Belinda Felstead, Naturopath and Remedial Massage Therapist in St Kilda, Victoria | Medical and health

Belinda Felstead, Naturopath and Remedial Massage Therapist

Locality: St Kilda, Victoria

Phone: +61 478 624 996

Address: Near Carlisle Street 3182 St Kilda, VIC, Australia

Website: http://belfel.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Remedial massage is back!! I am back!! My hours are Tues-Thurs, 10am-7pm, online booking is up at belfel.com.au & I have my COVIDSafe plan in place, so let's go!! Please reach out if you have any Qs around availability, safety precautions or anything at all

25.01.2022 Its special offer time!! If you have not had a massage with me before, I am offering $10 off 45, 60 and 90 minute massages when you make your appointment within the next two weeks (for up to 4 months in advance)! We are all friends here, so just write MATESRATES into the notes when you book & Ill apply the discount when you come see me! If you are a regular client, refer a friend & you will each receive $10 off your next appointments- same time frame as above applies! Make sure they let me know you referred them in the booking notes! I would love it if you like my page :-)

25.01.2022 This semester is more than halfway through already, wow that went quick! I still have a few dates left for appointments, come & see me for a health evaluation, or to work on a specific concern you have! $20 for 90 minute initial consultation Wellnation Clinic, Endeavour College, 368 Elizabeth St Phone 1300 859 785 & ask for an appointment with me... Or contact me directly to book you in or answer any questions you may have! See more

23.01.2022 This is my first ever video! Just running through some information that will hopefully help you get set up with a good work from home station to keep you comfortable & focused for longer!

23.01.2022 Hello! Here I am on another social media platform! Please come follow me! And while I have you... I am taking Naturopathy appointments in the Wellnation Student Teaching Clinic (CBD) again this semester. You can come and see me for some health advice on Fridays between 11:30am-6pm. Book online- wellnationclinics.com.au or call 1300 859 785... And make sure you request me so I can see you personally! See more

23.01.2022 With Melbourne’s latest easing of restrictions, Remedial Massage is still not able to return to offering routine services. I am hopeful for this to happen by the 2nd November when we are expected to progress to the full third step!

22.01.2022 Want to achieve deep relaxation? Sometimes thorough remedial work is needed to help you let go of physical tension, other times you might want more focus on nurturing yourself, relieving mental stress and just taking some time out (which tends to release physical stress too!). Thats why I now offer aromatherapy massages, using a specially selected combination of essential oils with gentle, flowing movements to allow you to really zone out. And stop. And breathe. On doing these treatments, Ive been surprised to find how much the muscles do release, without me doing my usual poking... which I know will please some of you! Choose the Aromatherapy Massage option when you book in!

22.01.2022 Can you believe its so close to the end of the year?? How did that happen?? Here are my opening hours until then... Business as usual until Friday 22nd December. Open- Wednesday 27th, Thursday 28th & Friday 29th December... perfect if you are off work during this time :-) Back in business from Tuesday 2nd January.

20.01.2022 Hi! I’m back And feeling after a break so I’m ready to

19.01.2022 For those of you who would like to know a bit more about cupping, here is some information on the particular technique that I use, which is Myofascial Cupping involving plastic cups attached to the skin with air suction. It is a very different procedure from the cupping used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, with different treatment aims. One benefit I see is the ability to draw tension from deep within a muscle to the surface, which can then be manually worked out much more e...asily and painlessly. As the article states, whether the skin marks or not, isnt part of measuring the success of the treatment, and there are ways to avoid marks at all, but most people, depending on the reactivity of the skin, will see some redness that fades quickly, or have some marks that last for a few days, often indicating areas where more ingrained tension was being held. It often prolongs the effects of a treatment and is a great tool to get the edge on chronic pain and posture problems. See more

19.01.2022 Are your hands getting dry & cracked from all the washing & hand sanitising? Try this before bed- Ensure you have thoroughly washed & dried your hands. Rub 1 teaspoon of olive oil (extra virgin cold pressed is best) into all the dry & cracked areas- especially backs of hands and individual knuckles- really massage it in there! You can also rub into your cuticles if they need some love too. Extra power 1- mix a drop of lavender &/or frankincense essential oils to the olive... oil to add to the healing & repairing effect (and make you smell less like dinner). Extra power 2- mix the oils into a dollop of your usual hand cream & massage that all in together. Extra power 3- seal it all in by wearing a pair of cotton gloves (or socks if thats easier to find!!) overnight. Let this soak in then wash off any residue the next morning (should be well absorbed by then though!). You can do this as often as needed, even nightly till you see improvement! See more

19.01.2022 As my evening appointments are more popular than daytime, given normal working hours for the majority of people, it can sometimes be tricky to get in as soon as you would like or need! If thats the case, dont hesitate to get in touch so I can keep you in mind for any last minute vacancies, or see what I can come up with. Also, given daytimes are usually quieter, if you happen to have an RDO or any weekday day time off, feel free to reschedule your appointment (via website or me) to an earlier time. Keep me in mind for any of your pregnant, retired or free-during-the-day friends too!

18.01.2022 Im back in Student Clinic taking Naturopathy appointments from now until November Tuesdays- 3-9:30pm Fridays- 3-6pm Saturdays- 8am-2:30pm Details-... $20 for 90 minute initial consultation, $15 for 60 minute follow-ups Wellnation Clinic, Endeavour College, 368 Elizabeth St (near Melb Central) If youre interested, let me know when suits & Ill book you in, or I can answer any questions you have Or you can phone the clinic directly on 1300 859 785 & asked to be booked with me! Please spread the word to any friends or family you think would be interested! See more

18.01.2022 Here are some great stretches that you can do throughout the day to break up your desk work a bit! I definitely recommend wearing sweatbands if you want them to work ;-) I think the most effective & possibly least attention-getting ones for a crowded office would be 7, 8, 9, 12 & 13...

17.01.2022 Dispensary shifts are fun! I worked in the Naturopathy Student Dispensary last Friday & got to play with herbal tinctures & make a tea to support a good nights sleep. Lavender, hops (shout out to my brewing friends!) & passion flower... I felt sleepy just inhaling it Now Im back in the clinic for a few weeks so come see me for a consult! Fridays- 11:30am-6pm $20 for 90 minute initial consultation... Wellnation Clinic, Endeavour College, 368 Elizabeth St Phone 1300 859 785 & ask for an appointment with me Or contact me directly to book you in or answer any questions you may have! See more

15.01.2022 I am still operating! Besides the government directive allowing remedial massage treatments, I have also carefully considered your health & safety in these times when deciding to continue. See my website for more details on this. Sending you all a hang in there! message of encouragement... well get through this!

15.01.2022 Hello everyone! I am back! My professional association, Massage and Myotherapy Australia has had confirmation from the government that Remedial Massage Therapy is permitted to continue in Victoria so I have re-opened! In light of the still-present risk of COVID-19 & my dedication to maintaining the health of all of my clients, I have made this decision under careful consideration & will be making changes to my practice to reflect this.... More information is available under the Massage Treatments tab at belfel.com.au I look forward to welcoming you back to my studio!

13.01.2022 PLEASE NOTE- I have taken my online booking facility offline until 2nd Dec... but I am still accepting appointments!! If you are a client I have seen (once or a million times!) or have been referred and would like to book, please contact me directly to arrange an appointment- by text on 0478 624 996 or email on [email protected]. This is to allow me to pace myself as study ramps up in preparation for finishing my Naturopathy degree by December!... On that note, Im down to my last 6 WEEKS taking appointments in the student clinic, so if youre interested, get in now!! (See previous posts for details!) See more

12.01.2022 Do you like the idea of taking a short break during your working day to zone out for a bit, get some knots smoothed out & return feeling revived & more productive? Workplace Massage, or Corporate Massage, is becoming quite popular for those benefits as well as many others. It can take on many forms and can be performed at a persons desk, in a special massage chair (as pictured in the article) or on a full-sized portable massage table. Its suitable for office staff, factory ...workers and any other workplaces where the roles have a high impact on posture, muscle tension and even mental energy. Implementing a program like this tends to work best if it is done regularly, say every one to two months, but can also be great as a once off for a special event or as a reward for staff. If your workplace is near to Melbourne and may be interested in implementing Workplace Massage, drop me a line & I can provide you more detailed information on setting something up! See more

11.01.2022 So, unfortunately I have stopped massaging as of yesterday, following the governments directive for people to stay at home except for work, exercise or medical... As I am hands-on in close proximity for an hour or more with my clients, I feel like it is the most responsible thing to do. And hopefully the sooner we all take what seems like drastic steps, the sooner we can get back to what we love! So, on that note I am going to have a LOT of time on my hands & will do anything I can think of to equip you to get through this time without your regular treatments by providing as much online content as I can! Please shout out with anything that would be useful to have some information on, or resources you would like, in the musculoskeletal or naturopathy arenas

11.01.2022 Hello everyone! So, Ive been quiet on this page recently... I am still massaging as usual, but I have been very involved with my Naturopathy Degree study! The time has come where I am in student clinic and I would LOVE you to come and see me so I can treat your health concerns and get you on your way to feeling fantastic, vibrant and super healthy! Location: Endeavour College, Melb CBD Appointments: Mondays from 3pm-9:30pm Cost: $20 for your first visit then $15 after!... Booking: Request me when you book online at wellnationclinics.com.au or by phone on 1300 859 785 Feel free to PM me if you would like me to book you in, or if I can give you more info :-) See more

11.01.2022 Thank you SO MUCH for your shares, responses & inquiries about booking a Naturopathy consultation with me at the Wellnation Student Clinic and I cannot wait to treat you! I still have some slots left available, especially in the later hours so anyone whos interested in a 6:30 or 8pm appointment, I would especially like to hear from you :-) See booking details below & make sure you request me when you book in. Or just shoot me a PM with a few of your preferred dates & times ...& I can book you in! Location: Endeavour College, Melb CBD Appointments: Mondays from 3pm-9:30pm Initial Consult: 90 mins Dates: now until 5th November See more

11.01.2022 Oh happy day!! I just received word from my association that the DHHS has confirmed that Remedial Massage can resume in Step 3 of the ‘Road Map’ which looks to happen on the 19th October. I will wait until there is certainty on the date that metropolitan Melbourne will move to step 3 before I start taking appointments and open my online booking. If you would like me to personally let you know when I open up my books again, please send me a text or email & I will make sure you find out as soon as possible! I cannot WAIIIIT to see you

11.01.2022 This is what you can expect in a Naturopathy consult with me in the Student Clinic. Thats why the first appointment takes 90 minutes! For $20 its pretty great value

10.01.2022 My non-talent for keeping green things alive plus living in an apartment is not conducive to growing herbs & veggies successfully... up until now! This beautiful wall garden from Sky High Gardens is soo clever- it waters itself via solar energy battery power, delivering water from the bottom tank to each pot on each tier on a daily timer With my growing love of herbs for their medicinal properties as well as their tastiness, having access to such a variety is super exciting Mint tea! Basil pesto! Rosemary potatoes! Parsley to make things fancy!

10.01.2022 Letting you know that I will be overseas from next Friday 3rd March, and back in my studio on Monday 27th March. I do have day times and a few early evenings still available until then so please dont hesitate to come & see me if youre in need!

10.01.2022 Do you have minor ailments or issues that youd like a natural solution for? How about... - uplifting your mood - help to sleep - focus for study or work... - help clearing & repairing skin concerns - ways of boosting your immune system in this chilly weather? To name a few! In my work with essential oils and flower essences, I have been developing blends for concerns like the above and have started adding these to my massage treatments. At the start of your session, just mention what you would like to address & I can incorporate it into your massage or send you home with a tailor made remedy! See more

09.01.2022 I now have Healthpoint on my EFTPOS machine which means I can process instant private health fund claims for your massage treatment! Less money flying out of your account!

07.01.2022 What a year!! And it is coming to a close so quickly in some respects & not soon enough in others! I want to thank you for your support & reaching out when I wasn’t able to work, and your enthusiastic return when I could! It means the world to me You’ve all done an amazing job to get through this with your own personal obstacles & my hope is that 2021 sees you back stronger than ever!! Now, take a well earned rest & enjoy yourselves!!

07.01.2022 Hello! I am back & ready to get massaging... looking forward to seeing you soon!

06.01.2022 Hi there!! These are really strange times right now & I send you my support & best wishes as we all navigate this together! I am continuing to operate my remedial massage practice out of home, for as long as I am allowed to & I am happy to see anyone who is happy (and well!!) to see me! Please have a look at the Massage Treatments page of my website belfel.com.au for a full explanation of the measures I am taking during this time of COVID-19 & any up-to-date changes to oper...ating. Please also follow my Insta & Facebook for bits & pieces I will be throwing out there to help you navigate working from home, increase your immune function, stay sane etc etc. I feel so thankful that I was able to complete my Naturopathy degree in December, just in time to have something more to offer you in the event of having to cease all my massage work & I will be working very hard over the coming months to get this set up!! Stay tuned Insta handle- belfel_massage_and_naturopathy See more

06.01.2022 Welcome to 2017! Hows it going so far? For those of you back at work, why not start the year with some good desk posture? Take a look at the link below for some good tips on setting up your workstation. The rule that I use to do a quick check when I sit down at my desk is to think in terms of keeping the blood circulating through the body as easily as possible. For example, you want fresh, oxygenated blood to reach all the way to your fingers and toes without having to fight... gravity- so have your hands slightly lower than your wrists, which should be slightly lower than your elbows, which are lower than your shoulders. You can apply the same to ankles, knees and hips. And for the blood thats coming back up from your extremities, its already fighting gravity so help it along by not having any extra bends for the blood to get around, such as having your feet further out from your body than your knees, rather than tucked behind or underneath you. Getting up to shake it all out every now & then & having regular sips of water will help with comfort & concentration levels also! Stay tuned for some deskercise suggestions for my next post! See more

06.01.2022 MASSAGE PACKAGES!! Pay for 5 or 10 massages up-front for a discount! 5 Massage Packages (1 year to use) 90 Minute- $500.00, save $50 ($10 per massage)... 60 Minute- $400.00, save $25 ($5 per massage) 10 Massage Packages (2 years to use) 90 Minute- $950.00, save $150 ($15 per massage) 60 Minute- $750.00, save $100 ($10 per massage)

03.01.2022 Framed & ready for the wall! Yours sincerely, Belinda Felstead... BHSc(Nat) See more

03.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who came to see me in Naturopathic Student Clinic this semester... I learnt so much & have been so inspired to help equip you to further enhance your health! I look forward to continuing this in my last semester, from August till November! As I will have extra hours, I would love for you to come see me if you havent already, or if you have, to come again so we can continue your wellness adventure together! I will have Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays available so I will keep you posted as the time draws closer!

01.01.2022 What is Naturopathy? you ask! Well, heres what it means to me & why I love it so much. It is the belief that the body is an incredible instrument, capable of being healthy, well & vibrant given the right circumstances and with an amazing ability to self-heal when things go wrong. When this balance is upset, such as in illness, disease or just not feeling great, it is due to something that is disrupting these healing mechanisms.... Instead of layering a medication or band-aid solution on this, doesnt it make sense to find out what threw your body out in the first place and remove or correct this or add whats missing? These factors can be genetic predispositions, environmental, dietary & lifestyle contributors etc etc. A large part of treatment is suggesting changes to make in these areas & providing the tools & support for this in a way that you can implement successfully into your life. When we prescribe, it is to support the body in being able to do its thing better, for example- provide missing nutrients essential to organ or system function and use herbs that stimulate & regulate the bodys natural processes. Can you tell I love this? If youre interested in seeing how Naturopathy can work for you, I would LOVE for you to visit me in Student Clinic! And as a thank you, Ill give you $10 off your next massage!

01.01.2022 So, its my last day of massaging today until Monday 27th March. I thought Id leave you with a musical interlude until I return! I take no responsibility if listening to it gives you flash backs of me digging the elbow in...