Move to Live - Exercise Physiology

07/09/2026

Move to Live is proud to be championing this amazing program to support trans and gender diverse youth to access safe and supportive movement spaces!

This program started in WA through Thriving in Motion - Exercise for Young People and is now being rolled out nationally! There will be multiple locations in Adelaide where this program is facilitated and is fully funded.

If you are, or know, a young q***r human who would like some support to move their bodies, be sure to get in contact with the program team via the QR code or email above!

You can also find out more about the program and the Mental Health and Exercise Research Group (very cool people) here!
https://www.thrivinginmotion.org/mhex/youthmoves/

❤️🧡💛💚💙🩷💜🤎🖤

03/09/2026

💚 What do we get up to in our Parkinson's Exercise Group at Move to Live? 💚

Ash is here to talk about our Parkinson's exercise group and how we aim to support those living with this condition through movement, socialisation and dual tasking activities.

These groups run twice per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:30am and typically run for up to 1 hour.

If you would like to learn more about any of our exercise groups, or if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to our lovely team!

☎️ 0419 945 436
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.movetolive.com.au

[Video description: Ash takes us on a journey of what participants regularly experience in our Parkinson's exercise group class. She talks us through how Parkinson's can affect individuals while standing between the new motorised parallel bars in the new accessible Move to Live studio. These bars are often used in the Parkinson's group for balance support.
Ash then demonstrates a dual tasking exercise which consisted of lifting her knee to create a marching action, followed by naming colours of words (for example 'blue', 'red', 'yellow', and so on) that are stuck on a wall in front of her. These words are specifically designed to challenge thinking as they are also on different coloured backgrounds.
The next area includes Ash sitting on a chair and throwing coloured rings onto cones. This aims to challenge, coordination, reaction time, memory and also create a fun environment. In this, Ash misses a cone and indicates that the participants are much better at this task then she appears to be with a laugh.
Ash then speaks about the importance of social connection and how the group can support you on your Parkinson's journey. She does this while walking through a balance task which includes balance foam, hurdles and a wobbleboard.]

31/08/2026

Well, I must admit, this is a post I never imagined I would be writing.

In case you haven't seen on the news or social media, there is an influx of AI glasses with filming and recording capabilities on the market. The main issue is that once the recording is done ... where does it go from there and what does the recorder do with it? This has caused many privacy concerns for people, as it is not always obvious that recording is taken place, and there is certainly not up to date and appropriate legislation around this area as of yet.

We have decided that here at Move to Live these recording glasses are not permitted to be worn within our Clinic and Studio spaces by clients, visitors, or our team. We constantly have clients who are having vulnerable chats and attempting to undertake movement in a safe environment, and having recording devices running prevents this safety, exposes them to potential privacy breaches, as well as whatever happens with those recordings after the fact. We are not willing to have this risk in our space.

Please leave any glasses that fall into this category at home. If we suspect you have the glasses on, we will request that you put them back in your car before your appointment. If you do not wish to take off your AI / recording devices, you will not be permitted to undertake your session that day and will need to reschedule. You will see this reflected in our written policies soon.

Now, we do understand that some of this technology has the potential to be life changing for our vision impaired clients, and we are happy to discuss this on a case by case basis in the future as the technology improves. However, the legislation is nowhere near where it needs to be to protect people's privacy and data at this point in time, so this is the decision we have made to maintain our clients' safety and keep Move to Live the delightful space we know and love.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to have a chat.

***This post, and all our posts, is proudly written without AI.***

💚 Meredith

28/08/2026

Today is Wear It Purple Day! A day to show our support and championing of young LGBTIQA+ people in our community and beyond! ❤️🧡💛💚💙🩷💜🤎🖤

Unfortunately, many young LBGTIQA+ people still experience extreme bullying, prejudice and stigma, simply for being and expressing who they are, which honestly is beyond unacceptable.

Wear It Purple Day was founded in 2010 as a grass roots movement to outwardly and proudly show support for q***r youth, and to let them know they are, supported, loved, and not alone. The theme for this year is Colours of Courage. “Courage is not just expressed in big moments, but in everyday choices to live proudly and invite others into understanding, acceptance and celebration.”

Move to Live is proud to be an LGBTIQA+ affirming practice and support our young (and old) clients to move their bodies in a place that feels safe and welcoming for them.

You can find out more about Wear it Purple Day here ... https://www.wearitpurple.org/wear-it-purple-day-2026

24/08/2026

Our Exercise Physiologist, Glenys, is here to talk us through the basics of the Reformer in our clinic and studio space! Our Reformer is suited for all bodies and can provide a perfect environment for people to complete exercises in a way that is supportive for you 💚

If you would like to learn more about our Reformer or would like to have a go yourself, get in touch!

☎️ 0419 945 436
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.movetolive.com.au

[Video description: Glenys shows off reformer in the Move to Live Clinic. Standing behind the bed of the reformer, she mentions the benefits of the reformer particularly when experiencing pain or autonomic dysfunction. She demonstrates getting on the reformer bed with head on the headrest, shoulders under the shoulder pads and feet on the footbar. She then demonstrates a double leg press with 2 feet on the footbar that are hip width apart. She also shows a single leg press with one leg lifted into the air while one leg is pushing on the bar. She also shows a side lying press which looks like a single leg press while lying on your side. And finally Glenys demonstrates a straight arm pulldown using the ropes at the top of the reformer, and a tricep press where her elbows remained tucked in. Glenys then demonstrates getting off the reformer where she rolls her legs off first which then helps her body to follow.]

20/08/2026

Did you know that we offer our fabulous hydrotherapy on BOTH Tuesdays (with Ira and Jaz) and Fridays (with Meredith)? 🐳
Our clients receive an individual and tailored movement program. This means we can work on your specific goals, while taking into account your limitations.
We have the options of shared sessions with other fabulous clients, or individual sessions where you get Ira, Jaz, or Meredith and their terrible jokes all to yourself!
Worried about the water? Never fear! The pool is 0.9 - 1.2m deep so your head doesn't need to go under the water, and it is kept a toasty 32 degrees which is warm enough to not freeze your bits ... but cool enough to not overheat while moving our bodies!
Get in touch with the information below to book your appointment or ask any questions.
☎ 0419 945 436
📧 [email protected]
🌏 www.movetolive.com.au

17/08/2026

🤩 Move to Live's Favourite Fidgets! 🤩

Here at Move to Live, we celebrate neurodiversity and understand how fidgeting can help to our brains to stay better focused, engaged and stimulated.

Whether you prefer using a squishy toy in your Initial Assessment or a spinny toy while you lie on the reformer, we got you covered! 💚

Have a look at some of our chosen few favourite fidgets which help us while we work in the clinic and studio.

If you would like to learn more about how we aim to create a neuroaffirming space for our clients, get in touch with one of our lovely staff!

☎️ 0419 945 436
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.movetolive.com.au

[Video description: Caitlin begins by demonstrating her two favourite fidgets, a squishy cube and a collection of metal cubes that make a fun sound. Ira then shows his favourite fidget which is a mini spinner which makes a 'whoosh' sound. Meredith then shows her favourite fidgets which is the spikey finger device and a little 3D printed poker chip flipper. Jaz then demonstrates her favourite fidgets, her necklace and a small bike chain toy.]

13/08/2026

Our Parkinson's Groups take place at our brand new Studio, with all of our fancy new equipment and disability access toilet. Everyone has their own individually tailored program and Ash is on hand to keep everyone safe and moving.
If you or someone you know has Parkinson's or other movement and neurological conditions, feel free to get in touch to find out more about our Parkinson's Group Class and to book an Initial Assessment.
☎ 0419 945 436
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.movetolive.com.au

10/08/2026

Very proud to be asked by the amazing Ellen from Your Movement Space to be part of their new limited podcast series "Into The Green Zone".

Over our episodes, we unpack some of those sticky things about movement and exercise that we all run into, but are often more challenging for those in larger bodies, with spicy brains, in chronic pain, recovering from eating disorders, and anyone who has ever been made to feel "less than" in an exercise setting. We see you and we've got you.

This podcast for you if movement hasn't felt accessible in your life, or if you are a clinician who would like to learn how to support some of your most vulnerable clients with kindness and compassion.

First episode is up now with new drops each week. 🥰

Massive thanks to Ellen for letting me just turn up with a mic to have a rant and not have to do any of the back end work. 🖤🖤🖤

💚Meredith

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0LDOOIr5KmDdcdvnKq2Hr4?si=t5FII_FMTC2YPwadRC9bLg

Into The Green Zone · Episode

06/08/2026

💚Meet the Move to Live Team!!!💚

Ira (he/him) cares deeply about social justice and pursued a career in healthcare to help make a difference in the quality of people’s lives. He goes above and beyond to research options for his clients, think outside the box with his movement prescription, and keep his clinical knowledge up to date.

When he isn't in the clinic you can find Ira riding his bike (push and/or motor), experimenting with new coffee brewing recipes, or deep diving into whatever his latest interest is ... at the moment it is his shiny new camera and taking moody photos!

Professional Areas of Interest:
Osteoporosis
Neurodivergent kiddos and teens
Hydrotherapy
Teaching clients how to lift heavy things really well

Availability:
Ira works at Move to Live on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
He also runs our Tuesday hydrotherapy sessions.

☎ 0419 945 436
📧 [email protected]
🌏 www.movetolive.com.au