In this podcast interview I was so excited to chat with Jamie Friend, a qualified naturopath who I met while undergoing a yoga teacher training several years ago. In this discussion we dive into an enlightening conversation where Jamie shares invaluable advice on managing the transition from perimenopause to menopause, and the things we can do before it’s onset to minimise the chances of struggling through the associated symptoms.

Welcome to a story that dances through the stages of my life so far, from the bright lights of musical theatre to the empowering space of movement coaching. It's a tale of passion, discovery, and transformation. Read on if you’d like to understand more about what drives me and what influences my coaching style.

It’s highly unlikely you’re going to want to show up and put in the work all of the time. So if you’ve ever wondered why some days you feel ready to conquer the world, while on others, even the simplest tasks seem insurmountable, first of all, I want you to know that you are totally not alone!Understanding that motivation ebbs and flows can free us from the guilt of 'off days' and help us focus on building habits that sustain progress, regardless of our mood.

In this blog post I hope to help demystify motivation and by painting a clearer picture of what it is, perhaps you can have a better understanding of how to cultivate it.

Did you know though that there are multiple ways to stretch? Besides simply reaching for your toes (and giving up in defeat), why not take a more scientific approach and incorporate a wide variety of stretching techniques into your repertoire? In this blog post I discuss 5 different types of stretching to help you increase your range of motion, and decrease your muscular tightness and associated pain.

Exercise and nutrition are just two pieces of a much bigger puzzle when it comes to changing your body composition or maintaining it! Read on to discover my 4 key components to keep in mind when it comes to loosing body fat.

As a Pilates teacher, one of the most common questions I get asked is, “What makes Pilates different from regular body-weight training?”

Since Joseph Pilates (the founder of the Pilates method) passed in 1967, the exercises he developed, the sequences, and the original methodology (originally named ‘Contrology’), has been passed from trainer to trainer. Naturally, it has deviated along the way from its original design. While Pilates teachers these days love to mix things up for the purposes of fun, variation, and extra challenge, it shouldn’t be forgotten that Joseph Pilates was very much ahead of his time and a pioneer in the fitness industry.

If you’re a little confused about what Pilates is exactly, what you might be getting out of your Pilates class, and how to ensure you’re getting the most out of your time training in the method, read on!

I’ve compiled the tips and information that I think are most useful if you’re embarking on a journey of learning this exercise method that has stood the test of time.

Here’s seven points that I hope will clarify any confusion you have on the magical exercise method that is only growing in popularity all over the world, and will help you feel more like an expert in the field yourself!