Fit-4-2

I am excited to be offering 2 upcoming infant Massage workshops at Newcastle Perinatal place in Charlestown.
There are 3 spots available in the May group and 5 spots available for June.
Cost is $115 including the 2 sessions, oil and notes.
For more information or booking please call or send a DM.

Embracing Birth Childbirth and Parenting Education
Hypnobirthing Australia programs
Doula Services
Traditional model

A big weekend of CPD.. Research update …challenging beliefs around the childbearing year.
Looking forward to hearing about all the new research.

Having a UTI can be a real pain in the ... urinary tract. ​​​​​​​​
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Most recurrent UTIs are caused by the same bacterial strain as the initial infection and can be embedded in the bladder wall, causing flaring of symptoms/reoccurring symptoms.​​​​​​​​
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The va**na microbiome can influence recurrent UTIs and when optimised can be protective against UTIs.​​​​​​​​
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Urine cultures can come back negative, however there could be an embedded infection that isn’t detectable but still causing symptoms.​​​​​​​​
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If you’d like to reduce the occurrence UTIs and get on top of them long term, feel free to reach out to book in for a consultation! Don't forget, our FREE 15 minute discovery calls are still available for first time clients - just book through our website by clicking the link in our bio!

Pre and Post-natal Physiotherapy With Kirsten Joyner.

Baby Massage and Postnatal Depression | Baby Massage

Great News !!
Mums and Bubs postnatal rehab pilates is back in July as term 3 commences.
This 5 week block will commence on Monday 18th July at 10.45a.m
NEW VENUE -This class will now be held at Heidi’s School of dance 18 Hall Street Newcastle West. I only have 8 spots available. So book in fast.
There is Better parking than The Junction and No stairs, so much easier with prams.
The cost of the 5 week program is $120 - left over Prenatal classes can be used towards this 5 pass. Please DM for more info.

Posted • We are very excited to announce that Kirsten Joyner will be available on Wednesdays for Pre & Post Natal Physiotherapy appointments. If you are not feeling your best self since becoming pregnant. Book Online, Book Today! 🤰🏻www.eastendmovement.com.au

I am very excited to be working out of this beautiful space overlooking Newcastle Beach.
I will be available for physiotherapy consultations and 1:on 1 rehab from July.
For all things women’s health, Pregnant, postpartum , musculoskeletal and rehab.

I am excited to announce that I will be working out of this beautiful space overlooking Newcastle beach on Wednesdays from 6 July. Appointment times are available from 7.30 am - 6.30pm.
Bookings for Women’s health, musculoskeletal physio and rehab can be made via Eastend Movement’s website.

Fit-4-2 updated their address.

A great day for professional development- looking forward to learning more about treating scar tissue.

Well It’s a wrap. After 20 years - Pilates for Life is saying goodbye to 15 Kenrick St.
Thank you so much to each and every person who has passed through the door over the last 15 years that I have owned the business. I will be forever grateful to you all.
I have been blessed with lovely clients who have become a community.
For those who wish to continue their pilates journey with me…
This week the Mat classes will be Tuesday and Thursday 9.30-10.30 a.m and Thursday evening 6.15-7.15pm at Heidi’s School of Dance 18 Hall St, Newcastle West.
I look forward to seeing you in Heidi’s beautiful space.
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At this stage both Fit-4-2 pregnancy and Postpartum rehab will be taking a break until July.
Mums n bubs will be Tuesdays 10.30
And Prenatal will be Tuesday 5.30.
Further details to follow once confirmed. Xx

Happy Mother’s Day to everyone who identifies as a mother. I hope you have a beautiful day with those you love ❤️. Sending love to all those who find this day difficult.
I miss my mum even more on days like this xx

Yip this bub was born va**nally at home in the birth pool.
5.46 kg
12 pounds
3 hour labour
Intact Perineum
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The midwife had this to say.
“Stop telling women they can’t birth big babies va**nally “
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Midwife

Do you know that feeling when you wake up in the middle of the night and it’s cold and your diaper feels heavy. And there are so many strange sounds all around you, and it’s dark and scary. And you get a hit in your head and it’s your hand that’s on its own adventure. And you can’t control it at all and it flings itself around and scratches your face and pulls at your hair. And your legs start kicking off the duvet, even though you’re cold as it is and you try to make it stop but they have their own will. And so you’re lying there completely helpless with flailing limbs that want to do everything, but none of the things you want.

And you can’t find mom. And you call for her and you find yourself feeling really scared. What if your beloved mom doesn’t come for you. You can’t imagine anything worse and you start to cry because you miss her so terribly. You have never felt as alone as this very moment.

And then she is suddenly there. Standing right by your bed and looking at you with worry and love. And she is the most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen. And you grin up at her with happiness and relief. You don’t think you’ve ever felt as happy as this very moment.

And she picks you up and holds you close. And she smells like herself, and also a bit like you. Like milk and safety and love. And it’s the best smell in the whole entire world.

And she is warm and safe and soft and her hands caress you and she feeds you and hums your favourite tune. And you love her voice. You’ve known it far longer than you’ve really known her. It has lulled you to sleep and made you laugh and calmed you when you were distressed. It is the most beautiful voice in the whole entire world.

And you get to lie right up against her and you feel your entire body start to warm up again. And your still cold hand starts stroking her and moves up towards her neck and accidentally scratches her. Stupid uncontrollable hand. But mom doesn’t get angry. She takes your stupid hand in hers and it turns all warm again. And this is the best feeling in the world. Right here in mommy’s arms, with your hand in hers. Even the diaper doesn’t feel as horrible anymore.

And you feel your eyes getting heavy and you know that everything is okay now cause mommy is here. Your mom. Your wonderful, incredible mom who always looks after you. Night and day.

You look up at her one last time before you fall asleep. She looks tired and her eyes are closed, and yet she is still the most magnificent thing you know. How amazing that she wants to sit here with you in this moment. How amazing that she will always sit with you for a bit when you need her to.

You smile to yourself. How lucky you were that she became your mom. The most perfect mom anyone could have asked for.
You knew, even before you saw her, that she would be the best thing in the world.

Oh how you love her. Your mom.
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Words by: The Mommy Poet

shared via The Birth Mentor

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We reopen tomorrow Monday 10 January.
This will be the 2022 Timetable, which is subject to change, so watch this space.

Pregnancy mat classes remain Tuesday 5.15pm and Saturday 8.30 am.
Postnatal rehab pilates has moved to Friday at 10.15 am.

Studio classes are suitable for pregnant and postpartum women as they are small group and tailored to your specific needs.
Booking is required for all classes.
Bookings via text 0415 871 043

Due to the current Covid 19 wave, we will continue to offer classes via Zoom for those who prefer to or need to stay home.

At this stage we are teaching in the studio using our Covid safe plan.

We look forward to getting back into the routine and seeing you all soon x

Wishing all clients and followers a very Merry Christmas 🎄🎁🎅🏻and a happy and safe new year.
Thinking of all those who are sick or in isolation and unable to spend time with loved ones.
We reopen for 2022 on
Monday 10 January.
Thank you to all the beautiful mums and Mums-to-be for your support during this challenging year.
Xx

Did you see me on the ABC news with Karen from Embracing Birth on Sunday night?

'It just starts our day off brighter': Are lockdowns making us healthier? New data shows exercise in a NSW city under COVID lockdown has jumped by as much as 82 per cent.

Due to the current lockdown in Newcastle NSW we are unable to hold group classes in the studio.
So this week I will be running the pregnancy class online via zoom on Saturday morning and Tuesday evening.
If you would like the zoom link please email me at [email protected], or text 0415871043 or send a DM.
Fingers crossed we will be allowed to reopen for face-to-face classes on Friday the 13th.
Enjoy the week at home and stay safe.
physiotherapy is considered an essential service so if you need an appointment please reach out.
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Happy Mother’s Day xx
I am feeling grateful to be mother to these 2 Epic humans - being a mother is my greatest achievement and and set me on a career path change .
What a lovely Mother’s Day weekend I have had spent with my favorite people - I have been very spoilt and truly blessed!
🙏🏽 💗 💙❤️
This Day can be a difficult day for those who have lost - Thoughts of my Mum and my Nan’s always close on Mother’s Day.
Wishing all Mum’s, Nan’s, God- Mothers , Aunts, mums-to-be, foster mums, step-mums, fur-baby mums and those who have lost or wishing to be mums a beautiful day filled with love.

Wishing all of our Clients a lovely Easter 🐣 🐰.
I will be taking a break during the first week of the school holidays, I will be back teaching classes and seeing patients from Friday 9 April.

Getting my stats brain 🧠 on this weekend with Women’s health training associates .
Birth Choices course.
Looking at the research and stats to help women make more informed choices about birth.