AT Grace - Posture, Balance and Movement

18/09/2026

Some days are just… unusual. That’s the only way I can put it.

Today was one of those days.

I could see the fruition of all those years of hard work and development, and I could say, “This is why I am doing what I am doing!”

I wasn’t expecting a patient then. My doorbell rang, and I opened the door.

There was a man standing there.

At first, I didn’t recognise him because he had changed so much.

Then he started to speak, and I became gobsmacked.

He was one of my past patients.

His sister brought him to me as a last resort.

He had been in a major car accident that left him with brain damage. He had been through surgery, rehabilitation and a lot more.

When I met him, he was nearly mute. His face showed very little expression. He couldn’t hold his head up — it was always down because his neck wasn’t functioning properly.

We worked together for quite some time, and he was making progress. Eventually, his time with me ended, and he went his own way.

I tried to contact his sister a couple of times afterwards to check how he was doing, but I didn’t get an answer.

So I thought maybe it didn’t help as much as they expected. Maybe something happened. Maybe…

But he was always on my mind. He was an unusual patient - his injuries, his condition, and the progress he was making.

It's been about two years since I last saw him.

And suddenly, today, he was standing at my door — and I couldn’t recognise him.

His eyes were bright. His head was firmly in place. He was holding it beautifully. He was full of energy. He was articulate and expressive.

And he basically said to me:

“I’m here. I’m doing what you taught me to do, and I can live because of you — because of what you did. I’m doing all the exercises and all the things you taught me every day.”

And the reason he came today?

He now needs help for his mum.

He said, “Help my mum. I’m happy to give you everything I have. Just help my mum.”

That level of trust - and seeing the result he's achieved - is mind-blowing.

I’m sitting and crying as I write this because it is so overwhelming.

I can’t really describe it.

But it’s beautiful.

10/09/2026

Something to put in the diary for Sunday 20 September — the Richmond Wellness & Lifestyle Expo at Richmond Town Hall.

A big thank you to BM Wellness, Sun Empire and The Wellness Coach Hub for bringing together local businesses, practitioners and guest speakers for a day of meeting, sharing and connecting with the community.

I’m delighted to be part of the guest-speaker program, presenting Are You Working Harder Than You Need To? at 12:30 pm.

If you’re free, come along and support me! There’ll be plenty to explore throughout the day, and you can also drop by the AT Grace stand for a chat.

Sunday 20 September | 10 am–3:30 pm
Richmond Town Hall, 333 Bridge Road, Richmond

Hope to see you there.

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07/07/2026

🚨 LAST CALL

We begin tomorrow.
If you've been meaning to register for: Technique of Stress Reduction this is your final reminder.

Over six weeks we'll explore practical ways to:
• Reduce tension
• Improve posture
• Restore natural breathing
• Release jaw and neck strain
• Improve focus
• Build resilience from the inside out

This is a small-group experience and registrations close shortly.

📅 Tuesday July 8
🕖 7:00 PM

If you're ready to learn skills that can stay with you long after the course ends, I'd love to welcome you.

Register here https://www.trybooking.com/DMYEM

See you soon at AT Grace.

Technique of Stress Reduction is a six-week, in-person course created for people who tend to hold a lot - business owners, high achievers, and...

03/07/2026

A Curious Observation
A person can sit in a comfortable chair.
Have a supportive desk.
Own an ergonomic keyboard.
Use a standing workstation.
And still feel stiff and exhausted at the end of the day.
Why?
Because comfort is not always determined by what surrounds us.
Sometimes it is determined by what we do while using it.
- How we sit.
- How we breathe.
- How we concentrate
- How we respond to pressure.
Sometimes the biggest source of strain is invisible.
Until it isn't.

30/06/2026

🌱 STARTING NEXT WEEK

One week to go.
Next Wednesday, we begin the first session of:
Technique of Stress Reduction
Over the next six weeks, participants will learn simple but powerful skills to help them:
✔ Reduce unnecessary tension
✔ Improve breathing
✔ Increase body awareness
✔ Improve focus and concentration
✔ Move with greater ease
✔ Develop lasting resilience

One of the most common things people discover is that much of their stress isn't caused by what is happening around them.
It's caused by what their body has learned to do in response.
The good news?
Those habits can be changed.
A few places are still available.

📅 Starts July 8
🕖 7:00 PM

Registration Link

Technique of Stress Reduction is a six-week, in-person course created for people who tend to hold a lot - business owners, high achievers, and...

29/06/2026

Breathing is automatic.
Yet it is surprisingly easy to interfere with.
Many people unconsciously pull air in when they are stressed.
Others hold their breath while concentrating.
Some tighten their abdomen in an attempt to "breathe correctly."
The body already knows how to breathe.
The more interesting question is:
What gets in the way?

26/06/2026

Why "Sitting Up Straight" Often Doesn't Work

For generations, posture advice has sounded something like: "Sit up straight", “Shoulders back”.

So, people pull their shoulders back.
Tighten their muscles.
Hold themselves upright.
For a few minutes, it works.
Then fatigue arrives.
Good posture comes from balance, not from holding yourself in position.

26/06/2026

"⏳ EARLY BIRD CLOSES SOON
A quick reminder...
Early Bird registrations for the upcoming Technique of Stress Reduction close soon.

If you've been thinking about joining, now is the time.
Over six weeks, you'll learn how to:
• Recognise tension patterns
• Improve posture without forcing
• Breathe with greater ease
• Release jaw and neck strain
• Improve focus and attention
• Build practical resilience skills

The goal isn't to escape stress.
The goal is to stop carrying it in your body.
Small group.
Practical exercises.
Personal guidance.

📅 Starts July 8
🕖 7:00 PM

Only a few places remain.

Registration Link https://www.trybooking.com/DMYEM

25/06/2026

The Jaw: An Overlooked Stress Barometer
When people think about stress, they often think about the mind.
When the body thinks about stress, it often thinks about the jaw.
The jaw has a remarkable ability to reveal what is happening elsewhere.
- Concentration.
- Frustration.
- Uncertainty.
- Pressure.
Many people can identify exactly when they began clenching their jaw.
Far fewer notice how long they continue afterwards.

18/06/2026

Many people spend hours each day staring at screens.
Less obvious is what often happens at the same time.
The head moves closer.
The neck tightens.
The breathing becomes shallower.
Attention narrows.
The body begins organising itself around the screen.
Interestingly, eye strain is not always just about the eyes.