
Enhance your power
Lead by Robbie O’Driscoll
A father of two with 13 years of experience in exercise and movement coaching, facility creative directing, and manual therapy. Having moved over 1000 people Robbie boils the value of an enhanced relationship to your body and practice down to staying able to play, because above all, we must stay in love with life to create our masterpiece.
✅ Strength with Intelligence – Build usable, adaptable strength that supports your body’s natural rhythms, rather than rigid or forced patterns.
✅ Resilience & Longevity – Develop a robust, well-tuned instrument that can handle life’s physical demands without setbacks.
✅ True Body Awareness – Go beyond surface-level fitness and reconnect with your instinctive movement intelligence—learning to listen, respond, and self-correct.
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“I can’t thank Robbie enough for the incredible support he has given me. He has helped me with recovery, strength & conditioning, and movement training has truly transformed not just my training but life in general. Robbie’s dedication and expertise have helped me overcome reoccurring injuries and improve my movements to get the most out of my practice. His personalised approach, attention to detail, and genuine care made all the difference in my recovery and overall performance. Thanks to him, I’m stronger, more mobile, and more confident in my abilities. I’m deeply grateful for his generosity and commitment to my journey.”
Paul Buckley
Professional MMA Athlete
Is my coaching right for you?
It is if…
You are someone who…
Has body aches and doesn’t know what to do.
Is self-conscious of physical condition/knowledge.
Lacks direction in physicality.
Requires a complimentary practice to support your creative life.
You want to move towards…
A strong spring in your step.
A deeper relationship with your body.
Being at ease.
Physical independence.
You could do with…
Guidance relative to your starting point.
Clear manageable tasks.
An interesting enjoyable process.
A pace that suits your rhythm.
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“Last year I approached Robbie for a consultation call after seeing on his Instagram account that he was reaching out for one-on-one clients to work with. I spent 12 weeks working (playing) with Robbie and the experience was completely transformative.
I thought I would just be working on getting my fitness back, doing a few push-ups and completing boring sets of exercises I hated doing but had to grin and bear it. While the work I had seen from Robbie never looked boring or something to grin and bear, my own expectations of myself were that I needed to get stamina back, and it would, of course, be annoying and uncomfortable to do so. What became apparent instead from our very first session was that Robbie was there to listen to me. Listen to how I viewed my body, my relationship with exercise, how I experienced living and how I wanted to live well. Note all the “hows” and not the “whats”!
Robbie followed my needs, thoughts and ideals and together we found what truly mattered to me. And it wasn’t getting a 6 pack or learning to back-flip! We deconstructed my limiting beliefs of my body, relationship with exercise and turned our focus on things that made me joyful. Things that made me want to move, long-term.
Robbie would propose something every week for me to do, so there was offerings of movement, mobility, strength, cardio etc. But there was also asks for written reflections, that he would never read if I didn’t want him to, but that helped me hone-in on what I appreciated about my practice, and what I could leave behind.
It is a sad thing to realise that I have rarely been given the permission to choose how I live in this body. Robbie gave me the permission to claim full agency - to say no to everything he offered if I wanted. But I grabbed hold of almost everything he taught me, of course! Because he was listening
to me, and it was fun.
In my eyes, Robbie’s main gift to this world, is the permission and discerning ability to teach (or re-teach) Play. I am a very playful person, and this is good for my overall health from digestion, to mental health, to my nervous system, to energy levels. But it is hard to remain playful in a fast-paced world filled with stressors.
I leave 12 weeks with Robbie laden with games, playful approaches to movement and confidence in my unique lived experience. I leave him having only revealed the tip of the iceberg in terms of possibilities. I can work with his movement ideas towards a long-term future where I can keep trying, playing, discarding and deepening my practice confidently and with curiosity. Robbie gave me back to myself. Suffice to say, with deepest gratitude, I cannot recommend him enough.”
- Rachel Sheil
Rachel Sheil - Teacher/Choreographer/Movement Artist
✅ Restoration & Recovery – Experience hands-on manual therapy and movement coaching that dissolves tension, restores balance, and improves function.
✅ Capacity & Expression – Unlock your full movement potential, whether that means performing at a higher level or simply feeling at home in your body.
✅ A Framework for Life – Walk away with a deeply personal movement practice that keeps you strong, mobile, and pain-free for years to come.
My coaching is about building a physical practice that aligns with your life and goals. Through our sessions, we explore strength in a way that fits your needs. The process is collaborative: we start where you are and create something meaningful together. The aim is to form a practice that cultivates your strength and energy for life.
It’s about more than building muscles—it’s about cultivating trust in your body, flexibility of mind, and the energy to live freely. Whether you're aiming to play, work, or rest better, my coaching helps you interpret your physical needs, and meet them in a practice that amplifies your vitality.
Why ?
How it works
Phase 1: Reconnection & Restoration (Weeks 1-3)
Three consecutive weekly sessions to consult, assess your movement, apply manual therapy where needed, and establish the foundation of strength, mobility, and control.
You’ll leave this phase with clarity, relief, and a personalised framework to begin integrating new patterns into your daily life.
Phase 2: Refinement & Resilience (Weeks 5 & 8)
As your body adapts, we shift from intervention to refinement.
Sessions become less frequent but more potent, allowing you to encounter real-world movement challenges and bring them back to our work together.
Online support ensures you stay on track and develop problem-solving skills within your own body.
Phase 3: Integration & Mastery (Week 12)
Our final session is not an endpoint, but a transition.
You’ll arrive with a deeply embodied sense of movement intelligence, the ability to self-correct, and a personal practice that ensures longevity in strength, resilience, and ease.
Between Sessions: Where the Real Growth Happens
Your movement practice isn’t confined to our sessions—it unfolds in daily life.
With ongoing support, you’ll learn to navigate the unpredictable, refining your movement without dependency on constant coaching.
Why This Approach Works
✅ Hands-On Guidance Meets Self-Sufficiency – You get expert intervention when needed and the space to build true ownership over your movement.
✅ Intentional Gaps for True Adaptation – The structured spacing allows patterns to settle, rather than relying on constant correction.
✅ Beyond Fixing—A System for Life – This isn’t just rehab or training. It’s an education in your own body’s potential.
This Isn’t Just Coaching—It’s a Rescape
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FAQs
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It’s not just about getting stronger or more mobile—it’s about developing your relationship with your body. I combine strength, movement, and hands-on manual therapy (when needed) to restore function, enhance resilience, and help you move better in training and life. It’s coaching that meets you where you are and adapts as you progress.
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Manual therapy is a tool, not the solution. If a joint is restricted, soft tissue is holding tension, or an old injury is limiting movement, hands-on work can help free up space. But the real magic happens when we integrate that release into movement—so you don’t just feel better, but move better long-term.
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Strength without control is wasted potential. You might be strong in a straight line, but how well do you move outside of predictable patterns? This work helps refine how you express power, making sure your strength serves you in sport, work, and daily life—not just in the gym.
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Yes—and in many cases, you should. Pain doesn’t always mean you need to stop moving. The key is finding how to move in ways that restore confidence and capacity rather than reinforcing limitation. Strength and movement, combined with manual therapy, can be a powerful way to reclaim what your body is capable of.
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Not at all. Whether you're returning from injury, feeling stiff and sluggish, or just looking to refine your movement, the approach is tailored to your starting point. We build strength and adaptability progressively, so it works for you—not against you.
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Absolutely. Strength and mobility should serve a purpose beyond the gym. Whether you want to improve performance, move without stiffness, or just feel capable in your body, this approach is built for real-world application.
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While manual therapy alone can offer relief, it’s not a long-term fix. If something needs to be worked on, I’ll address it, but the real goal is to integrate that work into movement. That way, you don’t become dependent on treatment—you develop the tools to maintain your own body.
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Play is exploration. It’s how we test limits, improve coordination, and make training engaging rather than a chore. Playful movement—whether in drills, games, or challenges—helps you break out of rigid patterns and develop real-world athleticism. It also keeps the process fun, which makes it sustainable.
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It starts with a conversation. We assess where you’re at, what’s holding you back, and what your body needs to function at its best. From there, we build a plan—whether that’s focused on strength, mobility, manual therapy, or a mix of all three.
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Movement training focuses on improving and optimising human movement patterns, coordination, mobility, and overall physical performance. It aims to enhance the your ability to move efficiently and effectively in various activities and functional tasks.
Movement training incorporates elements from different disciplines, including strength training, flexibility work, balance and coordination exercises, and body awareness practices. It emphasises movement quality, alignment, stability, and neuromuscular control.
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Choosing movement training over other options for personal training can offer several advantages depending on your goals and preferences.
The strength and mobility training program that is part of the Cafe Move Practice of movement training is designed in line with your goals, similar to conventional personal training. We keep a keen eye for detail in our teaching of body weight and resistance training with emphasis on comfort and control, progressing only when complete control is observed by yourself and the coach. The objectively measurable progress of your physical strength is coached in line with the development of your movement quality training.
With 12 years of experience in personal coaching our approaches to physical development have been refined to principles that will be shared throughout your long term training, visiting as frequently (weekly) or seldomly (monthly) as you desire.
We take an educators approach rather than a drill sergeant in compelling your movement practice instead of shrouding you with compulsory obligation. We want you to lead the exploration of your practice. You will be asked questions and conversations will be shared along the way. We do not deliver protocols forcing you into a mindless doer. We propose ideas, questions, movement puzzles, and coordinative challenges to assist you in learning to think and act for yourself – shedding any learned helplessness and further strengthening your physical independence. You will be treated as a competent adult co-creating your practice.
Here are some reasons why you might opt for movement training over classic personal training:
Holistic Approach: Movement training considers factors such as mobility, stability, coordination, and body awareness, aiming to optimise overall movement quality rather than focusing solely on isolated muscle groups or aesthetics.
Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation: Movement training helps reduce the risk of injuries by improving movement mechanics, correcting imbalances, and enhancing stability. It can also aid in the rehabilitation process for individuals with a history of injuries.
Performance Enhancement: By enhancing functional strength, mobility, coordination, and body control, movement training can improve performance in sports and physical activities.
Body Awareness and Mind-Body Connection: Movement training emphasizes body awareness, proprioception, and developing a strong mind-body connection, leading to improved coordination, balance, and control.
Long-Term Functionality: Movement training aims to promote long-term functionality by focusing on movement quality, joint mobility, and stability.
Variety and Engagement: Movement training offers a wide range of exercises, techniques, and equipment options, providing variety and keeping workouts engaging and interesting.
Individualised Approach: Movement training can be tailored to your specific needs, abilities, and goals, ensuring a personalized program that addresses your unique requirements.
Integration with Other Modalities: Movement training can complement and enhance other training modalities, improving movement efficiency and performance in various activities.
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Your first session will be primarily an assessment and relative history review, as well as an introduction to Cafe Move practice principles.
During a movement training session, you can expect a variety of activities and exercises aimed at improving your movement patterns, enhancing coordination, and optimising physical performance. While the specifics may vary depending on your individual goals, here are some common elements you might encounter in a movement training session:
Warm-up and Mobility Work: A proper warm-up is typically conducted to prepare your body for movement. This may involve dynamic stretching, mobility exercises, soft coordination patterns, or other techniques to enhance joint range of motion and activate key muscles.
Functional Movement Patterns: You will likely engage in exercises that focus on functional movement patterns, such as squatting, lunging, pushing, pulling, twisting, and bending. These exercises are designed to improve overall strength, mobility, and stability, often using bodyweight or equipment like kettlebells, resistance bands, or free weights.
Core Training and Stability Work: Core training is commonly incorporated to improve core strength, stability, and postural control. Exercises targeting the abdominals, back muscles, and pelvic floor may be included to develop a solid foundation for movement.
Balance and Coordination Exercises: Balance and coordination drills may be incorporated to challenge your proprioception, motor skills, and postural control.
Proprioceptive and Body Awareness Exercises: Activities that enhance your body awareness, proprioception, and mind-body connection might be included. This could involve exercises that emphasize mindful movement, visualisation, or sensory feedback to enhance your perception and control of movement.
Progressions and Challenges: As you progress in your training, the exercises and activities may become more complex and challenging. The instructor may introduce variations, modifications, or additional equipment to continuously stimulate and improve your movement abilities.
Cool-down and Stretching: The session is typically concluded with a cool-down period, allowing your body to gradually return to a resting state. Stretching and relaxation exercises may be included to promote muscle recovery and flexibility.
Throughout the session, the instructor will guide and provide feedback on your technique, and movement quality. You may also be offered modifications or adjustments tailored to your specific needs or limitations.
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The benefits of movement training reach from improved energy and athletic performance, to ease of body and mind, and new insight into personal conduct. As you become more connected to your body in movement you will further enjoy the embodied experience and the opportunities afforded by physical confidence. Movement training offers a wide range of benefits for individuals of various fitness levels and goals. Here are some key advantages of incorporating movement training into your fitness routine:
Improved Movement Quality: Movement training focuses on optimising movement patterns, enhancing coordination, and improving overall movement quality. It helps you move more efficiently and effectively, reducing the risk of injury and enhancing physical performance in various activities and sports.
Enhanced Strength and Stability: Movement training targets multiple muscle groups simultaneously, promoting functional strength development. It emphasizes core stability, which serves as a solid foundation for movement and helps improve posture, balance, and overall body control.
Increased Flexibility and Mobility: Movement training often includes exercises and techniques that improve joint mobility, flexibility, and range of motion. This can lead to increased freedom of movement, reduced muscle stiffness, and improved overall flexibility.
Better Body Awareness and Mind-Body Connection: Movement training encourages a heightened sense of body awareness and fosters a strong mind-body connection. It enhances your ability to perceive and control movement, promoting improved coordination, balance, and proprioception.
Functional Fitness and Everyday Performance: By focusing on functional movements and improving overall movement quality, movement training enhances your ability to perform everyday tasks and activities with greater ease and efficiency. It helps bridge the gap between training and real-life movements.
Injury Prevention: By addressing muscular imbalances, improving joint mobility, and enhancing stability and coordination, movement training can help reduce the risk of injuries, particularly those related to movement dysfunction or poor biomechanics.
Enhanced Sports Performance: Movement training can be highly beneficial for athletes, as it improves functional strength, agility, coordination, and movement efficiency. It can enhance sports-specific skills and contribute to improved athletic performance.
Mindful Movement and Stress Reduction: Movement training often involves a mindful approach to movement, emphasising focus, breath control, and present-moment awareness. This can help reduce stress, improve mental well-being, and promote relaxation.
Variety and Enjoyment: Movement training offers a diverse range of exercises and activities, providing variety and keeping workouts engaging and enjoyable. It can help prevent workout monotony and contribute to long-term adherence to a fitness routine.
Individualised and Scalable: Movement training can be tailored to individual needs, goals, and fitness levels. It offers scalability, allowing progression and modification of exercises to match your abilities and facilitate continued growth.
It's important to note that the benefits of movement training are often experienced over time and with consistent practice.
