Bodyworks - Physiotherapy & Wellness

29/10/2025

A warm welcome to James Limbert, the newest member of the Bodyworks team. 🥰

We’re delighted to finally introduce James to our community. When we interviewed him via Zoom back in February, it was clear he was the right fit—even if it meant waiting until late October for his arrival. And wait we did, with growing anticipation, as he and his lovely young family made the move to New Zealand from the UK.

James brings over a decade of experience in private, community and primary care, and a thoughtful, evidence-based approach to physiotherapy. He’s incredibly passionate about helping clients move well, recover confidently, and get back to doing what they love. Find out more about James on our website, or call us to make a booking on 09 4074288

https://www.bodyworksphysio.co.nz/our-team/

16/10/2025

Come and have a good day out & support at their Annual Garden Safari. 🌳🪴🌹🥕
Tickets available at a number of retailers around Kerikeri - including Mitre 10 Kerikeri.
We're 🤞 all fingers and toes that there's lots of sun that weekend.

🌿🎟️ Garden Safari Tickets Available Here! 🎟️🌿

We’re excited to be an official ticket outlet for the annual Garden Safari – an fun event, inspiring ideas for in the garden.

📍 Pop in to grab your tickets today!
$35 each for a two day pass which comes with an info booklet.
Please note: We're just a ticket seller – for event details, visit the official Garden Safari page.

14/10/2025

Go Tamsin! We're all super proud of you. 😍

14/10/2025

A quick lunch with some of the team yesterday to say thanks for all their hard work & flexibility over the last 9 weeks as we waited for our NEW PHYSIO to arrive from the UK. You’re all amazing & we love you!! 💕

Thanks also to our incredible clients for their patience and understanding since Amal left - appointment availability has certainly been a little tricky with only Mark, Rebecca & Aima available.

Thankfully, this should all ease up now that our new physio, James, starts on Monday, 20 Oct. 🥳
Watch this space for more details coming soon.... we're so excited about our new staff member.

14/10/2025

"The best medicine isn't found in a pill bottle or an operating theatre – it's movement."

That's likely why we see such success with our physio led GLA:D OsteoArthritis Course - our 6 week education & exercise program that focuses on improving lower limb strength and stability.
If you're interested in finding out how it works and what the benefits are - give us a call on 09 4074288.

Stiff knees, aching hips and the slow grind of chronic joint pain are often accepted as an unavoidable part of getting older.

12/10/2025

Doesn’t she look awesome for just completing an ?? Congrats Tamsin, what an incredible achievement!! 🙌🎉

03/10/2025

We’re proud to support the Garden Safari taking place 1-2 November… will we see you there too?
Let’s hope for some glorious sunshine that weekend. ☀️🏡

29/08/2025

Ever wondered what the difference is between an x-ray, CT scan & MRI? Here's a quick overview using the humble banana. 🍌

This image uses a banana to humorously and effectively illustrate how medical imaging techniques—X-ray, CT scan, and MRI—differ in their ability to visualize internal structures.

An X-ray shows a basic external silhouette, reflecting how it captures bones and dense materials.

A CT scan reveals a more layered internal structure, similar to how it detects subtle tissue differences or bleeding.

An MRI delivers the most detail, showing internal strands and textures, highlighting its superiority in imaging soft tissues like muscles and organs.

This banana analogy has become popular in science communication for its accessible, visual representation of complex radiological concepts.

It doesn't show clinical images but conceptually mirrors the diagnostic differences, making it both educational and engaging.

25/08/2025

Get those prunes into your daily diet, ladies!

Here's some more information on purple foods. This time, it's prunes AKA dried plums! Just 4–6 prunes a day (~50 g) were used in a year-long study that helped maintain bone strength in postmenopausal women.

But prunes aren’t just about bones. Here are some other nutritional tidbits to note:
- Fiber (~7 g per 100 g) → supports regularity
- Potassium & vit K → key for heart and bone health
- Polyphenols (chlorogenic acids) → natural plant compounds with antioxidant activity

FODMAP tip:
Prunes are naturally rich in sorbitol, a type of carbohydrate that can be a digestive trigger for some. Start small (2–3) and see how your body feels.

Nature certainly packs a lot into these little purple powerhouses!

Research courtesy of ~ Deanna Minich PhD