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Moving more is a great step for your health—but are you giving your body the fuel it needs? Discover practical, compassionate nutrition advice from dietitian Annie Barry to support energy, recovery, and long-term well being without diet culture rules.
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Lost your sense of self after child-rearing, in perimenopause or beyond? This article offers compassionate support for women in larger bodies to reclaim identity, health & wellbeing through physiotherapy and psychology, free from shame
Living with unexplained swelling or heavy limbs? Understand lymphoedema, lipoedema, and lipo-lymphoedema in this empathetic guide. Discover common symptoms, why early diagnosis is key, and how Lipoedema physio and a tailored physio care plan can truly improve your comfort and quality of life.
If you’ve experienced the pain of weight stigma in healthcare, you’re not alone. This powerful article shares real stories and reveals why weight-neutral healthcare is essential for dignified, effective support, ensuring every patient is truly heard.
Discover the hidden impact of weight stigma in healthcare on patients in Australia. This guide reveals how bias leads to healthcare avoidance and why embracing inclusive practices is vital for improving health outcomes for everyone. Learn to foster better care beyond conventional approaches.
Struggling with exercise motivation? Discover how to find enjoyable activities and build lasting, sustainable habits for your wellbeing. Prioritise joy over weight loss with our holistic approach.
Language we use in healthcare to categorise people’s body size, associated treatment and necessary equipment is fraught with the potential for stigma and discrimination. This information sheet summarises commonly utilised terms and briefly discusses their application in practice. It was compiled and shared with permission from eminent researchers and lived experience advocates Dr Lesley Grey, Dr George Parker and Tracey Carr.
Get our 12-page guide which provides you with actionable tips to foster a sense of belonging and safety for those in larger bodies. You’ll learn how to confidently discuss size with dignity and equip both individuals and organisations to ensure equal experiences for people of all sizes, enhancing your reputation as a compassionate and respectful individual.
Download the Patient Success Handbook aimed at making sure you have all the information you need for your first consult, so you can come prepared and get the most out of your time with us.
Download these 5 Practical Tips To Help People in Larger Bodies (Plus Size) feel Welcomed in your workplace.
Nadia Walton, director of Laneways Rehabilitation and Ergonomics and an expert in caring for patients in larger bodies, contributed to this In Motion magazine article. Alongside individuals with lived experience, researchers, and thought leaders, the piece explores the challenges larger patients face in accessing physiotherapy. It highlights how thoughtful language can enhance empathetic and effective healthcare relationships.
Read the full article as featured in InMotion, June 2024 Issue where Nadia Walton, Founder of Laneways Rehabilitation and Ergonomics shares information on the unique service catering specifically to larger patients and building the capability of healthcare services to provide equitable and excellent obesity care has started up in Melbourne.
Podcast Feature: The Bari Chronicles
Nadia was a guest on The Bari Chronicles podcast, speaking in the episode “Lipoedema: what it is, what it isn’t, and why it’s so often missed.” As an Australasian Lymphology Accredited Lymphoedema Practitioner, Nadia shares her experience supporting people living with lipoedema and lymphoedema.
Together, they explore what lipoedema really is (and common myths), why diagnosis is so often delayed, and the physical and emotional impact of not being understood. The episode also highlights what supportive, sustainable care can look like over time.
A helpful listen for anyone living with lipoedema, as well as their families and healthcare providers.
Physiotherapist for people in larger bodies, Nadia Walton, led a patient event on safe, effective movement. we discussed how to exercise without injury, protect your joints, and build a sustainable movement habit.
Founder and physiotherapist for people in larger bodies, Nadia Walton, appeared as a guest on The Bari Chronicles, a popular consumer-led podcast for individuals who have undergone or are considering metabolic-bariatric surgery.
Listen to Nadia Walton, founder of Laneways Rehabilitation and Ergonomics, as a guest on The Real Health & Weight Loss Podcast with Dr Lucy Burns. In this episode, Nadia shares her expertise and passion for helping individuals in larger bodies build confidence, physical strength, and improved function.
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