Women’s Health Week Aotearoa 11–17 August

July 19, 2025

Prioritising You: Because Women’s Health Matters

Women in a gym, stretching with red exercise balls. Focus on one woman in a blue tank top doing a lunge.

Women’s Health Week is a dedicated time to focus on what truly matters; your health, your wellbeing, and your voice. At Physio Unlimited, we believe that caring for yourself isn’t selfish; it’s essential.

This week is about empowering women across Aotearoa to take charge of their health at every stage of life. Whether you’re navigating reproductive health, hormonal changes, mental wellbeing, or chronic conditions, this is your invitation to tune in, take action, and be heard.


Why Women’s Health Week Is So Important

Far too often, women delay their health needs, putting others first, managing symptoms in silence, or postponing care. Women’s Health Week (August 11–17) is a reminder that your health deserves time, attention, and priority.


This national awareness week highlights the unique health challenges women face, from period pain and fertility to menopause, endometriosis, and mental health. It also opens space for conversations about the barriers women face in accessing timely, respectful, and gender-informed healthcare.


Let’s Talk About the Full Picture of Women’s Wellbeing

True health goes beyond physical symptoms, it includes your emotional, mental, and social wellbeing. Whether it’s:

  • ·      Booking that long-overdue cervical screening
  • ·      Speaking to your GP about changes in your body
  • ·      Managing perimenopause symptoms
  • ·      Starting therapy
  • ·      Moving your body in joyful ways
  • ·      Or simply taking a moment to rest...

This week is for you!


Small Steps to Prioritise Your Health This Week

Looking after yourself doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Try one or more of these:

  • Book a routine health check or screening
  • Start a conversation about symptoms you’ve been ignoring
  • Move your body for 30 minutes a day in a way that feels good
  • Hydrate and nourish yourself with whole, nutritious food
  • Prioritise sleep and downtime
  • Reach out for mental health support
  • Connect with other women and share your story


Supporting Women’s Health Every Day

At Physio Unlimited, we’re proud to support women of all ages and backgrounds, through every chapter of life. From managing pain and injuries to supporting pregnancy, pelvic health, and menopause, our team is here to listen, care, and empower.

This Women’s Health Week, let’s:

  • Celebrate the strength and resilience of women
  • Break the silence on health topics too often overlooked
  • Make space for healing, learning, and connection


Because You Matter

Your health.
Your body.
Your future.

You are worth the care.
You are
worth the check-up.
You are
worth the conversation.

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