I study bones - no shovel required

Sometimes I think I missed my calling as a palaeontologist.

Hear me out.

I look at bones.

I see how they change over time.

I watch how different stimuli shape them—like resistance training, daily habits, and movement patterns.

My tools? Not a pickaxe or a dusty brush.

My tools are my eyes. And ears. And sometimes a yoga mat.

A palaeontologist studies fossils.
I study function.

They dig bones out of the ground.
I observe how bones move above it.

They analyze silent skeletons.
I collaborate with living, breathing humans who give me feedback in real time. It’s a two-way conversation—not a one-way excavation.

And if I’m being cheeky, I’ll say: instead of digging up the past, I help people move toward their future.

This Fall, Movement Rx is launching. It’s my way of bringing this love of human biomechanics, mindful attention, and real-world application together into one powerful program.

Recently, I asked some Movement Rx clients to describe how a movement felt in their body.

One word floated to the top:

Release.

That word became a clue—like uncovering a bone in the sand.

Now, we have a tangible sensation to aim for.

We can ask: What other movements help you feel that same release?

And just like that, the work deepens. You’re no longer just “doing exercises.” You’re becoming your own movement detective, tuning in to what feels good—on your own terms.

Because that’s what Movement Rx is about:

✔︎ Helping you listen to your body.

✔︎ Helping you find patterns.

✔︎ Helping you feel better.

So, I may not put your bones on display at a museum…

But I do get to witness how they work together in a stunning symphony of motion.

I see how your knees respond to a small change in foot placement.

How your hip finds freedom when your breath slows down.

How your neck relaxes when your shoulders finally let go.

And I get to see this in real-time, with real people—no need for carbon dating.

I feel pretty lucky that my job title ends with “-ist” too.

Not palaeontologist—but clinical exercise physiologist, kinesiologist, and yoga therapist.

And unlike the dinosaurs, you’re still here.

You’re living, breathing, adapting.

And with Movement Rx, you’re moving better every day.

If you're curious about joining us this Fall for Movement Rx, stay tuned. Or better yet, reply to this email and let me know. I’ll make sure you’re the first to know when registration opens.

In happy movement and good humour,
Lisa
~ Your Modern-day bone enthusiast 🦴