Don’t get sprung this Spring! Life is a dynamic thing, and always throwing stressors at us, whether they are physical, emotional or toxic, the body still has to cope with them the best it can. With the change of seasons, we find ourselves doing different activities depending on our lifestyles and changes we may want […]

I tore my MCL! The Medial Collateral Ligament is one of the four crucial ligaments that support and stabilise the knee joint. It runs vertically on the inside (medial aspect) of the knee , connecting the end of the femur to the top of the tibia. It is made of thick fibrous tissue, and limits […]

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 […]

With the onset of Spring, most of us feel the need to make some improvements towards our health, and general sense of wellbeing… yet this is also the time of year, that I hear everyone say that they are also at their busiest, with little or no time for themselves. Unfortunately our bodies have not […]

It seems to be a bit of a trend, people talking about downsizing – and not only the older ones who don’t share their homes with kids anymore -, about minimalistic life style, about selling up and let go of all that ties us down. Yes we are a consumer society where we seem to […]

Why does my hip get stuck?  By Eleni Tsagaris – Physiotherapist Femoral Acetabular Impingement – what is it? The hip joint is composed of the femoral head (rounded top of the thigh bone) and acetabulum of the pelvis (hip socket). Lining the acetabulum, is a thin layer of smooth cartilage that enables the femoral head […]

We're always hearing about what to do (and even more often, what NOT to do) during pregnancy, but what about the months leading up to falling pregnant? As we know, what we eat plays a huge role in our health, and, so too, having a well-balanced diet and optimal health can greatly increase your changes […]

The Beauty of Back pain by Dr Adam Gavine The reason I titled this article: "The beauty of back pain" is because of the myriad of areas of the body that can be treated that will improve back pain. Examples of this are abundant, but here are a few to give you some ideas. There […]

Detoxification – a process that the body does by itself daily to neutralise and clear unwanted substances such as perfume, alcohol, cigarette smoke, pesticides, heavy metals such as lead and mercury, medications, cleaning and body products within the body. Our body has a very effective detoxification system however, our environment as well as our lifestyle […]

Massage during pregnancy has gained a lot of popularity within the recent years. Originally, it tended to be limited to groups of women who favored alternative therapies. But now it is seen as a valid and useful tool to reduce general discomfort.  Expecting a baby is a joyful time, but it can also place a […]

Neck pain, headaches and stiffness are all very common complaints that many clients present with here in the clinic. Mechanical neck pain occurs as a result of sustaining positions of poor posture, most commonly with forward head posture, leading to strain on the muscles, tendons, joints and discs of the spine. This is caused by […]

The radius is one of the two bones in your forearm that allows four different movements; flexion, extension, supination and pronation. It has a unique round articular surface, which meets with the humerus (of the upper arm) and ulna of the forearm at the elbow. This unique surface is what turns to enable your elbow […]

Breathing is weird. Sure, it’s automatic, but there’s still an ideal way to do it! So, why is it worth checking in with our breath when it comes so…. Naturally? Each breath wasn’t created equal. Effective breathing saturates our bodies with freshly oxygenated cells. These cells then help carry out most of our baseline functions. […]

Sirsasana or headstand is one of my favorite postures, and has been for many years. There was a time when I would request a headstand in every class I went to whenever the instructor asked us what we wanted to work on. To this day, I practice headstand for at least 10 minutes as often […]

  It is recommended that baby's are put to sleep on their backs to reduce the chance of SIDS, but often what this means is that baby's spend a lot of time on their backs (bed, car, pram, floor etc.), which can cause a "flat spot" (plagiocephaly).    The skull bone is made up of different […]

Why is Breathing important? Conscious Breathing, also known as, 'diaphragmatic breathing' or ‘deep breathing’ has been popular in Eastern practices for thousands of years, and more recently studies have shown the practice to have great benefits for us in a number of ways including effectively managing stress and anxiety, lowering blood pressure and heart rate, encouraging […]

What is pranayama (yogic breathing)? Your body is like the wick of a candle and the mind is like the glow all around it. ‘Prana’ is the vital energy needed by our physical and subtle layers, without which the body would perish. It is the prana or life force in us that nourishes the mind and keeps […]

Here are 6 quick tips that have assisted my clients in creating better sleep habits and feeling more relaxed and rested. Same Time, Different Night:?Your body (and hormones!) love routine. Routine = safety AND a restful sleep. Get to bed within 30minutes of the night before, and you will be within the 'melatonin window’ from […]

What is Iridology? By Kerryn Odell Nutritionist and Iridologist Eyes have long been referred to as the “Windows of the Soul”.  Iridology is the study of the iris, the coloured part of the eye.  Like markings on a map the iris reveals physiological conditions, health risks, challenges and/or strengths of various organs and personality traits. […]