Doveston Health

12/11/2025

Most people don’t get stuck because they “didn’t rest enough”…
They get stuck because they rest too much.

Pain flares → rest
Still pain → more rest
→ and suddenly… the body becomes LESS tolerant than before.

Rest isn’t rehab.

Controlled, progressive, smart loading = recovery.

If you’re ready to stop avoiding movement — and start rebuilding capacity — we can help you do it safely and strategically.

👊 Let’s rebuild the body YOU want — not just protect the body you’re scared of.

👉 Book an Exercise Physiology session with Declan today.

Book here:

12/11/2025

Walking keeps your heart healthy — but it won’t stop muscle loss. After 30, we lose 3–8% of our muscle mass every decade if we don’t strength train.

That means if you’re only walking, you’re staying fit but not strong. And without strength, everyday tasks — lifting groceries, getting off the floor, climbing stairs — become harder.

Strong muscles protect joints, reduce falls, improve posture, and boost metabolism.
If you want to age well, you need resistance, not just repetition.

Want to stay strong for life — not just fit for now?
💪 Book your strength assessment today:

11/11/2025

💙 Standing with Barry and his family 💙

Our Doveston Health community is coming together to support one of our valued patients, Barry, whose daughter Jacqui is courageously fighting a rare and aggressive form of cancer.

After spending years recovering from a serious brain injury, Jacqui now faces an entirely new battle - and the only treatment option available requires her to travel over 800 km for a clinical trial at Townsville University Hospital.

The journey ahead brings immense physical, emotional, and financial challenges. To help ease the burden, a GoFundMe page has been created to assist with travel, accommodation, and essential support needs.

❤️ If you’re able to contribute or share her story, your kindness will make a world of difference.

👉 Donate here: https://gofund.me/349c277e2

Help Jacqui get to support as she fights a rare form of cancer

Every small act of generosity brings hope to Barry and his family during this incredibly difficult time.

Hi, I'm Lacey, and I'm creating this GoFundMe on behalf of my little siste… Lacey Poole needs your support for Help Jacqui as She Fights a Rare Form of Cancer

11/11/2025

🫒 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗶𝗹 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 — 𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗!

Dietitian Lily Pearson sets the record straight on one of the most common nutrition myths: “You shouldn’t cook with olive oil.” ❌

💡 In this video, Lily explains:
✔️ Why olive oil is actually safe to cook with
✔️ The real benefits of olive oil for heart & brain health
✔️ How to use it confidently in everyday cooking

✨ Olive oil isn’t the villain — it’s one of the healthiest fats you can include in your diet.

📍 Want personalised nutrition support? Book with Lily today.
📞 Call (07) 5495 7772
🔗 Online bookings:

10/11/2025

Craving sugar doesn’t mean you’re “addicted.” It means your body is asking for energy.

When you restrict carbs, skip meals, or run on caffeine, your blood sugar dips — triggering cravings your body interprets as survival signals. You don’t need detoxes or guilt — you need balance.

Sugar cravings are biology, not weakness.

Learn how to stabilise your energy and stop the craving cycle.
🍫 Book a consultation:

10/11/2025

Most people train their hamstrings blindly.

But when you can actually see which side is weaker —
your programming becomes strategic, not random.

AxIT testing shows:
• force output
• left vs right differences
• how well you can produce + absorb load

It’s the difference between:
“hoping you’re getting stronger”…
and knowing you are.

If you want to train smarter — not harder — objective testing is the way forward.

👉 Book your AxIT Assessment with Caitlin today.

Booking link:

09/11/2025

Soreness doesn’t mean success.

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is inflammation from unfamiliar exercise, not a sign you trained harder or better. You can grow stronger without pain — in fact, consistent training with proper progression leads to better adaptation and less soreness.

If your workouts always leave you wrecked, you’re breaking down — not building up.

Train smart. Recover smarter.

Learn how to train effectively, not painfully.
🔗 Book an Exercise Physiology consult:

09/11/2025

Most heel or arch pain doesn’t start with your foot — it starts with your routine.

Overuse, weak calves, unsupportive footwear, and sudden load changes are the real culprits behind plantar fasciitis. The fascia isn’t “damaged” — it’s overloaded.

The fix isn’t endless rolling or stretching — it’s structured strengthening and smart load management.

Break the plantar pain cycle for good.
💪 Book your podiatry session:

08/11/2025

Heard “Your discs are worn out”? Here’s a truth bomb: disc degeneration is normal — like wrinkles on your skin.

MRI scans can show changes that sound scary but are often seen in people with no pain at all. Back pain is rarely about one structure. It’s a full-body response influenced by stress, sleep, recovery, and movement patterns.

When you treat your pain with movement, load management, and lifestyle adjustments — not just rest — you restore resilience. Your back isn’t broken. It’s just asking for better support.

Don’t fear your MRI — understand it. Let’s rebuild your confidence in movement.
👉 Book now:

07/11/2025

Most people think training will fix everything…

But if you’re constantly under-fuelled —
your progress has a ceiling.

You can’t load the body without giving it the resources to adapt.

Better nutrition =
• better energy
• better strength
• better recovery
• better long-term results

Diet + Exercise are not separate solutions.

They are one integrated system.

If you’re ready to fuel your training properly - Declan & Lily can work WITH you to build the body and performance you’re chasing.

👉 Book Exercise Physiology or Dietetics with our team now.

Booking link:

07/11/2025

“Clean eating” sounds good — until it becomes obsessive.

When food rules become fear, you’re no longer eating for health — you’re eating for control. Orthorexia (the obsession with “pure” eating) is on the rise, and it hides behind green smoothies and guilt-free meals.

True health isn’t about restriction; it’s about flexibility, balance, and joy. Food should fuel your life, not dominate it.

Eat with confidence again — not anxiety.
🍎 Book your session with our dietitian:

06/11/2025

🦵 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆!

Exercise Physiologist Nathan Rose explains how Post-Operative Rehabilitation can help you bounce back faster, reduce pain, and get back to doing what you love.

💡 In this video, Nathan covers:
✔️ The key phases of recovery after surgery
✔️ How targeted rehab improves mobility and strength
✔️ His expert tips for getting the best long-term outcome

🏥 Whether it’s a joint replacement, spinal procedure, or soft tissue repair — rehab is essential to full recovery!

📍 Book a tailored rehab session with Nathan today.
📞 Call (07) 5495 7772
🔗 Online bookings: