It’s very exciting and often clients can feel sensations in their body while having a treatment. It is non invasive, gentle, relaxing, and extremely effective for many common ailments.
There are also reflex points on the hands, ears, and face as well. All of these areas can be worked very effectively.
A treatment usually takes an hour and a medical history is taken on the first visit and a treatment plan devised for further appointments.
Monthly reflexology can be beneficial as a preventative therapy it keeps the body running smoothly and can prevent coughs and sneezes by boosting the immune system.
There are addiction points on the ear for nicotine and food cravings so if you decide to give up smoking or lose weight come for some ear reflexology!
Head aches, summer sinus and allergies, neck and shoulder pain, back pain heavy painful periods or menopause symptoms can all be helped with reflexology and you can also learn where the points are and treat yourself.
I am excited to be here at Change For Life and very much looking forward to meeting you.
]]>Reflexology works on the basis that the feet are representative of the rest of the body with certain places on the feet relating to particular organs or parts of the body. The fact that these reflex areas can be accessed from the feet enables the Reflexologist to affect the whole body working on the feet alone.
It can also be very useful if a part of the body is too tender to touch or if the skin is broken and other forms of bodywork cannot be used on the site itself. By applying pressure and specific massage techniques to the feet, the Reflexologist treats the imbalance, dissipating blockages to the flow of energy which enables the body to regain homeostasis, thus allowing the body to heal itself.
Reflexology can also be performed on the hands, face and ears.
Reflexology has been found to be useful for a wide range of problems, including
Reflexology is not only the treatment of health conditions, it can also be used as a means of maintaining good health and well being. while balancing and energising, it also induces deep relaxation.
]]>Some benefits of Reiki:
Nurtures, supports, comforts and relaxes
Allows acceptable, non-intrusive touching
Reduces muscle tension
Increases sense of wellbeing
Lowers heart rate and blood pressure while increasing circulation
Reduces anxiety and promotes a tranquil peaceful state
Releases the body’s own natural pain killers (endorphins)
Increases efficiency of the body’s own defence system
Assists in treating cuts, burns and sprains
Balances the chakras and strengthens the endocrine system
Improves sleep patterns
]]>A normal session may include a clearing of the Aura (the energy field that surrounds the body) to bring about increased balance and peace, a Reflexology treatment (working on the belief that various places on the feet relate to all the body systems and thus can be accessed in a totally unobtrusive way to restore the balance and circulation) and incorporating Reiki (the accessing of universal life energy, which is channelled to areas of need, bringing relaxation, gently releasing energy blocks and increasing vitality.
Helen's vision of each session is for the client to be empowered, by learning where they block their own success and peace, and learn tools to support and accelerate their own wellbeing.
]]>To make an appointment with Joseph, please call Change for Life on 9654 3600
]]>Joseph has completed numerous post graduate courses including paediatric care & pregnancy care. Joe is accredited and certified in the Webster Technique, a technique specific for pregnant women. He is also proficient in a variety of chiropractic techniques.
His belief is that each person is an individual, and as, such each person should be treated differently.
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A 60 minute session costs $85
A 90 minute session costs $120
To book an appointment, call 9654 3600
]]>Massage benefits the mind and body through relaxation, relieving pain and headaches due to tight muscles, lengthening muscles that are tight or contracted to gain better range of movement and overall improving your general wellbeing.
To make an appointment with Melissa, please contact the clinic on 9654 3600
]]>According to the World Health Organisation, Acupuncture has been proven successful in relieving a number of conditions such as pain, nausea, anxiety, stress, depression, insomnia, stroke & facial paralysis. Following is a list of some other conditions that may be helped by treatment with acupuncture. Painful conditions: headache, migraine, sporting injuries, knee pain, osteoarthritis, back pain, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow etc. Respiratory conditions: asthma, bronchitis, hay fever, rhinitis, sinusitis, cough, sore throat, common colds etc. Gastrointestinal conditions: nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhoea, irritable bowel syndrome etc. Gynaecological conditions: menopausal symptoms, painful/irregular menstruation, premenstrual syndrome, infertility, morning sickness during pregnancy, induction of labour etc. Skin conditions: acne, psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema, alopecia (hair loss) etc
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) dates back to over 5000 years ago, and is now popular amongst western cultures as an adjunct or alternative to standard health treatments.
An initial consultation involves an in-depth look at the patient’s health and wellbeing history to ascertain a Chinese medicine diagnosis. The patient then lays on a massage bed while small sterile acupuncture needles are inserted into specific points on the body. Other Chinese treatments may be used in conjunction with acupuncture. These include cupping, the use of an infra-red heat lamp, electro-acupuncture, Tui Na (Chinese massage), and the application of Chinese herbal oils and adhesive patches. Chinese herbal medicines can also be prescribed as treatment.
An initial consultation runs for an hour and costs $72
Short Follow-ups are approximately 30 minutes and cost $60
Longer Follow-ups are approximately an hour and cost $72
For questions relating to the treatment of any conditions or to book an appointment with Kim, please contact the clinic on (02) 9654-3600
Health fund rebates available.
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Kim has a degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the University of Western Sydney. She uses Chinese Medicine theory to diagnose patients and then treats them holistically with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. She has also studied Acupuncture, Dermatology, Rheumatology and Oncology in Jiangsu Provincial Hospital in China.
To book an appointment with Kim, please call (02)9654 3600
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Remedial Massage & Trigger Point Therapy
Katherine's intention is to use informed touch methods to find, release & clear blockages & patterns of stress in the soft tissue of the body that are causing your aches and pains. After a visual assessment & range of motion tests, Katherine will use a variety of techniques of Remedial Massage such as Trigger Point, Myofascial Release followed by Stretches, to reinforce tension relief.
Contractions & adhesions are caused by trauma, repetitive strain, chronic imbalance, stress &, neurological illness. Remedial Massage helps to break up these tight tissues which enable the blood and lymph to flow more freely, bringing about a decrease in pain & restrictions &, an increase in nutrition to the cells invigorating, calming & increasing general wellbeing.
Katherine's particular interests include shoulder & ankle strains, womens thigh & pelvic area &, a combination of abdominal massage & breathing techniques to release stress & tightness of the chest & diaphragm. Katherine will also educate with corrective exercises to use at home to further aid recovery.
]]>Our Gift Certificates are available for the following therapies:
Prices include GST.
Certificates can be collected when visiting the clinic or can be paid for over the phone (make sure you have your credit card details ready).
These can be posted to the purchasor or the receiver at your request.
Certificates are valid for 1 year from issue date & may only be redeemed by the person named on the certificate.
Certificates must be presented at the time of consultation.
Please note: Change For Life accepts no responsibility for lost or stolen Gift Certificates. Gift certificates are not able to be redeemed for cash.
Prices valid as at February 2006 and subject to change without notice.
]]>Stress, chemical overload & lack of activity may cause the lymphatic system to become overworked. Lymphatic Drainage Massage uses gentle & repetitive techniques to specifically stimulate the lymphatic system. This system consists of an elaborate network of drainage vessels that functions to absorb dead cells, proteins, bacteria, foreign bodies & pathogenic agents so that they can be flushed from the body.
A Lymphatic Face Massage is $48 for 30 minutes.
To book an appointment, please call 9654 3600
]]>This 90 minute session starts wtih a Remedial Massage then finishes off with a Lymphatic treatment.
Remedial Massage is a therapeutic deep tissue massage than can treat specific health issues and musculoskeletal problems and injuries. It provides a wonderful relaxation if you are stressed and soothes sore, tired muscles.
Lymphatic Drainage stimulates the contraction of lymph vessels helping to move lymph forward, which activates fluid circulation and stimulates functioning of the immune system. Lymphatic Drainage can restore proper lymph flow on a sluggish system which also helps the autonomic nervous system, reduce stress, improve sleep patterns, increase sustainability to colds and flu and increase energy levels.
Detox Treatments are available at a cost of $98 for a 90 minute session.
]]>The deep relaxation that massage creates decreases stress levels thus regulating the negative effects that stress hormones may have on you and your body. It gives you some well earned pampering and time to tune into your changing body. It helps you to be more aware of any tension you may have and is thus a useful preparation for labour.
Massage also supports the increased workload of your body by helping the circulation of both blood and lymph. Efficient circulation means good nutrition and waste product removal for you and your baby.
A 60 minute session costs $72
A 90 minute session costs $98
Price valid February 2006 and subject to change without notice.
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