What is Pilates? Part One:
Jemma Lekkas Jemma Lekkas

What is Pilates? Part One:

“Change happens through movement and movement heals.” ~ Joseph Pilates

Clinical Pilates has evolved over the last 30 years and now involves the use of therapeutic exercise, individualised to a patient’s specific  needs. Using the Movement Based Classification and Treatment tool (MBCT) this has become an approach to healing that is patient-centred and found in the moving body

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Laughter really IS the best medicine!
Jemma Lekkas Jemma Lekkas

Laughter really IS the best medicine!

When was the last time you had a great big belly laugh? Not a polite giggle, or a cursory ‘haha’,  a real guffaw. A rumbling chortle that made you double over, tears spring to your eyes, and your  sides ache from exertion. If you can’t remember, maybe it’s time to watch some YouTube videos  of your favourite sitcom’s blooper reel, or puppies being adorable. Recent studies have shown  that regular, deep laughter has many positive health benefits, and can even add years to your  life!

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