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Hózhó Wellness, 31/107 Wells Road, Chelsea Heights, Melbourne (2026)

15/10/2026

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How much should you be walking in the first 6 weeks postpartum? 🚶‍♀️🌿

Just had a baby and wondering when you can start walking again, or how far you should be walking after birth? Whether you’ve had a vaginal birth or a caesarean section, your body has been through an enormous amount of change. And while walking is a great way to gently reintroduce movement postpartum, more isn’t always better — especially in those first few weeks.

The key? Start small, build gradually and listen to your body’s response.

A GUIDE TO POSTPARTUM WALKING: THE FIRST 6 WEEKS
🚶‍♀️ Week 1: 5 minutes 🚶‍♀️ Week 2: 10 minutes 🚶‍♀️ Week 3: 15 minutes 🚶‍♀️ Week 4: 20 minutes 🚶‍♀️ Week 5: 25 minutes 🚶‍♀️ Week 6: 30 minutes
This is a general guide to gradually building towards a 30-minute walk without symptoms. You do not need to progress every week, and you can repeat a week, take rest days or reduce your walking depending on how you feel. Gentle stretches and basic activation exercises can also be part of your early postpartum movement.

🚩 Signs you may need to slow down or reduce your walking include: • Pelvic heaviness, pressure or a dragging sensation • Urinary or bowel leakage • Pelvic, abdominal, perineal or c-section scar pain • Increased bleeding • Pain or discomfort during or after your walk • Symptoms that worsen as you increase your activity
These symptoms aren’t something you need to push through.

✨ Remember: If you’re concerned about your recovery, experiencing symptoms or unsure how to return to exercise safely, speak with your GP, obstetric care provider, pelvic health physiotherapist or pelvic health osteopath.

08/10/2026

Why I take my babies to a paediatric Osteopath 👶🏼🤎

I’m an Osteopath - I’m also a mum.
And I still take my kids to see a paediatric osteopath. 🤎
Not because I think something is wrong with them, or because I think every baby needs osteopathy.

But because I recognise the value of seeing someone who has specific training, experience and knowledge in treating babies and children.

We’ve found it helpful at different stages of their development, particularly around feeding and tongue-tie, movement and development, and simply understanding how their little bodies are adapting as they grow. And this isn’t about saying one healthcare professional isn’t doing their job properly.

Different healthcare professionals assess different things.
Sometimes more information is better.
For me, it’s about creating a more holistic picture of my children’s health and development and knowing that we’ve considered the things that are relevant to them.
And honestly…

As an osteopath, I know what I’m looking for.
As a mum?
I’m probably going to overthink it anyway. 😂
So I may as well channel that into being appropriately thorough and having the right people involved in my kids’ care.

It’s not about finding problems. It’s about understanding the whole picture. 🤎

Birth can look so different for every baby.

That starts with understanding their birth story:
🤎 How long was labour? 🤎 Was it straightforward or were there complications? 🤎 Was assistance required? 🤎 How did baby tolerate the birth? 🤎 How have those first few weeks been?

And then looking at what’s happening now:
🤎 Are they feeding and latching well? 🤎 Are they gaining weight appropriately? 🤎 How are they moving? 🤎 Are they comfortable in different positions? 🤎 Is there anything about their movement or behaviour that needs a closer look?

For me, that’s what I value about seeing a paediatric osteopath.
It’s not just looking at the baby in isolation — it’s understanding the whole story.

Because babies don’t stop developing at 4 weeks.
A newborn assessment is only the beginning.
As they grow, their bodies change through:
🤎 tummy time 🤎 head control 🤎 rolling 🤎 sitting 🤎 crawling 🤎 standing 🤎 walking

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21/07/2026

🤎 MATERNITY LEAVE 🤎

If you’ve known me for a while, you’ll know that I’ve always worked right up until the very end of pregnancy... and usually found myself back at work far sooner than I should have. The reality of running your own business right?

But this time, I’m choosing something different.

Over the past year, I’ve intentionally made changes within Hózhó Wellness so that when this moment arrived, I could finally do what I’ve always encouraged others to do—slow down, honour the season I’m in, and make space for what matters most.

Those decisions have led me here.
To taking a genuine break. To stepping away from the clinic without guilt. To embracing this third pregnancy, preparing for postpartum, and being fully present for our growing family.
To embrace the beautiful chaos of welcoming a third baby. To allow myself the same care, patience and grace that I encourage my patients to give themselves. This is the grounding time I’ve been waiting for.

For the first time, I don’t feel like I’m squeezing motherhood in around work. Instead, I’ve created a business that supports the life I want to live—not the other way around.
This isn’t stepping away from Hózhó Wellness. It’s living it.

Thank you to every patient, every client and every person who has supported this journey. Because of you, I’ve been able to build a business that aligns with my values and gives me the opportunity to embrace this chapter wholeheartedly.

I’ll be back later this year, ready for the next season of Hózhó Wellness. But for now, I’m leaning into slower mornings, newborn cuddles, postpartum recovery and all the beautiful moments that deserve my full attention 🤍

✨ LAST DAY IN CLINIC - THURSDAY 30TH JULY ✨

📸 AngieC - Melbourne Photographer
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20/07/2026

🤍 What does Hózhó mean? 🤍

Hózhó is a central philosophy within the Diné (Navajo) philosophy. While there is no exact English translation, it encompasses a holistic way of living that is often understood through the concepts of:

• Harmony within oneself, with others, and with the natural world • Balance across physical, emotional, spiritual, and environmental aspects of life • Beauty—not just visual, but a state of inner peace and right living • Wellness and healing, guided by the principle of living in rhythm with the universe

It’s not just a state of being but rather, it’s a practice, a way of moving through the world with intention, grace, and connection. A continual process of returning to harmony when life becomes disrupted.

Choosing the name Hózhó Wellness was never about claiming this philosophy as my own. It was about acknowledging a concept that resonated deeply with how I view healing, movement and whole-person care, while always recognising and honouring its cultural origins.

I am not Diné, nor do I claim to teach Hózhó in its traditional sense. What I share through Hózhó Wellness is my own interpretation of the values that have inspired me and the way they’ve influenced both my life and my work. The philosophy of Hózhó challenged me to think differently.

.HealWithIntention.

09/07/2026

🤎 Meet the recovery tool you’ll actually use every day 🤎

The Hózhó Wellness Cork Massage Ball is more than just a massage ball—it’s a simple recovery ritual designed to help you reconnect with your body through mindful movement and self-care.

At Hózhó Wellness, we believe recovery isn’t something you earn after pushing yourself to exhaustion. It’s something you intentionally create every day. Whether you’ve finished a workout, spent hours at a desk, carried your baby all afternoon, or simply feel tight and stiff, taking just 5–10 minutes with a massage ball can help your body move and feel better.

Why use a cork massage ball?
✨ Helps release muscle tension and trigger points ✨ Helps to improve mobility and movement quality ✨ Helps reduce feelings of stiffness after exercise or long days sitting ✨ Supports body awareness and nervous system relaxation through slow, intentional movement ✨ A simple addition to your daily recovery routine
Think of it as giving your muscles permission to let go.

Why did we choose cork?
Every product at Hózhó Wellness is chosen with intention.
We selected natural cork because it reflects the values behind our brand—creating harmony between caring for ourselves and caring for the environment.

Unlike plastic or synthetic massage balls, cork is:
🌿 Sustainably harvested without cutting down the tree 🌿 Naturally antimicrobial and easy to keep clean 🌿 Lightweight yet incredibly durable 🌿 Firm enough to target muscle tension without feeling harsh 🌿 Made from a renewable, biodegradable material

It’s a beautiful reminder that wellness can be effective, simple and environmentally conscious.
Recovery doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes all it takes is slowing down, taking a breath, and spending a few mindful minutes caring for the body that carries you through life.

🤎 Move with meaning. Heal with intention.

07/07/2026

✨ Where does Hózhó come from? ✨

Questions about Hózhó, its meaning and where it comes from have been asked many a time since I re-branded my business.

Over the next few posts I’ll do my best to explain its significance to me.

During a women’s health course early last year, I realised that Recovery Room Melbourne (my previous business name) no longer resonated to me. As an osteopath working in women’s health, I saw so many women trying to push through pregnancy, rush postpartum recovery, ignore pain or believe they had to “bounce back.” At the same time, I was navigating my own seasons of motherhood, business and personal growth.

So I deep dived into research, words, meanings, people, the body and found the word Hózhó.

Hózhó is a word from the Diné (Navajo) language. The word Diné means “the people,” and is the name the Diné use for themselves. I want to respectfully acknowledge that Hózhó is a sacred philosophy that belongs to the Diné people, and I recognise that its full cultural, spiritual and historical meaning extends far beyond my own understanding.

I am not Diné, nor do I claim to teach Hózhó in its traditional sense. What I share through Hózhó Wellness is my own interpretation of the values that have inspired me and the way they’ve influenced both my life and my work. The philosophy of Hózhó challenged me to think differently.

Stay tuned for what Hózhó means and my interpretation of it…

02/07/2026

🌸 How to hug your belly 🌸

It’s called the Hug the Belly exercise, and if you’re pregnant, this is one movement I recommend learning before your baby arrives.

As a women’s health osteopath (and currently pregnant with baby #3 🤍), I use this exercise daily because it’s simple, gentle and incredibly effective for reconnecting with your deep core.
Here’s why I love it 👇

🤰 It teaches you how to engage your deep abdominal muscles without excessive bracing.
🤰 It helps you coordinate your breath with your pelvic floor and core.
🤰 It improves pressure management through the abdomen, which can help reduce excessive coning or doming during movement.
🤰 It builds body awareness that becomes invaluable during pregnancy, birth recovery and everyday lifting, rolling, getting out of bed and caring for your baby.
🤰 Best of all... it’s an exercise you don’t have to stop after birth.

One of the biggest challenges in early postpartum is knowing how to reconnect with your core. If you’ve already mastered this movement during pregnancy, it becomes one of the first exercises you can return to (when appropriate for your individual recovery), helping restore core function from the inside out.

Too often we think postpartum recovery starts after birth...
I believe it starts during pregnancy. Learning how to breathe well, manage pressure and activate your deep core now can make that transition into postpartum feel much more familiar.

This isn’t about getting your “abs back.” It’s about building a resilient core that supports you through pregnancy, birth, recovery and motherhood.

✨ Save this for your pregnancy workouts. 🤍 Send it to an expecting mum. .

01/07/2026

✨ HUG THAT BABY! 🤰💛

If I could recommend just one exercise during pregnancy, it would be the Hug the Belly exercise.
Despite the name, it’s not actually about using your hands—it’s about gently activating your deep core (transversus abdominis) and pelvic floor to better support your growing baby bump.

Think about gently wrapping your abdominal muscles around your belly as though you’re giving your baby a hug. At the same time, allow your ribs to soften and breathe normally. There should be no breath holding, bracing, or sucking your stomach in.

Why is this exercise so important?
🌿 Supports your growing bump by improving deep core engagement. 🌿 Helps manage the increasing load through your pelvis and lower back. 🌿 Encourages the abdominal muscles to work together rather than pushing outward. 🌿 Creates a stronger connection between your diaphragm, core, and pelvic floor. 🌿 Can help prepare your body for birth and make reconnecting with your core postpartum much easier.

The best part? You can practise it almost anywhere: ✔️ Standing while making breakfast. ✔️ Walking. ✔️ Rolling over in bed. ✔️ Getting out of the car. ✔️ Lifting your toddler. ✔️ Before strength exercises

It’s a subtle exercise, but consistency is what makes the difference.

Remember: this isn’t about having a “stronger six-pack.” It’s about creating a responsive core that supports you throughout pregnancy and into postpartum recovery.

Save this post so you can practise throughout your pregnancy, and send it to another mum-to-be who needs a simple, evidence-informed pregnancy exercise. 💚

30/06/2026

POV: You’re an Osteopath and your next patient is pregnant and arriving in 15 mins … but so are you 🤰😂

As my bump grows, lying face down isn’t something I take for granted. This pregnancy pillow lets me comfortably unload my back, pelvis and ribs for a few minutes between patients, and honestly... those few minutes make a huge difference by the end of a clinic day.

Pregnancy is physically demanding - A little reminder that you don’t have to wait until you’re in pain to give your body some care.

Sometimes five minutes is all it takes.
✨ Tell me... if you could lie face down comfortably right now, would you? 
👇 I know all my pregnant mums will understand this one!

09/06/2026

🤰 Exercise During Pregnancy: More Than Just Preparing for Birth 💪

Did you know that staying active during pregnancy doesn’t just support your labour and delivery—it can positively impact your health, your recovery, and even your wellbeing overall?

Research has shown that regular, moderate exercise during pregnancy can:
✨ Reduce the risk of gestational diabetes ✨ Improve cardiovascular fitness and stamina ✨ Help manage healthy pregnancy weight gain ✨ Reduce low back, pelvic and sciatic pain ✨ Support mental health and reduce the risk of prenatal and postpartum depression ✨ Improve sleep quality and energy levels ✨ Enhance postpartum recovery ✨ Lower the likelihood of certain birth interventions, including caesarean delivery ✨ Support healthy placental function and fetal development

⚠️ Important Note: Every pregnancy is unique. Before commencing or continuing an exercise program during pregnancy, consult with your women’s health provider, obstetrician, midwife, GP, or allied health professional to ensure exercise is safe and appropriate for your individual circumstances. Certain pregnancy conditions may require modifications or restrictions to exercise participation.

Pregnancy is not a time to stop moving—it’s a time to adapt and move with purpose.

At Hózhó Wellness, we help women build strength, confidence and resilience through every stage of motherhood. Because exercise isn’t just about preparing for birth. It’s about preparing your body for pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood, menopause, and life.

🌿 PREPARING FOR BIRTH. TRAINING FOR LIFE 🌿

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