The Health Lodge

22/03/2023

New instructors, new class schedule!
We are so pleased to announce Carol and Emma have joined the team at Gladstone Health Lodge. We now have more classes available.
Book online by downloading the Vagaro app
0444580633

22/12/2022

And that’s a wrap. I’m officially on “maternity leave”! You’ll still see my face in the clinic, I just won’t be available for consultations. Osteopaths Josh and Kay will be available for appointments starting January.

Thanks for all the support this year. Merry Christmas and see you next year! 🎄

Tess 🤰🏼

Clinic will be closed from 23rd Dec - 3rd Jan.

25/10/2022

Hypnobirthing course will be running in the clinic 12th-13th November 💕

| Birth Prep |

In a culture where we are taught not to trust our body or even how it functions, it’s more than understandable that you may be looking for some guidance and knowledge when it comes to the birth of your baby.
My birth preparation course is designed to help you unlearn all of the “BS” that is fed to us about birth and to come back to the innate wisdom of your body. It’s designed to help you feel confident in your body and the decisions you will come to make with regards to your birth.
You will learn all about
✨Physiological/undisturbed birth
✨Hypnobirthing techniques

✨The science behind pain processing and how to affect it.
✨Breath work for birth
✨Active birth positions and techniques for comfort
✨Info for postpartum/the fourth trimester.
And so much more!
DM FOR DETAILS

15/08/2022

We would like to introduce our new Osteopath Josh to the team ✨
Josh graduated from Southern Cross University with a Bachelor of Clinical Science and a Masters of Osteopathic Medicine.
He is passionate about the philosophy of osteopathy and routinely gratified in its application for a diversity of people from all walks of life. Having studied various manual therapies and movement practices for the last 10 years, he has developed a deep appreciation of the body and its constant striving for health as an intelligent, dynamic and integrated system.
Josh enjoys utilising a blend of exercise prescription in combination with hands-on techniques ranging from direct, 'structural' approaches such as manipulation to more gentle approaches such as cranial and balanced ligamentous tension.

To book in with Josh you can book online now www.healthlodge.com.au or call 0444580633

13/03/2022

Our new class schedule ✨
Small group classes using reformer, trap table, chair, ladder barrel, spine corrector and mat.
Please note this does not include our private sessions (1:1).
Book online now www.healthlodge.com.au or call/text 0444 580 633 9am-5pm

03/01/2022

Happy new year ✨
Pilates group class schedule for January 2022.
We can’t wait to see you all in the clinic for some Pilates!
Book online via our website. Link in bio.
For any questions please message 0444580633 us or email info@healthlodge.com.au
Please note that this schedule does not include our private 1:1 Pilates sessions.
Stay tuned for more class times throughout the year. Don’t forget if you have a group of friends (3-4) that you would like to do a pilates class with we can make a time for you!

01/07/2020

We would like to welcome Dr Emma Winn (Osteopath) to the Body Centre Osteopathy team! 🎉

Emma will be available for appointments on Mondays. Book online now 👩🏼‍💻 or call 0444 580 633 📞

Emma graduated from Southern Cross University with a bachelor degree in Clinical Sciences (majoring in osteopathic medicine and human structure and function) and a Master’s degree in Osteopathic Medicine.

Emma competitively played a number of sports growing up including netball and touch football and continues to lead a healthy lifestyle. She believes that being active is an integral part of health maintenance.

Through a holistic approach to diagnosis and treatment Emma will develop an individualized treatment plan to help her patients achieve optimal health and wellbeing. A number of manual therapy techniques will be utilized including soft tissue release, stretching, manipulation and dry needling.

Emma has osteopathic experience working in hospitals in India where the main focus was pre and post-operative care and exercise prescription. She has worked in Port Macquarie for the past 2 years.

01/06/2020

In Australia only a minority meet the recommended physical activity guidelines. Majority of people spend most of their day sedentary.

Why should we exercise?

✅Exercise improves your mood 😅😎 Your body releases endorphins “feel good” chemical
✅ Boosts your energy 🤪💃🕺🏻Exercise increases oxygen and nutrients to your tissues. It can improve your muscle strength and endurance.
✅ Combats health conditions and diseases 💝 such as stoke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, depression, anxiety, arthritis and some types of cancers.
✅ Improves sleep 😴 Regular exercise can help you fall asleep faster, get better sleep and deepen your sleep.
✅ Reduces risk of injury 💪Strengthens muscles, and joints and improves stability. -
✅It can be fun! 👯‍♀️🏀⚽️🏄‍♂️ physical activity can help you connect with family or friends in an active social setting.

The bottom line is, doing any physical activity is better than doing none. If it means parking further away from the shops or taking the stairs instead of the elevator, it is better than nothing.

For advice of what exercises may be best for you or how to keep moving with your injury, book an appointment online now or call 0444 580 633.

04/05/2020

Osteopaths treat more than just back pain.

We are trained to treat all regions of the musculoskeletal system.

Our aim is to help you feel better and improve your quality of movement. 🤸‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Call us 0444 580 633 or visit www.bodycentreosteopathy.com to book now or for more info.

Picture from Osteopathy Australia