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 […]
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 […]
How to help tinnitus.
Can tinnitus be helped? Doctors will tell you, no. Even the Victorian Tinnitus Association will tell you no! It affects around 20% of the population, to varying degrees. So it is a major problem in our society. Tinnitus is often accompanied by insomnia and sleep disturbances. In my Physiotherapy practice over the last 20 years, […]
Cracking sounds in my head
Cracking sounds in my head Recently a client came to me saying she had started having ” cracking sounds in my head”. She pointed to the spot, which happened to be the suture between 2 skull bones. Her occipital bone and the parietal bone. The parietal/ occipital suture. She said the cracking sounds were so […]
The mind – body connection.
For years I have been talking about the mind – body connection. Recently it was my birthday, and my lovely dog walking friends gave me the book Presence, by Amy Cuddy. I explain to my clients how treating the body can release the stuck emotions, without reliving the traumas of the past. The book, Presence […]
Would you like to feel sexier?
Would you like to feel sexier? What would you say if I told you it was possible? In this modern world we live in men are stressed, women are stressed. Our hormones are all over the place for both men & women. Our hormones control our mood, our sleep and every other aspects of our […]
Sleep apnoea is hereditary
Snoring is often a warning sign that you may have sleep apnoea. Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a breathing disorder that occurs when the muscles in the back of the throat close off the airway during sleep. Research shows 20% of adults have sleep apnoea. 5-10% of adults have severe sleep apnoea, and the majority […]
Snoring and sleep study
Daniel’s wife heard that I treated snoring. She sent him along to get a better night’s sleep, for both of them. Daniel is young, in his 30’s, fit, and has a demanding job. He agreed to a sleep study, which revealed some very interesting information. Firstly, he had no idea he spent the whole sleeping […]