Applied Movement

Working with Claire this year has been the best investment in my health, life and business I could have made.I started out in 2022 feeling overweight, sluggish, unmotivated and like I had lost my passion for my business.Having my first session with Claire was like being introduced to my true self for the first time. Quite frankly, it was mind-blowing.Suddenly, how I was feeling and what I was struggling with made perfect sense. Claire helped to give me the tools to finally stop working against my natural preferences and embrace my strengths.Claire's expertise, guidance & support this year has enabled me to rediscover my purpose, navigate my health journey and reclaim more vitality and energy. I have lost 10 kg of body fat, am progressively improving my fitness and now know how to structure my work day to get the best results from my own unique biology.Plus, my fiancé is also now working with Claire for his own personal and professional development. This has had a huge positive impact on our relationship! We now have the knowledge and respect for one anothers biological needs and strengths, and are stronger than we've ever been.I highly encourage anyone who is doing all of the 'right' things to be healthy and successful, but not getting the results they're looking for, to get in touch with Claire. She will help you to understand who you really are, what you need to reach your goals and she will empower you to get there.

I 100% recommend this service to anyone. Finding out your spacific biology is key to finding the best you no matter what your goals are. Mine were preventing migraines and weight loss and within 3 weeks after my first appointment with Claire I lost 3 kgs, havnt had a migraine and feeling so much better within myself. I didn’t even have to make any huge life changes just small re arrangements that are specific to my body type. It’s been worth every single penny as now I don’t need to waste time and money on things that won’t be effective for me. Claire is super lovely and I really enjoy working with her.

I've been working with Claire for about a year now. What a transformative experience. I thought I needed to work on healthy eating and weight loss. What I've got it so much more comprehensive than that! I've learned about how to genuinely embed healthy habits, which has powered me up across all aspects of my life - social, work, mind, food and movement.Can't recommend Claire enough. If you're wondering whether to bite the bullet and call her - just do it!

I wanted to become a healthier individual, but I didn’t know where to start on my own. I knew I needed the external motivation and accountability to begin strides towards change. Claire led me through and continues to lead me, piecing together a vision for my health and drawing out genuine ownership of accomplishing my goals. Claire’s knowledge and encouragement are crucial in helping me to cultivate a sustainable balance of a healthy mind and body. My time so far with Claire has been the catalyst for a more positive self-image and overall improved quality of life.

Online physiotherapy?? Ridiculous! That’s what I first thought when I heard about the brilliant Claire Akin-Smith, who is based in New Zealand. Well, I was certainly proved wrong. I have been working with Claire for four years now and her approach, her understanding of her clients’ bodies and minds and her mind-blowing assessments of your niggles and even your mental state is just amazing. I am a runner and a climber and I put a lot of strain on my body, which means most of the time there is a twinge somewhere in my body. And if there is - I get in touch with Claire, no matter whether I am somewhere on a mountain hut in the Himalaya, at home or on the road. As long as there is internet, Claire is always at hand!What I love about Claire’s approach is how she does not only treat the physical pain but also looks at the bigger picture and works with the mind. I have recently had a hip replacement and instead of giving me the usual physical exercises, which I knew anyway, she told me how to tell my mind that it was important to use the operated leg first in my everyday life. It made so much sense and it made me realise how you can control your body with your mind.Thanks to Claire, I can still do all my exercises and I am always much more aware of my body!

Claire was so wonderful to work with, really listened and understood where I was coming from and helped me understand myself better! I'm excited to learn more and have her guide me through this new version of myself.

I've had somewhat of a unique insight into Applied Movement through media content creation for Claire. I've sat in the background, firmly behind the cameras, listening to countless people candidly talk about their experiences.I've listened to the people who were house bound through lethargy, or steaming down the track towards a serious health condition and through the vastness of life situations, health conditions or mindsets, one thing was a constant. After working with Claire their life trajectory has changed for the better, and in BIG ways!Claire's lust for life is infectious, equalled only by her knowledge of the human body and how to make it excess for the individual.So, take this review from someone who questions everything, Claire is the real deal!

Claire shows a quality of skilled knowledge and certitude when applying her craft. She provides hugely useful insights in her consulting. I would gladly recommend Claire to anyone considering her service.