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CLS Physiotherapy & Nutrition, Merton Lane N, Canterbury (2026)

08/03/2026

I have mixed feelings about International Women’s Day. That probably sounds strange given that I work in women’s health and spend a lot of my time advocating for better support, recognition and investment in women’s wellbeing.

The intention behind the day is clearly positive and I genuinely enjoy opportunities to speak about women’s health, particularly when it creates space for meaningful conversations that otherwise might not happen. I am also always happy to support friends, colleagues and organisations that I genuinely care about.

What has been more challenging over the last few years is how often women with expertise are asked to contribute to events without being paid. When speaking fees are mentioned the response is often that there is no budget, that the event will provide exposure, or sometimes the conversation simply stops altogether. This is not just my experience. It is a story that is echoed frequently by many of the women I work alongside.

There is an uncomfortable contradiction in celebrating women publicly while simultaneously expecting their professional expertise to be provided for free. Many of us have spent years developing our knowledge, building careers and in many cases accumulating significant student debt along the way. Asking women to donate their labour in these contexts quietly undermines the very values International Women’s Day is supposed to represent.

For me the bigger reflection this year is that change requires collective boundaries. I will always support people and spaces that matter to me, but when large organisations ask women to contribute their expertise it should be expected that this work is valued and appropriately compensated.

Perhaps the most meaningful way to support women this International Women’s Day is not simply to post about it, but to recognise the economic value of women’s expertise and ensure that it is treated as such.

I would also be really interested to hear whether others have experienced similar contradictions around International Women’s Day. If you have a story that resonates with this, share it in the comments. ⬇️

27/02/2026

📣 Fitness Unprofessionals Live is just over 1 week away! 📣

We’ve just ended the call on one of our last meetings before the event and wow we are excited!

We have so many interesting topics to cover:

➡️ Menopause
➡️ GLP-1s
➡️ Fuelling
➡️ Neurodivergence

And all of these topics will be covered in a symposium format which means instead of just one of us giving a presentation, you’ll hear from all of us, as each of us will present on different aspects of the shared theme!

Then we also have the most incredible line of diverse topics from our speaker competition winners. Covering:

➡️Parkour
➡️Cancer
➡️Being ‘unprofessional’
➡️Inclusive spaces

Don’t miss out! Last few tickets remaining! Comment or DM ‘SYMPOSIUM’ ⬇️ to purchase your ticket!

14/02/2026

This might be my first Valentine’s as a wife ❤️
And I am forever grateful I found the love of my life.

But before I met Boss four years ago, I was single for 12 years.

For many of those years, I longed for a relationship.
I held onto sh*tty situationships just so I didn’t feel alone.
I’d reread messages trying to decode what he “meant”
when, if I’m honest, it was obvious he wasn’t that interested.

I accepted sub-par effort.
I shrank my standards.
I convinced myself confusion was chemistry.

It wasn’t.

Everything changed when I stopped chasing relationships and started investing in myself.

I poured energy into my passions.
I built my career.
I prioritised my friends and family like they were my soulmates.
I created a life that felt full without a partner in it.

And that’s when I met him.

Because by then, I was sure of myself.
Our relationship felt easy.
I never had to analyse his messages.
I never worried about when he’d text back.
I wasn’t searching for validationI already had love in my life.

So if Valentine’s Day makes you feel lonely, I see you.

You have so much love to give.
Invest it in yourself.
In your passions.
In your friendships.
In your family.

Build a life that feels so full it doesn’t need rescuing.

And if you meet someone incredible along the way? Amazing.
If you don’t? You’re already overflowing with love.

And that kind of love is never wasted. 💌

13/02/2026

You might think I was born with an innate passion for women’s health.
I wasn’t.

I grew up watching my mum slog her guts out on hospital wards as a midwife. I saw how demanding healthcare could be but also how meaningful. Still, as a teenager, all I saw were the hours and the exhaustion. When she said I’d be good in healthcare, my inflated confidence and naïvety had me thinking, mum, you don’t know what’s best for me (she absolutely did 😅).

At school, the only thing I really shone in was languages. So university felt simple: French and Spanish. Obvious choice.
Until two years in, when I had to leave to undergo two heart surgeries.

That experience changed everything. Being on the other side of the bed showed me the care, resilience and humanity that healthcare professionals bring often quietly, often unnoticed. It’s where the spark was lit.

When I changed direction completely—working as a maternity care assistant while studying physiotherapy—I assumed that language degree was a detour. Wasted time.
It wasn’t.

Because at the heart of great women’s healthcare is a clinician who can listen beyond words. Someone who can explain complex things simply. Who chooses language carefully. Who builds trust, safety and support in the room.

Those are language skills. And I use them every single day in clinic.

So no, that degree wasn’t a mistake. It shaped the clinician I am.
And I can half understand what Bad Bunny is singing about… so honestly, winning 💃🏽

What skills from an unexpected place do you use in your work now?
👇🏽 Comment below

11/02/2026

Menopause. GLP-1s. Neurodivergence. Fuelling.

There is so much noise in the health and wellness space right now and a worrying amount of it is straight-up misinformation.

Coaches and even health professionals are confidently sharing advice that isn’t evidence-based. And when these topics weren’t covered in your training, it can be genuinely hard to know what’s credible… and what’s complete BS.

That’s exactly why Fitness Unprofessionals Live in Manchester on 7th March 2026 is different.

This isn’t another fat loss and how to 10x your business fitness event.
It’s a full day of cutting through the noise and diving into up-to-date, evidence-based research on:
• Menopause
• GLP-1 medications
• Neurodivergence
• Fuelling effectively
• And the real-world implications for practice

And if you think there’s a topic we’ve missed?
There’s even an opportunity for attendees to get involved and speak at the event.

We can’t wait to bring conversations grounded in science and clinical reality to the stage!

👇
Comment “Event” and I’ll send you the full details.

02/02/2026

Menopause gold rush - empowering or exploitative?

There’s now a hot flash wrist watch for a mere £229.

FYI portable fans are on Amazon for £10-15

Thanks for sharing this article earlier today

29/01/2026

Musculoskeletal pain increases during the menopausal transition, but whether this represents a direct causal effect of menopause remains uncertain.

What we do know is that resistance training can reduce musculoskeletal pain and improve function. Yet only around 24% of adult women meet resistance training guidelines, with participation likely even lower among menopausal women.

This evidence–practice gap underpins the first study of my PhD, which examines the barriers, facilitators and motivators to resistance training in menopausal women, a necessary step toward developing interventions women can realistically engage with.

26/01/2026

NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🎙️

In this episode of the Healthcare Unprofessionals Podcast, I discuss the findings from my MSc narrative review exploring exercise as a therapeutic intervention for pelvic organ prolapse (POP).

In this clip, we unpack a common assumption in women’s health and fitness:

👉 that Pilates is inherently superior to pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) for prolapse management.

The evidence does not support this.

PFMT remains a key intervention due to its specificity and ability to directly target pelvic floor function. While Pilates and other forms of exercise can play an important supportive role, they should not be positioned as a replacement for evidence-based PFMT.

This matters for:
• Clinical decision-making
• Patient education
• How we communicate exercise advice to women with POP

🎧 Full episode available now, comment POD below and DM you the link

💬 Always interested in thoughtful discussion from clinicians and exercise professionals working in this space. ⬇️

25/01/2026

Micro-acts of feminism every day!

Even on your wedding day!

06/01/2026

GLP-1 meds like Ozempic can be really helpful for some people, especially when they improve health markers, mobility and confidence.

But along with any rapid fat loss, there can also be some muscle loss… and yes, your pelvic floor is made of muscle too.

Plus, some people experience gastric side effects like nausea, vomiting or constipation and all that straining or increased abdominal pressure can exacerbate pelvic floor issues.

So these are all indirect effects of GLP-1s.

If you’re using GLP-1s, think strength training, protein, fibre good bowel habits and pelvic floor support if needed.

If this raised questions for you, you’re probably not the only one. Ask them below so others can benefit too 👇🏽

30/09/2025

📣 Pelvic Floor Biomechanics Workshop with Collette Pryer aka

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 🗓 Saturday 29th November | 🕛 12–5pm

Join us for a practical and interactive workshop exploring the biomechanics of the pelvic floor.

Whether you work in fitness, physiotherapy, or women’s health, this session will deepen your understanding of:
 • The anatomy & function of the pelvic floor in movement • How breath, load & posture influence pelvic health • Practical strategies to integrate pelvic floor awareness into exercise & rehab

💡 A great way to upskill in women’s health & pelvic health – even if you’re not qualified to do internal assessments.

💷 £150 total investment 
🔒 £20 deposit secures your spot | ⏰ Remaining Balance due early November

✨ Spaces are limited – comment ‘I’m in’ below and I will send you the link to reserve your spot.

Thank you to for letting us use their lovely space to host this workshop!

11/07/2025

Some big news… I got a PhD scholarship 🎓🥹

Over the next few years, I’ll be researching how resistance training can support women through menopause — particularly when it comes to pelvic floor symptoms and the very real barriers women face when trying to stay active during this stage of life.

Honestly, I’ve worked my t**s off for this.
I’ve juggled an MSc in Women’s Health, a full-time NHS role, and running my own business. Apparently, that’s an unusual route — given that in the online space, you can become a “women’s health expert” with a PT qualification and a couple of blog posts 🙃

But hey, welcome to the internet — where the Dunning-Kruger effect has never been so well-branded.

After 11 years as a pelvic health physio, I’ve seen first-hand how many menopausal women are struggling.

Not because they’re unmotivated — but because they’re managing careers, caring responsibilities, exhausting symptoms, and navigating fitness spaces that often don’t feel made for them.

Add in a daily dose of conflicting advice from self-proclaimed menopause gurus, and suddenly even something as basic as exercise feels overwhelming.

This year didn’t start the way I imagined. For a while, I felt completely lost. But sometimes the most difficult chapters make space for the most meaningful ones.

Thank you to everyone who’s cheered me on, listened to me waffle, or reminded me this work matters 💛

Here’s to the next chapter.

🥂

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