How do you tend to go with your New Years’ resolutions each year? Do you have grand plans that go astray after a few weeks? If you’re like me I often try and make too many changes at once and don’t necessarily stick to them all, so this year I’m doing things differently. I’ve come […]
Author: Rachel Pavitt
Returning to Exercise and Sport After Giving Birth
Kelly Jameson is a Physiotherapist on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, and has written this informative guest article on how to know when it’s safe to return to exercise or sport after giving birth. Returning to exercise after giving birth is often a priority for women, and here on the Northern Beaches of Sydney that is no […]
Hypnobirthing Australia Positive Birth Program
Prepare your mind and body for birth with the Hypnobirthing Australia™ Positive Birth program. The Hypnobirthing Australia™ Positive Birth program is Australia’s fastest growing childbirth education program; with around 150 certified practitioners across the country, and countless happy birth stories from couples. We spoke to Kathryn Bell, mother of two, doula and Hypnobirthing Australia™ practitioner […]
Replace Fear with Curiosity
When we discover we’re pregnant and start to ponder all the changes and challenges ahead of us, it can feel exciting and overwhelming all at once. Everyone has advice and a story to share, and there’s certainly no shortage of information online and on social media. A lot of it is pretty scary stuff. We […]
Interview with Katie D, Self Love Coach
Hi Katie, tell us a bit about your work as a Self-Love Coach? Nothing is more fulfilling for me than being able to work with people on being able to increase their Self Love. At the core of mental health issues is low Self Love, and when I say Self Love it is not just […]
Interview with Stephanie Moore from Sounds of Serenity
Healthspace Acupuncturist Rachel Pavitt chats with Stephanie Moore from Sounds of Serenity to find out more about her practice and a sound healer. Firstly, Thank you for being part of our fundraiser at our Mona Vale clinic for Lifeline recently where attendees of the mini retreat got to experience a sound bath with you. I […]
Yin and Pin Workshop
After the success of our Acupuncturist Rachel and local yoga teacher Suzie’s first Yin & Pins session we are happy to announce the second Winter Yin & Pins session this time in the gorgeous beach location of Warriewood surf club. They will be continuing the winter theme of activating the Kidney and Urinary Bladder Meridians. […]
Yoga Therapy: Inspire Yoga Dee Why
What is Yoga Therapy? ‘The goals of yoga therapy include eliminating, reducing, or managing symptoms that cause suffering; improving function; helping to prevent the occurrence or recurrence of underlying causes of illness; and moving toward improved health and wellbeing.’ Source: Yoga Australia Over the years, I have seen Yoga used to help many people with many issues. Yoga […]
What You Need to Know About Abdominal Separation
Physiotherapist Kelly Vine shares her wealth of knowledge on Abdominal Separation, how to prevent it and how to reverse the effects. Abdominal Separation. What causes it? How can I help myself? Can I prevent it? How do I get rid of it? These are all common concerns and I hope to be able to answer some […]
Hypnotherapy & Meditation
We chat with local Clinical Hypnotherapist and Meditation teacher Justine Williams from The Feel Good Studio. Hi Justine, you are well known on the beaches for your hypnotherapy skills and popular regular mini retreats that you run, what led you to becoming a hypnotherapist? A. I had been working in media for 22 years and […]
Lifeline Northern Beaches
Our acupuncturist Rachel is fundraising for Lifeline Northern Beaches entering a team of Surfing Mums in the Lifeline Classic for the third year running. Her team has a goal of raising $5000 for Lifeline and they have organized some great events for all the family including: Feb 16th/17th charity BBQ at Flannery’s in Mona vale […]
Africology
You may have noticed at our Mona Vale clinic that our Acupuncturist Rachel has introduced the Africology spa range into her body treatments, cosmetic acupuncture services and onto our shelves. Africology is South Africas leading natural, cruelty-free and ethical skin care range incorporating indigenous plant extracts, organically grown essential oils into its products. Rich in […]
Liver Detoxification
According to Chinese Medicine, the Liver is not just an organ but an "organ system" with many functions and areas of the body it controls and is related to. The main function of the Liver system is to ensure the free flow of blood and energy (qi) throughout the body, it also regulates hormones, aids […]
ABC’s for ZZZZZZZ’s
"How is your sleep?" This is an important question that I ask all my clients, no matter what they come to see me for as sleep quality and quantity plays such a huge part in a persons overall health and wellbeing. "Do you wake up refreshed or tired?" "Do you have troubles falling asleep or […]
New Year Detox
After a lovely Christmas break and a few extra glasses of sav blanc enjoyed with friends and family over the new year period I decided to do a mini detox last month to give my liver and digestive system a bit of a break and a chance to recover! I put the word out to […]
Community Acupuncture – Health Space Clinics
Community acupuncture is a style of acupuncture that makes our treatments more affordable and accessible to those groups in our community who are in need of a little extra assistance.These people who otherwise would struggle to pay our regular fees and as a result receive little or no treatment now have the opportunity to seek […]
