Author name: Emily Burmester

Project Physio is owned and operated by qualified physiotherapist Emily Burmester. Located in beautiful Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, I aim to not only address the underlying cause of injury but also to make you function better than you were before. I believe in a combined approach of hands on therapy, exercises, education and activity in order to promote a full recovery

An Early Postpartum Return to Ironman – An Honest Account from Meredith Kessler

If you are looking for an inspirational story for your own postpartum exercise comeback, with a pinch of reality then this is for you…. Meredith Kesler is 44 year old American professional triathlete. In March ’23, she made her postpartum comeback at Ironman Taupo (3.8k swim, 180k bike, 42.2k run) at just 6 months postpartum […]

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Keep It Real – Gemma McCaw’s Postnatal Journey

A special guest blog from NZ Black Sticks hockey player and mum of two Gemma. She shares how she got back into exercise, the importance of the fourth trimester and women making time to prioritize their well-being. Oh it’s a goodie……. Tell us about your birth experiences? My first daughter was delivered via emergency C-Section

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Keep It Real – Megan’s Postnatal Journey

The second wonderful mum to share in the “Keep It Real” series. Megan talks emotions of an unplanned c-section, struggles returning to running, the importance of asking for help but ultimately being stronger (physically and mentally) than ever before. Oh it’s a goodie…… How was your birth experience?It was dramatic. My waters broke at 31

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