In Ep.252, we start our countdown to the STA South West Conference that is happening in Exmouth this September 20th and 21st, in collaboration with the ST School and Hands ON Hub. It’s going to be an amazing weekend of presentations, workshops and networking, so over the next 4 weeks we have invited some of the speakers to be guests on this podcast, to introduce themselves to you and discuss what they will be delivering at the conference.

We start in this episode with Michelle Lyons, Women's Health Physiotherapist & Founder of Celebrate Muliebrity, and & Siobhan O’Donovan, aka the Booby Physio & founder of PostureFitting. Together they discuss practical strategies for clinicians working with female athletes, including the menstrual cycle as a powerful diagnostic tool, the importance of correctly fitted sports bras, pelvic health considerations, and keeping girls and women active across the lifespan. Check out this episode for evidence-informed guidance, expect practical tips and ways clinicians can better support female clients.

Up & Coming Podcast Episodes:

• Wednesday September 3rd 8pm
  
  Dr Claire Minshull, Rehab & Conditioning Specialist & Founder of Get Back To Sport, and Serena Simmons, Chartered Psychologist & Founder of The Psychology School. 


• Tuesday September 9th 8pm
  
  Anna Maria Mazzieri, Soft Tissue Therapist & Director of The ST School.


• Tuesday September 16th 8pm
  
  James Earls, , Writer, Lecturer & Bodyworker, and founder of Born to Move.

Full details & conference tickets are available at Hands On Hub & STA Conference 2025 - The ST School. There’s a Summer Discount available until the end of August AND a further discount code for STA members, which can be found in the STA Newsletter & Facebook Members page.

Useful Links

• PostureFitting Website


• Gals Against Gravity Workshop


• PostureFitting on Facebook


• Siobhan O'Donovan on LinkedIn


• Celebrate Muliebrity Website and Podcast 


• Michelle Lyons on Facebook


• Michelle Lyons On Instagram

Interested in joining the STA?

Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12!  Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member’ option.