New Faces

A warm welcome to Jen who joins us on Friday mornings. You can see her smiling face between 6.30 and 11.30am in the studio.

Toe Socks

They have arrived! Please see our new range of toe sox in the foyer. We have an array of colours and sizes for you to choose from, complete with grip soles.

Reassessments

Begin 2011 with a new set of health goals. You can purchase a reassessment block from Reception and make a booking to have a 1:1 with Jakki, Amy or Louise.

Massage/Reflexology/Psychosomatic Healing

We have some exciting new offerings for the New Year!

Amy is now available on Thursday mornings for Massage, Pilates or Psychosomatic Therapy. Psychosomatic Therapy is the art of reading the body and asking yourself “why am I in the shape I am in”. We can gain further understanding of ourselves on a deeper level through assessment tools, awareness and trigger point therapy. If you would like to create change in your body/life but don’t feel like you are quite getting there, please feel free to make a booking or to speak to Amy for more information.

Ivana will return on Saturday 22nd January for massage and will be available on Wednesday and Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Ivana specialises in Remedial Massage and please note, you can claim with major health funds if you have extras cover.

Natasha is available for Reflexology on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Again, depending on your level of cover and your Health Fund, you may be able to claim. Please check out www.reflexologytherapist.com.au for more details.

Mardi Palmer will be back again in 2011 for a series of Meditation workshops. Keep your eyes peeled when you are in the Centre for the dates of her upcoming workshops. Dates are still to be finalised.

Naturopathy

Caroline Connolly, our receptionist is a practising Naturopath and is available for appointments on Thursday afternoon/evenings. Caroline is a fully qualified and accredited Naturopath and Nutritionist with a degree in Health Science (Complementary Medicine) and has been practicing from Frenchs Forest for the past 3 years.

Naturopathy is a holistic form of healthcare that encompasses all aspects of a person’s health, lifestyle and diet. Naturopaths use natural supplements such as herbal medicine and vitamins or minerals to help restore the body to its natural healthy balance. Nutrition and diet are a big focus of the naturopathic consultation as food is an integral part of life. Sometimes all you need is some help with your diet to regain and maintain your health. Using food as your medicine can alleviate symptoms, boost energy levels and improve your overall wellbeing.

Naturopathy can assist with most conditions that you would normally see a doctor for. It can be used instead of conventional medical care if you are looking for a natural solution or it can be used in conjunction with your current treatment for issues such as digestive problems, weight loss, hormonal issues, stress or sleep problems and immune issues to name a few.

Caroline has included a recipe which we are hoping will become a regular feature in our newsletter. To get some more info on how to cook Quinoa, pop in and see Caroline at reception.

Quinoa Salad

Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is native to South America and is generally thought of as a grain (although technically is a seed) and is now readily available in the health food aisle in supermarkets. It can be used as a breakfast cereal (similar to porridge) or as a side dish, the same way you would use rice. Quinoa is very high in protein and includes all the 9 essential amino acids making it a complete protein. Quinoa contains high levels of the amino acid lysine, which is essential for tissue growth and repair. Quinoa is also high in manganese, magnesium, iron, copper and phosphorus.

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa

2 cups water

1 stock cube (any flavour)

1 carrot

Hand full green beans

¼ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

¼ cup sunflower seeds

1 avocado

Method

Place quinoa in a fine-meshed strainer and run cold water over it, gently rubbing the seeds together with your hands to give it a good wash.

Place quinoa, stock cube and water in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer until cooked through (same cooking style as for rice). This can take approx 10 – 20mins, check it occasionally to ensure it does not boil dry.

Chop carrot into small cubes

Chop beans into approx 1.5cm lengths

Dice avocado

When quinoa is cooked, drain any excess water and place all ingredients into salad bowl. Toss to combine and serve. You can add a squeeze of lemon and a dash of olive oil as a quick dressing if required.