MOVE - The Sports & Exercise Medicine Centre

02/04/2026

❄️ Breathwork and Ice Experience ❄️

Last Friday, our MOVE team came together for an experience that invited us to slow down, reconnect, and gently step beyond our comfort zones. 🧘

Through guided breathwork, we explored focus, presence, and the simple power of the breath. This was followed by the ice immersion, where calm, trust, and mindset became our strongest tools. 💪

It was a meaningful reminder that resilience is built in small moments of awareness, and that growth often begins where comfort ends. 🤍

We are grateful to Neil Agius and Marko Bezzina for sharing their time, their stories, and their approach with such authenticity. The experience left a lasting impression on all of us.

Stronger, more grounded, and connected as a team. 🌱

02/04/2026

Confused by all the nutrition advice on social media? You’re not alone.

Diana Azzopardi, nutritionist at MOVE, shares 3 simple tips to help you cut through the noise and make confident choices.

If you’re looking for personalised guidance that fits your lifestyle, the MOVE team is here to support you 🫵

01/04/2026

At 16, she walked away.
At 20, she stood on the Olympic podium with gold around her neck.

Not because the journey was easy…
But because she chose to come back.

Stories like this remind us that stepping away doesn’t mean failure. It can mean growth, reflection, and finding your way back stronger. Many elite athletes don’t follow a straight path — setbacks, breaks, and doubt are often part of the process.
At MOVE, we see this every day. Progress isn’t linear. Performance isn’t just physical. And sometimes the most important step forward is the one that comes after you’ve stopped.

Whether you're an athlete, parent, or professional — this is your reminder:

👉 You can pause
👉 You can reset
👉 You can come back stronger
Read the full blog written by Sport Psychology Practitioner here:

By Matthew Portelli, Sport Psychology Practitioner When Alysa Liu retired at 16 after competing at the 2022 Winter Olympics, many were shocked. She had been labelled a prodigy, the future of U.S. women’s skating. Yet, at an age when most athletes are progressing through their careers, she steppe

28/03/2026

Wishing a very happy birthday to Profs Nigel Camilleri from all of us at MOVE..

25/03/2026

🔥 Breathwork & Ice Experience with Neil Agius 🔥

🗓 Date: Friday 27th March 2026
🕕 Time: 18:00
📍 Location: Kaizen Hub, Neil’s community space

Step into an experience designed to expand your physical and mental limits. Start with guided breathwork to calm your mind, increase focus, and access deeper states of awareness. Then move into an ice immersion to build discipline, emotional control, and self-trust. Neil shares powerful stories from extreme ocean expeditions, turning endurance into practical mindset tools you can use every day.

A big thank you to Neil Agius and Marko Bezzina for sharing their time, expertise, and inspiration with us! 🙏

💰 Prices & Registration:
• Athletes: €30 - Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZPEQ252Dgihit8NJrLiKrE_y9Pfy9t6xRITlTTwCsaw/edit?ts=69bb9c7a

Limited spots. Reset, reconnect, and discover your potential 💪❄️

22/03/2026

We are glad to be supporting Zach. Keep following his journey to support him 💪 you’ve got this Zach

Home Bound

Zach Vella wants to raise 120,000 through his 2,700 kilomtre run

21/03/2026

The man who ran for six straight days to raise money for homelessness will start a far more ambitious challenge on Sunday.

Zach Vella managed to collect €32,000 on behalf of the YMCA when he ran for 360 kilometres last December.

He is now aiming to run over seven times as far when he begins running from London. Vella aims to make the 2,700-kilometre journey to Malta in six weeks, averaging around 60 kilometres a day.

Read the full story on Times of Malta.

14/03/2026

We had an amazing day at Remedies Pharmacy & Clinic in Birkirkara, full of learning, inspiration, and wellbeing!

A huge thank you to all the speakers, and attendees.

Today’s talks included:

💡 Burnout Symptoms, Prevention and What to Do – Daria Efimkina, Life Coach

👂 Understanding Sensory Processing and the Power of Our Senses – Sarah Bianco, Occupational Therapist & Sensory Integration Practitioner

🧠 Do I Need Therapy? When “I’ll Be Fine” Stops Working – Jasmine Borg, Health Psychologist & Sport Psychology Practitioner

👐 How Do Occupational Therapists Support Mental Health Across the Lifespan – Martina Cassar, Occupational Therapist

⚡ Performing Under Pressure: From Stress to Success – Matthew Portelli, Sport Psychology Practitioner

📝 ADHD and Meds: Myths and Facts – Prof. Nigel Camilleri, Child & Adolescent / Sport Psychiatrist

🗣 Understanding Your Child’s Communication – Yasmine Briffa, Speech Language Pathologist

Follow us for more insights and highlights from our work.

13/03/2026

Consistency is key 🔑⚽
Thank you Luxol Sports Club for inviting us at MOVE to share some quick mental tips with the team. Sport psychology practitioners Jasmine Borg and Nathan Sciberras, together with our nutritionist Diana Azzopardi, spoke about the small habits that make a big difference in performance and teamwork.

One message really stood out:
👉 A 7/10 player who is consistent and reliable will always be more valuable to a team than a 10/10 player who isn’t dependable.

We spoke about:
• Making mistakes… and keeping going
• Staying focused on the next play
• Learning to say “Next!” and moving forward

The players also took part in a group activity where they reflected on the consistent values each person brings to the team. Dedication, passion, commitment and a challenge approach mentality were themes that stood out. It was a great reminder that there is no “I” in team.

Looking forward to seeing these ideas translate onto the pitch!

13/03/2026

MOVE's Friday Movie picks
I, Tonya (2017)

Not your typical inspirational sports movie, and that's exactly why it's brilliant.

This film explores Tonya Harding's story through the lens of survival, ambition, and America's complicated relationship with women. Margot Robbie's performance is stunning, and the film's structure perfectly captures how truth gets lost in competing narratives.

What struck me was how Tonya's communication style, born from necessity, not choice, became the thing that disqualified her from success. She had the triple axel. She had the talent. But she didn't have the presentation that figure skating demanded.

It asks important questions: How much do our backgrounds shape how others perceive our words and actions? When does resilience look too rough to deserve empathy?
Have you seen this one? Did it change how you viewed the original story? 👇

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5580036/

1h 59m | R

13/03/2026

We’re excited to welcome you to our Open Day tomorrow at Remedies Clinic! Join us for free talks and one‑to‑one consultations running throughout the day.

Limited spaces, so make sure to book your slot here: 👉
https://forms.gle/cfNdGEFVvN6rmV367



Matthew Portelli Nigel Camilleri Yasmine Briffa