Personal Best Therapy

10/02/2026

Feeling stressed lately? 😣 It might be affecting more than just your mood.

When stress levels rise, your body releases cortisol — a hormone that can increase appetite and cravings, especially for sugary or high-fat foods. Stress can also disrupt sleep and slow metabolism, making it easier to gain weight even if your eating habits haven’t changed.

On top of that, stress eating often happens mindlessly, using food for comfort rather than hunger. Over time, this pattern can lead to unwanted weight gain and low energy.

✨ The good news? Managing stress through movement, deep breathing, quality sleep, and balanced meals can help bring your body back into balance.

Take care of your mind — your body will thank you. 💙

If you would like help to get get stress eating under control, or help with movement desgined to lower stress on the body, drop me a message today.

04/02/2026

The last couple of years have been a bit of a rollercoaster for me. I found out not long ago that I’m neurodivergent. This has been a revelation to now understand myself a little better and so I wanted to share this with you.

I am neurodivergent. I have fully diagnosed ADHD, which I now take medication for, and I have suspected Autism. I haven't had an official diagnosis for Autism, because it's a long process and not one I feel quite ready for yet.

What does being neurodivergent mean for me as a health practitioner?
🟢 It means I'm diligent in my work and I genuinely care about my clients and their health. I may look at things from a different perspective to other practitioners. I tend to look at the whole person, not just micro manage their injury.
🟡 I talk... a lot! During assessments I will tend to talk through my findings out loud. I'm not doing this to worry or bamboozle my clients, I'll explain everything in simple terms later, but it's my way of getting my thoughts into a coherent pattern instead of a big jumbly mess.
🟣 Sometimes I don't do things on time. Admin tasks like writing notes and preparing exercise plans can be slow for me. Please bear with me if I'm a little late sometimes. I'll get there eventually. Don't be afraid to give me a nudge if I'm taking too long or you think I've forgotten. Sometimes I take on too much, and so the things I find most difficult are usually the last to get done. But I do know my clients are my number 1 priority.

What does being neurodivergent mean for me as a business owner?
🟢 I dislike social media! Planning, preparing and posting stuff on socials is far from my favourite job. So if I'm a little quiet for a few weeks, it's not that I don't care, or I'm distracted from my business, I just don't have the energy to be an influencer as well as do my job!
🟣 I'm good at delegating, or at least I'm trying to be. My accountant and my marketing advisor are getting more work from me than ever as I recognise this as a weakness I need to address!
🟡 I care way more than anyone employed ever could. If my diary is empty, I can't afford my mortgage. That keeps me fighting through, giving my business 110% of myself, even if sometimes that means I have to sacrifice other things.

What does being neurodivergent mean for me as a person?
🟢 My family will tell you, I'm messy, I'm forgetful, I'm a total scatterbrain. But I'm also hyper honest, caring and empathetic.
🟣 I don't always manage to practice everything I teach. Sometimes I eat junk food, because that's all I have the energy for. Sometimes I fall out of love with exercise, because putting my trainers on is hard. But, like you, I strive towards being better and living a healthier life. Like you, I'm a work in progress!
🟡 I understand how difficult life can be. Things others take for granted I find a challenge. Just the same as there are things I find easy that others will stumble over. So when you tell me you didn't do your rehab exercises this week, I get it. I'll tell you to get on it, but only because I want you to be the best you can be.

I'm neurodivergent, but I'm still human. I might find some things challenging, but I'm here for you. I'm striving to live my Personal Best Life, and I'm ready to help you do the same! 🩵

02/02/2026

If anybody is looking for a female or pelvic health physio, I can highly recommend Sarah at Physiotherapy Torbay.

She has helped me out several times with advice for clients and her knowledge is incredible. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Hi everyone 👋 been as though it has been a while I thought that I would introduce myself again 🙂
My name is Sarah and I am a Women's Health Specialist Physiotherapist and Specialist Scar Therapist.
This means I look after women of all ages from the age of 18 (i will be doing courses this year that will also enable me to look after girls from when they start their periods) who are having obstetric and gynaecological problems.
I have been in women's health for the past 10 years firstly within the NHS working for 2 trusts, in which one role I led the service.
Since 2021 I have been working for myself in a welcoming private home based clinic in Preston, Paignton.
We are known locally for our compassionate care, specialist skills in female pelvic health, postnatal recovery and scar therapy (including c-section and oncology scarring) and the use of advanced rehabilitation technology including the lymphatouch and the Winback Back3tx.
Our Women's Health Physiotherapy services:

❤️ Pelvic Floor dysfunction which may include
❤️ Urinary Incontinence
❤️ Bowel Incontinence
❤️ Prolapse
❤️ Changes to vulval and vaginal health due to the menopause - dryness, skin and tissue health, pain
❤️ Pelvic Pain - painful in*******se. Endometriosis, bladder pain syndrome, increased Pelvic floor tension.
❤️ Gynaecological surgery pre and rehabilitation
❤️ Pregnancy related issues including Pelvic girdle pain
❤️ Postnatal recovery and our STRONG MUMMY POSTNATAL ASSESSMENT
❤️ Menopause Pelvic health

Our STRONG MUMMY POSTNATAL ASSESSMENT consists of the following:

💪 full screening of the bladder, bowel and sexual function and any particular problems that you may have after birth (if any)
💪 standing posture and core stability
💪 core and hip strength
💪 diastasis recti assessment
💪 full c-section assessment or perineum injury assessment
💪 full vulval health and pelvic floor assessment which includes assessing for prolapse and the health of the vaginal walls
💪 personal rehabilitation programme tailored to your lifestyle and recovery goals
💪 our omprehensive postnatal service goes beyond a standard postnatal check up ensuring your recovery is supported at every stage.

Scar Therapy:
💕 C-Section scars
💕 Post surgical scars
💕 Oncology scars
💕 Injury scars

The use of manual therapy, Lymphatouch and our Winback Back3TX rehabilitation technology support healing, reduce pain, increase mobility and improve the appearance of all scars.
We stock Scarban. BAPscar and Alhydran products to aid at home recovery.

👉Please see our website: www.physiotherapytorbay.co.uk under our services for further indepth details or just send me a message. I would be happy to hear from you 😊
You can also see over 40 reviews on Google from our successfully treated patients.
Thank you for reading
Sarah ❤️

31/01/2026

There is no such thing as a Pilates body.

There is just your body... doing Pilates.

Getting stronger. Getting more toned. Getting more stable.

Join me for Pilates at Winners 2000 Fitness every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

29/01/2026

Please make sure you leave plenty of time to travel to your appointment or class over the next few days.

This week the rain and floods, plus the various road works, are all playing havoc with the traffic.

Unfortunately I cannot make up missed time if you arrive late.

Stay safe out there kids! ☔️

28/01/2026

I had a physio from VALD Performance visit me in clinic yesterday to demonstrate two of their products - Force decks and Dynamo.

Really impressed with the technology and the company as a whole. I already use their software for exercise prescription.

But what was even more impressive (in my opinion), was that I fell into the top 1% for single leg balance in the males aged 28 data! 😂

27/01/2026

We live in a world that loves convenience. Quick fixes are everywhere, and they’re a huge business, while the simple, unglamorous stuff, building better habits, can feel like the hardest option.

Whether it’s diet pills, GLP 1s, painkillers, steroid injections, “shortcuts” in training, or the latest supplement trend, we’re constantly being told there’s an easy answer to whatever’s going on. And yes, sometimes medication has its place, but a lot of the time these fixes are temporary, or they’re being pushed at people who don’t actually need them. Worse, they can leave you with a bigger problem down the line.

What I see every day, though, is this, most people already have far more power over their health than they realise.

Movement is medicine.
Good nutrition is medicine.
Better sleep, and reducing stress where you can, that’s medicine too.

And the best part? You don’t need permission to start. No waiting list. No perfect “Monday”. You can make a positive change today, even if it’s a small one. The hardest bit is deciding that your health is worth prioritising.

If you’re sat there thinking, “Okay… but where do I even start?”, that’s exactly why I do what I do. And I’m not the only one. Sports therapists, physios, personal trainers, fitness instructors, nutrition coaches, counsellors, we’re here to help you make sense of it all, assess what’s going on, and give you a clear plan that actually fits your life.

It might take a little longer than a quick fix, but you’re worth the effort. Always.

If you’re ready to feel more like you again, book a consultation with Personal Best Health and Therapy today.

26/01/2026

What is the missing ingredient that could make the difference to your performance?

Whether you're planning a Hyrox, Crossfit comp, running race, triathlon, field sports comp or insert your own sport here. Whether you're a pro champion or just getting started.

🟢 Muscle recovery - Enhance your recovery between training sessions and events, and you'll go harder, faster, stronger

🟣 Reduce stress and improve sleep - reduce the stress on your body and you'll perform better than ever

🟡 Optimise nutrition - Better fueling means enhanced performance and endurance

🔵 Core strengthening and joint mobility - Build your power base and move more efficiently

Sports massage, soft tissue therapy, Pilates based strengthening sessions, nutrition coaching and injury prevention & recovery will all contribute towards improved performance in training and competition.

All available at Personal Best Health and Therapy - Call me today or WhatsApp 07869 119169 to see how I can help you achieve your Personal Best in 2026.

23/01/2026

Last week a client was chatting to me about a visit to her GP. She was complaining because the GP had to look up her symptoms online. As she said, "I could've looked it up on Google myself! 🙄" with an eye roll.

But being a health practitioner, whether GP, Physiotherapist, Soft Tissue Therapist or any other type, isn't about knowing everything.

We simply can't know absolutely everything!

Did you know there are over 600 muscles in the human body - it's not an exact number because some of us have extra ones, and some are sometimes grouped together or separately, depending on classification systems.

I'm happy to admit I can't name all 600+. Let alone all of their attachments and functions.

That's why this is my favourite book. And I'm not afraid to use it (or any of the others on my shelf) in front of my clients, if they come to me with a problem I'm not familiar with.

Which happens a lot! The human body is a VERY complicated system.

Being a good health practitioner isn't about knowing everything. It's about knowing how to interpret an individual pattern of symptoms, use existing foundational knowledge to research, knowing how to research and interpret the information, and then applying that to the person sat in front of you.

Yes, you could search on Google yourself. And you'll get a million results telling you conflicting information and thousands of quick fixes that'll cost you a small monthly fee and not make any lasting difference.

Or, you can invest in your health, see a qualified and knowledgeable practitioner, trust in their process, and get a non biased, tailored to you, conclusion and plan.

Start living your Personal Best life today - I don’t guarantee a quick fix, and I don't believe in a one size fits all approach. I’ll give you tailored advice that’s thought about and researched for you, and talk to you in plain english!

Please message or WhatsApp me on 07869 119169 to have a chat.

22/01/2026

Two lovely reviews this week, from recent clients. Both came to me in pain, and now are pain free, moving more and one is trying out Pilates with me soon 😊

I'd call that a win! 👏

To see all of my 5⭐️ reviews on Google, just type in Personal Best Therapy and hit the reviews button.

16/01/2026

Make your weekend a little extra beneficial with a sports massage or pain consultation.

Extra spaces available on Saturday afternoon.

Book with me today - call or WhatsApp 07869 119169 😊