Woden Wellness Centre

09/03/2026

03/03/2026

Words of wisdom!🤓

1. There is no one protocol or magic supplement that suits everyone.
2. You know your body better than anyone else.
3. People all have different capacities for change. Some people can take giant leaps, others need baby steps. That's all ok, as long as we are moving in the right direction!

01/01/2026

Woden Wellness Centre is having a Christmas and New Year break. Woden Chiropractic will reopen on Wednesday 14th January, working Bodies reopens on Monday 12th January, Fiona Joiner Naturopathy reopens on Thursday 15th January.

Ever Ascending kinesiology and our counsellors from Safe Space Counselling and Andrea Myburgh Counselling are available from the 5th January by pre-arranged appointments only.

We hope you are all having a joyous holiday and wish you all a happy and healthy 2026.

27/10/2025

Easing Stress with an Integrated Approach

In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become almost unavoidable. Between work, family, constant technology, and the demands of modern life, our bodies and minds are often stuck in a cycle of tension and overwhelm. Prolonged stress doesn’t just affect mood—it can impact sleep, digestion, energy, immunity, and even accelerate ageing.
The good news is that stress can be managed—and healing is possible. At Woden Wellness Centre, we take an integrated approach, offering therapies that nurture both body and mind. Craniosacral therapy and myofascial release work gently yet effectively to calm the nervous system, ease restrictions in the body, and release long-held tension, creating more space for relaxation and physical balance. Kinesiology works with the body’s innate intelligence through muscle monitoring, helping to uncover and release the underlying stressors—whether physical, emotional, or energetic—while supporting nervous system regulation. Counselling provides a safe space to explore the emotional roots of stress, offering tools and strategies for resilience and clarity.
These therapies recognise the powerful connection between mind and body. By addressing stress on multiple levels—physical, emotional, and energetic—they create lasting change, helping you move from survival mode into a state of calm, clarity, and vitality.
If stress has become part of your daily life, know that support is available. With the right care, you can release tension, restore balance, and rediscover your natural capacity for wellbeing.
Contact us by calling 62815494 or visit our website www.wodenwellness.com.au

26/10/2025

I'm sure most of you are well aware of Tech Neck by now. Our chiropractor, Dr Nick, sees many of these cases each week, and we now have Theona Spurr available to do Workstation assessments to help you set yourself up to reduce any ongoing strain caused by poor ergonomics in the workplace.

Call us on 62815494 to discuss any help you might need.

💻 Spend hours on a computer for work or study?

The prevalence of neck pain is higher among office workers than in the general community, with studies suggesting 70% of desk workers report neck pain.

If you're a desk worker, you could be at risk of developing Tech Neck – a growing spinal health concern caused by poor posture and prolonged screen time.

Common symptoms include:
⚠️ Headaches
⚠️ Neck, shoulder, and upper back pain
⚠️ Postural changes and spinal curvature (especially in older adults)

Adjust your thinking: Prevention is the best protection:
✅ Maintain an upright, relaxed posture
✅ Take regular movement and stretching breaks
✅ Set your screen at eye level
✅ Use an ergonomic chair (knees slightly lower than hips)
✅ Consider a sit-stand desk to reduce spinal strain

This WorkSpace Week adjust your thinking to work well every day! Explore free resources, hints and tips, or to consult a chiro, visit www.workspaceweek.org.au - because prevention is the best protection!

24/10/2025

I think this is an excellent way to think about parenting and the bonds we make with our children.

Britt from Safe Space Counselling is amazing in her understanding of the parent/ child dynamic. We are so lucky to have her practicing in Woden Wellness Centre.

To book an appointment with her please visit her website

https://safespacecounselling.com.au/

Here's something that might change how you think about attachment security:

It's not about having a perfect childhood.

Research spanning 40 years reveals this powerful truth: it's not what parents experienced as children that matters most—it's how clearly they can reflect on those experiences.

This is why Circle of Security works. We help parents develop coherence: the ability to think about their story with awareness and choice rather than automaticity.

The beautiful part? This capacity can always be developed. Every parent's story matters, and every story can become more coherent.

What does this mean for your work with families?

Read the full blog: https://zurl.co/hB7q5

23/10/2025

We are lucky enough to have Fiona Joiner Naturopath, in our office providing this treatment option for those of you that are suffering with allergies. Obviously at this time of year hay fever is out of control and PAT might just be the answer you are looking for to obtain lasting relief.
For more information or to book with Fiona for PAT you will need to contact Health and Wellness Australia on 1300 853 023 or go to www.naturalallergytreatment.com.au

For any other naturopathic advice ranging from gut health and digestion, hormone issues and fertility, fatigue and support for everyday life you can contact Woden Wellness Centre directly on 6281 5494 or visit our website www.wodenwellness.com.au and use or online booking system to book with Fiona Joiner.

23/10/2025

21/10/2025

What fantastic timing for Workspace week.

We now have available workspace assessments with Theona Spurr. We have a checklist you can work through yourself to identify areas of your desk, chair, monitor, keyboard and mouse that may be contributing to recurring neck, shoulder, arm or back pain. Then if required Theona can run a full assessment for you with a report so you can get your workplace to improve your setup so you are in an ergonomically supportive workspace. Call our office on 62815494 for further information or talk to your practitioner next time you are in Woden Wellness Centre.

Around 7.3 million Australians live with chronic musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), with Deloitte estimating they cost the Australian economy over $55 billion annually through lost productivity, absenteeism, direct health costs and reduced quality of life.

This WorkSpace Week (20-26 October), adjust your thinking to work well every day! To explore free resources, hints and tips or consult a chiro, visit www.workspaceweek.org.au - because prevention is the best protection!

20/10/2025

Restoring Balance with Kinesiology and Mind Body Medicine

New to the Woden Wellness Centre, Jodie Evans offers a deeply holistic approach to healing through Kinesiology and Mind Body Medicine. With over 20 years of experience in holistic and energetic healing, Jodie helps clients release stress, emotional blockages, and unhelpful patterns so they can return to balance and vitality.

“Kinesiology is a gentle yet powerful way to communicate directly with the body’s innate intelligence,” Jodie explains. “Through muscle monitoring, we can identify where stress and
imbalance are being held, and then use a blend of Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern therapeutic tools - like acupressure, flower essences, nervous system regulation and
visualisation - to restore balance.”

If you’re feeling tired, stuck, on an emotional rollercoaster, or overwhelmed. If you have unexplained pain that doctors haven’t been able to help you with. If you have behavioural patterns that you don’t understand and want to let go. If you are feeling anxious and on edge or depressed. Jodie’s sessions provide a safe, supportive space for self-discovery and healing, addressing these issues and many more. Clients come seeking relief from ongoing pain, emotional overwhelm, or feeling stuck, and leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more aligned.

Jodie’s approach integrates seamlessly into the Woden Wellness Centre’s existing team of practitioners who work to support whole-person health. Services include Dr Nick Gondzioulis Chiropractor, Counselling with Andrea Myburgh or Britt McDonald-Hall, Fiona Joiner Naturopathy, Myofascial Unwinding, Hypnotherapy, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, and Breathwork with Theona Spurr, as well as Kinesiology and Mind Body Medicine with Jodie Evans at Ever Ascending Kinesiology.

This team shares a unified goal: to support whole-person wellness by addressing the physical, emotional, and energetic aspects of health. Located in the heart of Woden, the Centre offers a calm, nurturing space where clients are guided to heal, grow, and reconnect with their natural state of balance.
Sessions with practitioners are available at the Woden Wellness Centre, Unit 2, Gadal Chambers, 48 Corinna Street, Woden ACT. Book online at www.wodenwellness.com.au

14/10/2025

World Spine Day is almost here.

At Woden Chiropractic, Dr Nick can help you with spinal conditions ranging from lower back pain and sciatica to upper and mid back pain and neck pain, including tech neck and headaches.

🤕 Low back pain is the single leading cause of global disability, and the condition that the greatest number of people may benefit from rehabilitation.

Chiropractic healthcare plays a vital role in maintaining spinal health! Book an appointment with us this World Spine Day (16 October) and let us care for your spine. We can also guide you through simple daily habits and exercises to help maintain your spinal health and overall wellbeing. 💪

For more on World Spine Day, visit: www.worldspineday.org.au

Each year World Spine Day is observed on 16 October to encourage spinal health by disseminating information on good spinal health habits.