Simply Body-fixing

05/09/2026

Sound familiar? 🙋‍♀️

Don't wait until you're completely stuck — come see me! I'll work out all those holiday kinks so you can finish the summer feeling good, not falling apart 😉

05/09/2026

04/09/2026

🧠 What if getting older isn’t the biggest reason you feel old?

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Most people blame birthdays.

I don’t.

The real problem isn’t that we’re ageing… it’s that most of us never change how we train as we age.

Your body is changing every year whether you like it or not. Ignore those changes, and your body s,lowly starts collecting interest on every workoutz.
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Here’s what’s happening behind the scenes:

1️⃣ You slowly lose muscle
Not just strength — you lose the muscles that help you move well, catch yourself when you trip, and stay independent.

2️⃣ Your nervous system becomes less efficient
Movement becomes less automatic. Balance, coordination, timing, and reaction speed all need more attention than they did when you were younger.

3️⃣ Your tissues become stiffer
If you keep moving the same way every day, your body slowly loses the freedom to move the way it was designed.

4️⃣ Your tissues hold less water
Healthy tissue needs hydration to recover, glide, and tolerate movement. Recovery isn’t just resting — it’s helping your body rebuild.



✅ The good news? Every single one of these changes can be slowed or even turned around.

💪 Lift weights — give your muscles a reason to stick around.

🔄 Move in different directions, speeds & positions — keep your brain connected to your body.

🧘 Build mobility, not just stretch — improve how you move, don’t just lengthen one tight muscle.

💧 Prioritise recovery — walking, sleep, hydration, and soft tissue work keep everything gliding & healthy.



My goal has never been to help people become younger.

It’s to help people become the oldest athlete in your gym.

Because ageing is inevitable…

Moving like you’ve given up isn’t.

If you need help adapting your training, loosening those stiff tissues, or building a body that serves you well for years to come — I’m here. Get in touch or book in 👉 https://www.sumupbookings.com/simply-body-fixing

03/09/2026

Flew over ☺️ 6 yrs ago I received this

03/09/2026

📍 Alison — Sports Therapist | BSc Sports Science

✅ Injury Assessment & Rehabilitation | ✅ Acupuncture & Electro-Acupuncture
✅ Cupping | ✅ Sports Massage | ✅ Level 4 Personal Trainer
Science-backed, root-cause care — not just symptom relief.

📩 Message to book

02/09/2026

You wouldn't think that me and my Mam bought these shoes on the same day 🤣🤣

02/09/2026

⚡ How Electric Acupuncture Works — Simple Explanation

What is it?
Fine needles go in just like normal acupuncture — then a gentle, controlled electrical current is passed between pairs of needles. Basically — acupuncture with a boost!

🔬 What's happening inside:

1️⃣ It wakes up your nerve fibres
The mild current activates sensory nerves around the needle, sending signals up your spine to your brain — deeper and more consistent than manual needle twisting alone.

2️⃣ Your body makes its own painkillers
Different frequencies release different natural chemicals:

- Low frequency (2–4 Hz) → beta-endorphins = deep, long-lasting pain relief
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- High frequency (80–100 Hz) → dynorphins = faster pain blocking
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- Alternating 2/100 Hz → gets BOTH — brilliant for stubborn, long-term pain like tennis elbow!

3️⃣ Boosts blood flow & calms inflammation
Opens up circulation → fresh blood to damaged tendons → clears swelling → lowers inflammation.

4️⃣ Resets over-sensitive nerves
Chronic pain keeps nerves stuck in "ON" mode. This helps normalise those pathways so they stop over-reacting.

✅ In short:
Needles in → gentle tingle (not pain!) → your brain releases natural painkillers → blood flow increases → tissues heal faster → frequency tailored exactly to YOU.

That's why it works so well on stubborn injuries — when tissues need that extra kickstart to heal properly. 💪

Got a niggling injury that won't shift? Ask me about it! 👇

01/09/2026

So excited for all the Great North Run runners! 🧡 I know I am 😁
Whether you want to feel your absolute best before you step onto the Tyne Bridge, or need a helping hand to feel human again afterwards – I’m here.
Pre-race prep & post-race recovery appointments available with me, Alison – your local qualified sports therapist.
Treat yourself – you’ve earned it! Book here 👉https://www.sumupbookings.com/simply-body-fixing

01/09/2026

Are you nervous or excited. I'm a bit of both 😁