How do I find the right Psychologist for me?
The decision to seek help in the form of therapy can be daunting. Maybe you’ve tried this path before and have a negative experience, but you may be ready to…
Smart Calories
FAST FOOD MEAL VS RESTAURANT MEAL VS HOME MADE MEAL Have you always wondered how to make the most of your calorie allowance? Maybe that’s not in the forefront of…
What are the Three biggest Causes of Neck Pain?
Have you woken up in the morning wondering why your neck is stiff, sore or painful?Sometimes you can catch yourself wondering how this happened even though you may not have…
How to Nurture Self Compassion
What is self-compassion? Self compassion basically means being kind to yourself. This may seem a foreign concept to some people, especially if they have been raised in an abusive or…
Plantar Fasciopathy Myths that Prevent Recovery!
As a practitioner that helps people with Plantar Faciitis/ Plantar Fasciopathy on a daily basis I am sick and tired of people being misinformed about the problem! I have created…
How to succeed with a home exercise program?
How to set goals for your home exercise program? The most important thing to consider when looking to advance your general exercise program is what you are looking to achieve. …
Gluten Free is a fad diet right?
For over 350,000 Aussies, this isn’t the case. That’s almost the population of Geelong! For these Australians, a gluten free diet is a medical prescription they have to abide by…
What can I do to support my body with a new exercise routine?
Top 5 physical tips Accept deconditioning and reduce your weightsYou will experience DOMS, but this is normalWarm up properlyHave a professional check your techniqueGradually increase your loadStart a prehab program…
Negative Self Talk – What is it and why does it matter?
What is negative self-talk?When is the last time you paid attention to your thoughts, actually thought about what you’re thinking? Our lives can be so busy and it is easy…
Heel Pain in Kids!
Has your child ever complained of sore heels from footy or netball?Have you noticed them begin to run differently towards the end of a game, and walk with a limp…
How can a Dietitian help me?
When should I see a dietitian? People can sometimes feel less than 100% sure about knowing what to expect when seeing a dietitian for the first time. If you’re reading…
Are you feeling worried lately?
If you’ve been staring at the ceiling trying to fall asleep, while also worrying about the health risks to you, your family and loved ones while also considering how to…
How to Support Someone Living with Anxiety
Knowing what anxiety is and what its impacts are can help you to better support someone with this condition. Someone struggling with anxiety may feel so fearful that they avoid…
The Top Four Psychological Tips for Anyone!
This top four psychological tips for anyone has been written with anyone in mind! The thing is, sometimes the advice people give you is not quite right for you or…
What causes ingrown toenails and what can I do to help?
What causes ingrown toenails? Ingrown toenails occur when the edges or sides of your toenail grows into the skin next to the toe nail. Ingrown toenails can be painful, swollen…
Feeling the Chocolate Blues after Easter?
It’s OK! It’s OK to feel down about having some extra Hot Cross Buns over the Easter weekend.It’s OK to feel down about not getting as many vegetables over the…
Why does Psychology therapy work?
Firstly great question….. You may even have thought that therapy doesn’t work, or it’s not for me, or talking about my problems doesn’t help. Therapy is a different for everyone,…
Do I need a gait analysis?
Do I need a gait analysis? What is gait? Gait is a bit of a fancy (technical) term for the way a person walks. Changes in gait can occur for…
How do orthotics work?
Orthotics are devices that are discreetly fitted to the inside of shoes to influence the way your body moves (biomechanics). Why are biomechanics important for pain? The short answer is: …
Self-talk, what is it and why does it matter?
Self-talk, what is it and why does it matter? What is self-talk? It’s easy to sit back and listen to someone talk right? If you said yes, I’d challenge you…