Moving Matters

What we offer

Key Offerings:

Explore the various services on offer and choose what is most suitable to support your needs.

COMMUNITY GROUP CLASSES

Engaging exercise classes tailored for older adults, fostering community and essential fitness components for ageing well.

All classes include a variety of range of movement, strength, cardio and balance exercises.

Katie takes pride in combining her knowledge of exercise physiology and ageing to formulate fun classes that target all the important components. She brings lots of energy and ideas to deliver effective Community Group Exercise Classes suitable for a range of levels and abilities.

Chair/ seated options always included.

Locations

  • Apperley Village Hall: Fridays 9:45-10:45am (weekly)
  • Hartpury Village Hall: Tuesdays 9:45-10:45 (weekly)
  • More venues TBC.

£8 per class

All participants required to complete Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire prior to attendance.

Contact Katie to sign up.

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1:1 PHYSIOTHERAPY SESSIONS

Personalised 1:1 Physiotherapy sessions to address individual health needs.

Moving Matters with Katie can visit you in your own home or place of residence and offer you comprehensive assessment and treatment. Clients usually feel more relaxed in their own environment enabling Katie to establish more accurate assessments of individual needs, routines and set ups.

Katie is able to provide expert care to help deconditioned & frail individuals recover from hospital admissions, physical setbacks, falls, surgeries and management of chronic conditions. She is used to working with clients who have multiple health conditions such as cardiac issues, stroke, Parkinsons disease, cancer or dementia.

Katie is committed to working closely with clients to establish their personal goals. She prioritises a patient centred and integrated care approach that involves taking the time to listen and understand client expectations and goals.

The 1:1 Physiotherapy service is designed to restore mobility, build confidence, and promote independence of clients in the comfort of their own home. By offering professional & personalised Physiotherapy plans, Katie endeavour’s to make each session effective and convenient.

This 1:1 Physiotherapy service can be accessed across Gloucestershire in towns such as Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Newent, Tewkesbury and surrounding villages.

Please contact Katie to see how she can help you.

  • Initial assessment: £75 (1 hour)
  • Follow up session: £60 (45 minutes)
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SMALL GROUP WORK OUTS AT HOME!

Option to host an exercise class in your own home with a few of your close friends or family members if you prefer a more personal experience. Max 4 people.

Adequate space required. All equipment brought to you!

Suited for people who may have difficulty accessing community venues or prefer to do Physical activity in a more private setting. Individuals often feel more comfortable in the surroundings of their own home and these small group sessions allow Katie to focus on the needs of each person in greater detail.

£60 per hour (max 4 people)

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Holistic Approach Matters!

Ageing well is about empowering individuals to live longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. 

By focusing on a holistic approach that encompasses physical, mental, and social well-being, Katie strives to support clients achieve their goals, maintain independence and quality of life.

Katie encourages clients to embrace the changes that come with aging but to take a proactive approach in understanding how different health behaviours can influence their well-being.

Aging naturally involves a decline in physical abilities, increasing the risk of certain diseases, and affecting various bodily functions. While these changes are normal, they can also lead to decreased independence and an increased risk of frailty. 

The benefits of engaging in regular physical activity and eating a balanced diet are widely known to reduce the risk of many diseases, improve physical and mental capacity and delay care dependency.

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TYPES OF EXERCISES TO EXPECT

  • Resistance Exercises: Strength training using weights or resistance bands to build and maintain muscle strength and bone density.
  • Aerobic Exercise: Activities like brisk walking, marching, punching, side steps, star jumps that elevate heart rate and improve cardiovascular health.
  • Balance and Flexibility/ Range of movement Exercises: Activities like yoga, Tai Chi, or stretching that improve balance, coordination, and flexibility.
  • Functional Exercise: Activities that mimic daily tasks, like reaching, bending, and squatting, to improve physical function.

Proactive steps and taking ownership of your health can lead you to more quality years.

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CONTACT

To arrange a 1:1, sign up for a class or ask a question, please contact Katie.

CALL US NOW :

07871 523630

MAILING ADDRESS :

info@movingmatters.co.uk

LOCATION ADDRESS :

Gloucestershire, U.K