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Naturally Spirited

Locality: Brisbane City

Phone: +61 406 338 440

Address: Downey st Ormiston 4000 Brisbane City, QLD, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Your body|everything is connected For privacy and confidentiality reasons, some details have been generalised in the following. I was in out with some people the other day and overheard a conversation between lady A and lady B....Continue reading

24.01.2022 Smile| Bowen Relief Happy Thursday everyone. Have an awesome day & keep smiling - it takes less effort than frowning.... ...... & it's only 2 more days until the weekend.. #behappy #keepsmiling #Bowen Relief

24.01.2022 Just for laughs| Bowen Relief Some days you just want a break & can't be bothered & you simply feel like this............. Thank goodness the weekend is here. Have a great weekend everyone. #havealaugh, #bowentherapyredlands, bowentherapycleveland, #bowentherapystradbrokeisland

23.01.2022 Smoko|Gotta eat!! What more Ozzy smoko ( apart from meat pie & sauce) could you have. We have some Lamingtons out for the clients this morning here at the clinic.... Ok I have done a bit of quality control on a couple but someone has to. Hmmmm - pie & sauce sounds good - lunch time now. A man has to do what a man has to do!! Got to admit- I'm kinda loving this morning...LOL. The clients are enjoying the festivities too & it is helping to put everyone in a very relaxed & happy mood for the start of the weekend. #Lamingtons, #pie&sauce, #lovemyfood, #goodtimes, #happymoods, #funtimes

22.01.2022 New Year's Resolutions| Bowen Relief Like me, who out there decided to get fit in 2018? Have you slowed down or even stopped due to injury or tightness?... Did you know Bowen Therapy is a brilliant way to help you stay loose & reduce the impact of or occurrence of injury? Making sure you stretch out the appropriate muscles before & after exercise will also reduce the likelihood of injury & perhaps even help you achieve some P.Bs #getfit #sportsinjury #exercise #bowenrelief

21.01.2022 Muscle Strains & Injury|Bowen Relief Muscle strains and injuries - we all get them but from differing reasons. They can range in degree of pain from a slight n...iggle to debilitating. If you, a family member or someone you know are experiencing any muscle concerns you/they need to look at getting it corrected asap. "She'll be right" I hear you say. Yep been there done that myself and let me tell you that all my "she be rights" are still with me today many years after they first happened where as all the new injuries that I addressed immediately have completely disappeared. "But it's only this muscle" you say. Sorry but chances are that there is a lot more going on than you actually realize. Did you know... a) the muscle that is in pain may not actually be the antagonist. The muscle in pain may be a result of it compensating for another issue somewhere else. b) If the muscle in pain is the problem and left untreated then the problem will spread and grow as your body finds other ways to compensate for this and then yes you will develop problems in other areas of your body. This will result in a greater number of treatments being required, more money being spent and a greater risk of further damage. c) a muscular imbalance can result in a distortion of the skeletal structure or cause aches and pains in joints. d) We all know how muscle and joint pain can impact not just your quality of life but also those around you. It can cause poor sleep, irritability, loss of range of movement, maybe even loss of employment. At Bowen Relief we can not only help you reduce the risk of muscle injury, - we can help you recover from and mange existing and new muscle injuries. At Bowen Relief our aim is to get you better so we don't have to keep seeing you week after week after week ... #Bowentherapycleveland, #musclestrains, #muscleinjuries, #BowentherapyCannonhill

21.01.2022 Hamstring Strain|Bowen Therapy I start off this post with an incident that happened to me. Please take time to read it as whist I am the person in question this time- it is actually meant to help you avoid going through what happened to me & if you do then how to treat it. On Tuesday 26th evening I went down to tennis. I am only really just getting back into sport/exercise after some time out for various reasons. This was my third night of tennis in about 8 months....Continue reading

21.01.2022 Bowen Relief|Coccyx concerns At my clinics in Cleveland & North Stradbroke Island, I see a wide variety of "health" concerns come through the doors. Bowen Therapy can help the people of Redlands who may be suffering from a damaged or misaligned coccyx or tailbone. Possibly without even knowing about it.... From Birkdale to Victoria Point, from Capalaba to Wellington Point & everywhere in between Bowen Relief is servicing the Redlands & getting known for getting results. Did you know that your Tailbone is the same thing as your Coccyx? They are the same thing just different names. Did you know that a damaged Coccyx can contribute to the following symptoms... * Lower back discomfort * Pain or discomfort in the gluteal muscles/buttocks * Pain or discomfort when sitting * Sciatica * Spinal discomfort * Bowel issues. At Bowen Relief we have a simple non invasive procedure that can assist in addressing concerns arising from a damaged or out of alignment coccyx. This procedure can assist in addressing the following... * Diarrhoea or constipation. * Irritable bowel syndrome * Diverticulitis * Pre menstrual symptoms * Menstrual problems * Fibroids * Ovarian or uterine problems * Infertility * Prostate Problems * Migraines * Incontinence * Haemorrhoids * Bedwetting Did you know... * Coccyx's of babies can get damaged during the birthing process. * Coccyx's of pregnant mothers can get misaligned during pregnancy & child birth * People doing a lot of driving eg truck drivers, sales reps are prone to a misaligned coccyx * Wearing G-strings can cause coccyx problems. * People who do a lot of sport requiring sitting & stress of eh tailbone eg rowing, horse riding, cycling etc are prone to coccyx problems. If you suspect that perhaps you may have a coccyx concern, make an a appointment to come see me. #bowentherapyredlands, #bowentherapycleveland, #bowentherapystradbrokeisland #Bowen Therapy, #bowel issues, #backpain

21.01.2022 Friday funny| Bowen relief Hi all, here's a little Friday funny. Yes it's nonsense but there is also a real message there for us too. I hope you have all had a good week & have a great weekend too.... #Bowentherapyredlands, # Bowentherapycleveland, # Bowentherapystradbrokeisland

19.01.2022 Australia Day Deal| Ok fellow Aussies (& this is from a Kiwi...LOL) - get on board with Bowen Relief for a bit of Aust Day fun in the true Aussie spirit.... Friday 25th Jan & Sat 26th Jan only....... Come into the clinic & challenge me to a coin toss. U win = buy 1 treatment get a 30min treatment free I win = Things carry on as normal or you walk away no questions asked. What do you have to lose? **some terms & conditions do apply so make sure you ask at the time. # Australiaday, #BowenRelief, Australiadaydeal, Australiadayfun

19.01.2022 Weekend aches & pains| Bowen Relief Hi all, here's hoping you all had a great weekend. Just a friendly reminder - if you or someone you know have pulled up sore, strained muscles, perhaps unwell, Bowen Therapy can help you.... You can find me at both Cleveland & North Stradbroke Island Mob:0406 338 440 #sportinginjuries, #stressrelief, #Bowenrelief

18.01.2022 Government gets it wrong|Private health becomes even more expensive Ok we all know that private health is becoming more and more unaffordable for the majority of people.Well the good news is the federal government under the direction of the National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has now made it even more of a rip off. For those of you who are unaware what this means - in summary is that you will pay even more now and get even less for your money....Continue reading

17.01.2022 Headaches Migraines | Bowen Relief Do you or someone you know suffer from headaches & migraines? Bowen Therapy might be able to help! A gentleman presented to us at Bowen Relief who has suffered from migraines & headaches since a young age (now in mid life).... They have been getting worse over the last 12-18 months - experiencing them daily and having them increase to debilitating migraines often. After his 1st treatment he experienced zero migraines for that week. From then on the headaches reduced both in frequency & intensity. Prior to coming to us he had seen his GP and specialists to ensure nothing sinister was occurring. No one was able to put their finger on the cause. We are still working together & making progress. Even the specialists are commenting on areas of improvement. #headacherelief #stressrelief #bowenrelief

17.01.2022 Happy Friday| Time to relax & unwind Ok those who know me - know it's true ( attached image) Hey Happy Friday all. Anyone doing anything exciting?... Let us know if u are - share it with us here. We'd love to hear about it. Me - I'll work on Sat and then go for a drive somewhere on Sunday now the school holidays are over. But yes there will be food - lots of yummy food. Enjoy & be safe with whatever you might be doing!! #Fridayfun, #lovemyfood, #timetorelax, #Bowenrelief

17.01.2022 Society today|social interaction I was having lunch at my favourite Chinese restaurant on Thursday and enjoying one of their lunch specials and just had a look around at the other people in the restaurant. Couple 1: retired couple (presumably) and appears as if reasonably well to do. Sitting there opposite each other, no conversation and each of them buried in their own phones.... Seriously why did you even bother coming out?? Couple 2: older couple (guessing late 70's or early-mid 80's) still madly in love with each other. You could see that glint in their eyes when they looked at each other, still holding hands above the table frequently, enjoying good conversation and each others company. I sure hope I have that relationship like couple 2 when I am at that age. People of all ages often complain about feeling alone these days, depressed, anxious, disconnected, not valued, etc etc. Well try turning your screens off/putting them away and start being interested in someone else other than yourself. You surely won't fix the problem by living in your screen. Their is no emotional reality in your screen. To survive and function as a healthy human we need to have real emotional connections - both good and bad. Anyway - the important thing here was my lunch was very delicious as usual. If you are in the Redlands and are looking for great Chinese food, great service, from a family run business you have to try Golden Corner Chinese Restaurant located on Queen St in Cleveland ( just near Doig st). I haven't had a bad dish yet. Tell them Sean sent you. It won't make any difference....LOL!!! #putyourphoneaway, #screenstuff, # bowenrelief, # bowentherapycleveland, #bowentherapycannonhill, #goldencornerchineseretaurant

16.01.2022 Laughter - The good medicine| Bowen Relief So how many hours have you lost this week or how much immunity boost did you get? Hey it's cheap, it's easy and you ...don't need to come and see me for it. #laughhard, #laughoften, #BowentherapyCleveland, #BowentherapyCannonHill

15.01.2022 Lower Back Pain| Bowen Relief Please see on the attached link a very informative article on the Psoas muscle. It comes courtesy of "The Mind Unleashed" & "Waking Times"... The Psoas muscle is a very strong & powerful muscle within our pelvic girdle/upper leg region & can be responsible for or contribute to a number of complaints including lower back stiffness/soreness, difficulty with hip flexion, & discomfort when trying to stand straight to name a few. If you have been suffering from lower back complaints & been trying other modalities with little to no lasting improvements, give me a call today & see why so many others are enjoying the benefits of Bowen Therapy. Remember you can find me at both Cleveland & North Stradbroke Island. #Psoas Muscle, #fear & anxiety, #Bowen Therapy

15.01.2022 Merry Christmas| Happy holidays I would just like to take this moment to wish everyone out there a Very Merry Christmas with family and friends. For most of the people I have come across during the year, - 2018 was an intense year. My family and myself are very much part of that statement.That being said, we are super excited about the awesome possibilities that lie ahead in 2019.... For the many many clients I have seen through this year - a special thank you to you all. I thank you for your custom and support throughout the year. Go and have a well deserved rest. # Merrychristmas, #Bowenrelief, #Happyholidays

14.01.2022 Stress|Relaxation You have spent so much time and effort doing everything for everyone else - time for you to spend a bit of time looking after yourself. Now that the hustle and bustle of Christmas day is behind us, now is the perfect time to TAKE JUST 1 HOUR out of your holiday break and do something for yourself.... Male or female - doesn't matter . Fellas - you deserve it just as much as the ladies so man up and do something about it!!. Ladies/ Fellas - give yourself a very relaxing, NO NONSENSE, NO FUSS, simple but effective recharge before the new year kicks in -YOU'VE EARNED IT - NOW TAKE IT! Bowen Relief is available by appointment over the Christmas/New Year period at standard trading rates (no penalty rates for treatments during standard trading hours). To book your moment of you, call me on 0406 338 440 or go to the website link below and book online.. #Relaxation, #Bowenrelief, #destress, #recharge, #stressrelief, #enjoylife

13.01.2022 Reiki|Healing Wow, what an intense year 2018 was. A lot of intense and crazy energy around letting go and closure of things in life that are not serving our greater good. I was not an exception to this energy so know only too well what it was all about.... Well enough of that - who wants to get 2019 off to a better start. Why not start off by balancing the energy centres within your body. Many out there will not believe in such things and that is cool,- I'm not here to convert you but I will just say this.. "The earth does not believe in the moon - but it is still impacted by it" For those who have had a heavy year and feel like things have not gone well or perhaps gone backwards - have a read of the image below/attached. Hopefully this will give you some encouragement and new outlook for 2019. Book now for your Reiki cleanse and re-balance. Available over the Christmas/New Year period for your convenience at standard trading rates (no penalty rates for standard trading hours). Cleveland clinic only. Sean 0406 338 440 (Reiki Master) #Reiki #energybalance #relaxing #newbeginnings

13.01.2022 New Years Resolution| New Beginnings.. Ok let's be honest - 2018 was a little bumpy for most people. Who has said - "next year is going to be better. I am going to make changes next year." Well people - that time is here. Be thankful for what 2018 has taught you and don't be afraid to start implementing the lessons you have learnt and the changes you want to make.... However, those changes MUST start and come from you. If you are going to wait for others or someone else to change and make no changes yourself, chances are you are going to be very disappointed and frustrated again. Some of those changes should include taking care of yourself. A healthier you is a stronger you. A stronger you is a more successful you. Happy New Year everyone and welcome to 2019. It's going to be awesome.. :) #newbeginnings, # Bowenrelief, #newyear, heathieryou, #happieryou, #strongeryou, #2019

13.01.2022 Australia Day|Stay safe in the heat Happy Australia Day everyone... It may look more like I'm going to the beach but alas - no! Getting ready for another awesome morning of treatments at Bowen Relief.... Yeah - normally I am dressed a lot more smarter than this but hey - it's Australia Day - Got to get in the spirit & have some fun. I would also like to remind everyone to make sure you, your kids, the people you are celebrating with AND YOUR ANIMALS all have heaps water over during these hot days & especially during the celebration time. It is soooo important for your health & well being. Enjoy, be safe & have a great weekend!! #Happyaustraliaday, # drinkheapsofwater, #stayhydrated, #staysafe

12.01.2022 Monday again| a new week. Congratulations everyone, you have all made it to the start of another week. What are you doing this week? Same as last week? Are you doing anything to... improve your current situation? Today is as a good day as any to make that start. Good luck & enjoy the ride. #gratitude, #happiness, #bowenrelief

11.01.2022 What others are saying|Bowen Relief Many people are reluctant to try something different. This applies too when it comes to a treatment for themselves. I get it.... I am no different myself. You want to make sure you are going to get results for your money. If you are looking for something different, maybe contemplating Bowen Therapy - don't take my word for it - read what others are saying. Here is what one of our customers had to say recently... "I made an appointment to see Sean about persistent pain in my upper thigh and right shoulder areas - linked to some long term permanent injuries I sustained years ago in a vehicle accident. After one single session the pain in my upper thigh area had reduced by about 90%. A further two sessions and the remaining discomfort there and in my shoulder has gone away - and I have been able to regain significant use of my lower left body and right shoulder. Sean is very professional and easy to share personal-private medical information with. As well, he is efficient and is not out to make you feel like you need to keep returning for further treatment unless absolutely necessary. His aim is to get you better, out the door and back into living a full life as soon as possible." More reviews can be read on my google business page - simply google search bowen therapy redlands. #bowentherapyredlands, #bowentherapycannonhill, #bowenreliefreviews

10.01.2022 Are you a problem|Or are you a solution? Well for many it is the first week back after a nice break with family and maybe friends etc. For some you will be returning to work places you would prefer not to be returning to. Often these places can be quite negative and draining with the focus tending to be more on everything negative and very little positive.... I like the saying on the image below. It is one I try to live by myself. Some will not understand you when you live like this and they will do everything in their power to drag you down with them. Be stronger than them. Instead of them dragging you down - drag them up with you or at least show them the way. If they don't want to make the change themselves then you can't do anything about that. #motivational, #bepositive, #beasolution, #bestronger

10.01.2022 Fun Fact Monday | Bowen Relief This may not be of much use to anyone but here is your Monday fun fact... Happy Monday everyone. :)... #mondayfunday #justforfun #bowenrelief #bowenreliefredlands

09.01.2022 Happy New Year| Happy 2019 Happy New Year to everyone out there. We hope your new year has got off to a great start. From my family to yours, we would just like to take this opportunity to wish you all best wishes for 2019 and we hope it is a successful one for you all.... #HappyNewYear, # Happy2019, #success, #newbeginnings

09.01.2022 Headaches Migraines | Bowen Therapy Do you or someone you know suffer from headaches and migraines? These can range from a slight nuisance to full on debilitating.... What is interesting are the many and varied causes of headaches and migraines. Did you know a few of the more common causes can be stress, emotional, hormonal, diet/digestion/food allergies, medication, muscle tightness from any number of reasons, nerve entrapment or impingement, and eye strain to name but a few. What is even more interesting are some of the "cures" I have heard about..put ice on the affected area, put your head in a certain position, hold this part of your body, drink more water, take more/another medication an so on. Now I'm not saying these don't and won't work and in some instances yes medication is absolutely required however it has also been my experience that in many of these circumstances these are often not much more than masks for an underlying issue. Again treating the symptom and not the cause!! What I also know from experience is that a meaningful and significant success rate is achieved for the majority of clients using Bowen Therapy. Some of these have great results in one session, others take a while longer over a personally designed treatment plan. I will never ever tell a client to reduce, stop, change or get off his/her medication however the number of clients on medication that are able to reduce the frequency of what they take and or even reduce the level of dosage under direction from their GP or specialist also has a high percentage achievement rate with Bowen Therapy. This very improvement is of huge significance to these people who often hate being on the drugs but have had no other choice or option prior to this point. Don't carry on through 2019 with continuing headaches and migraines. Do something about it. Make some changes. Try something else. Try something new. Drug free, safe and good for you - what have you got to lose? Want to discuss in more detail? Feel free to call for an obligation free, friendly chat. Sean 0406 38 440. #headacherelief #stressrelief #bowenrelief, #bowentherapyredlands, #bowentherapycleveland, #bowentherapycannonhill

09.01.2022 Hydration| Bowen Relief Hi all, just a quick reminder to make sure you, your kids, your pets etc remain well hydrated ESPECIALLY during these hot days. Also if ...you have elderly parents, neighbors etc, take a few minutes to make sure they are ok too. Lack of hydration in the body can cause many problems from fatigue to headaches, to muscle concerns, and even health concerns. It's not hard to do. Best of all it's cheap and the benefits of doing so could save you a lot of time and money later. #hydrateforhealth, #BowentherapyCleveland, #Drinkllotsofwater

09.01.2022 Exciting times|Busy days Ok I realise this may not be everybody's idea of excitement but it's rocking my boat just at the minute..lol. I brought a heap of new pillow cases and linen in the boxing day sales and had a good friend modify the sheets to be clinic ready.... I was able to pick the sheets up yesterday and have them set up for the first client this morning. Super pumped for 2019. Bring it on. It's going to be an awesome year. Just a reminder - we are now located at Cleveland and Cannon Hill too. See you there. #Bowenrelief, # Bowentherapycleveland, Bowentherapycannonhill

08.01.2022 Inspiration| mid week pick me up How's the week going for everyone? For those struggling through the week here is something to focus on..... #Bowentherapyredlands, #Bowenrelief, # stressrelief

08.01.2022 New Year|New Clinic I am super excited to announce - in 2019 Bowen Relief will be operating from two clinics. As of 7th January we will still be working at Cleveland but now also in conjunction with the Brisbane Live Well Clinic at 1/18 Pickwick St Cannon Hill doing both Bowen Therapy and Reiki. There will still be lots of availability at Cleveland ( approx 56 hrs infact), however we will also be available for treatments at the new Cannon Hill clinic by appointment.( approx... 15- 20 hrs) What has brought this on some of you ask? One of the many changes that I made in 2018 was to become a full time therapist and so to grow and expand the business I have joined up with the team at Brisbane Live Well clinics. Brisbane Live Well Clinic is a multi disciplinary clinic providing clients with access to nutritionists, naturopaths, acupuncture, massage, Kinesilogy, and now of course - Bowen Therapy and Reiki. Brisbane Live Well Clinics main clinic is in Chermside but in 2018 expanded into Cannon Hill & Kenmore. I am super excited to be part of an experienced team of health professionals all with a common cause - not only the well being of our clients and the public but also increasing the awareness and the education of alternative therapies. I will add another dimension of expertise with the great number of conditions, concerns, illnesses and injuries that I have treated over the years - some of which are extreme, severe and uncommon. # Bowenrelief, #bowentherapycleveland, #bowentherapycannonhill, #brisbanelivewellclinic

07.01.2022 Bowen Relief|Xmas Trading hours Well it's all but here folks - the big day itself. Just letting you know that in the unfortunate event you need some relief from muscular or joint pain, come down with headaches or migraines, slip and fall or wake up with a sore neck or someone rolls an ankle on the trampoline, hurts an elbow coming off that new bike, has a sore back from falling asleep in the wheel barrow from to much alcohol or perhaps from doing work around the house - the ...good news is that I am available by appointment over the Christmas/New Year period at the (Cleveland clinic only). I am not going away this Christmas so don't be backwards in coming forwards. There are no penalty rates - standard trading rates apply ( for standard trading hours). Call me anytime on 0406 338 440. Sean Merry Christmas everyone and I hope not to see you.... ( you know what I mean) #painrelief, #openchristmas, #Bowenrelief,

06.01.2022 Team Up | Bowen Relief Make Bowen Relief part of your team & your 1st choice in injury management. Book & pay for one full treatment of Bowen Therapy for your sporting injury & receive 10% off any follow up treatment when anyone else you refer books & pays for a full price treatment themselves within the month of May 2018.... So tell your team, tell your mates, tell your kids, tell your friends. Both male & female welcome. Suitable for all ages. Why? a) The application of Bowen Therapy is gentle but yet it is extremely effective so if you are already in a lot of pain I do not need to make it worse. b) Often noticeable improvements are experienced quite quickly (from immediately to 2-3 days) c) I have had many injuries playing various sports over the years so know whats it like & how important it is to the individual to want to get back out & participate whether you play just for fun or whether you are more serious. Muscle strains, injuries, tightness - yes Shoulders - yes Knees - yes Ankles - yes Necks - yes Elbows/wrists - yes Conditions: * All initial full price bookings must be paid for in the month of May 2018 * Maximum of 6 discounted sessions at 10% off & must be used by 30th June 2018 To find out more check out my website or call me on 0406 338 440. #wintersports # injuries #bowenrelief

05.01.2022 Got home this afternoon feeling a bit buggered, argued with myself & lost so ended up going for a gentle 5-6Km run. Saw these 4 beautiful Koalas whilst on the r...un. I never get tired of seeing these beautiful little creatures. For me it is a chance to just switch off & enjoy nature. It's also very therapeutic. It amazes me the amount of people who walk around bush areas like this with their heads stuck in their phones the whole time. Why don't they just stay at home? They have Buckley's chance of ever spotting anything. Anyway each to their own I guess.

04.01.2022 Anzac Day 2018 | Boweb Relief I hope everyone who went to the dawn service this morning enjoyed it, have a great day #anzacday #anzacday2018 #dawnservice

04.01.2022 Bowen Relief|Swift Results Massage I would like to take this opportunity to thank a good friend who has stood by and supported me through recent years both in the good times and the bad times. This is Ross from Swift results Massage in Cleveland. I rent space in Ross's clinic. We have worked alongside each other for the last 2.5 years now and formed a great team.... Ross is an amazing massage therapist. Being in the same space for so long you cannot help sometimes to overhear things and the advice and guidance he gives his clients is fantastic and the number of repeat clients he now has speaks for his hard work and professionalism. This year has seen me become full time at the clinic and already we have both seen exciting growth and we are extremely excited for the opportunities and growth in 2019. #Bowenrelief, #Swiftresultsmassgae, # excited, #busy2019, #merrychristmas

04.01.2022 Private Health|Bowen Relief Ok we all know that private health is becoming more and more unaffordable for the majority of people. As most of you would be aware... of by now, the federal government under the direction of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has now made it even less value for more money. For those of you who are unaware what this means - in summary is that you will pay even more now and get even less for your money. Why and how?? The government under pressure from the NHMRC ( we all know who is pulling those strings and who is funding and directing all that) have instructed the health providers to cease paying out rebates for a number of natural therapies and yes Bowen Therapy is one of those. However I know the majority of my clients will continue with me as they are getting significant and meaningful results and didn't get all that much back from the health providers to start with. Other modalities impacted by this are .... Alexander technique, aromatherapy, Buteyko, Feldenkrais, Western herbalism, homeopathy, iridology, kinesiology, naturopathy, Pilates, reflexology, Rolfing, shiatsu, tai chi, and yoga. What you should be aware of is that you have been discriminated against here. What they will have you believe is that this so called "independent" review by the NHMRC found that there is not enough clinical evidence that these modalities are doing any good. If that was the case, why are they even worried about it?! If these modalities are as ineffective as the NHMRC would like you to believe then surely no one is going to use them anyway and so the health providers won't have to pay out regardless as no one is making any claims. The reality is that in many instances, these modalities do have a place in the health system and do get beneficial results for the clients. LET ME MAKE IT 100% CLEAR HERE - I AM NOT SAYING ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES ARE THE BE ALL AND END ALL AND SCIENTIFIC BASED MEDICINE HAS NO PLACE. NOT AL ALL!!.It is my belief that everything has it's place and it's limitations. We should have the right to choose for ourselves. Another so called reason the government is trying to have us believe, is that due to the ever increasing cost of private health, by the health providers not having to pay out for these services it will lower the costs of the premiums to both you and me and therefore make private health cheaper and more affordable. Well I'm not sure on what planet they are referring to but anyone who has been here for long enough knows that will never happen. I was literally driving to work a few days ago and heard on the radio that the government has just approved another 3.5% hike for 1st April 2019. So yay- pay more get less. Go ahead - ask your health provider how much you are going to save. I did and the answer was very predictable. Lets take an example of your extras cover costing you $80/month. Over 12 months that = $960. Ask yourself - do you really use $960 worth of extras per year?? Would you be better off putting that same $80/month or $960/yr into a side account where it can offset against your mortgage or gain some interest etc until it is required for some purpose. Many many people I have spoken to regarding this are looking at keeping their hospital cover and looking after their own extras in a similar method as above. The amount they actually get as a return from their respective health provider versus the amount it costs them is getting further and further apart and simply becoming not viable. Talking with other therapists from differing modalities and they too all say that the returns their clients get from their respective health provider is becoming more and more insignificant and the majority of clients are going to stay with the drug free method of health care that actually works for them with significant and meaningful results. Remember - it is also an election year this year- let your local member for parliament know how you feel about this and show them when you cast your vote. #BowentherapyCleveland, #Alternativetherapies, #privatehealth, #BowentherapyCannonHill