High quality green tea can give an extra boost of nutrients needed to help prevent disease and support the body in difficult times of illness. When considering disease prevention with conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer green tea can play a major role by supplying the body with essential antioxidants that combat the […]

Scoliosis is the term used to describe an abnormal sidewards curvature in the spine. When viewed from the back, the spine should appear straight from the top of the neck to the bottom of the tail bone. However, when a scoliosis occurs, the spine can appear in one of three ways: –       ‘S’ shaped – […]

How many of you jump straight out of a workout – whether it be a spin class, weights session or run on the treadmill – without taking the time to adequately cool down or stretch? As a Physiotherapist at Health Space, I see many clients presenting with acute sport or exercise related injuries, resulting in […]

  Health Space Lane Cove & Smith Family Toy and Book Appeal Health Space Lane Cove is helping those in need this Christmas. You can help too! Donate a toy or book at the Health Space Lane Clinic. Your gift will be given to disadvantaged children this Christmas. To express our gratitude your child or your friend’s […]

To all the parents who have trusted us with holistic pregnancy care and allowed us to support you through the experience of becoming parents, thank you! As a team we will always be here to help you and encourage your cute little ones to grow into strong, fun loving, adventurous kids! We hope you enjoyed […]

  The way we think and express ourselves, and especially our unconscious thinking patterns affects deeply our subtle energetic field, our life and ultimately our health. Have you ever caught yourself thinking or feeling you are not good enough? Comparing ourselves to others We are literally bombarded by images and information every second of the […]

Low-fat dairy Eating low-fat dairy to lose weight is actually counter-intuitive because fat is so satiating. When you consume a product with the fat removed it doesn’t keep you full for long – which means you will soon be reaching for more food. On top of that, when the fat is removed from dairy, the […]

                   When was the last time you checked in with how well you feel? Are you tolerating feeling run down, tired, or unwell, but are unsure why, or how to start improving your health? My name is Evie, and as a herbalist, I believe that health not […]

Tendonitis generally develops when the stresses on a tendon overwhelm the body’s repair mechanisms. This may through over training, a lack of conditioning before a task, poor body mechanics or insufficient rest time between activities. Any of these can place stress on a structurally weak link—often a tendon. Acupuncture can help manage the pain while […]

The sciatic nerve is often susceptible to irritation in two places: 1.     At the nerve roots that exit the spine in the lower back before they bundle together to form the sciatic nerve, and 2.     In the hip region where the sciatic nerve passes through a key structural balance point. Inflammation can result from deep […]

DID YOU KNOW? Acupuncture can address inflammation and swelling both directly and indirectly: Local needling at the inflammation site engages the inflammatory agents directly via histamine released in the tissue. Over a period of a few days, the cascade of triggered chemical reactions plays itself out & an anti-inflammatory response occurs. Frequently, this is accompanied […]

A bursa is a soft tissue sac filled with fluid that your body uses to reduce friction between moveable structural components. It’s common for bursae to exist between tendons or between tendons and bone. Bursitis, occurs when this sac becomes inflamed. This can occur due to irritation of local structures. & often causes pain near […]

Acupuncture helps with pain, stiffness & swelling, so it naturally suits those managing arthritic conditions. Osteoarthritis is a chronic inflammation and degeneration of the articular cartilage & most commonly found in major weight bearing joints, as well as the joints of the hands and fingers. The cartilage breakdown and inflammation produces spurring in and around […]

Ancient food: Quinoa salad Quinoa is the king of seeds and thanks to its health benefits trophied as superfood.  It wouldn’t be a superfood if it wasn’t for its delicious variety. It is perfect for salads, a suitable substitute for rice or potatoes, and a beautiful addition in cereals. Let’s explore the SUPER in quinoa. […]

Let’s talk about the word DIET. What goes through your head when you hear that word? I’m sure it’s not anything positive. Thoughts like “I’m now restricting my eating because I have to lose weight”…for the next 3 weeks I’m planning to eat only…” are some of the things I hear from my clients when […]

My own personal journey has been the catalyst for me to become a certified life coach. In February 2015 I was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease, multiple sclerosis. The diagnosis turned my world upside down. It took me to a place of darkness, where I felt overwhelmed and disconnected. I was stressed, anxious and fearful […]

As a new citizen to Sydney for less than one year I was honoured to participate as a volunteer in one of the world’s largest fun run: The City2Surf. I was giving post-race massages in the Heart Foundation tent and my work was well appreciated for all the runners on the receiving end. Most of […]

Exciting news for Healthspace as we have expanded to the CBD! We are located inside Australia’s largest Fitness First, providing chiropractic & sports med to not only gym goers, but all individuals! As part of us being new to the area we are currently offering FREE initial chiropractic consults valued at $105! Hurry, as this […]

It might surprise you to learn that our gut is the epicenter of our health. Good gut health not only determines our digestion and absorption of nutrients, but our vitality, immunity, mental health and risk of chronic disease. The gut is a breeding ground for trillions of microbes, both friend and foe, known as the […]

Are you curious to explore the connection between your mind and body? Are you wondering what Kinesiology and Mind Body Medicine actually is? Hi, I’m Prue and I’m a Mind Body Medicine Practitioner and Kinesiologist. If you are wondering what these modalities are, this post is for you. Mind-Body Medicine (MBM) is a holistic approach […]