Mindful MOVEMENT
as a way of life
Taught with the eye of a Chartered Physiotherapist, for the body you have now, not the one you used to have.
Welcome — I’m so glad you popped in. With over 35 years as a physiotherapist, I’ve built a wealth of experience in movement, recovery, pain management, injury prevention and sport specific training. My goal is simple: to share that knowledge with you in as many helpful, accessible ways as possible.
Take a wander through the site, try a taster video, send me a message to discuss personalised plans, or subscribe to my newsletters. If you want access to more videos and top tips why not try a monthly subscription? However you choose to begin, you’re very welcome.
💪 About Me – Trish Formby
I’m a Chartered Physiotherapist with a Masters in Sports Physiotherapy and more than thirty-five years of helping people move — from elite athletes to anyone who simply wants to feel better in their own body. I also teach Clinical Pilates and Barre, and over the last few years I’ve been quietly building a library of online classes and education for people who can’t always make it into clinic.
I’m in my late 50s. I’ve had breast cancer, a mastectomy, and experienced most of the injuries I now help people recover from (not all of them on purpose). I know what it feels like to start again. This site is for anyone who wants to feel strong, mobile and at home in their body — whatever decade they’re in.
— Trish
✨ Join me for practical tips, empowering insights, and online barre classes, sports drills and healthy habits designed to help you feel good in your body and live life to the fullest.
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online reformer pilates
If you’ve got a reformer at home, learn how to use it properly with top physio tips. I’ve been teaching reformer Pilates since 1999 and the online classes bring that experience straight to your home studio.
seasonal programmes
Let’s get you ready for the activities and sport you love through the seasons. Whether you want to prepare for a specific sport or find inspiration in my one-a-day workout ideas this is the place to find it.
online 1:1 consultations
If you’ve got a specific injury, persistent pain, or a body that needs an actual pair of expert eyes on it, online classes may not be the right answer. Come and see me in clinic or book an online consultation.
online barre classes
iron barre, relax at the barre, barre mat, mini barre and snack barre!
On demand classes for different moods and abilities. How do you feel today? Choose from a 2 minute snack barre through to 45mins classes. New classes added all the time!
the library
Explore Trish’s library — a space full of education, motivation, and feel‑good movement. You’ll find quick drills for pepping up boring gym routines and all my snaxsercises. All the good stuff I find myself explaining over and over in clinic — and you can have it whenever you need it..
Improving your health through movement
Our bodies love movement. It’s what we were designed to do. But not all movement is equal in our bodies reaction to it so try to get some variety into your movement programme.
Here are a few good reasons why you should move
Strength: As we get older we lose muscle mass at an alarming rate but the good news is we can counter the loss with a few basic strengthening exercises. Keeping some light weights by your desk or in the kitchen and doing a few squats or bicep curls.
Joint mobility and nutrition: Our joints naturally stiffen as we age but that doesn’t mean we have to stop moving all together! Our joints love movement and that’s how they get their nutrition so let’s keep moving together!
Brain: Our brains need oxygen and exercise and movement are great ways to ensure that we get more of the oxygen rich blood flow to our brains. This can help to improve memory, mood, motivation and concentration
Balance: Balance is not something we just have. Balance is something we can work on and improve. More than 75,000 people fracture their hips every year in the UK. This is often caused by a loss of balance and a fall, and this can be a slippery slope! Don’t wait to start adressing your balance.
Metabolism: Different types of exercise affect our metabolism in different ways. Short bursts of intense exercise, sustained exercise or resistance exercise will all help to regulate our metabolism reducing the likelihood of conditions like type II diabetes and cardio-vascular disease.
You don’t always need to hit the gym for a big workout. If you struggle to find the time, try adding small ‘snaxsercise’ breaks - at home, at work, or wherever you are. Choose a mix of movements to punctuate your day: a little mobility, a bit of balance work, and some simple strengthening.
And if you’re a weekend warrior who saves all your exercise for two big days, these mini sessions are a brilliant way to keep your body primed and ready for action.
If you love the gym but get bored of the same old routines try adding in a quick drill to mix it up a bit. Our bodies love variety and the shake-up could be just what you need! Not to mention that doing something different uses more brain power!
Creating a plan that works for you
It can be daunting knowing where to start. If you need a bit of help why not book an online consultation to build a programme tailored just for you. I can help you to design your work space, build in specific exercises or help you to prepare for sports and events with programmes you can follow online.
Please note that this should not take the place of treatment. If I feel that further investigation or in person treatment is required I will advise accordingly
Trish Formby Physio