Green Apple Wellness Centre

03/01/2026

From 2025 into 2026 — Growing Forward Together at Green Apple Wellness
Happy New Year to our Green Apple Community

As we step into a new year, we’ve been reflecting on what 2025 brought to the Green Apple community — and looking ahead with excitement to what 2026 will continue to bring.

2025 was a year of care, connection, and steady progress.
Together, we supported our community through illness, recovery, strength building, and long-term wellness. We welcomed people at every stage of life and health, and continued to offer:

Specialist Illness-to-Wellness programs
Exercise Physiology (in-house and online)
Pre- and post-surgical support
Cancer-support exercise programs
Chronic condition management
Balance, falls prevention, and strength programs
Lift for Life, Lungs in Action, and Power Plate–assisted exercise
VALD performance assessments for strength, balance, and confidence

We also strengthened what makes the Green Apple special, the community.
From education sessions to social catch-ups and our Christmas celebration, 2025 reminded us that wellness is not just about movement, but about belonging.

Looking Ahead to 2026

In 2026, we’re building on everything we’ve learned, with a continued focus on movement, connection, and care.

Here’s what’s continuing and expanding in the year ahead:

Speciality Classes & Workshops
Health-professional-led sessions focused on practical strategies for managing conditions, building confidence, and supporting long-term wellbeing — with time to learn, ask questions, and connect.

Tai Chi & Gentle Movement
Ongoing Tai Chi and calm movement classes that support balance, mobility, and social connection in a welcoming group environment.

Group Testing & Assessment Days
Opportunities for body composition and functional testing, helping members understand their progress and health together.

Power Plate Information & Experience Sessions
Educational and practical sessions exploring vibration-assisted exercise as part of safe, supported movement.

Referral & Health Pathway Support
Continued collaboration with GPs, allied health, hospitals, NDIS, My Aged Care, and community services, supporting recovery, rehabilitation, and long-term independence.

Year-Round Programs
Exercise Physiology (in-house & online)
Warm-water rehabilitation & pool programs
Supervised strength & balance classes
Individualised and group-based exercise options

Community & Connection
At the heart of 2026, just as in 2025, is people supporting people.
Shared classes, education sessions, conversations, and social moments continue to create the sense of belonging that keeps our community strong.

Stay Connected in 2026
Check the Notice Board at reception
Read the Weekly Bite newsletter
Follow our page for updates and reminders

As we move forward into 2026, we remain grounded in the same belief that has guided us from the beginning:

Wellness is a journey, and it’s better when we walk it together.

At the heart of everything remains our community, conversations before and after class, shared progress, quiet encouragement, laughter, and belonging.

Thank you for being part of the Green Apple story.
Thank you for trusting us with your health.
Thank you for showing up for yourself and for one another.

Here’s to 2026 — growing forward together.

01/01/2026

Mental Health Is Health — And You’re Not Alone

Some days, showing up is the hardest part.

Mental health doesn’t always look like a crisis.
Sometimes it looks like feeling flat.
Sometimes it’s low motivation, constant fatigue, or that quiet sense of overwhelm you can’t quite explain.

At The Green Apple Wellness Centre, we see this every day — and we want you to know something important:

* You don’t have to feel “ready” to be supported.
* You don’t have to be strong all the time.
* And you don’t have to walk this alone.

For many people, gentle movement, fresh air, routine, and social connection become powerful anchors for mental well-being. Not because they “fix” everything, but because they create moments of calm, confidence, and belonging.

Sometimes the most significant shift isn’t physical at all.
It’s feeling:
* welcomed when you walk through the door
* safe in your body again
* connected to people who notice when you’re there
* supported without pressure or judgment

At Green Apple, we don’t just care about how you move

We care about how you’re feeling.

If you’ve been finding things a little heavy lately, please know you are always welcome here. Even on the days when all you can manage is turning up.

That’s enough.
And we’ll walk alongside you from there.

21 Bald Hills Road, Bald Hills
(07) 3261 1249
www.greenapplewellness.com.au

Green Apple Wellness Centre is a health centre in North Brisbane specialising in condition exercises. We provide a space for those who are willing to improve their health and wellbeing.

29/12/2025

It’s 6am on Boxing Day, and the four of us — Raul, Rafael, Tristan, and myself — are up (barely) and heading off to Lamb Island for a family Christmas.

First stop: Macca's coffee — a non-negotiable lifesaver ☕️. Then onto the passenger ferry, where conversation was minimal, and everyone perfected the art of staring into the distance while waking up.

We arrived with ten minutes to spare, somehow found a car park in the chaos, and power-walked to the ferry (no running… I don’t run 😄). Out of breath? Yes. Sweating already? Also yes. But we made it.

That magical moment when the ferry pulls away, the water sprays up behind you, and you realise you’re officially in holiday mode — even if your brain hasn’t caught up yet.

Thankfully, Dad — aka Brian — was waiting at the terminal to pick us up. Way too hot to walk. After a quick scenic drive to the end of the island, we headed to the house and straight into hugs and action.

Raul helped Dad get the BBQ ready and set up.

Tristan bravely tackled a flat-pack for Mum’s office (aka Victoria’s office 😅)

Raf was sent up and down the mammoth hill with the whipper-snipper

I stayed inside helping Mum in the kitchen.

Lunch was beautiful — good food, laughter, and perfect views over the water.

After lunch, we wandered around Dad’s veggie garden, chatted, laughed, and soaked up the slow pace. No rushing. No plans. Just family, fresh air, and a bit of sunshine.

We had such a relaxed, happy day.

When it was time to leave, Dad took us back down to the ferry, and we made the long trip home — tired, sun-soaked, and very grateful for a beautiful Boxing Day spent together.

Simple days, good food, and family time — the best kind of Christmas.

28/12/2025

Staying Upright: Why Real-Life Movement Matters as We Age

Over many years, I’ve observed that slips and falls rarely occur when people are focused and deliberately exercising. They tend to happen in ordinary, distracted moments — carrying groceries, stepping out of a car, turning quickly at something unexpected, or navigating uneven ground.

As we age, it becomes increasingly clear that strength alone does not keep us safe. What truly matters is the body’s ability to organise itself under challenge — to slow down, change direction, and regain control when balance is momentarily lost. These abilities become particularly important during the cooler months, when joints can feel stiffer, sensation may be reduced, and reaction times can quietly slow. At Green Apple, our approach has never been about training people for the gym environment. It has always been about preparing people for the real-life movement. Much of our work focuses on helping the body cope with the situations that actually lead to falls: divided attention, reduced visual input, lateral movement, and unexpected demands.

We practise controlled transitions, changes in direction, and balance recovery in a way that feels calm, supported, and achievable. This type of training is not about moving faster or pushing limits. It is about teaching the nervous system how to respond efficiently and without panic when something unforeseen occurs.

When the body learns how to slow down and reorganise itself, confidence grows — and fear diminishes. Alongside this, we place importance on consistent, well-paced movement that keeps the body prepared for daily demands. When movement is practised regularly and thoughtfully, the body responds more reliably and adapts more comfortably to everyday challenges.

Staying upright as we age is not about speed or strength alone.

It is about awareness, adaptability, and trust in the body’s ability to respond. If this way of thinking about movement resonates with you, you’re very welcome to have a quiet conversation with us at Green Apple. We’re always happy to talk through what kind of support might feel right for you.

22/12/2025

Merry Christmas from Green Apple Wellness

As the year comes to a close, I find myself reflecting, not on achievements or milestones, but on the quiet, consistent efforts that truly shape our health over time.

Good health is rarely about doing more or pushing harder. It is built gently, through habits that are sustainable, supportive, and respectful of where each person is at. At Green Apple Wellness, we see every day how powerful this approach can be, particularly for those living with pain, illness, injury, or a loss of confidence in their bodies.

Many people arrive having been told to “just exercise,” without the reassurance, supervision, or understanding they need to feel safe enough to begin. Our role has always been to provide a space where movement feels supported, where progression is thoughtful, and where people are met with care rather than expectation.

I want to thank every member of our community for the trust you place in us, for showing up, sometimes despite fear or fatigue, and for allowing us to walk alongside you on your journey from illness to wellness. These journeys are rarely linear and never rushed.

As Christmas approaches, I encourage you to rest, to listen to your body, and to honour the small habits that support your wellbeing. They matter more than we often realise.

From all of us at Green Apple Wellness, I wish you a peaceful, restorative Christmas and a healthy year ahead.

Warmly,
Victoria

15/12/2025

Supervised vs Unsupervised Exercise — Matching Support to Risk

Exercise is a cornerstone of long-term health, but the context in which it is delivered is critical — particularly for individuals with pain, chronic conditions, injury history, or reduced confidence.

Supervised exercise provides clinical oversight, individualised programming, and real-time adjustment. These advantages translate into improved safety, better adherence, and more effective outcomes for people who may not be suitable for independent exercise.

While unsupervised exercise offers flexibility and autonomy, it can increase the risk of poor technique, symptom exacerbation, and disengagement in higher-risk populations.

At Green Apple Wellness Centre, we support people on an illness-to-wellness continuum, using supervised, confidence-building exercise as a foundation for long-term independence and participation.

If you’re supporting clients or patients who would benefit from a safer, supervised exercise environment, we’re happy to discuss suitability and pathways.

14/12/2025

As the year comes to a close, many people find themselves feeling more tired than usual. Digestion may feel unsettled. Movement may not feel as easy or natural as it once did. Often, there isn’t one apparent reason — just a sense that the body is carrying a lot.

What I see most often isn’t something “wrong” with the body. It’s a load.

Months of busy lives, stress, responsibility, and doing the best we can with what we have. Exercise can become something to push through. Meals are devoured. Time outdoors and moments to breathe quietly slip away.

The body hasn’t failed.
It has adapted.

When the conditions change, the body often responds. Gentle movement becomes possible again. Fresh air brings a sense of ease. Breathing slows. Digestion begins to settle. When the nervous system feels safer, the whole body can start to reset.

As one year ends and another begins, this is a reminder worth holding onto: health doesn’t always come from doing more. Sometimes it comes from doing differently — creating space, reducing load, and allowing the body time to recover in its own way.

If this reflection resonates with you, please know you’re not alone. Support doesn’t have to be rushed or forceful. It can be calm, guided, and respectful of where your body is right now.

If you’d like gentle support as you move into the new year, we are always here to walk alongside you.

Warm wishes,
Victoria

14/12/2025

A Reflection on Fascia, Remedial Massage & Biotensity

For many years now, I’ve watched people arrive feeling unsure about their bodies.
They often say things like, “I just feel tight everywhere,” or “I don’t move the way I used to.”
Sometimes there isn’t one apparent injury — just a quiet sense that the body is holding on.

Very often, what we’re noticing isn’t just muscle. It’s fascia.

Fascia is the connective tissue that supports and links everything in the body. It responds to how we live — stress, injury, pain, reduced movement, even emotional load. Over time, it can lose its natural elasticity and glide, leaving the body feeling stiff, heavy, or guarded.

This is where both remedial massage and Biotensity can play an important, complementary role.

Through skilled, attentive, hands-on work, remedial massage helps fascia soften, rehydrate, and release, supporting the body in feeling safer and more at ease. Biotensity, working through gentle vibrational frequencies, offers another way to support communication and balance within the body — particularly when the nervous system is overloaded, or the tissues feel resistant to manual work alone.

Used thoughtfully, these approaches can help the body settle, recalibrate, and respond more freely. People often notice not just physical changes, but a sense of grounding — as though their system is being supported rather than pushed.

At Green Apple Wellness, we don’t aim to “fix” bodies. We strive to listen to them. Remedial massage and Biotensity are simply tools that help create the conditions for the body to reconnect, restore, and move forward in its own time.

If your body has been asking for care — quietly or clearly — this may be a gentle place to begin

11/12/2025

Looking for one more special gift under the tree?

Christmas is getting close… and if you’re searching for something meaningful — something that lasts longer than the wrapping paper — a Green Apple Wellness Gift might be the perfect choice.

It’s not just a present.
It’s an invitation to feel better, move better, and be part of a supportive wellness community that genuinely cares.

For someone special in your life, this could be the gift that changes how they feel in the new year — calmer, stronger, more confident, more connected.

⭐ A gift with purpose
⭐ A gift that supports their wellbeing
⭐ A gift they’ll actually use
⭐ A gift that says, “I care about you.”

If you’d like to give a present that truly matters, the Green Apple Christmas Gift is the perfect addition under the tree.

10/12/2025

Well-being is about more than exercise.

Every day, we’re surrounded by information about our health, what to do, what not to do, what works, and what doesn’t. For many people, especially those managing health conditions, this can feel overwhelming.

At Green Apple Wellness Centre, feeling informed, supported, and confident is a key part of the journey from illness to wellness. Taking time to pause, ask questions, and make choices that feel right for you matters.

When people feel calm and supported, they move better, trust the process more, and stay engaged with their health.

That’s why we focus on safe movement, clean air, and a supportive environment — and why we work alongside medical and allied-health professionals to support whole-person wellbeing.

07/12/2025

Mental Health Matters — and Movement Helps

Mental health isn’t something separate from the body; it’s deeply connected to how we move, breathe, and feel each day.

When your stress, anxiety, low mood, or overwhelm creep in, our bodies often tighten, our energy drops, and simple things can start to feel hard. This is where gentle, supported movement can quietly make a difference.

Research continues to show that regular movement can:
• lift mood
• reduce stress and anxiety
• support better sleep
• improve confidence and clarity
• help us feel more grounded in our bodies

At the Green Apple, we believe exercise doesn’t have to be loud, hard, or intimidating to be effective, especially when mental health is fragile.

Calm spaces

04/12/2025

Christmas & New Year Schedule + Gift Special

As we head into the festive season, we wanted to share our Christmas / New Year opening hours, class availability, and a special Green Apple Christmas gift option for you or someone you care about.

🕒 Christmas & New Year Opening Hours

Mon 22 & Tues 23 Dec
5.30am – 7.00pm
🎄Morning classes are normal
🎄No supervised Wellness Group Classes

Wed 24 Dec (Christmas Eve)
5.30am – 2.00pm
🎄Classes run as usual until 2.00pm
🎄No supervised Wellness Group Classes

Thurs 25 Dec – CLOSED (Christmas Day)
Fri 26 Dec – CLOSED (Boxing Day)

Sat 27 Dec (7.00am–12.00pm)
• 7.00am Aqua (Jesse)
• 8.00am TCC (Jesse)
• 10.00am Pilates (Jesse)

Sun 28 Dec (3.30pm–6.00pm)
🎄No classes

Mon 29 – Wed 31 Dec (5.30am–2.00pm)
🎄Morning classes scheduled (Aqua, Circuit, Pilates, Stretch)
🎄Please check class times carefully

Thurs 1 Jan – CLOSED (New Year’s Day)

Fri 2 & Sat 3 Jan
🎄Classes resume (including Aqua, Circuit, Pilates & Mystery Class!)

Sun 4 Jan
🎄No classes

Mon 5 Jan
🎄Please go ahead and return to the regular schedule.

Associate Members:
Wellness class participants may attend any time unsupervised over Christmas/New Year using their clip card.

Questions? Call us on (07) 3261 1249

Green Apple Christmas Gift – Just $130

All gifts are beautifully wrapped and include a monogrammed Green Apple towel valued at $45

Choose ONE of the following:
🎄1-month Trial Membership
🎄2 × 30-minute Personal Training sessions with an Exercise Professional
🎄1 × 50-minute Hydrotherapy OR Pilates Reformer session with an Exercise Physiologist
🎄1 × 60-minute Remedial Massage with Toni

A thoughtful gift that supports health, movement, and wellbeing, perfect for anyone beginning or continuing their Illness-to-Wellness journey.

Thank you for being part of the Green Apple community
We wish you a safe, calm, and connected festive season.

21 Bald Hills Road, Bald Hills
(07) 3261 1249