By Berleena Eberle, Intuitive Eating Coach at Healthspace Kings Cross and berleena.com Setting goals and intentions for the year ahead is not only a fun annual tradition but a great activity for some mental (and often physical) white space clearing. A view of our future revitalizes our perspectives, refreshes our enthusiasm, provides a platform for […]

Do you have pain at the back of the heel, associated with physical activity such as running and jumping? Then you could be suffering from Achilles tendinopathy. It’s an inflammatory condition relating to overuse of the Achilles tendon and the calf muscle. Repetitive motion such as running and jumping causes wear and tear of the […]

If you haven’t heard of Intermittent Fasting before, no doubt it won’t be long before you see it more often; this dieting pattern is making waves in the wellness world as more people strive to feel better. I’ve been practicing this health strategy for almost 4 years now and over that time have done a […]

I love this recipe! The original recipe is from Emma Sutherland (find it here) and I have been making this for quite some time now and each time, I change the recipe just a little bit. This recipe is great for liver support (just what we need after the holiday season, isn’t it?). Coriander is […]

The festive season can become a stressful time of the year and one during which we often eat more, exercise less, gain weight and feel overwhelmed. Trying to resume healthy eating habits can be a challenge but a few simple pointers can help. Healthy eating is about ensuring that the food you eat helps you […]

What do you know about workplace wellbeing? Does it sound like annual flu vaccinations, discounted gym memberships and free entry into fun runs? Whilst all of these things are GREAT perks what about some ongoing behaviour change? What about education and knowledge that can improve your life day to day? We have your answer…Health Space […]

We don't always know what boundaries we have until they're been pushed. Sometimes we're oblivious that lifestyles are affecting us negatively, so how do you tell what helps vs. hinders? If you end your days in a stupor of emotional exhaustion; find yourself agitated at those around you, or have to really psych yourself up […]

Have you tried Energetic healing? Energetic healing I hear you say. What on earth is that? Energetic Healing is in fact a modality, which encompasses a variety of techniques that help to heal and balance the body, mind and soul.  To understand energetic healing you need to understand what energy is. Believe it or not, […]

Tingling, numbness or pains down the arm? A space-occupying lesion in the form of a disc bulge, spondylosis or degeneration commonly causes cervical radiculopathy.  Irritation to the nerve root often results in radicular symptoms ie pain, numbness, weakness, tingling feelings down the shoulder and arm. Although degenerative changes are unfixable, the process can be slowed […]

Every year, Health Space runs a New Year, New You promotion to help educate the community about their health, and help them achieve their health goals. This year, we are tying in New Year, New You with Biohacking! We have 5 pillars of health to help you take your health to the next level. From […]

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 […]

Frozen Shoulder Having unexplained shoulder pain and stiffness? Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis is a common condition of the shoulder categorized by spontaneous gradual shoulder pain that leads to increased stiffness and loss of motion.  The whole condition usually takes up to 18-24 months, whereby there are 3 stages: Acute freezing stage: High levels of […]

Disc Degeneration/ Spondylosis Degeneration, osteoarthritis, spondylosis, whatever you want to call it is an inevitable condition that is wear and tear of the spine and its discs. It typically occurs in the later stages of life as we have put ourselves through tremendous amounts of forces and stresses over the many years. However in this […]

Runners knee is a common knee condition and generally occurs progressively as pain around the front of the knee, usually not relating to trauma and can be exacerbated by physical activity such as running, squatting, going up/down stairs. Several causes of Runners knee can include changes in patella-femoral morphology, incorrect lower limb movement patterns in […]

It’s the season of being social, and we’re all about keeping the balance for fast recoveries & feeling fresh while still enjoying the festivities! How does acupuncture feed into that? Whether you’re in need of a moment to keep the self-care rolling for you and your friends/family, or simply gift something AWESOME for after the […]

“Knowledge is Potential, Action is Power” – Tony Robbins With 22% of our lifespan spent at work, we have a fantastic opportunity to set in motion healthy habits in the workplace that can continue into our wider life. Our aim with all health education is to excite, inspire and motivate individuals towards a healthier and […]

Health Space was lucky enough to celebrate their annual Health Space Christmas Party this last weekend! 80 practitioners and staff from 16 clinics around Sydney came together to join and celebrate the Christmas Spirit.  Every year, founders Nick and Kate Wood give out awards to talented practitioners, and this year there was no end to […]

Stress & Food On a scale of one to having a complete meltdown how stressed are you right now? Hopefully you don’t spend too much time on the complete meltdown end of the scale and are closer to a one, but the reality is, in our current fast paced lives stress is inevitable. So what […]

Climbers Elbow is characterised by pain in the upper arm or front of the elbow due to inflammation and strain of the brachialis muscle. Brachialis acts to assist the biceps in flexing the forearm at the elbow joint. Symptoms: Sharp pain or achiness at the front of the elbow or upper arm Achiness referring to […]

Acupuncture has been used as a treatment method for many ailments for more than a thousand years, yet it still remains a mystery as to the exact nature of how and why it works. New research is shedding light on several perspectives of its underlying mechanisms. One important theory will be discussed here. One of […]