Thank you for taking the time to read this important newsletter. The COVID-19 situation around the world has created a lot of fear, uncertainty and changes for many people.  I wanted to take this opportunity to firstly say that as my valued clients I am thinking of you all and hoping you are in good health. Secondly, I want you to know that if there is anything you need please get in touch. This time, more than ever it is important to stop, de-stress and prioritise our health As I’ll discuss, I have been thinking outside the box to find ways that you can still be looked after even as w ..read more

Many of my clients will recall that I often harp on about the importance of the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system in relation to stress & resilience. At each visit I am particularly interested in the integrity and balance of these two parts of the autonomic nervous system. Many people often present with what we call 'Sympathetic Dominance' - an overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system which over time can have an enormous impact on our health and contribute too many of the illnesses of modern living. Things like worry, anxiety, fatigue, digestive issues, poor immunity, h ..read more

I have used various devices over the years in practice and one type of treatment I have had great results with, particularly with chronic pain is photobiomodulation. I now have one of the latest devices for this type of treatment in the clinic so wanted to explain what it is, how it works and most importantly how it can help!  What is Photobiomodulation? Photobiomodulation is the process of using light (usually red light / near infrared light or infrared) to assist promoting and accelerating the body’s natural healing mechanisms. The light ener ..read more

I have been in practice for 16 years now and over the years I have seen many people suffering from conditions brought on by the mismatch between how we are living today and the way of life our genes are encoded for. I’ve realised along with many of my colleagues that managing these illnesses is becoming more complex. Many clients come in with ailments affecting multiple systems highlighting the need for more integrated approaches. Conditions such as fatigue is the most common unexplained complaint presenting to GP’s. Chronic stress is also ..read more

Next week (May 20-26th) is Spinal Health Week and this years emphasis is on prevention and proper spinal movement and function which is vital to the health of your body, mind and nervous system. The Australian Chiropractic Association is running an educational campaign to highlight the importance of this called "Ready For Life." I have included some interesting information and statistics from the campaign below. As we all know life is full of unknowns, but you can take simple and practical steps now to be ready for life at any age. Currently 15% of the Australian population are aged 65 and ov ..read more

Pain is something we have all experienced but did you know pain comes in many forms and can be triggered by many things - even your genes and psychology. While pain can be beneficial by letting us know when our body is injured or in danger, pain can take on a more sinister role where the signals don't appear to be of any benefit at all. We see this particularly in chronic pain, some autoimmune issues and also pain with a psychological component. Pain is a widespread problem today, delivering serious blows to people's health, happiness, and productivity. The experience of pain is highly subject ..read more