Empower Physio & Pilates

22/08/2026

The vagus nerves help us to rest, digest and restore.
Dr Theresa Larkin discusses the role the vagus nerve plays in our physical and mental health. Breathing (with a longer expiration) and movement are some of the ways of stimulating the vagus nerves!

Our vagus nerves help us rest, digest and restore, but is there really a way to reset them to feel better?

22/08/2026

The Myth of Core Stabity with Professor Peter O’Sullivan discusses his own experience of back pain .

We used to think core stability was important for low back pain, bu...

18/08/2026

There’s more to the core than abdominal muscles and strength!

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20/05/2026

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14/05/2026

Anxiety can be driven and affected by breathing!

Can the breath drive anxiety? The Hidden Signs of Breathing Pattern Disorders Series.

03/04/2026

Osteoarthritis is not just a wear-and-tear disease of the joint — and that distinction matters. Exercise and moving more, eating better and understanding why — combined — produce far greater results than any one of those things alone.

09/03/2026

Join Sara Dore in an interview as part of Conversations with Wahine, exploring topics such as clinical pilates, movement, pelvic health and more. For additional information, refer to our previous post featuring links.

Conversations with Wāhine is brought to you by the Wellington Branch of New Zealand’s National Council of Women. The main objective of the show is to support and inform what Welly women want in our community. Of course the second objective is to raise awareness about the National Council of.....

09/03/2026

Conversation with Wahine: An Interview with Sara Dore - Information and Links

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/16vR2zP8Bf/?mibextid=wwXIfr

https://clinicalpilates.com/about-us/

New Zealand (bradcliff.com)

https://physio.org.nz/how-physio-helps/pelvic-floor-

Health Professionals - Find & Compare Pelvic Health Professional Professionals (pelvichealthdirectory.co.nz)

https://pnz.org.nz/Story?Action=View&Story_id=5314

https://www.continence.org.nz/adults-information/pregnancy-guide

The bladder and pelvic floor | Jean Hailes
https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause

02/03/2026

Movement is often the key to managing your low back pain. Here’s why

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Whether it’s a dull ache or a sharp pain, exercise is often the key to managing your low back pain. Find out which exercises are best for you.

25/02/2026

Movement and staying active is crucial as you age for your health and wellbeing. Do activities you enjoy, suit your body and become part of your weekly routine

Learn why staying active matters as you age and explore practical, evidence-based wellbeing tips from Jean Hailes for Women’s Health.