What is Central Sensitisation? If pain is our bodies natural warning system, then for someone with chronic pain central sensitisation represents a hyperactive warning system. This is a condition of the central nervous system that is associated with the development and maintenance of chronic pain. It is now widely accepted in medical science. [...]
What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)? Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterised by prolonged, profound fatigue or tiredness, sleep abnormalities, pain and other symptoms that are made worse by exertion and stress. These symptoms don’t go away with rest and there is no underlying medical condition that explains them adequately. Fatigue can [...]
What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia – is a long-term or chronic disorder with the most common symptoms being widespread muscle and joint pain and fatigue. Simply put you ache all over! We do know certain things suggest you're more likely to get it: You're a woman. You have another painful disease, such [...]
What is Anxiety? Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in Australia. People with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Often, anxiety disorders involve repeated episodes of sudden feelings of intense worry and fear or terror that can reach a peak within minutes resulting [...]
What is Depression? Depression and other mood disorders are incredibly common in today’s society. It is characterised by constant low mood, difficulty managing day to day and a loss of interest in life or previously pleasurable activities. Depression leads to destructive negative thought patterns then feelings like overwhelm, frustration, anger and sadness and [...]
The lymphatic system is directly related to your immune system. The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins, waste and other unwanted materials. The primary function of the lymphatic system is to transport lymph, a fluid containing infection-fighting white blood cells, throughout the body. Therefore, it is directly related [...]
Toxicity really is the core of modern disease It is obvious now to most that we are living in a toxic world and exposure to toxins is unavoidable on a daily basis. Our bodies are equipped to deal with some toxicity via the lymph, liver and kidneys but over time, with increasing and [...]
The Connections Between Emotional Stress, Trauma and Physical Pain It has been my experience as a Physiotherapist, and indeed why I decided to explore holistic healing methods such a Kinesiology, that there is often a history of significant trauma or emotional stress in the lives of those who experience chronic pain. People who [...]
GAPS = Gut and Psychology/Physiology Syndrome The term GAPS which stands for Gut and Psychology Syndrome, was created in 2004 by Dr Natasha McBride after working with hundreds of children and adults with a range of conditions including autism, ADD/ADHD, depression, psychiatric conditions and many other disorders. For more information on Gut and Psychology [...]
Just like your fingerprint every individual is unique. Kinesiology is a holistic system of natural health care grounded in anatomy and physiology and Traditional Chinese Medicine. It uses your muscles (called muscle testing) to detect and correct various imbalances of the various aspects of your body. These include the emotional, structural and biochemical [...]
If you want a different result, you have to try a different approach! Your session with me will involve a thorough history of your presenting issue along with any other relevant information that could be a contributing factor to your imbalance. I’m here to really listen to you and pick up on the [...]
