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I am Wendy. A Women’s Health Physiotherapist. I provide online and in clinic services. I would love to help you!

I can see you face-to-face in Mt Albert Auckland or online wherever you are. A physical check up after having a baby is so important and should be available to every women. From this I can help you create a plan for returning to the activities that you love in a safe and educated way. Let me help you with managing:
- Pregnancy Pain or injury
- Pelvic Floor Dysfunction; incontinence, prolapse and pelvic pain
- Postpartum WOF; includes Diastasis assessment, pelvic floor screening, scar management, and the assessment and management of any pain or dysfunction associated with pregnancy and childbirth.
- Safe exercise strategies for women dealing with chronic pain or injury.
- Postpartum and Pregnancy Pilates groups.
- Pilates for over 60’s.
- ACC registered for managing injury.
- Post surgical management.

23/01/2023

2023 CLASSES at Active+ Snell's Beach

Join me at Active+ Snell's Beach

Pregnancy class
- pregnancy specific
- general conditioning
- birth prep
- injury prevention and management

Post-Partum class
- reconnect with your body
- Post-Natal specific conditioning
- injury prevention and management

Lots of fun and laughs along the way

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30/11/2022

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Do you have a goal?
Share it below.

When we share our goals we are more likely to achieve them.

16/11/2022

My online programme FOUNDATION has the best members.

I feel lucky to start my day with a group of ladies who, like me, want to enhance their bodies; move well and feel good.

Movement is medicine and all of us go through stages in life where, childbirth, injuries, trauma, hormones and aging can impact our physical ability.

The answer is to create habits that enhance your wellbeing. Adding restorative movement to your day is a huge part of the solution.

Move well | Feel better

If you are feeling slightly broken and in need of TLC 💛 FOUNDATION is for you.

If you want to add mindful movement to stay connected to your body and prevent aches and pains 💛 FOUNDATION is for you.

If you feel young, or if you feel old. If you have saggy parts, or tight parts, stressed parts or sore parts 💛 FOUNDATION is for you.

When is the best time to start?
How about TODAY

💛 Wendy

Foundation is an ONLINE restorative exercise programme.
Cost is only $5 / week
Daily classes available LIVE or later
Cancel anytime
Try 4-weeks FREE with the coupon FREEFOUNDATION
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13/11/2022

Persistent Back Pain can be debilitating both mentally and physically.

Women with Persistent Lower Back Pain often also have some Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.

😩Do you suffer from Back Pain?
💧Do you suffer from (even mild) incontinence or prolapse symptoms?

Unfortunately, mild bladder leakage can often lead to decreased activity and exercise.
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The best way to manage persistent back pain is Activity and Exercise.

Our Pelvic Floor Muscles work with the diaphragm and other core muscles to provide support but they often get forgotten.

Could there be a connection between your back pain and your pelvic floor? Maybe?

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30/10/2022

❣️ IS IT HORMONAL?

While is it normal for s*x hormones to fluctuate throughout our cycle the change in Oestrogen and Progesterone levels can impact our bodies in different ways.

Cycle mapping is one way that you can highlight a possible hormonal element to some symptoms that you are experiencing.

ISSUES SUCH AS:
💧Increased Bladder Leaking
🪨Worsened symptoms or Pelvic Organ Prolapse
💩 Constipation
🤯 Migrane
😧 Pain
😴 Insomnia

🗓️ If you suffer from any symptoms that 'come and go' then try keeping a diary of your cycle and mark your symptoms along the way.

📈 Once you have done this for a few months you may notice a pattern.

This may be helpful when you discuss your symptoms with your GP and it also might help you plan your lifestyle. If you know when you are at higher risk of migrane at a particular time, you may choose to plan exercise and other activities accordingly.

Do you track your cycle?
Leave a 💛 in the comments if you do.

13/09/2022

"Girl Stuff"

High level female athletes have a deep understanding of how their cycle affects their athletic performance. Highly athletic women are always analysing aspects of their performance in their quest to be the best.

Understanding YOUR own body is just as important.

I encourage all women that I see to map their cycle. Understand how YOU feel at certain times of YOUR cycle. Then with that information you can plan your training to suit your body.
If you know that you typically feel low energy at certain times then you can set realistic expectations for yourself. That may not be the week you choose to increase runs or aim for PB's in the gym.

Let me know,

Does your cycle effect your physical capability?

Do you understand your own cycle?

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10/09/2022

60+ and struggling to exercise?

Check out the new specialised programme jn my Foundation programme - Goldies.

Within Goldies we focused on what we need to maintain and improve:
💪 Strength
⚖️ Balance
💃Co-ordination
🤸🏼‍♀️ Flexibilty
🫁 Breathing
🦸🏼‍♀️General Mobility
💧Pelvic Floor Function

🏡Workout in the privacy of home,
👩‍⚕️with the personalised advice and input of a women's health physio.

Try 4weeks FREE with the code
FREEFOUNDATION

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01/09/2022

A persistent Cough can place frequent high pressure on the pelvic floor. This can lead to pelvic floor muscle fatigue and weakness.
Covid, Winter Colds and Flu that make us cough a lot can have an effect on our pelvic floor muscles and sometimes people who don't normally leak start to have an issue when coughing and sneezing .
Typically the issue is that your muscles are tired and can't function properly.
Remember one of the jobs of our pelvic floor muscles is to keep us continent and dry, if they are tired and weak.... Leaks might happen.

Is this you?

Want some tips?

1: set up for success. Try "the knack". Before a cough pre- engage your pelvic floor slightly.
Then lean forwards and try aiming your cough upwards (and into your elbow). This aligns your pelvis in a position where it is easier to activate the right muscles.

2. Give your pelvic floor a break. It's working hard all day. Give it a rest by trying some pelvic floor recovery positions. Check out my previous post about pelvic floor relaxation.

3. When you are feeling a bit better implement some pelvic floor muscle training. This is important for both men and women. You need to be able contract and relax your pelvic floor muscles without using your abdominal muscles, thighs or gluts to help. Next time you are unwell you will be grateful for building up some better baseline strength. Hot tip my FOUNDATION programme ticks the boxes.

4. Talk to your GP about managing your cough. Try all the home remedies to try and decrease your coughing.

Always get insight from your health professional if symptoms persist.

Feel better soon!
🤕 Share with your sick friends.
(They might not want to tell you they have this wee issue 😮‍💨)

31/07/2022

Restore and Revive your body

Join me daily for 30min Restorative Exercise Classes:

💛 Are you:
🤱🏼Recovering from childbirth?
💧Concerned about your pelvic health?
👵🏼Worried about the effects of aging?
🏋🏼‍♀️Want more Conditioning exercise?

💛Daily Classes that focus on:
Pelvic Floor Muscle Function
Abdominal Strength & Control
Spinal and Hip Mobility
Pelvic Strength and Stability

Join Foundation
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22/07/2022

Pregnancy and Childbirth can leave our bodies feeling compromised.

The tasks involved with caring for new babies can be demanding.

Looking after your body is often easier said than done.

✅ Try these posture tips to help avoid aches and pains.

For more help with your post-partum recovery contact me.

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22/07/2022

🤱 Have you recently had a baby?

Or

💧Are you suffering from bladder leakage?

Or

🪨 Are you concerned about Pelvic Organ Prolapse?

Or

🧘🏼‍♀️Do you want to exercise in a way that will help you restore and nourish your body with movement?
. . . . . . . .

💛💛💛 Check out my online programme FOUNDATION 💛💛💛 . . . . . . . . .

Sign up and access 4-weeks free for:
CODE = FREEFOUNDATION

⏰Daily Classes - join live or do them later

💪🏻Gain strength and support

🤸🏼‍♀️Improve your function

🤓Contact and support when you need it

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20/07/2022

There are many benefits to Morning Exercise.
Here are what I consider the top 5.

1. Tick the box. Get it done as a priority. There will be less time for excuses or distractions when you do it first thing!

2. You'll reap the mental benefits all day. Morning exercise will improve your attention, visual learning and decision making for the rest of the day. (The British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2019).

3. Exercising in the morning with help you make healthier choices throughout the day. (International Journal of Obesity, 2018)

4. You'll be in a better mood. Start the day on a positive note. Exercise releases endorphins and can help reduce stress and anxiety.

5. You will sleep better. Regular exercise is conducive to better sleep. Light exposure early in the day may help increase melatonin levels at night.

What time of day do you prefer to exercise? Let me know in the comments.
I am most definitely a morning person. I love the sense of being up before everyone else. As a mum it is also time that is exclusively mine. No one wants my attention and I can focus solely on myself. Winning!

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