Category: Specific Conditions

When Dogs Know Before We Do: The Extraordinary World of Medical Detection Dogs

Callie standing with her dog Siena in her arms. Wearing a pink flowery top with black trousers.

by Callie Di Nello Callie standing in front of a van with a yellow sun painted on it holding her dog Siena in her arms. Last Sunday, Siena Luna and I had ourselves quite the adventure at GoodWoof. Siena Luna is our Pomeranian – small, fluffy, endlessly opinionated, sassy and – as it turns out – rather more medically gifted than any of us have given her credit for. More on that in a moment … We attended the most wonderful talk called “The Nose Knows” about Medical Detection Dogs, and I have…

Moving with Confidence – Pilates for Chronic Health Conditions: Multiple Sclerosis

Illustration of a mobilates teaher performing a shoulder bridge

At Mobilates we embrace everyone’s individuality and provide a person-centred approach to exercise activities. Below you will find details about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) a condition that some of our members live with. You’ll find information about the condition alongside top tips on exercising whilst staying safe, supported, and adapting movement to suit your individual needs. Our Moving with Confidence blog series explores how gentle, adaptable movement can support people in a way that feels…

Supporting Mental Health Through Movement – Understanding Psychosis

A group of people in a fitness studio, all on mats of differnet colours, performing a downward dog/calve stretch with hands and feet on the fllor and bottoms pushed up toards the ceiling.

1. Definition: What is Psychosis? Psychosis is a term used to describe a set of experiences that affect how a person interprets reality. It can involve changes in thoughts, perceptions, emotions, and behaviour, and may feel confusing, overwhelming, and distressing. For some people, psychosis may include experiences such as hallucinations (seeing, hearing, feeling, or sensing things that others do not), or delusions (strong beliefs that feel completely real but are not based in shared…

Moving with Confidence – Pilates for Chronic Health Conditions: Fibromyalgia

Leanne wearing a long slevve pink top and multicoloured leggings. Lying in a star position and reaching one arm across the chest.

At Mobilates we embrace everyone’s individuality and provide a person-centred approach to exercise activities. Below you will find details about Fibromyalgia — a condition that some of our members live with. You’ll find some information about the condition alongside practical tips on exercising while staying safe and supported. Definition: What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that causes widespread pain and tenderness throughout the body . It’s considered a chronic pain…

Moving with Confidence – Pilates for Chronic Health Conditions: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

Leanne sitting on a chair wearing a sleeveless turquoise top and multicloured leggings. Holding a pilates ball between her knees.

At Mobilates we embrace everyone’s individuality and provide a person-centred approach to exercise activities. Below you will find details about Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) – a condition that some of our members live with. You’ll find some information about the condition alongside some top tips on exercising whilst staying safe and supported. Definition: What is POTS? Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a condition where your heart rate rises very quickly…

Resting, surrendering, and lubricating those joints!

Leanne lying in bed smiling with her hand resting on Stanley, her white and grey Shih Tzu. She is under a pink blanket and lying on grey pillows. her tshirt is black with the words Amazing Jane on the front.

I used to think that getting well was about being less lazy. Pushing through the pain and fatigue, ignoring what my body was saying, powering on despite how ill I was feeling. Then my body sat me down in my early twenties and said (it actually screamed at me!) absolutely not.

When Life Says “Stop”

A cartoon-style illustration shows a woman lying on her side in bed, resting her head on a soft pink pillow. She’s wearing a bright pink hoodie with drawstrings and has her eyes gently closed, a small smile suggesting calm or relief. Her dark brown hair falls naturally across the pillow, and the simple blue-gray background keeps the focus on her peaceful, resting face.

When illness forces us to pause, community keeps us moving. Mobilates founder Leanne shares an honest reflection on loss, purpose, and the power of rest and why Mobilates was built to last beyond one person.

We Know Our Bodies – and We Deserve to Be Heard

Jodie smiling at the camera in the water.

Our wonderful Leanne recently shared a post, which I think will resonate with too many of us. She asked us to record short videos about times we’d been dismissed or mistreated by medical professionals. The response was overwhelming, because, sadly, so many of us have a story, usually multiple stories.