Restorative Exercise

Restorative Exercise is a movement practice created by biomechanist Katy Bowman of Nutritious Movement™ (WA, USA) and after a rigorous program of study, a teacher can apply these principles to his or her own clients. There are only a few hundred Restorative Exercise Specialists around the world. The best way to describe "RE" is that it straddles the space between physiotherapy and fitness.

Wondering what a Restorative Exercise class looks like?

In my classes we explore how our brains promote efficient movement through habitual patterns. Introducing variability can initially cause tension and discomfort. However, with practice, we can develop new movement and neural pathways, engage more of our bodies, and enhance our health at a cellular level.

Our sedentary lifestyles often result in the underuse of certain body parts. In class, we perform a variety of movements, from simple arm raises to walking, to determine if we are defaulting to patterns that may lead to overuse injuries. Both overuse and underuse injuries manifest similarly. Therefore, the goal is to increase variability, providing the body with more options and utilising a broader spectrum of muscles and joints. This approach helps prevent overuse injuries and atrophy from underuse.

The objective is to achieve muscle balance, restore joint flexibility, and establish new strategies for overall physical well-being. The class incorporates a blend of movement influences, all focused on enhancing bodily function.

Whether you are new to movement practice or not, I will assist you in developing strength, flexibility, and balance. I offers support in modifying exercises, using props, or scaling movements to suit your needs. I'm a dynamic 64-year-old with over 24 years of experience and a background similar to yours, so I understand and can meet your needs effectively.