BIG PictureHealth

31/08/2026

Spring is a time for something NEW… so bring a friend for free this week to URISE MAT Pilates .
(New participants only )

Tuesday 1st Sept at the St Francis Xavier School hall 5.30-6.30pm
( Use Crane street entrance)

Wednesday 2nd Sept at Wardell Catholic Church Hall 6-7pm

URISE Mat Pilates is for all levels of experience from ages 12+

Go to: www.bigpicturehealth.com.au

For more information send a dm 📲

“Your tomorrow starts today”

24/08/2026

Your tomorrow starts today. ✨

It’s easy to get caught up in the constant hustle, but setting aside intentional time to care for yourself isn't a luxury—it's essential. Scheduling your Pilates sessions isn't just about putting a workout on the calendar; it's a commitment to slow down, breathe, and systematically reconnect your mind and body.

When you make space to move with breath and intention today, you’re building the strength, clarity, and balance you need for tomorrow.

How are you carving out time for yourself this week? Drop a 🧘 below if you're hitting the mat!

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16/08/2026

URISE Mat Pilates classes are back on track this week. Huge thanks to all my incredible clients who sent get well messages… your incredible energy and support lifted my spirits and I am looking forward to seeing you all in class this week !

27/07/2026

Your Tomorrow Starts Today!

If you have been holding out waiting and watching, there is no better time than now.

Come along join our incredible community of people aged in their teens to 70+ who enjoy the benefits of URISE Mat Pilates.

Each class is graduated and progressively provides levels for participants of all ages and abilities.

Ballina classes are held every Tuesday from 5.30-6.30pm:
4th Aug and 1st Sept at St Francis Xavier Primary School Hall Crane Street entrance.

11th, 18th, 25th August and 8th, 15th, and 22nd September at Ballina the Masonic Hall on the corner of Cherry and Swift Streets Ballina - use the Swift Street entrance

Wardell classes are held every Wednesday from 6-7pm:
at the Catholic Church hall on Richmond Street

Casual Class passes or Class multi packs are available :
Purchases can be made in cash or online via www.bigpicturehealth.com.au

21/07/2026

URISE Mat Pilates classes are back ! Your tomorrow starts today 💥

What are you doing for yourself on Tuesdays and Wednesdays?

Come along and join an awesome bunch of people (aged 12 + ) who choose to work on their core strength, posture, balance, coordination, joint stability , range of motion, flexibility and mental wellbeing.

Ballina Masonic Hall on the corner of Cherry and Swift street!

5.30-6.30pm Tuesdays

(Please enter on the Swift street side of the Hall )

Wardell Catholic Church Hall ( Rainbow Room )
6-7pm Wednesdays

Tag a family member, friend or colleague and give it a try together, you always walk away feeling better than when you arrived.

See you there !!!Kels Bigpicture

Visit www.bigpicturehealth.com.au

15/06/2026

🧠 Your Brain Says "No" Your Body Says "Thank You." ✨
Let’s be real for a second. We’ve all had those days.
It’s cold, it’s damp, your to-do list is a mile long, and that little voice in your head is whispering, "Let’s just skip Pilates/ the run / the weights workout today." 🌧️💼

But here is your gentle reminder:
It is often when you feel like going the least, that you actually need it the most.When you push past the hesitation and roll out your mat, magic happens:

Instant Chemistry Shift:
You literally rewrite your brain chemistry. Movement triggers the release of endorphins and feel-good hormones, leaving you feeling lighter, happier, and less stressed than when you walked in. You never regret a workout once it's done!

Building Everyday Resilience:
Pilates isn't just about the hour we spend together; it’s about the rest of your life. Every roll-up, plank, and pulse is building the core and functional strength your body needs to sail through daily life with ease.

Expanding Your Capacity:
By showing up, you aren't just strengthening your muscles—you are building mental toughness. You are expanding both your physical and mental capacity to handle whatever life throws at you.

The takeaway?
Don't listen to the pre-workout brain. Listen to how your body feels after.

See you on the mat this week? Let's move together! 🤍💪
Tuesday 5.30-6.30pm Ballina CWA hall
Wednesday 6-7pm Wardell Catholic Church Hall
Friday 7-8am Wardell Catholic Church Hall (only 2 more weeks)

Stay tuned for a few changes in JULY ... I think you will LOVE whats in store ...!

27/05/2026

How many times have you sat on the couch, waiting for that sudden burst of "inspiration" or "motivation" to finally start exercising, working on your goals, or booking that trip?

Here’s a truth bomb that might completely change how you view yourself: Motivation is a loop, not a straight line. 🔄

Most women and girls are trapped waiting for a feeling that isn't coming. We think it goes: Feel Motivated ➡️ Take Action.

But brain science tells us the exact opposite. The true engine of sustainable drive actually looks like this:
✨ DECISION ➡️ ACTION ➡️ RESULT/FEEDBACK ➡️ MOTIVATION ✨

Let’s break down how this changes the game for you:

1️⃣ The Decision is the Threshold: Motivation doesn’t knock on your door while you're resting. It starts with a firm decision. Choosing to act—despite feeling tired, uninspired, or full of doubt—is the actual catalyst. Action is a choice. Motivation is just the byproduct.
2️⃣ Action Precedes Emotion: Action is the spark that lights the fire. When you take consistent, deliberate steps, you trigger a neurochemical shift. We think dopamine is released *after* we achieve a massive goal. In truth, your brain releases dopamine when you perceive you are simply *making progress* toward a goal. 🧠⚡
3️⃣ Building the Internal Drive (Intrinsic Motivation): Proving to yourself that you keep promises to yourself unlocks pure self-efficacy and joy. Once you move past the starting line, your mind naturally shifts to curiosity: *"How much better can I get at this?"* or *"What happens if I lean into this tomorrow?"*

**So, ask yourself this personal question today:**
👉 What decision am I putting off right now because I’m waiting for the "right time" or the "perfect feeling" to strike?
Your tomorrow starts today. You don't need to feel ready to take the first step.

At BIG PictureHealth we build this exact blueprint into everything we do through our URISE pillars (Unleash, Raise Resilience, Invite Intuition, Soulful Self-Care, Explore & Experience). We create safe, supportive spaces for women and girls to stop overthinking, get out of their heads, and get into their bodies.

Are you ready to break the cycle of waiting and trigger that momentum?

🧘‍♀️ Want to build physical and mental strength?
Ask me about our local and online **URISE Pilates** classes.

🌴 Ready for a life-changing reset?
Ask me about our upcoming URISE Bali Retreat (September 28 - October 3, 2026) at Kommune Resort—perfect for mothers, daughters, friends, and women ready to empower their next chapter. There are only 2 SPOTS LEFT !!!!

💬 Drop a comment below or send me a DM with your questions! Let’s chat about how you can take that very first step today.

🔗 Head to www.bigpicturehealth.com(https://www.bigpicturehealth.com.au to explore what we do!

06/05/2026

Great news ! URISE 7am Pilates class is all systems go !

Join us at the Wardell Catholic Church Hall - Rainbow Room - for a 7-8am Mat Pilates class !

Start you day the right way with a 40 minute session, plus a 20 minute stretch a relaxation to help you finish off the working week and kick start your weekend .

Classes will run for 8 weeks starting Friday May 8th.

A 6 or 8 week class pass can be purchased for $15 per class online at :

https://bigpicturehealth.com.au/urise-mat-pilates

Or you can pay in cash & buy your pack , OR, you can pay $20 pp each wee for a casual visit .

All levels of experience welcome .

Please contact Kellie if you want to know more :

[email protected]

Or send a DM :

Please ensure that you park your car on Sinclair or Richmond street ( NOT in the car park behind the church)

Can’t wait to see you Friday !!!

Tag a friend and see you there !

Join Kellie for a Mat Pilates class with a little extra. 45 minutes of Mat Pilates, where you will improve core strength, joint stability, joint mobility, and posture, and lengthen and strengthen your muscles using progressive and safe movements suitable for all levels of fitness and ability ages...

05/05/2026

It’s been simmering away for years … and now I have brought it to life !!!

The URISE mother daughter retreat at Komune Resort in Bali is for anyone 12 yrs + who deeply desires to connect with their mother or daughter and themselves. Join grandma’s mums, and daughters of all ages in this incredible retreat from 28th September- 3rd October .

Inclusions:
✅airport transfers (pick-up and drop off)
✅ 5 nights Accommodation
✅5 a-la-carte breakfast
✅5 x a-la-carte dinners
✅1 x 50 minute massage
✅2 x yoga sessions
✅2 x mat pilates sessions
✅ 2 x reformer sessions (booking required)
✅ kommune cooking Balinese class
✅ surfing lesson or stand up paddle board
✅1x sound healing session
✅Holy water temple purification tour

🍹drinks, lunches , spa treatments charged to your room for payment at completion of your stay

✈️you are responsible for your flights and 💸insurances .

Only two spots left at this introductory price . Offer ends on June 1st .

Please reach out for more details.

15/04/2026

New blog post... Why we need to educate our girls about their pelvic floor!

Why Pelvic Floor Health and Mindful Movement are Vital for Teen Girls