Greetings to you all. Just to let you know, I’ve moved to Point Lonsdale and set up a new practice. It’s a wonderful sea change and I feel blessed. It’s only an hour and a half from my last practice in Alma Rd. As I’m an essential service, I’m happy to receive people from Melbourne, […]
About Caroline Welsh
Sea Change
How to choose the right pillow.
Do you love your pillow? This is what I ask each client on their first visit. Unless you love your pillow, chances are it’s not the right pillow for you. But how to choose the right pillow? Firstly, I check your sleeping position. You must sleep on your side. Right side or left side, preferably […]
What to expect during and after treatment.
Some clients come to me knowing I practise CranioSacral Therapy. Others come only knowing I am a Manual Therapist. I am often asked, what to expect during and after treatment. CranioSacral Therapy restores the natural balance of the body. I explain to clients, as we age the body develops layers of disfunction. During the treatment, […]
To botox or not to botox?
That is the question. To botox or not to botox? For jaw tension, dentists recommend an injection of botox. And it works. For short time, anyway. But the tension in the jaw is still there. And the jaw is still out of alignment. Botox can’t fix that. So after 3 – 6 weeks you will […]
Fatigue- what can be done?
How common is fatigue? Fatigue affects over 25% of clients I see in my clinic. Over 50% of those clients have no explanation from their Dr’s. I used to think this was adrenal fatigue, but have now discovered it’s more to do with the brain than the adrenals. You see the brain’s hormonal release functions […]
Magnesium
Have you heard of magnesium oil? For years I have been taking magnesium supplements, but I’ve now learnt we absorb magnesium oil better than magnesium tablets. Why do we need magnesium ? Can’t we just get it from our food? Why should we supplement everyday? The truth is we tend to have stress, caffeine, sugar […]
Do you suffer from hay fever?
Do you suffer from hay fever? Apparently this very wet winter in Melbourne has led to the worst hay fever season for many years. I constantly hear sneezing coming from my neighbours from every direction. Symptoms of hay fever. Repeated sneezing attacks, runny or itchy nose, nasal congestion, sleep troubles, itchy or sore palate and […]
Teeth grinding.
What is teeth grinding? Teeth grinding- bruxism- is the gnashing, grinding, clenching that usually happens when asleep. Apparently it occurs in half the population and children can do it too. Generally a sleeping partner will notice it, or parents will notice it in their children. What causes teeth grinding? The causes include stress, teeth malalignment, […]
Can you hurt your coccyx ?
Can you hurt your coccyx ? Last night I was asked this very question. Can you hurt your coccyx? The answer is most definitely , yes. If, or when , you fall on your behind, the sacrum can be jammed and the coccyx can be displaced or even fractured. As the whole spine is connected […]