What is Behavioural Therapy? 'Behavioural therapy is still a relatively new practice in Australia, however it is widely recognised internationally. The role essentially involves bringing about positive changes in behaviours, through the development of behaviour plans and education. A behaviour therapist would have qualifications in psychology, social science, or behavioural science, and then also have specialised training in applied behavioural analysis' How does behavioural therapy work? 'Behavioural therapists teach a child how to behave appropriately to get what he/she needs, and to … [Read more...]
Therapeutic Wellness Massages at Empowering Wellness Clinic!
A therapeutic wellness massage is always a welcomed treat. With the continuous hustle and bustle of everyday life, most people are left feeling stressed out and drained. A massage can do wonders in aiding with stress and tension. It is always advisable to seek therapeutic massages from a registered and trained professional. But, what are the differences in each therapeutic massage such as; relaxation massages and foot reflexology? And what are the benefits associated with each of them? Relaxation Massage A relaxation massage is a treatment massage used to reduce stress and anxiety. … [Read more...]
Massage?? Which one should I choose?
How often do you say out loud “I need a massage!”. We hear you, and as such, we have a great team of massage therapists at Empowering Wellness who are ready to provide you with a fantastic massage suited to your individual needs. When you come in for your appointment, your professionally trained therapist will assess your most immediate needs and will help you decide which massage would be best suited for your initial treatment. The only two to choose from are Remedial and Relaxation Right? Wrong! We offer so many different and unique types of massage, each a specific treatment for a … [Read more...]
What Comes First? Health or Fitness? (Actually, it’s a balance)
Getting on top of your health can be somewhat overwhelming. We may have lived our whole young adult lives not having to care too much about our health or we may have hit that “ripe old age” where our bodies seem to be continually failing us. Where do we start? Good question! Maintaining a balanced lifestyle requires us to look at our diet, exercise and our mental health. Health is defined as “the condition of the body and the degree to which it is free from illness, or the state of being well” and Fitness is defined as “the condition of being physically strong and healthy” (Cambridge … [Read more...]
How are you wired? (Understanding the nervous system)
Have you experienced persistent headaches? A loss of feeling or pins & needles? Maybe double vision or dizziness? Your body may be screaming out for an adjustment to assist the nervous system. Our team at Empowering Wellness understands the importance of the relationship between the spine and the nervous system. The nervous system is a complex communication network between our brain and the rest of our body. It has two main components a) the Central Nervous System (CNS) - controlling the brain and the spinal cord; b) the Peripheral Nervous System - controlling the rest of the nerves, … [Read more...]
HEALTH TALK by Ron Bass: Bio-Energetic Solutions for Stress, Pain, Fatigue & Sensitivities
Our amazing Naturopath, Counsellor, Life Coach and Remedial Therapist, Ron Bass will hold another enlightening Health Talk at Empowering Wellness Burleigh Heads. This time he will be teaching us about Bio-Energetic Solutions for Stress, Pain, Fatigue & Sensitivities. What is Bio-Energetics? Unknown to most people, the very reason that we’re alive is because of bio-energetics. This amazing process happens within the mitochondria, deep inside most of our cells. The mitochondria often called the ‘energy-factory’ or the ‘powerhouse’ of the cells. The energy currency that it makes is in … [Read more...]
5 Pillars of Health and Wellness
When we think of our health, in general, we often assume that we are doing everything “right” when it comes to looking after our bodies especially when we aren’t showing any signs of being sick. We reward ourselves because we have escaped the flu through the flu season, we have not visited the doctor throughout winter, we’ve exercised, and we’ve eaten a balanced diet. That’s it right? Job has done!! Not at all. There is so much more required to ensure our bodies and minds are healthy. We need to look at our whole selves. Not just our physical self. We are much better, now, at incorporating … [Read more...]
Stand Up For Your Health – Your Body Will Love You For It!
Have you ever been told that you need to stand up for yourself? Well this is very true in more ways than one! You need to stand up for your health! We are built to be upright and our bodies and cardiovascular system work much more efficiently that way. Approximately 60 per cent of Australian adults do less than the recommended 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity each day, so the less sitting or lying down you do during the day, the better your chances are for living a healthy life. During our work days, or lengthy study sessions, we end up sitting for prolonged periods … [Read more...]
Suffering from Muscle Immobility and Pain? Try Myofascial Release Therapy
Remedial Massage is a very popular treatment due to its wonderful therapeutic benefits, focusing on the body’s musculature and soft tissue to relieve tension and pain. It is a diverse therapy consisting of a number of different massage techniques such as Myofascial Release Therapy, which works on damaged or sore muscles, soft tissue, or joints. Before discussing the benefits of Myofascial Release Therapy, let’s look at what the Fascia System is. Fascia is a strong thin elastic-type web of connective tissue (similar to a ligament or tendon), which surrounds every muscle, bone, nerve, … [Read more...]
FREE Health Conference: Super Foods
Empowering Wellness Clinic, Burleigh is committed to helping our clients restore their health, by offering a range of holistic and natural therapies and also thorough information and Education. We invite you to our Free Health Talk Series# 2 A very informative night presenting: "The world's most complete super food" Do you suffer from... Lack of energy throughout the day? Difficulty keeping your focus? Poor digestion and elimination? Maintaining a healthy body weight? Making good nutrition choices? Seasonal flus and allergies? Lack of quality of sleep? Sexual … [Read more...]
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