Christina Tolstrup in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Alternative & holistic health service

Christina Tolstrup

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9939 6887

Address: Hawksburn Health, 15 Luxton Road 3141 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.christinatolstrup.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Are you paying for extras on your health insurance cover? If so, you're probably covered for acupuncture treatments :). If you still have cover to claim for 2020 and to make the most of your insurance I encourage you to hurry up and use your remaining cover for some much deserved end of year self care.... Book online: https://christina-tolstrup.au2.cliniko.com/bookings#service

25.01.2022 Wishing you all a Happy Lunar New Year May the year of the ox be a year of good health, joy, prosperity, fortune and peace. Kindness and compassion are the ideals for this year! If you'd like to know more I recommend you read the fabulous Lillian Bridges' full forecast for 2021 - Year of The Ox:... https://cdn.shopify.com//files/Year_of_the_Ox_Forecast.pdf (Refer to page 4 for health predictions and advice)

25.01.2022 No two snowflakes are the same. Each snowflake is unique and has a unique journey from sky to earth Just like a snowflake you are also unique and have a unique journey through life. You have a unique genetic makeup. You have a unique combination of life events, experiences, struggles and joys. You have unique relationships with each of the people who are in your life or crosses your path.... You have a unique body and a unique mind. Whether minor or major, you will have a had a combination of injuries, illnesses, aches and health issues that makes up your unique health history. Your health situation is unique to you! That is why I see every one of my clients as a unique person who needs unique care. Every single treatment I give is uniquely tailored to your particular needs. Not every headache, backache or period pain is the same and must therefore be treated differently for different clients. This approach is one of the major differences between Chinese medicine and conventional medicine and is why I chose to become a doctor of Chinese medicine. I love snow and I love meeting and treating every one of you, my unique clients Photo by Damian McCoig on Unsplash

23.01.2022 Happy New Year!! And just like that we kick off 2021.... I'm back in action after a lovely little break. ... Open and ready to help you with all your health concerns and goals. I look forward to seeing you soon :) Online bookings: https://christina-tolstrup.au2.cliniko.com/bookings#service

21.01.2022 Hey Happy Monday I hope you're not letting a few lockdown restrictions spoil your mood and your selfcare?! Some things are out of our control. That's life. How you respond is your choice....Your healthcare and path to feeling your best, does not need to stop or be sacrificed, it may just need to be slightly modified.... Whether face-to-face treatments are impossible due to lockdowns, distance, illness or other reasons, I can always offer you sound healthcare advice, great support and healing herbal medicine with an online consultation. The process is safe & simple: 1) Book 'Online Consultation' appointment 2) You receive a confirmation & reminder email with a link to 'Join Appointment' 3) Be in front of your computer or device at the time of your appointment & click the 'Join Appointment' link 4) I will pop up on your screen with a big friendly smile :) 5) We have a chat (like we usually do when you have an appointment with me) i.e. I will ask you a series of questions & ask to have a look at your tongue. Expect the consultation to take up to 20 minutes (if you're a new client it will take up to 40 minutes) 6) I give you health advice during the consultation. This may include recommendations relating to herbs, supplements, food, lifestyle, exercises & stretching, as well as some acupressure point suggestions & demonstrations. 7) After our chat I will organise herbs to be sent you, if agreed. I may also email you resources such as recipes, acupressure point locations and/or any relevant links to things we have discussed or I have suggested. 8) Payment is via credit card or direct bank transfer. To make an appointment please call me on 0438 665 993 or book online https://christina-tolstrup.au2.cliniko.com/bookings#service I look forward to seeing you soon

20.01.2022 Valentine's Day, as commercial as it may be, is as good a day as any to share and celebrate love.... What is love? Love is an emotion in action. Love is a state of being based on compassion, affection and kindness. ... And, love is also used to express enjoyment. Enjoy your day, alone or together with love ones, and: Eat like you love yourself. Move like you love yourself. Speak like you love yourself. Act like your love yourself. Love yourself. (For more philosophical thoughts on what love is, read https://www.huffpost.com//what-is-love-a-philosophy_b_5697)

18.01.2022 What did you get for Christmas? I gave myself the present of relaxation and release of muscle tension with a wonderful massage by my colleague at Hawksburn Health, Georgia Tampaki. Georgia is currently offering an introductory 20% discount on your first massage with her. I highly recommend you treat yourself or a loved one to a 60-90 minutes massage with Georgia. A great way to end 2020!... Link to online bookings here: https://hawksburnmassage.com.au/ Enjoy :)

13.01.2022 There is a lot of confusing advice about what to eat, what diet to follow and even what food is... This blog explains in simple and easy to understand terms what real food is, the kind of food you should generally eat most of to sustain good health and energy. On that note....I'll take a lunch break now. Hope you are enjoying a nice meal too. Bon appetite!

12.01.2022 Victoria and Melbourne lockdown is here, again. It's version 3, stage 4 and for 5 days. Unfortunately the directives for allied health practitioners working in private clinics is NO face-to-face consultations are permitted during this time, only telehealth. If you have an acupuncture appointment booked during this time, I will contact you to reschedule. Thank you for your continued understanding, I sincerely hope to see you back in the clinic by Friday. Until then, I'm only a phone call away and I can still provide herbs and other support if you need it. Stay safe, enjoy the slow down and look after yourself. We are all in this together

08.01.2022 TRYPANOPHOBIA is the fear of pins, needles or sharp objects, mainly related to medical use such as surgery, injections, blood tests etc. Needle phobia is common and unfortunately a fear that keeps many people from trying and benefitting from acupuncture. I'd like to point out acupuncture needles are MUCH smaller than syringes! And because nothing is being injected or withdrawn with acupuncture needles, the sensation is completely different to medical procedures that involve ...needles . So what does acupuncture feel like? The needles used for acupuncture are tiny & very fine. You may feel a slight prick sensation when the acupuncture needle is initially inserted. Many people don’t even feel this. In general acupuncture should not be painful or unpleasant. Sensations during an acupuncture treatment vary and are often described as either a dull, numb, buzzing, tingling or heavy feeling in the area(s) needled. The acupuncture needles are usually retained for 20-30 minutes depending on the treatment strategy. Once the needles are in place most people find acupuncture treatments very pleasant and relaxing! Although I've had acupuncture myself for 20+ years and I'm an experienced acupuncturist it continues to amaze me how BIG an effect such a TINY needle can have, when put in the right place! If you'd like to try acupuncture or know more, please get in touch.

06.01.2022 The end of 2020 is nearly here and it’s time to take a break to rest, recharge and get ready for 2021. I will close from Wed 24th Dec 20 and re-open Wed 6th Jan 21. If you need any extra herbs to get you through, let me know ASAP .... I thank you for choosing my services as part of your healthcare and your ongoing business through 2020. I look forward to seeing you in 2021 . Appointments for next year can be made online: https://christina-tolstrup.au2.cliniko.com/bookings#service I wish you and yours a safe, restful and happy festive season

04.01.2022 I don't know about you, but I find the development and conversations about vaccines interesting....check out this podcast for some insights

03.01.2022 It's time for some R&R..... I recommend putting your legs up the wall, literally!

01.01.2022 A gentle reminder that no matter how challenging 2020 has been and how exhausted you may feel right now there are a few simple ways you can help yourself and be your best possible self