Exercise Well With Autoimmunity

What a gift to the world this book is… beautifully and compassionately written, comprehensive without being overcomplicated and practical yet permissive for readers. * Melissa Williams, integrative physiotherapist and founder of Zebras Australia *Zoe channels her expertise as both an autoimmune patient and a movement therapist into this excellent resource. Zoe carefully unpacks the barriers to exercising with autoimmune illness including fatigue, pain and illness flare and provides practical strategies to overcome these. If you are a person living with autoimmune illness, or a healthcare provider who wants to facilitate meaningful change in your client’s life, I highly recommend reading this book. * Dr Nikki Tugnet FRACP, MRCP, BMedSci, RYT® 500, rheumatologist & internal medicine physician, Yoga Medicine® therapeutic specialist *Trying to exercise with an autoimmune disease just got a whole lot easier with Zoe’s insightful guide. It’s reassuring to know this book was written by someone who has an understanding of how movement affects the human body. What sets this book apart is Zoe’s unique perspective - living firsthand with multiple chronic illnesses. This book is a valuable resource, offering a different approach to exercise that understands and respects the complexities of the human body in the face of chronic illness. * Ziyad (AKA The Grumbling Gut) *Exercise is a critical success factor in managing autoimmune diseases. Zoe does a brilliant job breaking down the importance and benefits, and how you can stick to your movement goals. * Donna Mazzola, PharmD, MBA, MS (@drautoimmunegirl) *

Zoe Mckenzie is the founder of the on-line platform activelyautoimmune.com. She is a qualified physiotherapist, PT, and Pilates instructor specializing in helping people who suffer with autoimmune conditions. After an early diagnosis of Ehlers Danlos Type III, she learned to re-walk and gain freedom from her wheelchair, managing her pain and preventing injuries through exercise. She uses exercise as a daily management tool and wants to inspire, educate, and support the invisible illness community.