Epigenetics – you are in the driving seat!

Hello, how are you?  I hope you are keeping well.  This week I would like to ask you, do you think you can change your genes?  Do you think your genetics and family history are “set in stone?”  In this week’s blog I would like to provide a podcast to explain how your genes are not your destiny!  The science of epigenetics has also made it clear that there are two mechanisms by which organisms pass on hereditary information, [...]

Finding balance emotionally, mentally & physically in an ever changing world

This year has certainly been a challenging year and continues to present many character building situations our way.  I have found recently discussing with various individuals online and in person that creating a healthy environment internally is so important when our external world can be unpredictable. One thing humans are amazing at doing is adapting and at times we don’t give ourselves a lot of credit.  This year has demonstrated how resilient we all are.  In many cases, people have [...]

How Stress & Inflammation are connected

Hello, how are you? I hope you are keeping well. During the last few weeks I have been involved in online interviews with different organisations. They have been asking me how the current world climate and our own emotional, mental and physical health can influence wellbeing. On top of this, earlier in the week I was asked to present a webinar to practitioners around Australia and the subject was centred around a fascinating field of psychoneuroimmunology. Very soon I [...]

The importance of creating a healthy mindset

Hello, how are you? During the last few weeks, Total Somatics has been developing the theme with FREE online workshops around the subjects of somatic movement, mindfulness and mindset. It has been great welcoming new members into The Total Somatics Online membership program and I look forward to them joining our wonderful community, as together we focus on how to reduce pain, improve posture, increase mobility and develop a mindful awareness to daily activities/habits that can be causing recurring [...]

The Importance of Practicing Total Somatic Movement

Somatic in September 2020: Implementation week Good grief, where has the month gone?  I hope you have enjoyed deepening your knowledge within the areas of your health and wellbeing.  However, if you have been listening to my podcasts, you will know it is one thing to know something academically, yet it is very different implementing.  That is why putting knowledge into practice is crucial within the areas of somatic movement and mindset.  It is only when you allow your mind [...]