SO THAT YOU CAN SUMMIT YOUR FAVORITE PEAKS & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

 

BEND & FLEX WITH EASE

Stop THE guessing. Start understanding your body.

What if you didn't have to wonder whether your body could handle the things you want to do?

The ski trip you've been looking forward to.

Getting back on your bike without wondering how your back will feel.

Spending the whole day in the garden and still hopping on your e-bike to get groceries.

Or simply knowing that the aches, stiffness and injuries you're dealing with now don't have to mean your world gets smaller as you get older.

Bend & Flex is a personalized 90-day Movement & Mindset program that takes the guesswork out of figuring out your body.

Together, we'll uncover what's keeping you stuck, focus on what your body actually needs, and build the strength, mobility, tools and confidence to get you back to doing the things you love.

Along the way, you'll learn your body so well that when something feels off in the future, you'll have a system and know what to do.

““Before the Bend and Flex Program, I was worried that my body was going to fall apart…”

“Thanks to working with Christy in the Bend and Flex program, I am feeling so much stronger than I ever thought possible...I’m amazed at what my body is capable of.”

“Retirement just got a whole lot more fun!””
— Lois B., retired & an avid skier thanks to this program
 

WHAT IF THE GOAL WASN'T JUST TO FEEL BETTER RIGHT NOW?

Maybe you've already tried physio, massage therapy, chiropractic, stretching, exercises or simply resting until things settle down.

Some of it may have helped.

But eventually something starts hurting again.

An old injury flares up.

You tweak something doing an activity you love.

And you're right back to wondering:

What do I do now?

You probably don't need another random list of exercises.

You need to know what's relevant to YOUR body.

That's where Bend & Flex is different.

We look at the whole picture, figure out where to focus, pay attention to how your body responds and adjust as you progress.

Instead of keeping that knowledge to myself, I'll teach you what we're seeing, why we're doing what we're doing, and how to recognize when something needs to change.

Because the goal isn't simply for your body to feel better while we're working together.

The goal is for YOU to understand your body well enough to keep doing the things you love.

“I have less pain in my neck than I’ve had in 30 YEARS and I’ve had more weeks in a row of no pain then I can remember in a long time. On top of that, I can perform more reps in my cross fit works out than ever before, so much so that others around me can’t keep up!”
— - Karen. P (program participant, after 6 weeks in program)
 

IMAGINE KNOWING WHAT YOUR BODY NEEDS INSTEAD OF CONSTANTLY GUESSING.


✓ Stop guessing about what your body needs

Get expert eyes on your movement and a plan built around your body, your history and the things you want to get back to. With ongoing feedback and adjustments as your body changes, you won't be left wondering whether “this is just the way it is” or you're “just getting old.”

✓ Understand your body’s BLUEPRINT

Learn what's happening throughout your body and how the pieces connect, so you understand what's contributing to the problems that keep showing up and where to focus your efforts.

✓ Know what to do when something feels off

Build a toolbox you actually know how to use, so an ache, flare-up or little “oops” doesn't immediately have you worrying that you'll be stuck on the sidelines again.

✓ Get back to the things you've been missing

Take that special trip. Ski the backside when you're 90. Hop on your e-bike for groceries after spending the whole day in the garden.

✓ Change the way you think about your body

Learn to recognize when you're pushing through, holding back because you're afraid of making things worse, or assuming that an ache means you need to stop.

Build the confidence to make decisions based on what your body actually needs instead of fear, frustration or what you think you should still be able to do.

✓ Trust your body again

Stop wondering what your body might prevent you from doing next and start feeling confident about what it's capable of.

You might even start feeling younger instead of older!

 
 

Hi, I'm Christy Nichol

I've spent more than 25 years helping people understand their bodies, move better and get back to doing the things they love.

With a B.Sc. in Exercise Science & Athletic Therapy and more than 25 years of experience as a Certified Athletic Therapist, I know movement inside and out.

I've also been on the other side of it.

I've had times when my own body wasn't moving or feeling the way I expected it to. I've caught myself wondering, “Is this just what getting older feels like?”

Turns out, there was a lot I could do about it.

Once I started paying attention to what my body needed and made some simple changes to the way I was moving, things changed.

These days, I'm moving better than I did when I was a competitive gymnast.

That experience, combined with everything I've learned from working with bodies for more than two decades, is a big part of why I created Bend & Flex.

Because I've learned that getting back to the things you love isn't only about finding the right exercises.

How you think about your body matters too.

Fear of making things worse. Pushing through when your body is asking for something different. Feeling frustrated that you “should” be able to do what you used to do. Losing confidence after an injury.

We work with that too.

Bend & Flex brings the movement AND the mindset together, so you can understand your body, trust it again and keep doing the things that make you feel like you.

 
 
“ ...All I can say is, within weeks of starting the program, the pain is gone and I am able to do everything I thought that I was going to have to give up!

Just a few months ago I was literally in tears both from the ongoing nerve pain I was having and the thought that I wasn’t going to be able to travel, mountain bike or even walk on pavement for any length of time, let alone play with my grandkids this summer. I didn’t realize that mindset work could help my physical symptoms so effectively. Putting it all together made all the difference for me!”
— Jen
 

WE START WITH YOUR BODY.

Your back pain isn't necessarily the same as someone else's back pain.

That's why Bend & Flex doesn't start by handing you a generic exercise program.

We start with your Bend & Flex Whole Body Assessment.

We'll look at how your body is moving, what's been going on, where you may be compensating and what might be contributing to the problems you're experiencing.

Then we'll determine where to focus first.

From there, we keep paying attention.

What's changing? What's feeling better? Where are you still getting stuck? What happens when you try something new?

Your program evolves as your body does.

If something isn't working, we troubleshoot it. If your body is ready for more, we progress. If something new pops up along the way, we don't automatically throw everything out and start again.

You're not following a generic plan and hoping it's the right one.

We're learning from your body as we go.

BUT YOUR BODY IS ONLY PART OF THE PICTURE.

You can have the perfect exercises and still find yourself pushing through when something hurts, holding back because you're afraid of making things worse, or getting frustrated when your body isn't doing what you think it should be able to do.

That's why Bend & Flex includes mindset too.

We look at the habits, beliefs and patterns that influence how you respond to your body, so you can make better decisions about when to push, when to back off and how to keep moving forward when things don't go perfectly.

That would make the architecture of the program suddenly very clear:

We start with your body → we don't ignore what's happening in your head → we teach you how to work with both.

And importantly, it stops the mindset component from feeling like a little bonus tacked onto an exercise program. It becomes part of why Bend & Flex gets the results it gets.

 

THIS PROGRAM IS A HOLISTIC MIND BODY APPROACH TO MOVE FROM PAIN TO POSSIBILITY

 

HERE'S HOW WE'LL GET YOU THERE

✓ 90-day personalized coaching program

Give your body enough time to make meaningful changes while learning how to maintain them instead of chasing another temporary fix.

✓ private Movement & Mindset sessions

This is where we put expert eyes on what's happening now. We'll look at how you're moving, what's changing, what's still getting in the way and how your body is responding and we'll work with the mindset and habits that can keep you stuck.

✓ Between-session support

Something changed? Something doesn't feel right? Trying an exercise and not sure you've got it quite right? Ask. Send me a message, photo or video and we'll troubleshoot it together, so you don't have to spend two weeks wondering whether you're on the right track.

✓ Your Body Care Toolkit

Build a collection of simple tools and learn how and when to use them, so you have somewhere to start when an ache, flare-up or little “oops” happens.

✓ Lifetime access to the Bend with Ease FORMULA

Know what to work on between sessions and have a system you can come back to whenever your body needs a tune-up.

✓ Weekly Accountability Rituals & Checklists

Knowing what to do only works if you actually do it. We'll make it easier to keep using what you're learning, even when life gets busy, so the small things you're doing consistently have a chance to add up.

 
 

THIS IS WHAT KEEPING YOUR WORLD BIG CAN LOOK LIKE

 
“Before the Bend and Flex Program, I was worried that my body was going to fall apart…

My body felt like it was getting weaker and weaker and I was afraid to buy a ski pass, ride my bike, or get out on the water sailing. I was especially worried that I was going to become just like my mother who has very limited mobility and a lot of pain as a result of her Rheumatid Arthritis. Thanks to working with Christy in the bend and flex program, I am feeling so much stronger than I ever thought possible. I bought a ski pass, and am amazed at how much I am enjoying it and what my body is capable of...working with Christy has been game changing and she is such a joy to work with!
”
— Lois. B, retired & an avid skier thanks to this program
“After just 3 months in the program, not only did I rehab my fracture, I feel stronger and more balanced than ever before. All of the random aches and pains that I used to feel have gone away, and if they creep back in, I know how to take care in the moment so that they don’t become chronic or slow me down. I have so much more body awareness in my every day activities, which allows me to stay pain free. Not only was I able to ski the season confidently with my kids, I’m already biking again (without the chronic low back pain). The best part, I can even touch my toes…which I’ve never been able to do…ever! ”
— Matt. Hanlon, avid skier, biker and busy dad
 

WHAT DO YOU WANT YOUR BODY TO MAKE POSSIBLE?

Maybe it's skiing with your kids.

Getting back on your bike.

Travelling without worrying about how you'll feel.

Playing the sport you thought you might have to give up.

Enjoying your retirement.

Skiing the backside when you're 90.

Or simply waking up knowing that if something feels off:

You have a system. You understand your body. You know what to do next.

Bend & Flex is about getting you back to the things you love today while giving you the knowledge, tools and confidence to keep saying yes to them for years to come.

 

“I'm amazed at what my body is capable of.”

— Lois B.

Ready to get back to what you love?

 

JOIN ME
inside of BEND & FLEX WITH EASE

LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE for personalized support

“I’d had years of physio and massage therapy, good fixes but temporary, I was always going back just to get relief. I thought there should be something to help me navigate how I feel and be a permanent fix. Christy’s program delivered. The tools I learned are for a lifetime. The result is incredible!”
— Karen. P (Avid crossfitter, dog mom and busy corporate professional)