06/07/2026
Well... I'm back! 💛
Firstly, thank you for your patience while I was on leave and overseas. I'm slowly making my way through messages and returning everyone's enquiries. If I haven't replied to you yet, or I've accidentally missed your message, I sincerely apologise. Please don't hesitate to send me another message.
I've had a look through the diary, and it seems I'm booked out for the next few weeks. But don't despair! If you're hoping to get in sooner rather than later, I'm more than happy to add you to my cancellation list and do my best to find you an appointment.
Our trip was a long time coming. It was something Keith and I had dreamed about for many years.
I've always felt a special connection with Japan. Ever since I was a little girl, my mum instilled in me a love and appreciation for the country, its culture and its people. There is something incredibly beautiful about a place where respect, kindness and tradition are so deeply woven into everyday life, while also being one of the world's leaders in technology and innovation. The pride they take in themselves, their communities and their environment is something I truly admire.
Yes, Japan is busy and vibrant, but it also has this incredible sense of tranquillity.
One moment that will stay with me forever was when Keith and I walked up a mountain to visit a temple. There was complete silence. No talking. No shoes scuffing along the ground. Just stillness.
For what felt like the first time in a very long time, our minds stopped racing. There was no overthinking, no constant mental load. Just peace.
It wasn't the only place we experienced that feeling throughout Japan, but it was certainly one I'll never forget.
When I think back to where I was just over eight weeks ago—being in and out of hospital and unable to walk—to then walking up a mountain in Japan... it's honestly hard to put into words.
At one stage, we genuinely didn't think this trip was going to happen.
I followed the advice of my doctor, physiotherapist and massage therapist. Did I overdo it at times? Absolutely! Most of you know me well enough to know I like to push the limits. Sometimes that works in my favour... sometimes it doesn't. I definitely didn't come home completely unscathed, but my body did far better than I ever expected. I also had a husband who knew exactly when it was time to call it a day and kept me in check when I needed it most.
I want to say a heartfelt thank you to the people who helped get me there.
To Tom from Murray Motion Physiotherapy—you may be hard to get an appointment with, but there's a very good reason for that. You're bloody brilliant.
To Ben from BFlexin Remedial Massage—having someone who had been through almost the exact same injury less than a year before me meant more than you probably realise. Thank you for your support, encouragement and understanding.
To my husband Keith, my kids, my dad, my sister, my extended family, my friends and my wonderful clients—thank you for checking in on me, keeping me accountable and reminding me to look after myself.
I'm so grateful.
Now it's time to get back into the clinic, doing what I love. I can't wait to see you all again. ❤️