Thyme for Health

09/07/2023

Hi Folks,
Someone sent me a message via this page just a little while ago.
I’m blowed if I can find it again.
I’ve spent 1/2 an hour fiddling around trying to find it.
I really don’t like these pages very much.

Please, whoever you are. Send me a message directly to my mobile number. I’ll get that.
Then I can send you more info.

My mobile is 0413 144 169.

It is on my pages everywhere and my preferred method of contact.
I’ll definitely get your inquiry, and more importantly, be able to reply.

If any tech savvy lovely can coach me to find my messages, that would be awesome.

Hope you’re all doing well and enjoying our lovely cool Winter. Not everyone’s thing, but I love it.
I love my fire, my dressing gown (I’m still in it🤣),
My electric blanket, my boots and coats.
I love being able to breathe the cool air.
Oh, and SOUP. I just love Soup weather.
Yummy yum yum.
I’ve found a lovely little Vietnamese place on Curtis Rd, that does Beef Broth. It’s delicious.
‘Banh Mi’ ‘Rolls on the Run’, it’s called.

I’ve just spent a day this week, making lots of Cold and Flu Formula, so all stocked up. Good to have on hand to chase any lerghy bugs away.

Hopefully I’ll find my messages and get back to the new inquiry.

And if you’re not a fan of Winter, hang in there. It’ll pass. Like I have to in Summer 🥵.

Smile everyone. And if someone isn’t smiling, give them one of yours.
😃🤗
Love Fi, Medicine Woman.

23/03/2023

Well hello gorgeous ones.
Here we are in 2023 post pandemic. We’ve predominantly gone back to normal thank goodness. COVID is still around along with your other normal little bugs, but finally the fear has reduced and common sense seems to be prevailing.

Stay home, go to bed if you’re sick. Gee wizz.
Didn’t we used to do that when we were kids.😷🤪
Make soup, feed your body so that it can fight the bacterial battle. Get some probiotics. Gastro is just a battle of the good bacteria v’s the bad, and the bad are winning……..until you hit them with a load of good bacteria.

You owe it to yourselves to get to know your own bodies a little bit.
That’s what a Naturopath does. Guides you to know your own body. What agrees with it and what doesn’t.

You can’t expect to take chemical medication, which provides no nutritional value, to fix your health.
You have to take a part in helping yourselves.

I help you. My medicine, from plants, help you. I help you discover what is harming you, with food intolerance testing.

Your body is a magnificent self healing organism, until it’s basically overwhelmed.

If you’re body is sick, so is your mental health.
You can’t expect to poison yourself (ci******es, medications, crap food, drugs, stress), and cope with your emotional and mental health as well.

So, just to finish up with my thoughts this morning, look after yourself. I can help you on that journey. Lower your expectations on modern medication.
They’re most often the ‘cause’ of your health problems. True.

Take control. It’s a good feeling.

Lastly, I recently went to the doctor as I turned 60 at Christmas time. Thought I’d better have a look.
Bloods and X-ray’s on my sore hips.
Note: I don’t take any medication and haven’t had antibiotics for nearly 30 years.
Everything came back fine.

So I must be doing something right.
I told the doctor ‘see you in another 20 years’. 🤣🤣

Hip bones are all sound, so it’s the tendons and muscles, which I use a lot dancing for health (and fun). Remedy - Massage regularly, and change the height of my shoes. No poisonous pills.

The proof is in the pudding.

Oh, and the only wrinkles I have are from laughing and enjoying life. I think they’re a good look 🤣

I’m not perfect either though, the body is 60 and she ain’t what she used to be. My hair is grey crone, and the body could do with a tuck or two (which I incidentally wouldn’t do), so sometimes you gotta just accept where you’re at and make the best of it.

Have a wonderful day gorgeous ones.
I’ll post info about my appointments etc for you.
Smile. Rest when you need. Watch comedy and laugh. Find something fun to do.
Make SOUP.
Love to you all, Fi
Medicine Woman. 🤗🌺

06/08/2022

Good morning everyone.
Been absolutely ages since I had a check in here.
It’s 2022 now and we’re still dealing with Covid. Vaccinations are expected and most are complying.
Society has been severed into the vaccinated and the unvaccinated.
I could understand the segregation if the bloody things protected you.
But the fact is;

YOU CAN CATCH CV FROM THE VACCINATED.

So why are people getting sacked. Or not allowed into a particular place. All those folk that are discriminating, you’re just as likely letting the disease 🦠 in with your vaccinated people. 🦠

I’m not anti vax to be clear. If you feel you yourself should have it, do it. Maybe it does reduce the severity of the illness.

YOUR CHOICE, YOUR BODY.

I’ve seen lots and lots of folk that have been very sick from the vaccines. I’ve heard of some that died. It’s a bit of Russian roulette.

I didn’t want to, but with peer pressure from clients whose fear was, that they couldn’t come to me unless I was vaccinated, I’ve had 2.
I won’t be getting more.

I still caught it and got a good dose of the flu.

Having now had the experience, it can be a rough yukky week or two.

MY TREATMENT:

I took my Cough and Cold n Flu.
Also Kidney Qi when I was piddling every 5 minutes. 🤣
I got a rash on my chest that was itchy and inflamed, so started on Lymph Detox and Marigold cream.

I tested negative 8 days after first getting sick.
This is week 3 post flu week and I now take Adrenal Stress, and sometimes some B vitamins, I was definitely a bit fatigued for a few weeks.
I returned to normal routines this week (you know, flat out….🤣💃)

Throughout the hell week, SOUP SOUP SOUP.
I luckily had made my Mums veg soup the week before. I also made a few ‘raw’ soups. (You tube).
They are amazing. Really packed with nutrition.
Feeds the immune system. That’s what goes to work when you’re sick.

Big blurb here, so thanks if you’ve got this far.

My conclusion is, please don’t hassle people if they choose to not get vaccinated, it’s unwarranted. It’s their choice, and they’re no more threat to you than anyone else.

Take your own precautions as you see fit.
Give me a buzz if you need anything.
Prepared is easier.
Make a good soup and put some in the freezer.

Otherwise, good luck out there darlings.
My philosophy:
Get on with living.
Keep your senses of humour.
Stop watching the news, they spread fear.
Treat people how you would like to be treated.

Love and Light Lovely Folk.
Fi 🤗🥰💐😸👍🏻💕

23/03/2020

Hi everyone, thought I’d better touch base with you all out there.

Corona Virus. It’s all we’re talking about at the moment. It’s scary and real.

Just wanted to let you know that I am still seeing people at my home clinic .... at this stage.

Obviously if you’ve travelled, stay away.
Obviously if you’re sick, stay away.

I have increased my due diligence in clinic hygiene as much as possible.
In saying that, if anyone wants a pause on their appointments, that’s totally understandable.
If you’re in need of herbal medicine, let me know.
We have to support our immune systems as much as possible right now.
Alkaline diet, fruit and veg time.
Herbal Medicines that could be helpful at the moment are my Immune Formula, Cold n Flu and Cough Formula.
This virus is supposed to hit the lungs pretty hard, so Cough Formula has lots of lung herbs.

If you’re not keen on going out, give me a buzz and something can be arranged.

Avoiding contact with others as much as possible is best, and all you can do is your best.

I think we might have to become glove wearers, to avoid touching shopping trolleys, and toilet doors etc. but then take care not to contaminate yourself, from the gloves.

It’s scary how quick our society has gone into panic, and saddens me to see footage of violence in supermarkets. Yes, we have to be more careful for a while, but we do still have to live.
Treat people as you would like to be treated.
This too will pass.
Be nice.

I’m a very social person so I’ll miss seeing everyone but best to hunker down and ride out the storm.
Look after yourselves and give me a hoy if you need my help.

Keep your senses of humour,
And your common sense.

Cheers
Fi 💕

18/04/2019

Leaving all that political crap behind now. It all makes my head spin. I just don't have patience for the ridiculous.

Its Easter again, so have a great weekend everyone. I know I'm in need of a break big time. I won't be back at work until the 29th April, but still available to call and make appointments (hopefully). Leave me a message if you can't catch me. I'll get back to you.

I've started the Keto Diet, and I'm experiencing the 'Keto Flu'. I'll come good, but it is definitely wiping me out atm.
No sugar or alcohol for me this Easter. That's a bit of a challenge, but I really think that's exactly what I need right now. See how it goes.

If you're going away, please drive safely. It'll be busy everywhere. I'm not a big fan of Easter holidays away, so tend to hibernate at home with a good Jesus Movie. I might get old Nellie out a few times, but will avoid caravan parks like the plague.

Have a good rest all. We all work so hard.
Again, be safe. Love Fi ###

12/04/2019

Hi everyone, its been a while since I did the big rant about the Private Health Insurance dropping us Naturopaths out of their systems. A huge response from people signing the petition, so thanks to those I know who did that.
My association and others have been getting the message across that "The People" want to have Alternative Therapies on their Private Health Insurance. I did read an article where they might reintroduce it, in about a year and it will cost the govt about $2 million to do it. What the .......

Any way its clear the powers that are, haven't got a clue.

My only wish is that the Medical system lets those big decision makers down personally, and that they have no choice but to reach out to a practitioner like me, for help. That way they might realize what a big mistake they've made. Karma do your thing.

In the mean time, I have tried to apply to a Massage Association, sent off all of my credentials etc, and been very quickly shot down with a reply that my creds are TOO OLD. I wasn't aware that they would have a 'use by date'.
They suggested I do Cert IV in massage to update. This costs $6K and 6 months full time study. So sorry folks, not an option. I really don't feel like studying again, especially something I have already got qualifications in.

Secondly I have applied to an Acupuncture Association for membership and consequently provider number, so my clients don't miss out. I have been given a tentative yes on that, but the $500 per year is making me waiver.
The real deal breaker at this point is that they still wont give me a provider number for Bupa or HGF, unless I have a Bachelor Degree. I am definately not going to go down that $60K path. So at this point I am feeling that I probably wont continue with this.
After the clinic sells and cashflow improves I might change my mind.
Even then it will only help those in Private Health that have cover for Acupuncture and are NOT in Bupa or HGF.

After all that, please feel assured that I am still a qualified and functioning Naturopath, Acupuncturist and Massage Therapist. Unfortunately for the first time in my 25 year career I cannot offer Provider Numbers in Private Health Insurance.

I was considering a Price rise (since I haven't had one in 7 years) but have decided due to all of this turmoil, to just keep prices as they are.

I can still offer EFTPOS.

Please do your maths with your Private Health Insurance and make sure they're worth it.

Sorry folks, please remember I didn't do this. The government did. Maybe remember that in the coming election too......

I understand if anyone needs to find another practitioner that still has provider numbers. Fair enough.
Otherwise see you when I'm looking at you.

Much love, Fi ###

24/01/2019

I've just received notification that the Government has decided to drop Naturopathy from Private Health coverage. The other modalities included in the letter are:

Alexander Technique, Aromatherapy, Bowen, Buteyko, Feldenkrais, Western Herbalism, Homeopathy, Iridology Kinesiology, Pilates, Reflexology, Rolfing, Shiatsu, Tai Chi, and Yoga.

I mean no disrespect to any of these other modalities in this post. But I have done most of these as PART OF MY NATUROPATHIC studies.
As well as Medical Sciences (listed further down).

My problem is HOW CAN 'NATUROPATHY' BE LUMPED IN WITH ALL OF THESE. It is a Bachelor Degree these days.
4 Years, studying practically all of the above with a whole lot more.

What I studied to become a Naturopath: (1991 - 1994)

I needed prerequisites in:
Biology, chemistry, physics, algebra, psychology, social sciences, and humanities. I was required to do a test to be evaluated whether bridging subjects needed to be done.
(I didn't need to).

The Curriculum

Licensed Naturopaths are educated in all the same biomedical sciences as an MD.

NDs study holistic and nontoxic approaches to THERAPY with a strong emphasis on disease PREVENTION and optimizing wellness.

Years 1-2
In both MD and ND schools, there is a focus on biomedical science, clinical sciences, and diagnostics, including:

My Curriculum Included:

Anatomy and Physiology (2 Years)
Diagnosis and Pathology (2 Years)
Human Biology
Microbiology
Health Science / Chemistry
Pathophysiology
Sociology
Psychology
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Counselling and Health Education
General Communications

In Naturopathic College, you are then taken on a different journey of subjects such as:

Naturopathic Science
Nutrition (2 years)
Western Herbal Medicine (2 years)
Homoeopathy (2 years)
Iridology
Remedial and Sports Massage
Oriental Therapy
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture (not all colleges offer this).
Kinesiology / Neuro-Muscular Technique
Aromatherapy
Reflexology
Student Clinic
St Johns Senior First Aid
Clinical Work Experience (247 hours).

Business Principles
Computing
Quality Control

MY POINT IS:
Naturopaths do a lot of study to gain that Diploma / Degree and deserve to be acknowledged as part of the Health Practitioner world, just as are Doctors MD, Chiropractors, Physiotherapists etc. We all have something to offer in the world of Health.

As you can see from my list of modalities studied I have indeed studied and gained credit for most of the modalities that have been dropped from Health Insurance.

I wonder if the powers that are.........
actually know what a Naturopath is.

Oh and as a last note, practically all of my patients have already been to the Doctor, and the Specialist, before they turn to me. And I have had A LOT OF SUCCESS with them.

Isn't that the goal.

I was taught that if I am not able to help that person, to refer them on to someone who can. I do that.
I also swore to the Hippocratic Oath, to do no harm.....

I only want to be recognized for the Practitioner that I am, no more.
I am not a Medical Doctor. Although I have studied a lot of the same.
I am not a Physiotherapist, although I have studied a lot of the same.
I am not a Chiropractor, although I have studied a lot of the same.

We have all studied a lot of the same, and then gone on to OUR SPECIALIZED FIELDS.

WE SHOULD BE WORKING TOGETHER, FOR THE SAKE OF THE PATIENT.

If you care, give voice to your Health Funds.

I just needed to say my piece, Thank you for reading.
Yours in Health and Happiness
Fiona

Fiona Tebeck
Dr Ac., N.D., T.C.M
Doctor of Acupuncture
Naturopathic Diploma
Traditional Chinese Medicine

09/11/2018

https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-offices-sa-elizabeth-502998102
This is the official sales page for my clinic. It's been a great place to work from. So easy to find, straight across from the Elizabeth Fremont High School. It has so much potential for the right person to come along and make it into another great business.
Just putting it out there..........it's time...........

[Offices] 35 Philip Highway, Elizabeth, SA 5112. Opportunity knocks in tightly held hub. View this property on realcommercial.com.au

20/10/2018

Hey folks, it’s been a while. I’m in my hammock in the forest. Haven’t been able to put it up for ages. Just had a lovely camp fire with my fabulous friend Audra, last night.
It’ll be my last fire for the season.
Well, the clinic on Philip Highway is on the market. Please universe, someone come along and love it as I did.
Rob and I have been flat out getting the clinic all refreshed and ready for a new adventure, and we’re done. Phew 😓
6 years have gone by, and approx 4,000 treatments, so it was a fulfilling time of my life.
Haven’t stopped though. Continuing on at my new lovely space at home. Not perfect, but very workable and comfy.
I needed to just have a break in nature before turning to the next daunting task.......all the boxes from the clinic and the rearrange at home. Divide and conquer.
I haven’t updated this page yet......cos I can’t remember how to. So hope people have a read and find new details in the posts.
It will happen........sometime......
Not right now though cos I’m going back to hanging out in my hammock 😴😴😴
Love and harmony lovelies,
Fi ###x

22/09/2018

Hi everyone, it’s been ages since I’ve posted here. Busy busy.
Thyme for Health is still happily going, at the home clinic. I have settled in quite well there now and changed my appointment times to try and avoid overlap since I don’t have a waiting room any more.
It is definitely a year of some chaos it seems. I’m in the process of trying to tidy up the old clinic to get it ready for sale. So that takes up my time in between clients lately. And once that is done I have the daunting task of seriously sorting through the boxes.
Sometimes it all just gets too much, so I jump into old Nelly van and head for the forest.
Even I have to recognise when I need to recharge.
There are so many chores on the lists such as changing the website and Natural Therapy Pages, to do yet.
In the meantime rest assured that if you give me a buzz on my mobile or text, you’ll be able to get an appointment if you need.

I guess the moral of this post is:
“don’t sweat the small stuff.”
Another one jumps to mind too:
“ eat fruit. Keeps your energy up”.

That’s it for now folks, look after yourselves, and give me a buzz if you need.
Happy Spring lovelies.
Fi ###

03/05/2018

Hi all. Well I’m mostly moved in to my new space at home and been underway in there this week.
It’s amazing how we tend to run on autopilot. Until you’re thrown out of kilter.
I’m not used to working with my home noises around, kids coming and going, dogs barking etc. not that they’re bad, just different.
Also, haven’t got Eftpos or HICAPS or internet sorted yet. I don’t know what the issue is with the Eftpos. And been on to the bank and Optus, so .........later.
I had a great session with my friend Jo helping me at the clinic yesterday. Decided to not have a garage Sale after all, and so off to the op shop we went. Dropped off heaps.

Regarding the next couple of weeks, I’ll be consulting Monday and Tuesday next week and Thursday and Friday the following week.
Going to be away for a few days.

Should settle into more routine after that.

Face your own health, my lovelies.
Don’t expect a Doctor to make you healthy.
I can help you with the ‘why’ something is going wrong.
And the ‘how’ to sort it.
But only you can ‘do’ what needs doing.
I can prescribe you wonderful, helpful medicine tonics that don’t poison you but gently encourage your body’s correct function.
I can work on your body with acupuncture and massage to ease your stress and pain.
It’s always Thyme for Health for if you don’t have health.........🙁🤢🤒😷😢😫