Testimonials Archive - Unity Physiotherapy and Wellbeing

Ann Parkinson — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:37:21 +0000

Ann was very kind and understanding, and it made a difference feeling listened to and supported. It was also really helpful that she has personal experience with the condition, as it meant she truly understood the challenges that come with it. The pacing strategies we worked on were especially useful and gave me practical ways to understand and manage my energy better. I now know what activities burn me out the fastest as well as the warning signs that I’m over doing it which allows me to prevent PEM more. I also appreciated the conversations around values and purpose, which helped to re-build my confidence and self-belief, which was very helpful to me in general and when it comes to making decisions for my health. Overall, I came away with a better understanding of my condition and feel more able to manage things going forward.

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Ann Parkinson — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:10:16 +0000

I can’t thank Ann enough, when we first started working together I had been living with a fibromyalgia diagnosis for 10 years but the chronic fatigue had started to completely overwhelm me. With Ann’s help, not only communicating with my GP for further help and diagnosis but with providing the tools to regulate my nervous system and manage my everyday symptoms I’m in a much better place. I am able to recognise my triggers, be far more self-compassionate and less judgemental, but more than anything I understand why it’s happening. With these tools and knowledge I’m able to live within my boundaries the best way I can. Thank you Ann!

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Buteyko Breathing Testimonial

Ann Parkinson — Tue, 20 May 2025 14:40:00 +0000

Thank you to Ann for reminding me how important it is to slow down, gently bring attention to the breath and breathe through my nose more to increase oxygen delivery. The Buteyko method has taught me that breath work can help me regulate quickly and safely, that it is a powerful resource when it comes to menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, and that it can be used anywhere at anytime. I have integrated numerous techniques into my day and found it truly empowering. Thank you Ann for the wisdom and your trauma informed, inclusive approach.

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Nervous System Regulation Workshop Series

Ann Parkinson — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 17:39:09 +0000

The workshop was a well guided path through several helpful protocols and practices which brought better understanding and connection to the ways our nervous systems process and react to life and ways we can walk a gentler path with compassion for ourselves. Being guided by Ann and with a small group of people also finding …

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Ann Parkinson — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 17:36:13 +0000

Ann is kind, approachable and very knowledgeable. She has helped me to overcome a fear of movement (stemming from worry after painful back and joint aches) which had spread into other areas of life. Her compassion and care are very nurturing and gentle. She has helped me relearn to trust and listen to my body whilst remembering any pain is temporary. With Ann’s help I have been able to look beyond a hyperfocus on pain and find joy and playfulness in movement again.

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Nervous System Regulation Workshop Series

Ann Parkinson — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 11:30:14 +0000

I wish I had a mini-Ann in my pocket to keep me on track with being compassionate and supporting my nervous system. She explains all concepts so concisely and the slides were really easy to follow. I appreciated being able to look back at them. I have learnt so much about how I can support …

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Nervous System Regulation Workshops

Ann Parkinson — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 11:24:10 +0000

Ann’s course was great. Her expertise shines through as she shares her knowledge about regulating the nervous system. I’ve come away with a wealth of approaches and ideas to put into practice. The online space felt very safe and Ann included a variety of exercises and practices which made the sessions really enjoyable. It’s been …

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Embodied Rest Workshop

Ann Parkinson — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 09:17:06 +0000

I attended the first workshop out of curiosity to see what Embodied Rest meant and I was glad I did. Ann’s training, guidance and gentleness was warm and reassuring in a calm way that allowed me to think about rest and my connection to it. I felt like I was floating on clouds after the first one. When I heard about a part 2 I was determined to attend. Part 2 was just as good as part 1 and Ann has something about her that is really soothing and calming and I feel really glad to have taken that time out for myself.

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Creating A Healing Path Workshop Testimonial

Ann Parkinson — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:49:24 +0000

If you’re suffering with any health problems especially pain, fatigue, anxiety Ann is able to gently help, support, guide and reassure you. She has lived experience herself of health problems where she has learnt so much personally and, in many situations, I think this is the only way to really learn and understand some health difficulties and how they impact you, your life and the lives of your family and friends.

Ann has immense compassion, understanding & validation for her clients. Her passion, honesty and conviction for her work shine through at every turn. She provides a safe, trusting, empathetic space for her clients to express themselves freely, truthfully and openly together if they wish to – sharing experiences together with no pressure, no judgement and offering compassionate support and understanding to each other.

Ann understands how our physical and mental health are intertwined. Through her vast and thorough knowledge, experience and skills Ann is able to provide you with an extensive toolkit and many resources to help you manage and understand your health better on many levels. This can help to reduce a lot of the fears, worries and doubts we may have and enhance trust and connectedness to our bodies again and gives us hope for recovery in a safe, relaxed and positive way. This is all vital, life-changing and life-saving support which Ann delivers in a calm, kind and caring way. Ann’s yoga and meditation practices were very gentle and relaxing – soothing my mind and body. I felt connected to my body and very grounded afterwards.

The course has helped and reassured me tremendously. I now fully understand what happened and why to me and how my body and mind unconsciously took me over to keep me ‘safe’, when I had a long bout of severe back pain. This has helped me to feel safer, more confident and relaxed in uncertainty, of all kinds, to trust my body and be compassionate, patient, loving and kind towards myself. It has been amazing to be part of a group of like-minded, compassionate, caring, experienced people who understand you, validate you and just ‘get you.’ I’ve felt a great sense of belonging, relief and safety from the group.

I’m so grateful and lucky to have received the care and guidance of some very compassionate, experienced and knowledgeable professionals during my recovery who knew how to help me. Finding the right type of supportive health professional for you can be vital, it’s important for people to know that there are healthcare professionals who can help. We are so lucky to have people like Ann in this world.

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Creating A Healing Path Workshop Testimonial

Ann Parkinson — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 10:46:31 +0000

I have found the safe and compassionate group environment healing in itself. It has allowed me to bring all parts of me and feel accepted/that I belong, without having to apologise or change myself. I have been able to reflect more on my experiences, consider what is important to me, what I need and how I can put this into practice. I have been able to build on my self-compassion, develop greater trust in my body and myself generally, feel greater belonging with others and acceptance of myself, connect with freedom and ease (despite issues such as fatigue and pain) and gain greater inspiration as to the directions that I would like to take my life in. It has nurtured my soul.

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