Fit-4-2 in Newcastle, New South Wales | Pilates studio

Fit-4-2

Locality: Newcastle, New South Wales

Phone: +61 415 871 043

Address: 15 Kenrick street 2291 Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.pilatesforlife.com.au

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25.01.2022 ONLINE PROGRAM COMING SOON ! For the last 16 years I have had the pleasure of helping thousands of women with their birth preparation and recovery with my Fit-4-2 pregnancy and postpartum program. Friends and clients have encouraged me to offer my programs online. I first met with my business consultant @professionalbabe @petaserras 3 years ago for advice about launching my program - but due to procrastination, self doubt , poor tech skills and feeling like I am too old ...and fat to get in front of the camera I have been making excuses. However Covid restrictions have pushed me out of my comfort zone and I am pleased to announce that 3 years later I am finally launching my first online course. For the last 10 weeks I have been working together with some amazing women @sydneynaturalfertility @dr.rohini.nagpal @carlabailey_resiliencecoach and @thebalancedingredient as we launch our first online courses guided by our fearless leader @professionalbabe. I will be launching the 3rd trimester course in September and the 4th trimester program to follow in October. To help women PREPARE-RECOVER & RESTORE These courses will be available to purchase individually or as a package. The 3rd trimester course is designed to prepare your body and mind for birth, prepare your pelvic floor and teach you skills for labour as well as planning for postpartum. The 4th trimester will help you recover and restore from a vaginal or Caesarean birth. There will be also be expert information from other Allied health professionals .... so watch this space for more info in the coming weeks To find out more and get on my mailing list please DM me with your email address #onlineprogram #birthpreparation #birth #activebirth #antenatalclass #pregnancypilates #pelvicfloorprep #thirdtrimester #forthtrimester

25.01.2022 A Busy weekend at Pilates for Life starting this morning at 8.30am Fit-4-2 Fit-2-Birth class, followed at 10am with a day of Antenatal education with Midwife extraordinaire Karen Scanlen from Embracing Birth. Tomorrow is day 2 of Hypnobirthing Embracing Birth. We are taking every precaution to keep you safe including temperature checks on arrival , social distancing in our 150m2 space, individually packed morning tea and masks for use at your discretion.

24.01.2022 There are times when our we all need a bit of help when Oestrogen levels are low. This simplifies water-based vs oil- based lubricants Posted @withregram @yes_organics Wondering which lube to choose? Have a look at the qualities of our organic lubricants to see which suits you best!... Still not sure? Check out the link in the description to read our blog about which lubricant you should be using . . . #YES #Yesorganics #YESOB YESWB #YESDG #Pleasure #Painfulsex #Organic #Natural #Moisturising #Intimacy #Sex #Lube #Lubricant #Waterbased #Plantbased

23.01.2022 GRAVITY assisted positions are the best way to work together with your baby to help them to move through your pelvis and be born. Birth is like a key in a lock. Your baby knows how to be born. Being uptight makes it easier for your baby to exit your body . Trust your birthing instincts and move freely. We don’t poo lying down so why birth that way?! ... Birth positions, birth moves and positions to optimize pelvic space are a big part of my Fit- 4-2 classes and have a whole module in my upcoming online course. #standupforbirth #birthpositions #fetalejectionreflex #birth #activebirth Posted @withregram @themindfulbirthgroup Unknown

23.01.2022 I have just written an article for @newcastle_baby magazine about the postpartum physio check up, great to see the message is getting out there Posted @withregram @birthtrauma.org.au When you attend your women’s health Physio appointments it is about YOU! YOU and your birth YOU and your body YOU and your mental health... YOU and your goals These are sessions that you deserve to discuss your birth, body, goals and ask any questions you may have. Based on your body and your goals, this session may involve: - an internal vaginal examination to assess your pelvic floor and healing. This can also determine your risk for return to exercise, strategies to assist in return to sex, and ways to maximise your pelvic health. We may do this in lying and/or in standing based on your symptoms and goals! - ultrasound examination of your abdominal wall, core and pelvic floor to assist in understanding your tummy muscles. This can be especially important for women with abdominal separation who want to learn to use their core, determine the exact distance of separation and ability to control the separation. It also teaches strategies to assist in tensioning the gap. - musculoskeletal examination of your muscle strength and mobility to assist in pain relief and return to exercise. This can be helpful for women who suffer from hip or back pain, breastfeeding aches and pains, or tailbone discomfort following birth. Exercise assessment and prescription to assist in return to exercise/sport, or strategies to strengthen the body All women deserve this assessment- not to feel forced into having further appointments or to raise concern about your pelvic floor or abdominal wall, but to be given information and options! It is your body and you get to decide what to do with it once you have the information- as long as you get the information in the first place! There is still time to sign the change.org petition calling for Medicare subsidised physiotherapy for postpartum

21.01.2022 WEBINAR .... & EBOOK Preparing your pelvic floor for birth. In the lead up to launching my online course I am going to be holding a Free webinar at 11am on Saturday 6 September. This webinar will be an abridged version of one of the modules from my 3rd Trimester course. This module is also available as a stand alone E-BOOK for $25. To register your interest in the webinar or E-Book or to ask any private questions you would like me to cover in the webinar please reach out v...ia DM. #pelvicfloor #perinealmassage #perinealstretching #pelvicfloorrelaxation #visualisation #intuitivepushing #laboringdown #spontaneouspushing #breathing #pushprep #intactperineum

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18.01.2022 Checking your breasts every month is great self care. Begin by looking at your breasts in the mirror with your shoulders straight and your arms on your hips. Look for: Breasts that are their usual size, shape, and colour Breasts that are evenly shaped without visible distortion or swelling... If you see any of the following changes, bring them to your doctor's attention: Dimpling, puckering, or bulging of the skin A nipple that has changed position or newly become inverted nipple Redness, soreness, rash, or swelling Now, raise your arms and look for the same changes Next, feel your breasts while lying down, using your right hand to feel your left breast and then your left hand to feel your right breast. Use a firm, smooth touch with the first few finger pads of your hand, keeping the fingers flat and together. Use small circular motions to cover the entire breast from top to bottom, side to side from your collarbone to ribs and from your armpit to your cleavage. Follow a pattern to be sure that you cover the whole breast beginning at the nipple, moving in larger and larger circles until you reach the outer edge of the breast. You can also move your fingers up and down vertically, in rows, as if you were mowing a lawn. This up-and-down approach seems to work best for most women. Be sure to feel all the tissue from the front to the back of your breasts: for the skin and tissue just beneath, use light pressure; use medium pressure for tissue in the middle of your breasts; use firm pressure for the deep tissue in the back. When you've reached the deep tissue, you should be able to feel down to your ribcage Finally, feel your breasts while you are standing or sitting. Many women find that the easiest way to feel their breasts is when their skin is wet and slippery, so they like to do this step in the shower. Cover your entire breast, using the same hand movements. Don’t panic if you think you feel a lump in your breast. Most women have some lumps or lumpy areas in their breasts and most turn out to be benign .There are a number of possible causes of non-cancerous breast lumps including normal hormonal changes. See your Doctor if you find a lump.

17.01.2022 8 September -World Physiotherapy Day! There are so many ‘Day’ and ‘Weeks’ to keep up with I didn’t get a chance to post on this yesterday as I worked a 12 hour day in my Studio / practice doing a job I absolutely love. If I had to choose a profession again I would still choose Physiotherapy.... Happy Physiotherapy day to all the great physios who dedicate their time to helping people to reduce pain, heal, recover, rehabilitate and return to function. Posted @withregram @invigorate.hp Happy #worldptday #physio #physiotherapy #physiotherapist #physiomum #physiolife #physioappreciation #loveyourphysio #womenshealth

16.01.2022 GIVEAWAY !!!! To promote and celebrate world breastfeeding week. Fit-4-2 and Embracing Birth have joined together to giveaway a fabulous hamper of goodies to help you in your breastfeeding journey. The hamper consists of: 1 pair of Body Ice Woman hot/ cold Breast pads.... 1 x Made to milk Antenatal expressing kit 1 x Naturebond Breast pump 1 pack of Made to Milk Deluxe hot chocolate 1 x natural deodorant by @nopong.deodorant 1 x Postpartum healing bath salts ( sitz bath ) 2 x Fit-4-2 Prenatal / postnatal classes: face to face or via Zoom To go into the draw to win this fabulous hamper : 1.Like this post 2.Follow Like that pages of both Fit-4-2 and Embracing Birth 3. Tag a pregnant friend in the post - 1 tag per comment more comments = more entries. Follow us on instagram for more chances to win. This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by any of the products. Prize will be drawn 10 August. #newcastlensw #breastfeeding #colostrum #fedisbest #breastfeedingweek2020 #physiotherapy #midwife #pilates #pregnancy 28m

15.01.2022 Wishing all clients and followers a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe new year. Today is the last day of classes and physio consults for 2020. We reopen for 2021 on Saturday 9th January with the 8.30 pregnancy pilates class followed by the 10am Childbirth and parenting class with @embracingbirth_au. Thank you to all the beautiful mums and Mums-to-be for your support this year. Xx

15.01.2022 HAPPY FATHER’S DAY ! Wishing all the Dad’s a happy Father’s Day. It’s days like this that make it difficult for those of us who have family overseas or even interstate.

15.01.2022 A lovely evening at the launch of the 2021 @newcastle_baby magazine and @pandanational fundraiser. It’s lovely being in a community of businesses supporting women during the childbearing year and beyond. Congratulations and well done to @daniella_ruru on a job well done. It’s a pleasure to feature in this local magazine for the second year. If you would like a copy I have them at the studio now. ... Lovely to network with @embracingbirth_au @nourishlactation @yummumtum @poppyseedphotography_au @katekennedybirthphotography @unwindpilatesstudio @sally.marchini.apd @beauteandbe @bellayoucoaching @drjaceypryjma @rebeccaorchard_remedialmassage @theoxytocincollective @empoweredlactation_withemma @newcastle_birth_movement @newcastle_kinesiology_practice @rockmybabyhcc @timbernooknewcastle #newcastlebaby2021 #supportinglocalbusiness #supportingwomen #womensupportingwomen #ittakesavillage

14.01.2022 Women’s Health Week is a week dedicated to women across Australia to make their health a priority! Often we are so busy caring for others that we neglect our own health and wellbeing. With the stress that 2020 brings ; Now more than ever it is time to prioritise your health and look after your your physical and mental wellbeing Remember you need to look after yourself before you can look after anyone else; fix your oxygen mask first. ... Do something for yourself to fill up your cup because you cannot pour from an empty cup. This week take time every day for some self care .... this may look like Taking time to nourish your body with nutritious food , drinking enough water , getting out in nature, moving your body. Stretching, doing your pelvic floor exercises, taking a few minutes to meditate and just breathe. Maybe booking yourself a massage or that medical or dental appointment you have been putting off. Even something as simple as having a coffee with a friend or relaxing in an epsom salt bath. Women’s Health Week is a great reminder to check in on your own health and make a few positive changes , even the smallest changes can have a cumulative affect #womenshealthweek2020 #postpartumcheckup #womenshealthweek #womenshealthmatters #womenshealthphysiotherapy #womenshealthphysio #pregnancy #postpartum #lookafteryourself #lookafteryou #lookafteryourskin #lookafteryourbody #mentalhealth

14.01.2022 Last week Embracing Birth and Fit-4-2 Physio we’re thrilled to give away a hamper full of goodies to a lucky lady. Thankyou to everyone who entered. This is our lovely winner Lidia who was gifted the hamper by her friend Gabby Saunders who was drawn out of the hat. Lidia is having her first baby in January .... I think her photobombing fur babies are very excited about the new addition. Congratulations Lidia x

14.01.2022 Wow this is a big week in the Women’s Health and birthing community... Being both Women’s health week and Birth Trauma awareness week. 1 in 3 women describe their birth as traumatic ... that is approximately 100 000 women a year ... If you are struggling to recover from your birthing experience or are experiencing PTSD please seek the help you deserve to help your both your mental and physical recovery Having a birth debrief, seeing a Perinatal psychologist , contacting P...ANDA and/ or consulting a women’s health Physio are good places to start. Posted @withregram @birthtrauma.org.au To mark the beginning of birth trauma awareness week 2020, we want to acknowledge that giving birth can be a wonderful experience for most families but not all...... 1 in 3 Australian women identify their birth as traumatic. Partners can experience birth-related trauma too. This year's awareness week theme is 'Journeys' and we aim to demonstrate the unique and challenging journeys that many families face as they start parenthood. We are #startingtheconversation with the aim to provide families a platform to speak out instead of suffering in silence. We are calling on health professionals to recognise how truly individual birth-trauma can be and hopefully encourage better support not only through the birth process but long afterwards. Many families in our community often take a long time to have their trauma diagnosed and this may be why we see such fractured care pathways and such little recognition and support available. We see the long-term impact of birth trauma, we see the stories that the research misses. By raising our voices we can hopefully enable our care providers to improve trauma prevention and enable quicker diagnosis which benefits the whole family and our wider community. If you would like to support our cause during the week or if you would like support, you can contact us; [email protected] or sign up for our virtual fundraiser: https://fundraise.birthtrauma.org.au/event/walkntalk/ #birthtraumaawarenessweek2020 #breakthesilence #starttheconversation

13.01.2022 Nursing ergonomics- Prevention is better than cure for postpartum aches and pains. In the first few months of your baby’s life you will spend many hours feeding and whether that is bottle or breast it is worth having a designated feeding station - Your feeding throne . ... Before baby arrives I highly recommend setting up a nursing station with a good nursing chair, nursing pillow, extra pillows for comfort and a side table for your water bottle and nutritious snacks. When sitting in your chair your feet should be flat on the floor with your hips slightly higher than your knees, You may need to sit on a wedge or use a lumbar support behind your back to help you sit up onto your sitting bones. Bring your baby up towards your breast ( not vice versa) you may need extra cushions under the nursing pillow when your baby is small. Preparing your body during pregnancy for the demands of feeding and baby care is a good idea. In my Fit-4-2 pregnancy classes I focus a lot on your upper body and postural strength, thoracic mobility, scapular stability , upper limb strength ( rotator cuff / shoulder/ forearm and wrist strength) as well as the usual core and pelvic floor muscles. Being in a prolonged position supporting your baby’s head with your thumb held out from your palm may lead to wrist and elbow pain so try to rest your forearm on your feeding pillow underneath your baby. As tempting as it may be try to avoid constantly rotating your neck and looking down at your baby as your neck will get sore. It is worth doing some stretches for your neck and upper back after each feed - Tomorrow i will post a few of my favorites. #breastfeedingweek #physiotherapy #ergonomics #womenshealth #posture #forthtrimester

09.01.2022 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. #neverstoplearning

09.01.2022 FREE POSTPARTUM RECOVERY TIPS EBOOK. I want to help as many new mums as I can so I decided to turn the handout I give to my clients into an EBook which is free for you to download now. Just click the link in my BIO It is full of tips to help your recovery from Vaginal birth in the first few weeks after birth. Even if you have a Belly birth it’s worth a read. ... So please go to the link in my Bio and download it now. I am working on one specific to Caesarean Birth so watch this space. #birthhealing #physiotherapy #pelvicfloor #postnatal #postpartum #vaginalbirth #freeebookdownload #pregancy #postpartumbody #postpartumrecovery

09.01.2022 A Pessary is a soft, flexible silicon device that is placed into the vagina to help support the bladder, uterus, urethra and /or rectum. Pessaries are a conservative option in the symptom management of pelvic organ prolapse. A variety of pessaries are available including cubes and rings. Some women need to wear them all the time and others just need a bit of extra support during sport. Pessaries can be used preventatively too ....... A pessary can be helpful during the postpartum period to help support your pelvic organs and fascia while the pelvic floor recovers. Pessaries have been likened to a sports bra for your pelvic floor. Wearing a pessary can be helpful for sports such as running or CrossFit to reduce the risk of causing or worsening pelvic organ prolapse. To get a pessary you will need to have a vaginal examination to be assessed for the type and size of pessary best for you . You will be educated on how to look after your pessary including how to insert and remove it. If you have any questions regarding pessaries or pessary fitting please reach out. #pessary #pelvicorganprolapse #postpartumbody #physiotherapy #newcastlensw @ The Junction

09.01.2022 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.

09.01.2022 R U OK? Today 10 September 2020 is RU OK day - The day we are reminded that every day is the day to ask, Are you OK? if someone you know is struggling with life’s ups and downs. Let’s face it 2020 has had more than its share of ups and downs, it has definitely been a roller coaster year. ... As women and mothers we are often the glue that holds it all together finding ourselves juggling lots of balls , but it is OK to sometimes drop a ball or two and admit you are not OK or coping. Now more than ever make your mental health a priority. Stay connected with family and friends, look out for each other and reach out if you aren’t coping. Help is just a phone call away Lifeline 13 11 14 Beyond blue 1300 22 4636 For expecting and new parents Panda 1300 726 306 and COPE.org.au 1300 740 397 have great resources too. #womenshealthweek #womenshealthweek2020 #birthtraumaawarenessweek #ruok #ruokday #mentalhealth #postnataldepression

08.01.2022 First day of school / Last day of school They don’t stay babies long.

05.01.2022 Birth trauma too ... Posted @withregram @feministsexed There are so many ways that trauma can affect your sexuality. And just to be clear, I don't just mean sexual trauma. Major illnesses, car accidents, traumatic break-ups they all can affect your sexuality, too.... These are just SOME of the ways that trauma's side effects can show up in your sex life. If you're experiencing something that isn't on this list, that's okay. You're not alone in that. When it comes to working through our trauma, many of us ignore the sexual side effects because they feel too scary or overwhelming to deal with. YOU get to set your recovery timeline. You get to choose what you're ready to work on and when. Tomorrow's workshop, Reclaiming Pleasure After Trauma, will be diving into "trauma brain", trauma's effects on sexuality, and how survivors can slowly start bringing fully embodied pleasure back into their lives. If you want to join, tap the link in my bio or head to Shop.CassandraCorrado.com And if you're struggling on your recovery journey, I see you. It's okay to turn to resources for extra support. You can do this, and you don't need to do it on your own. . . . . #SurvivorSupport #Healing #RecoveryJourney #HealYourself #HealingIsPossible #SelfCompassion #SelfCare #WorkInProgress #SexEd #SexEducation #SexEdForAll #SexEdSavesLives #ThisIsPublicHealth #PleasurePositive #SexPositive #FeministSexEd #LGBTQ #Queer #PleasureIsYourBirthright #ITeachSexEd

04.01.2022 TELEHEALTH APPOINTMENTS : I am now offering virtual online Telehealth appointments from my laptop to yours ( or your phone /ipad) This is a great option for those pregnant and postpartum mamas who would prefer their appointment in the safety and comfort of their home. Photo credit APA. I acknowledge that a lot of my services are manual therapy based, there are still many ways I can support you online.... PELVIC HEALTH: There is a lot of education that goes into a one on one pelvic health consultation in clinic but this can also be given online. Advice on pelvic floor function, bladder and bowel habits , sexual pain and dysfunction, strategies to help you manage pelvic girdle pain and pelvic organ prolapse , exercise prescription and progressions to return to sport postnatally. PRENATAL SESSIONS : PUSH PREP :Prenatal and labour preparation sessions are great if you are getting close to delivery- these sessions include perineal preparation, breathing and relaxation techniques, positions for labour and birth. Also includes early postpartum perineal care and reconnecting with your pelvic floor. POSTPARTUM : Here we have a space to chat about your birth and discuss any concerns you have regarding perineal and pelvic floor health, Diastasis recti, musculoskeletal aches and pains. Breast feeding posture, early postpartum rehab. I am also still running the Fit-4-2 Pregnancy and Postpartum rehab classes via zoom. I am still available to see you at the studio if you really need me, and I am available for home visits and delivery of exercise equipment, TENS machines and SRC shorts if you need them. So please call me on 0415 871 043 to talk.

02.01.2022 BIRTH TRAUMA AWARENESS WEEK - Thanks Camille Posted @withregram @newcastle_kinesiology_practice ~ B I R T H T R A U M A ~ What does birth trauma look like? It can be physical or emotional:... * something someone said to you * trigger memories from previous trauma * emergency cesarean * tearing or instrument intervention * flashbacks after the birth This list goes on. However it’s anything that causes you trauma during or after. It can even show up in your next pregnancy. It can be very debilitating having a newborn & dealing with trauma. Reach out if you need support. Sometimes all it takes is 1 session to shift #birthtraumaawarenessweek #birthtrauma #birthawareness #ptsd #pnd #newmum #mumtobe #pregnancy #motherhood #birth #newcastlensw #newcastlekinesiologypractice