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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS THURSDAY 31ST AUGUST 6.30-7.30PM Let Health Space Mona Vale help you to…  FIND YOUR INNER CAVE MAN Join Dr Luke Nisbett – Chiropractor,  Kerryn Odell – Clinical Nutritionist  & a surprise guest, as we explore:    Why it’s important to spend time barefoot? What is Paleo and is it right for me? What’s all […]

3 myths about self esteem: Barbara Simon Results Coach at Health Space Mona Vale   Myth #2: Self esteem can only be developed up until a certain age. NO!!! Self esteem actually is ageless and there is no right or wrong time to develop it.     3 things you need to be successful: You […]

Good sleep feels like a superpower, and there are also so many avenues to choose from when looking to improve sleep quality. Different practises will each have valuable approaches; whether it be getting out of a racing mind, regulating hormones and chemicals so that they switch on/off when they need to, facilitating optimal circadian rhythms […]

"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 […]

Generally speaking, we tend to think of our minds and bodies as separate, and therefore functioning independent of each other. However, there is more to the story than that. Most of us can relate to having an experience where we felt the effect of a thought or feeling in our body: Do you remember the […]

Thinking – how often do you stop to think about how you think??? Confusing question for some but as a kinesiologist I am constantly thinking about how other people are making their decisions and looking at their actions based on the way they think.  Many people think we have no control over our thoughts but […]

So many clients who have come to see me for their first time sit across from me eagerly awaiting some revolutionary new-age advice that will help them to instantly get their life on track. And, while most of the advice that I give is in fact revolutionary and new-age, they are often left disappointed when […]