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Dynamic Ageing: Tips to Moving More and Exercising Smarter
Growing older doesn’t have to mean getting weaker or losing your independence. With the right kind of movement — especially exercise that builds strength, balance, and confidence — you can stay active, enjoy everyday life, and reduce the risk of falls and fractures. More 55-74 year olds are staying active than ever before and are taking part in strength and balance-based activities like Pilates and yoga which is good news. However, the downside is muscle loss and fall risks
Vanessa Mansergh
Nov 144 min read
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Exercise Well: Park the Smartwatch During Mindful Movement for Better Focus, Less Tension & a Pain-Free Body
Constantly checking our devices (phone, smartwatch) has become a modern habit many of us can’t stop doing. You ’ve just settled into a pilates class, lying on the mat, ready to breathe, focus, and move — and there it is again: the subtle buzz  on your wrist. Before you know it, your attention has darted to your smartwatch. You’ve gone from tuning into your breath to tracking your metrics or reading texts. We’ve become so accustomed to external feedback that we’ve lost the h
Vanessa Mansergh
Oct 163 min read
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Stand Well: 3 Exercises to Ease Back Pain and Boost Your Sports Performance
Have you ever noticed yourself standing in a queue, shifting your weight, back aching, shoulders hunched forward? Many of us think poor...
Vanessa Mansergh
Sep 225 min read
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6 Ways We Can Help Our Planet While Improving Our Health
Have you ever noticed how doing something good for the planet also  feels good for you? Whether it’s swapping out plastic in the...
Vanessa Mansergh
Aug 265 min read
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Just 5 Minutes of Daily Foot Exercises to be Back Pain-Free & Prevent Falls
When something affects your feet, the chances are everything hurts. Yet most of us don’t give our feet a second thought—until they start...
Vanessa Mansergh
Jun 245 min read
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Women, Be Kind to Yourself: Find Mental Clarity & Resilience with My Release & Re-Align Online Program
When I say this blog is for me - it is! It's a reminder to myself and you that our bodies are our guides and when we stop listening all...
Vanessa Mansergh
May 233 min read
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Active Men, Future-Proof Your Fitness: Just 30mins a day to be Back-Pain Free
Let’s face it—back pain has a sneaky way of creeping in just when you’re hitting your stride. Whether it’s after a long bike ride, a few...
Vanessa Mansergh
May 72 min read
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Mindful Movement: Pilates as a Path to Mental Wellness
In today's fast-paced world, finding a moment of calm can feel like a challenge. Many turn to meditation, yoga or deep breathing...
Vanessa Mansergh
Mar 212 min read
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Elevating Your Athletic Performance with a (not so) Secret Weapon: Pilates
For decades, elite athletes have sought out cutting-edge training methods to gain an edge in their performance. Strength, endurance and...
Vanessa Mansergh
Feb 74 min read
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Re-Balance Your Body & Mind: 2 Ways Sound can Help You Sleep, Live & Feel Better
As a sports massage therapist in my 20s, I recognised the need to relax my clients to be more effective at releasing muscle tension and...
Vanessa Mansergh
Jan 103 min read
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3 Practical Ways to Alleviate Chronic Back Pain with Mindfulness
Your chronic pain may not be responding well to physical therapy (osteopathy etc) but could be alleviated.
Vanessa Mansergh
Dec 9, 20245 min read
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Move Effortlessly Like a Child with my Weekly Pre-Work Online Classes
Positive movement is moving with ease, suppleness, strength and stamina. It's how we used to move as kids and how we are able to move...
Vanessa Mansergh
Sep 16, 20243 min read
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Sit Smart, Live Well: 3 Ways to Ensure Pain-Free Comfort when Driving or Working at your Desk
Sitting Matters. Find out how to do it well to avoid low back and neck pain. Rehab pilates plays an important role.
Vanessa Mansergh
Aug 12, 20245 min read
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3 Ways to Stop Your Sugar Cravings to Improve Energy Levels, Mood & Sleep
Who doesn't love a bit of sugar from time to time? Having a condition called renal glycosuria (hereditary) which can cause glucose to be...
Vanessa Mansergh
Jul 3, 20245 min read
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Discover How Prehab Pilates Can Boost Your Pre-Surgery Fitness in 4 Steps
As a certified APPI (Australian Physiotherapist & Pilates Institute) Pilates rehab instructor and Cancer Rehab instructor, I cannot...
Vanessa Mansergh
Jun 15, 20244 min read
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5 Tips for Pain-free Movement with Pilates Rehab
I have recently completed a pilates course with APPI - Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute. Glenn and Elisa Withers (the...
Vanessa Mansergh
May 12, 20243 min read
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The Way to Healthy Bones in Just 30 Minutes
Spring is the perfect time to start a new healthy habit. Everything is coming alive in nature and our energy levels are ready to soar! In...
Vanessa Mansergh
Dec 27, 20233 min read
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How to Stay Well in Winter
Back in the winter of 2012 after my own back injury, I remember the slow and often painful walk on wet pavements to my pilates teacher's...
Vanessa Mansergh
Dec 27, 20233 min read
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Seasonal Well-being
I believe in living as close to nature as we can to move, eat and live well in our busy world of high tech. A daily walk is medicinal....
Vanessa Mansergh
Dec 27, 20233 min read
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TPH Interview - Physiotherapist at Vancouver Olympics, Helen O'Neill
Why physiotherapy? Physiotherapy is about improving the efficiency of movement and allowing the body to be at its best. As a physio I...
Helen O'Neill
Oct 3, 20232 min read
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