Welcome

Welcome Carly!

Carly will be joining us in the studio from Monday 11th April. Carly is BASI trained and has come to join us from the Centre For Studio Pilates on the Sunshine Coast. We are really excited to have her on board and in turn, we now have more openings for private Pilates, Massage and Psychosomatic Therapy. From the week beginning Monday 11th March, Amy will be available on the following days:

• Tuesday 3 – 5pm
• Wednesday 6.30 – 11.30am
• Thursday 6.30 – 11.30am

New Additions

Congratulations to Catherine on the birth of baby Mahlia May and to Jane on the birth of Jasmine. We are hoping they will visit the studio sometime soon. Sending our best wishes to the girls and their families.

Easter Long Weekend

We will be closed over the Easter Long Weekend, from Friday 22nd April and will be open as normal from Wednesday 27th. We hope you all enjoy a ‘mini’ break with friends and family.

Updating Your Details

We have had a big file clean up and need some more information as a lot of our files are very old now due to the long term commitment many of you have to pilates.

Please fill in a new client details form, read and sign at the bottom of the page.

If you don’t see any near the sign in sheets, please ask Caroline at Reception and she will print one out for you.

Reflexology with Natasha Randall

Reflexology is amazing! It can really help with a variety of issues or in keeping a healthy body well maintained.

The following are just a few of the health issues it can assist with:

• Back problems
• Women’s health (menstrual, pregnancy, menopause)
• Digestion
• Allergies
• Much more

Facial Reflexology:

A combination of ancient Oriental wisdom, traditional South American facial reflex zones and a modern understanding of neuro anatomy. Every session commences with the stimulation of facial acupuncture points to the nerves, lymphatics and blood circulation of the face. Using different treatment procedures, facial maps and cranial points; the brain, energetic and nerve system is stimulated and the re-balancing process initiated.

Facial reflexology can help children with autism or people who have had a stroke.

Natasha specialises in both Foot and Facial Reflexology. She is available at the Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9.30am – 2pm. Please book your appointment in advance with Reception!

Looking after your Immune System

with Caroline Connolly – Naturopath

Autumn is certainly upon us as the weather outside turns cold and wet and the coughs and colds have started. Ensuring your immune system is healthy now will set you up for better resistance through the winter so you have a greater chance of avoiding those dreaded colds and flu.

Your immune and lymphatic systems work together to act as your body’s defence and garbage collection systems. Defending against invading pathogens such as virus’ and bacteria, and eliminating these unwanted bugs. Now is the time to implement some immune boosting strategies to ensure you are fighting fit before winter arrives. Below are some tips and recipes to get you started.

Nutrition

Poor nutrition and too much fat or sugar in the diet is associated with poor immune function. The following nutrients are required for a strong and healthy immune system:

Iron

Zinc

Vitamin A

Vitamin E

B vitamins

Vitamin C

Take Action Early

If you have a cold or flu infection you need to take precautions that will prevent its spread and reduce its severity and duration. Speak to your healthcare practitioner at the very earliest signs of an infection. If you begin taking the appropriate herbs and nutrients immediately you can often prevent the infection from taking hold. Choosing your own products is common but by doing so it is possible to disrupt the body’s natural balance. Your healthcare practitioner will be able to prescribe good quality ‘practitioner only’ medicines that are best suited to your individual health situation.

Caroline is available for Naturopathic and Nutritional consultations on Thursday afternoons. Please phone her on Reception between 8am and 12pm Monday to Friday to make a booking. Find out more about the state of your health on a whole new level.

Immune Boosting Tea Recipe

Juice of 1 lemon

Rind of ½ lemon

½ cinnamon stick

½ bunch fresh thyme

3cm fresh ginger root grated

2 – 3 tspn honey

Add boiling water and stand for 5 – 10 minutes before drinking.