When “Normal” Isn’t Normal: Understanding Your Blood Results Beyond the GP’s Reference Range
We Deserve Better than Waiting for Disease
Imagine a world where:
People are taught how to understand their own results
Prevention is prioritised
Small symptoms matter
Root causes are explored
Optimal ranges guide early intervention
Body sovereignty is normal
Collaboration between GP + functional care is the standard
Hydration Is Biochemistry:
Hydration Is Not “Drink More Water” — It’s Biophysics + Chemistry + Movement. Water needs:
Minerals
Light
Healthy fascia
Movement
Pressure changes
Protein-rich structures
“Well, You’re Around That Age…”
Because this isn’t just about one offhand comment.
It’s about the deep, systemic conditioning that tells women their pain threshold should be higher, their concerns smaller, and their intuition less valid.
It’s the centuries of “hysteria,” “PMS,” and “you’re just emotional” being used to quiet women down.
It’s how medicine was built largely on male physiology, yet women are expected to fit neatly into the same diagnostic boxes.
We’ve been gaslit by systems that profit from our silence — told to smile through burnout, to keep functioning even when we’re falling apart.
And when we finally do ask for help, we get handed a pat on the shoulder and a line like, “Well, you’re around that age.”
No. Not anymore.
Hypermobility: Beyond Loose Joints — hEDS, Fascia, Nervous System and Lymphatics
Hypermobility: Beyond Loose Joints — Fascia, Nervous System, Lymphatics, and hEDS - When most people think of hypermobility, they picture “double-jointed” party tricks or extreme yoga poses. But clinically, hypermobility is far more than just flexible joints — it’s a systemic connective tissue difference that affects the fascia, nervous system, proprioception, and even lymphatic circulation.
Understanding hypermobility requires zooming out from the joint itself and looking at the interconnected network of collagen, elastin, fascia, mechanoreceptors, and autonomic regulation that shapes how hypermobile bodies move, sense, and recover.
What Is Hypermobility? A Collagen-Based Perspective
At its core, hypermobility is linked to alterations in connective tissue structure, particularly collagen and elastin:
Learning Your Own Language Before Listening to Everyone Else
Body literacy is the foundation of smarter self-care. Your lymphatic system moves about 3 liters of fluid daily, clearing waste and supporting immunity. Your fascia, a sensory-rich connective tissue network, constantly communicates tension, hydration, and movement to your brain. And your nervous system — your master regulator — determines how well these systems flow. When you understand these signals, you can filter out the wellness noise, build rituals that actually work, and care for your body in ways that are smarter, softer, and sustainable.
How to Reclaim Your Breath
Have you ever noticed your breath feels shallow, tight, or like it’s only happening up in your chest? You’re not alone. Many people unknowingly develop dysfunctional breathing patterns, where the accessory breathing muscles (like your neck and shoulder muscles) take over — while your diaphragm, the real star of the show, goes a bit quiet.
Lipoedema: It's Not Just Fat, and It's Not Your Fault
Lipoedema is a chronic fat disorder affecting up to 1 in 10 women, causing pain, swelling, and disproportionate fat accumulation on the legs and arms. It’s often misdiagnosed as obesity, but it’s a connective tissue condition linked to hormones and lymphatic health. Early diagnosis and treatment, including lymphatic drainage and compression, can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life
Magnesium: The Unsung Hero of Your Nervous System (and Probably Your Sanity)
Magnesium is the silent MVP of your nervous system, energy production, and stress response. Yet most of us are unknowingly deficient. From sleep issues to muscle cramps, low magnesium could be quietly sabotaging your well-being. Learn why this mineral deserves more hype—and how to replenish it smartly.
Why Everyone’s Talking About Red and Near-Infrared
Red Light Isn’t Just a Trend—It’s Cellular Nutrition.
You’ve probably seen red light therapy popping up everywhere—from skin clinics and gyms to home-use panels promising anti-aging, pain relief, and better sleep. But here’s the thing: it’s not just hype.
Red and near-infrared light work on a deep cellular level, stimulating your mitochondria (your cell’s powerhouses) to produce more energy, reduce inflammation, and support healing. Whether you're dealing with tired muscles, hormonal shifts, sluggish lymphatics, or stressed-out skin—this kind of light can help your body reset and repair.
Breath & Practice: Sticky Ribs, Stuck Fascia & the Power of the Diaphragm
Lately, I’ve been reconnecting with my breath — in quiet moments, between clients, in the car, and before sleep. And maybe because of that, I’ve started noticing a pattern: more and more clients showing up with sticky ribs.
That feeling when the breath feels shallow, the ribcage doesn’t quite expand, and there’s a subtle tightness around the lungs.
Sometimes post-viral (hello, flu season), sometimes from too much sitting, driving, stress... whatever the cause, one thing is clear