Staying healthy is a lifelong journey, and each of us faces a unique set of challenges in feeling our best.
For coaching we focus on you, and I'll share also some of lessons I've learned.
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Major injuries and illnesses:
- Congenital heart defect, Birth
- Open heart surgery 1, Age 2
- Right shoulder operation, Age 16
- Left shoulder operation, Age 19
- Irritable bowel syndrome, Age 23
- Badly sprained right ankle, Ages 30 & 39
- Open heart surgery 2, Age 35
- General Anxiety, Ages 39-41 and 41-42
- Osteoarthritis, from Ages 40 & 45
- Long Covid, Age 42-43
Some experts who have taught me a lot:
- Cardiologists
- Cardiopulmonary physiotherapists
- Orthopedic surgeons
- Sports medicine physiotherapists
- Integrated / Chinese Medicine doctors
- Chiropractors / Chiropodists
- Massage therapists
- Occupational health therapists
- Osteopaths
- Dermatologists
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Some things I enjoy teaching:
- Yoga
- Pranayama
- Meditation
- Intrinsic biomechanics
- Parkour
- TRX / Bands
- Wushu
- Ice Skating
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Some other practices I've enjoyed learning:
- Skiing / Snowboarding
- Mountaineering / Survival Skills
- Sailing / Canoeing / Kayaking
- Dance
- Resistance training
- Mountain bike racing
- Tui Na Acupressure
- Hot/Cold therapies
- Yoga Nidra
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