Why do inflammatory foods matter?     To put it simply, inflammation is the root of disease. It has been shown to be associated with just about every health condition. Unfortunately, there are many foods in today’s world that create inflammation in the body,...

I often get asked to recommend certain Pilates classes, especially Pregnancy Pilates classes. Since there are sooo many different Pilates classes around, I am going to share with you the key elements that make up the ultimate Pilates class.   But first...let me...

Many of us overlook the impact stress has on our body. This is because living in a stressed state of rushing from one thing to the next, having to do lists as long as our arm, deadlines hanging over our heads, weekends jam-packed with child commitments & ignoring...

As your little human grows inside your belly, many women are struck with the undesirable experience of pelvic pain in pregnancy. For those who have gone through this, you know it can feel like you have no control over what is happening to your body & as a result,...

I had the absolute pleasure of being interviewed by 'Her Canberra' to talk about what to expect post-baby & the truth about your post-baby body.   We talk about: What are the common issues women have post pregnancy & childbirth. How long you should wait...

There is nothing worse than having constipation, and I would know as I have been a long-term sufferer.   Constipation is having to strain to pass a hard stool (poo). And by straining I mean to ANY degree. Before I did my Masters in Women’s Health, I thought it...

Stress incontinence is very common in pregnancy & postpartum, but it's not normal! As a Women’s Health Expert & Advocate, an important role of mine is to educate you that stress incontinence is treatable & preventable. So if you are experiencing stress...

It’s simple, it’s free, it can reduce stress & tension in your body and can help you prepare for & recover from childbirth – it’s called Diaphragmatic Breathing. Let me shed some light on what this means, why it is so powerful & how you do it.  ...

Something we don’t talk about enough (if at all) is overactive pelvic floor muscles. An overactive pelvic floor refers to increased tension in the muscles. When the pelvic floor becomes tense, it can become tight, painful & unable to work properly. This can lead...