Wellness

Optimising performance and improving wellbeing is beneficial to us all, whether on the sports field, at work or at home. You do not need to be a sports man to visit the Performance Team. Our clientele consists of the weekend warrior to those with back pain from work.

Whether you are looking for relaxation, support to start a weight management programme, or you want to tone up and start a fitness programme, let our Performance Team help improve your general wellness.

For example our Performance massage therapists can ease away tense muscles and improve your relaxation to allow you to cope with the daily stresses and strains.

Our Performance Strength Coach will improve your confidence to start a fitness programme and will ensure you can perform the appropriate exercises correctly and safely and will supervise you throughout your session. The Performance Coach will work closely with you to focus on your goals; whether it is a weight management programme, to improve your body tone, to increase your energy levels or to start an exercise regime.

Our Performance Psychologist is an expert in supporting individuals and teams improve their performance and state of mind at work and in sport. Simon Hartley will coach you to be the best person you can be by improving your confidence, motivation and mental strength. (www.be-world-class.com).

Our Performance Nutritionist can make a real difference in your wellbeing by developing an eating plan that suites your own lifestyle and requirements. Living a healthy lifestyle today is not always easy. A hectic schedule and lack of finances can often leave our eating patterns open to abuse or neglect. A nutritionally well balanced diet however, is paramount to staying well, active and strong. This in turn will help us all deal with the stresses and strains that life throws at us on a daily basis.

Claire Harrison will be able to identify specific dietary requirements, food intolerances or allergies and nutrient deficiencies. In other instances, some individuals may need support and guidance for disordered eating or food phobias.

Whatever the problem and whatever the individual's needs, the first step is to undertake an appropriate nutritional assessment in order to establish dietary requirements. The Performance Clinic can offer the skills of a Registered Dietitian with over 23 years of experience. Claire has worked within the NHS for four years as a clinic Dietitain and then progressed to establish a Sports Nutrition consultancy business which has utilised and developed the skills required to deliver the necessary services to promote wellness and optimal nutrition across a diverse range of population groups.

Consultations will encompass a nutritional assessment and the development of personalised eating programmes that are practical and feasible within the context of your lifestyle whilst addressing your nutritional requirements. You shall work with Claire to create a way of eating that works for you, is nutritionally optimal and is long term. There are no quick fixes to good health. Positive steps are an investment in a healthier future and appropriate eating practices need to be well established in order to work.

The Performance Clinic is working with Sunderland University in its commitment to improve the wellness of Sunderland University students, staff and the Community.