By Abbey Cannan
The dream team at ActivateBody Health and Fitness in Sunshine Beach have been helping clients embrace their imperfections and develop unconditional self-worth for their bodies.
Together the co-founders, physiotherapist Dr Viktoria Molloy (PhD) and head coach Tom Molloy, have a combined experience of more than 40 years of working with elite athletes and everyday people.
ActivateBody Health and Fitness was developed five years ago as a result of many years of research, clinical practice, and personal experience.
“We had a desire to develop a safe and welcoming environment for adults to recover from injury, gain strength and return to do activities they love,” Viktoria said.
During Mental Health Week 8-16 October, Viktoria and Tom are highlighting the importance of understanding the connection between healthy bodies and healthy minds.
“Exercise is medicine and there is mounting evidence to support the use of exercise, breathwork and movement to improve depression, anxiety and other mental health issues,” Tom said.
“We understand that recovering from injury and chronic disease facilitates exercise and this in turn improves mental health.
“It is our mission at Activate Body Health and Fitness to share this with our community, in the hope that everyone over 40 can activate their health, activate their bodies and activate their lives.”
Viktoria provides physiotherapy with a focus on hands-on treatment and rehabilitation combined with individual and group strength training using their SMART Method (Strength, Movement, All-body Resistance Training) Program with Tomas Molloy.
“We also combine breathwork, ice/heat exposure and education on eating well for chronic conditions and injury,” she said.
“We understand that exercise is one of the best evidence-based approaches for improving mental health. This, combined with community, and some fun, is what drives us at Activate Body Health and Fitness.
“By restoring health, movement, and strength, our clients feel happier and can return to the activities that provide them joy – be that, running, surfing, swimming, walking, bike riding, yoga, the list goes on – and our clients are over 40.”
The team offers the Noosa community a comprehensive injury and disease management program.
The Activate Body way includes a thorough physiotherapy assessment and treatment of your injuries/ chronic diseases; development of a strength a mobility program using our SMART Method; assistance with weight loss (if required) and increasing energy levels; and management of physical, mental and emotional stress with special Breath, Fire and Ice Workshops.
Their programs are designed for adults over 40, as both Tom and Viktoria understand chronic injuries and conditions from a very personal perspective.
For more information call (07) 5641 1755 or email hello@activatebody.com.au
Find ActivateBody Health and Fitness on Facebook or Instagram; or visit the Sunshine Beach studio at Suite 4, 18 Duke Street, Sunshine Beach.
