Big news for the Align community.

From February 2nd, Dr Sarah Kennedy joins Align Chiropractic as our third practitioner, returning the practice to its original three-chiropractor design.

Sarah isn’t new to Align. She worked here for five years while studying, and now returns with five years of clinical experience and a special interest in pregnancy, babies, and family care.

In this episode, Kieran and Sarah chat about:

• Why pregnancy discomfort shouldn’t just be “put up with”

• How gentle, non-invasive chiropractic can support easier movement, relaxation, and birth preparation

• What chiropractors look for in newborns and infants (feeding, head turning, symmetry, milestones)

• Why early support beats late repair

• And how adding specialised family care helps Align better serve our community

At its core, this conversation is about building a team around families and helping people move from pain → prevention → performance at every stage of life.

Sarah begins seeing clients on Monday, February 2nd.

To check out Align Chiropractic https://www.alignchiropractic.com.au/

To contact us info@alignchiropractic.com.au

Every January, the same thing happens.

Motivation is high. Shoes are bought. Schedules are colour-coded.
And by late January, more than 80% of people have quietly stopped.

In this episode of The Aligned Life, we sit down with Lockie Jeffrey from CrossFit St Kilda to talk about why most fitness resolutions fail, and what actually works instead.

This is not about pushing harder or finding more “discipline.”
It’s about designing your environment so quitting becomes unlikely.

In this conversation, we cover:

• Why “Quitting Day” arrives so predictably every year

• The real danger of setting goals that are too ambitious, too fast

• How to create a goal so small you “almost couldn’t fail”

• Why three training sessions per week beats five for long-term success

• The overlooked power of accountability (and why group environments matter)

• How good coaching prevents injury, burnout, and frustration

• Why recovery isn’t optional if you want consistency

• The role of chiropractic care, soft tissue work, and hydration in staying on track

If you’ve ever felt like your motivation fades just when you need it most, this episode will help you rethink the game.

Because sustainable health isn’t built on intensity.
It’s built on consistency.

To check out CrossFit St Kilda https://www.crossfitstkilda.com/

To check out Align Chiropractic https://www.alignchiropractic.com.au/

To contact us info@alignchiropractic.com.au

In this episode of The Aligned Life, we sit down with Lockie Jeffrey, owner and head coach at CrossFit St Kilda, to unpack the biggest fitness trap of the festive season: good intentions, crushed by Christmas chaos.

Lockie breaks the rules of the usual fitness advice.
No guilt. No perfection. No "start again in January."
Just simple, practical strategies for three types of people:

Lockie shows you how to win by lowering the bar, shrinking the goal, and finding one small win a day. A 10-minute walk. A handful of squats. A reminder that momentum beats motivation.

You don't lose your gains because you miss a week. He explains how to swap the “all or nothing” mindset for short, sharp movement snacks that keep the engine warm.

December becomes an opportunity — not a setback. Play more. Train creatively. Build your aerobic base. Involve the kids. Make training fun again.

The heart of the episode:
Don’t wait for January. Protect your routine, adapt where needed, and treat movement as a gift rather than another item on the to-do list.

To check out CrossFit St Kilda https://www.crossfitstkilda.com/

To check out Align Chiropractic https://www.alignchiropractic.com.au/

To contact us info@alignchiropractic.com.au