Every movement counts. August’s Heart Mag looks at the refreshed UK physical activity guidelines, My Movement Medicine’s successful National Lottery funding for Hampstead, the recent very hot weather and the expanded timetable beginning 5 October. Every movement counts. August’s Heart Mag looks at the refreshed UK physical activity guidelines and the next stage of My Movement Medicine, including five weekly Hampstead classes from 5 October plus one-to-one sessions, small grou

Heart Mag - May 2026 focuses on blood pressure — one of the biggest “silent” risk factors we can improve with routine. This post shares a simple BP-friendly plan: how to check properly without obsession, walking most days (talk but not sing), strength training twice per week, salt/food default swaps, and recovery habits that keep you consistent. Includes a realistic weekly template and two SMART challenges.

This month marks three years of My Movement Medicine. No big speech needed — but it does feel like a good moment to reflect on what’s been built, what’s worked, and what we’re focusing on next. At its core, My Movement Medicine exists to make heart-healthy exercise feel safe, clear, and doable — especially for people who’ve had a cardiac event or for those who are at risk. Three years on, that aim hasn’t changed. The delivery has just become more refined, more consistent, and

As we reach the end of the year, I wanted to share a short update and thank you for being part of My Movement Medicine.

We’re excited to share that My Movement Medicine CIC is entering a new stage of growth. Over the past two years, our community-based cardiac rehabilitation service in Hampstead has continued to grow, with consistently full weekly classes and increasing referrals from hospitals and GPs across London. To meet this demand and support even more people after their cardiac rehab programmes, we have recently applied for two major national grants. If successful, this funding will hel

We are incredibly proud to announce that My Movement Medicine has been recognised with two major awards at this year’s Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Awards: Health Referral Specialists of the Year 2025 – London Cardiac Rehabilitation Innovation Award 2025 This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering world-class, evidence-based exercise and health-behaviour support, especially for those recovering from cardiac events and seeking restoration of health, stre

Over the past two years, My Movement Medicine has grown from a small Phase 4 cardiac rehab class into a supportive community that helps people build strength, confidence, and long-term health. Today, I’m excited to share an important milestone: My Movement Medicine is now officially a Community Interest Company (CIC). Becoming a CIC means the service is formally recognised as a non-profit organisation created to benefit the community. It strengthens our mission to deliver saf

Embracing Change

Introduction We’re excited to introduce a brand-new service to the My Movement Medicine community: specialist 1:1 dietetic consultations with Helena Davies, a highly experienced Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Specialist Dietitian. From June 2025, Helena will be offering personalised nutrition and lifestyle support to help you take meaningful steps toward better heart health. Whether you're managing high blood pressure, recovering from a cardiac event, or looking for support to

Hi, I’m Jamie – founder of My Movement Medicine. A pre session welcome I’ve spent over a decade helping people move again after heart problems, surgeries, and long-term conditions. My job is to help people rebuild their confidence with exercise – safely, gradually, and with the right support. I started My Movement Medicine in 2023 because I wanted to offer something a little different: friendly, community-based cardiac rehab that doesn’t stop after hospital treatment ends. It

2024 in summary

Hope that everyone has had a lovely, restful, festive bank holiday weekend spent with their friends & families and is looking forward to seeing 2024 in, in style! Jump to... A founding year My Movement Medicine Service Values My Movement Medicine Facilitator Values Plans for 2024 & 2025 Promo video A founding year 2023 has been an eventful founding year for My Movement Medicine. Setting up the foundations of the service while working full-time at the Royal Free Hospital has t