professionals to become Local Pain Educators. Joseph made his goal on the very last day of October. An outstanding achievement. To all of you who went the distance and raised some money for Pain Revolution, thank you. Thank you indeed.

https://mailchi.mp/painrevolution.org/congratulations-to-all-who-went-the-distance-help-us-get-one-more-scholarship-over-the-line

16/10/2022

One week left to register, one place still remaining!

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an evidence-based, user-friendly program that brings the principles of mindfulness meditation into everyday life by teaching specific skills and practices to help break cycles of anxiety, stress, unhappiness and exhaustion.

Undertaking this in-depth training to develop a steady mindfulness practice will offer you a precious capacity for the rest of your life. We take a genuine, personal approach and our dedicated teachers will go the extra mile to help you engage with each other and your practice in ways that are immediately satisfying and helpful. You will learn a range of mindfulness practices to cultivate an observant, accepting and compassionate stance towards your own internal experiences and how to apply this in a practical way to immediate life challenges. https://www.openground.com.au/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-mbsr/from-isolation-to-connection/

15/10/2022

I'm supporting Pain Revolution 'Go the Distance' 2022 and would love for you to join me! You can make a donation to Pain Revolution 'Go the Distance' 2022 online at: https://pain-revolution-go-the-distance-2022.raisely.com/marelle-wilson

Pain Revolution is a grassroots movement charged with changing how people understand pain and particularly providing pain science information to rural areas where access may otherwise be difficult.

Thanks for all your support!

Go the Distance : Make a donation today to support Pain Revolution

14/10/2022

Getting started with exercise can be really tricky with chronic pain, especially if your experience is that it always seems to make things worse. There is a bit of a map to help with getting started (and continuing), and in the longer term, it makes life a lot better.

Feeling daunted by the prospect of movement? Experts say the secret is to 'go for it, but gently'.

11/10/2022

Many of my patients immediately relate to the concept of fear. They feel scared of their pain, and they're eager to explore that dynamic. I've had other patients you didn't identify with the word "fear." Not because they didn't have fear, but because they called it something else.

When I discuss emotions with my patients, I ask a simple questions: "Does this feeling make your brain feel more danger or less danger?" If the answer is "more danger," then it's a form of fear. So when I talk about fear of the pain, I'm including frustration, despair, stress, anguish, anxiety, annoyance, dismay, and anything else that puts you on high alert.

10/10/2022

"Mindfulness…being mindful, meditating, you know it’s good for you, but it just never feels like there’s enough time."
https://www.abc.net.au/.../thi.../this-working-life/14025930

Mindfulness … being mindful, meditating, you know it’s good for you, but it just never feels like there’s enough time. Using meditation to create mindfulness is an ancient practice, and the science backing it has been piling in for years now. But how can we be motivated to make meditation part...

19/09/2022

Term 4 MBSR starts on October 24. This term will be at the beautiful Fullarton Park Centre, Monday mornings 930-12.

Many people think they can’t meditate but here is one of the many benefits of being in a group-you discover that we are all the same in our doubts (and constant mind chatter). It’s deeply reassuring for us to know we are not alone. To know that you are not doing anything wrong, that’s just what minds do. But there is a way to get underneath it and find a deeper stillness and wisdom-it’s a training like anything else and this programme is a deep dive.

It also offers the opportunity to learn about stress and understand why we think and feel the way we do when we are under the pump. You can learn to be less reactive and respond skilfully rather than being on autopilot and engage in behaviours that you know aren’t moving you in the right direction.
And quite possibly, one of the most important elements of this programme (as opposed to just using an app or going it alone) is to really meaningfully connect with others, feel into a sense of belonging and the opportunity to be a bit less alone with whatever it is we are grappling with.
Move for Better Health Openground Mindfulness Training

19/09/2022

I made a bold move this year and have gone back to UniSA full time to pursue a Masters by Research. It has been the most satisfying and humbling experience to go back to being a complete novice. I have enjoyed the learning process and relish this unique opportunity to continue to stretch and grow my learning. I am very lucky to be surrounded by the best minds in the world of pain (the Body in Mind group, Persistent Pain, IIMPACT). My research centres on the therapeutic value of groups within persistent pain programmes. This has meant that my clincal work has reduced quite dramatically (and COVID has added to the complexity of running in person groups) but I'm going to run an MBSR group in term 4 this year.

Term 4 MBSR starts on October 24. This term will be at the beautiful Fullarton Park Centre, Monday mornings 930-12.

Many people think they can’t meditate but here is one of the many benefits of being in a group-you discover that we are all the same in our doubts (and constant mind chatter). It’s deeply reassuring for us to know we are not alone. To know that you are not doing anything wrong, that’s just what minds do. But there is a way to get underneath it and find a deeper stillness and wisdom-it’s a training like anything else and this programme is a deep dive.

It also offers the opportunity to learn about stress and understand why we think and feel the way we do when we are under the pump. You can learn to be less reactive and respond skilfully rather than being on autopilot and engage in behaviours that you know aren’t moving you in the right direction.

And quite possibly, one of the most important elements of this programme (as opposed to just using an app or going it alone) is to really meaningfully connect with others, feel into a sense of belonging and the opportunity to be a bit less alone with whatever it is we are grappling with.
Move for Better Health Openground Mindfulness Training

**Before proceeding with your registration, please read the following document to make sure the course and the timing is right for you.https://moveforbetterhealth.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Is-MBSR-the-right-course-and-or-the-right-time-for-me-to-attend.pdf The questions below are required t...

19/09/2022

I only offer the longer version (MBSR) but there are shorter, introductory options too.

15/06/2022

Come and work with me-great physio team!

Attention Adelaide Physios!

Move for Better Health has Physiotherapy positions available at 2 of our clinics at Glenelg and Magill.

An opportunity to work alongside experienced and Titled APA Physios within a multi-disciplinary setting.

We have a great culture, with lots of PD and support for all of our staff.

Check out the link for more info.

https://moveforbetterhealth.com.au/physiotherapy-position/

22/10/2021

Language is super important and can really change a pain experience. Try some of these simple reframes and see how it feels?

23/09/2021

The next Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course is starting soon!

Marelle Wilson APA Pain Physiotherapist will commence the next course of MBSR on October 12th, from 4-6.30pm at Scotch College. The all day retreat is scheduled for Saturday 20th November.

This 8 week evidence based course has benefited those with stress, chronic pain, and anxiety – as well as those who simply want to improve their mental well-being. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3o19AFw to find out more about the course!

Mindfulness Meditation can help you to relax quickly and effectively, improve concentration, cope with pain and cultivate a deep sense of well-being and happiness.
In a health context, this involves gaining a greater understanding (through direct experience) of your own nature and habitual thoughts, the interplay between your mind and body which can lead to profound changes.