Hello my beautiful souls,
I'm Jodie.
Over 20 years of experience working with the body through health, movement and hands-on care.
What started as a passion for helping people move out of pain has evolved into a much more holistic, nervous-system-informed approach to treatment.
Over the years, I’ve come to understand just how connected everything is, the body, stress, emotions, movement, sleep and everything else life throws at us.
I’m continually learning and expanding my knowledge through ongoing study in areas including nervous system regulation, somatic practices and wellbeing, because the more I learn, the more I realise there’s always more to understand.
I believe treatment doesn’t need to feel overly clinical or rushed to be effective. Some days your body needs focused therapeutic work. Other days it needs something slower and more restorative. Often, it needs a bit of both.
And if I’m being completely honest…
I’m a bit of a stress head myself.
Anyone who knows me will probably laugh and say that’s an understatement!
I’ve spent a lot of my life putting everyone else first, trying to keep all the balls in the air and convincing myself I’ll slow down when everything else is done.
I’m still learning that this probably isn’t the best strategy.
I love a massage. I love being outside, getting near the ocean, moving my body and finding ways to slow myself down. I’m also always curious about things that might help me feel a little more grounded, an ice-face plunge, the occasional cold plunge, a new wellbeing practice or sometimes simply doing absolutely nothing.
I definitely don’t do any of this perfectly, and I’m not pretending I’ve mastered the art of being calm.
I’m figuring it out too.
And I think that’s part of why I care so much about creating Body Vitality.
Because sometimes we all need somewhere we can stop, breathe, switch off for a while and let someone else take care of us.
Outside of Body Vitality, I’m a mother, partner and nature lover at heart. I feel most grounded near the ocean, out in the country, moving my body, listening to music, sharing slow mornings and finding those little moments of stillness amongst everyday life.
Those parts of me naturally shape the way I work, calm, down-to-earth, genuine and without judgement.
Above all, I want people to feel comfortable from the moment they walk through the door.
Whether you arrive carrying physical pain, stress, exhaustion or simply the weight of everyday life, my intention is for you to feel supported, cared for and able to breathe a little deeper.
You don’t have to have it all together when you walk through the door. Just come as you are.