Rita Cakurs in Hervey Bay, Queensland | Alternative & holistic health service

Rita Cakurs

Locality: Hervey Bay, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4128 3000

Address: 62 Main Street 4655 Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 It’s that time of year again!! Pre-Christmas orders are being taken this week!! Each and every year we get stuck with surplus stock that clients have ordered and not collected before we close for Christmas. And each and every year clients leave it until the last few days before Christmas to order stock that we cannot get in time.... So this year we are doing things a little differently to save all of the frustrations on everyone’s behalf. Given that we have unusually long delivery times at the moment, we expect this to be longer as we get closer to Christmas, so final orders will be placed earlier than usual. Please be mindful that this year we have been presented with the challenge of more out of stock lines than ever before, at no fault of our own. So we may need extra time to source alternative products for you. So please take note: 1. Take stock of what supplies you will need to get you through the Christmas period, and into the first week of January (as we don’t re-order out of stock items until we return in the New Year). 2. Call Nick this week with your order. Any orders placed after this week will only be able to be filled with what we already have on the shelf, and we cannot guarantee what will be available. 3. Once your order is available for collection, Nick will notify you, then we ask that the order is either collected (or at the very least, paid for) within 24 hours. All unpaid orders will then go back onto the shelf after this time, so that this stock can be made available for general purchase (so that we are not left with surplus over the holiday period). Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

25.01.2022 Optimum health is more than diet and exercise.....

25.01.2022 Drum roll please......... We will have bargains up to our eyeballs!!!

25.01.2022 An important and necessary reminder. If you are sick (or caring for, or are in close contact with someone that is sick) PLEASE do not attend the clinic in person. We can arrange a phone appointment if appropriate, and do a hand-out-the-door arrangement for supplement collection. And by sick I mean ANY signs of cold/flu, sore throat, cough, fever, aches/pains, diarrhoea, vomiting. (Especially the vomiting and diarrhoea, because there is a nasty bug going around town and we d...ont want it brought into the clinic, thank you.) This is irrespective of if you have travelled to a hotspot in the last 3 weeks. This is irrespective of if you have had a COVID test or not, because quite frankly, I’m not concerned about the low risk of COVID coming into the clinic. I’m more concerned about the shear number of very persistent & debilitating cold and flu-like illnesses going around our community at the moment. If I get sick, or Nick gets sick, we close. And before I go.. are you well prepared for any imminent lockdown that could be coming our way? Check your supplement supplies and make sure you’re not down to your last few tablets. Because in these crazy and unpredictable times, we might find out tomorrow we can’t open.

24.01.2022 Loads and loads of leafy salad mix that needs harvesting and sharing...... let me know if you would like a large bag??? Lettuce or all kinds, huge rocket, Thai basil, and kangkong exploding out of the veggie patch. (This was our harvest for dinner and it didn’t even make a dint, in fact I can’t even see where it came from in the garden.)

24.01.2022 3 ways to access our Naturopathic services in 2021.... #1. Casual Care Walk-in style appointments are back! Strictly 15 minutes max, including any time needed to prepare your prescription....Continue reading

22.01.2022 I always love getting feedback about the goodies that have been handcrafted for clients, but this one had me in stitches! And she has given me permission to share, in fact she insisted. Client: Rita, I need to get you to make me some more of that gel. You know the one, the bow-chicka-wow-wow gel. That stuff is the bomb! Me (somewhat confused): The bow-chicka-what-what gel? You mean your moisture gel? The one for your arms and legs???...Continue reading

22.01.2022 As if blood orange and almond cake isn’t citrusy enough.. a generous drizzle of freshly made, still warm, kumquat marmalade just took it to the next level. O.M.Goodness me, .. homemade homegrown goodness on a rainy afternoon is the best! I’ve just spent the whole day slaving away in the kitchen while Nick slaves away at the clinic. I’ve been busy making meals to share with others in need, including my infamous Shepherd’s pie, with an an extra dose of my secret ingredient..., dried shiitake mushroom dust’ for some much needed immune boosting. Whoops, now the secret is out!! Everyone that is ever gifted one of my pies always asks what makes it taste so savoury? Shiitake mushrooms and smoked paprika add the most incredible umami flavour, that almost makes you think it has bacon in it. Who’s ready for a weekend????? I am!!!!

22.01.2022 As the weather warms up, so do the menopausal hot flushes. Take some time this weekend to plant a little sage in your herb or veggie patch, so that you can steep a few leaves overnight in boiling water. Drink this tea cool (or at room temperature) to reduce your hot flushes and night sweats. You’re welcome!

20.01.2022 Two of my all time favourite veggies! Water cress and kangkong (also known as water spinach, Chinese spinach or Chinese water cress). Loaded with vitamin C, iron, magnesium, vitamin A, carotenoids, lutein and other powerful antioxidants, these 2 greens hit my requirements for being classified as superfoods. ... These nutrient rich greens are great for improving skin quality, vision, and reducing cancer risk. They are ridiculously easy to grow and because they love the same growing conditions, I tend to plant them together in a decent sized tub, and give them plenty of water. They sit on my balcony and get plenty of morning sunshine, and are just outside the kitchen so handy to pick a handful to add to most meals.

19.01.2022 Well all I can say is WOW!!! This is literally running out the door this morning, and the phone is ringing off the hook! Looks like I might be needing to make another batch tonight if this pace continues.... I suppose, who doesn’t want to untame the wild woman within? Tester set up at the counter if you’d like to come and try today.

19.01.2022 You know your 9 year old is onto something when you hear these words come out of his mouth to his brother, after watching the news last night.. Woah, welcome to crazy town people!! I think it’s time we go off grid!! MUM??? Can we go off grid pleeeaaaase!!!??? I laughed.... Then I paused. Off-grid sounds just about perfect right now.. so when I asked him to describe where we would be going, this picture sums it up perfectly. It seems the older I get, the less tolerance I have, and going off grid sounds more appealing every day. So long as I have space for my garden, I will survive. Who’s with us????? [Watching the news is something I rarely encourage either of the kids to do, for so many reasons, but mainly because the news is simply full of negativity and fear mongering and I don’t think they get a lot of benefit in being bombarded with stories of crime, rape allegations, child abuse, street shootings and the rest of the garbage shared before bedtime!]

19.01.2022 I don’t usually check my schedule before I get to work, so that my brain isn’t launching into work mode before it needs to. It’s my sanity saver. But today I did, and I was delighted to see who has been booked in to see me. Friday is already full of optimism.... way to go!! Wishing you all as joyful a Friday as I expect mine will be.... (You may not hear much from me over the next few days, as we are in full reno mode, getting everything prepared for a week on the tools.) See more

18.01.2022 Take a few minutes this week to check over your supplements and other prescriptions from us.... If you expect to need to restock before the end of November, please be aware we are placing our last orders for the month next week, to avoid deliveries while we are closed for renovations (23rd-27th).Take a few minutes this week to check over your supplements and other prescriptions from us.... If you expect to need to restock before the end of November, please be aware we are placing our last orders for the month next week, to avoid deliveries while we are closed for renovations (23rd-27th).

17.01.2022 As we ease our way into the new school year, we have kept walk-in hours as flexible for you, and as family friendly for us (as working parents), as possible. Once we get a handle on what extra-circular activities the kids are committing to, we will be able to offer a broader range of walk-in hours with confidence. Don’t forget, if you are unable to attend any of these advertised hours, you are still most welcome to call to see what reservable spaces we have outside these hour...s. There are always a handful of spots held every week for our current committed care package holders, as well as existing clients needing a specific time. To everyone loving this new style of clinic accessibility, thank you for your positive feedback and words of encouragement. And finally, to our abundance of new and enthusiastic clients that have taken the plunge, we welcome you with open arms and look forward to seeing you achieve your goals. What an incredible 3 weeks so far for 2021!!!

16.01.2022 How amazing and complex is our immune system????? Who is confused when they hear people talk about white blood cells? Perhaps you’ve had a blood test done and your GP told you your white blood cell count is low? Or high? Or abnormal?... Or maybe you’ve been told it is all normal but you are wondering why you keep getting sick? When we look at blood under our microscope in clinic, we are seeing something like the last image shared here. We can identify the 5 major different types of white blood cells, determine if they are present in ideal numbers, and if they are looking healthy and functioning well. A lot of practitioners that offer this same service are also looking at their clients blood before and after particular events, including vaccination. And who wouldn’t want to know what’s going on in their body, if only for the reassurance that everything looks normal or healthy. (I would definitely want to know!!!) I frequently get asked if we can offer blood testing for kids. And it is a definite yes! (Provided you are confident you can get your child to sit still while we take a finger prick drop of blood and put it on a slide.) How confident are you that your own immune system is fighting fit and ready for action???? If you would like some help understanding more about your immune system, or knowing more about your own white blood cells, then please let us know.

16.01.2022 Who is already loving the Walk-in clinics???? ME!!!!!Who is already loving the Walk-in clinics???? ME!!!!!

15.01.2022 Well wasn’t today a buzz of joyful activity! The clinic felt like a hive of naturopathic goodness, as we kicked off our first day of transitioning between our old and our new systems of client care......and I loved every second if it! The phones were ringing hot, Nick was up for the challenge (courtesy of a double shot espresso), and he got a taste for what this space will feel like in less than 2 months time. Integrating a whole new system of care (when people can be so ...comfortable with how things have been for so long) has been challenging to say the least. And I consider on a daily basis that it probably would have been far simpler (and less grey hair producing) if we just shut for a couple of months and then reopened fresh and ready with what is likely to feel like an entirely new business..... but I’ve already had plenty of feedback over the past month that my loyal clients would revolt if I disappeared for a few weeks, let alone a few months.... oh you guys, I love your commitment!! The count down is on..... And I cannot wait for what we have in store for you in 2021. New services, new products, new shopfront, new client rewards, and of course, a new Rita. I am so ready to say goodbye to the last 20 years, and get ready to embrace the next 20 with raw enthusiasm, and the bonus of a wealth of experience to call upon. Today I am grateful for......YOU!

15.01.2022 We have been taking orders all week for handmade gifts for your loved ones..... Creams, body butters, after sun gels, essential oil blends, perfumes, and all manner of topical therapeutics. It’s not too late to place an order for a unique and healing gift.... I will be in the Apothecary today (Friday) and again next Wednesday (this will be my last session before the holidays), so will have time to create something for you that you will not find on the retail shelves anywhere. If there is something you’d like for either yourself or as a special gift, or perhaps as a secret Santa present, simply give Nick a call to arrange before next Wednesday.

14.01.2022 Collection window for supplements tomorrow (Tuesday) between 8am - 9:30am. Call to arrange your order before arriving.Collection window for supplements tomorrow (Tuesday) between 8am - 9:30am. Call to arrange your order before arriving.

14.01.2022 Timely reminder - we are closed tomorrow (12th January) for a special family occasion.Timely reminder - we are closed tomorrow (12th January) for a special family occasion.

14.01.2022 Oh so much happiness on one wall......

13.01.2022 My new favourite weapon of mass construction is my caulking gun!!! If anyone needs any renovations done.... we are now available for hire!!!! And how much do I love my 3.6m oak bench???? So much!!!! It’s a scratch and sniff bench......no actually don’t scratch it, I spent way too long waxing it. But it does smell delicious.... It’s all done folks! I cannot wait for you to come in and see what has taken us all week to accomplish.

13.01.2022 YES, IT’S ALMOST THAT TIME OF YEAR! All of our Back to School offers are available between Monday 18th - Friday 29th January. We are offering 20% off a great range of herbal and nutritional supplements to support whatever your child needs to have them back focusing, supporting their immune system, sleeping well and ready to learn. ... (See in clinic for full details of eligible products.) You may like to start the nervous students on a blend of flower essences to help with concentration, confidence, alleviate fear or worry, and adapting to change. Teachers and parents, we haven’t forgotten about you either! Feeling overwhelmed about getting back to work? Perhaps those mums with little ones heading off to school for the first time are feeling a little overwhelmed and anxious? Our offers also apply to you, so please feel free to utilise one of our many Walk-in clinics over the next few weeks if you need help. For every family (students or teachers) taking advantage of these great savings, we will also add in a complimentary roller ball bottle of our special Re-Motivate blend (something we have created just for this occasion), to increase enthusiasm, focus and productivity. Great to roll onto feet or back of neck before heading off to school/work. (Limit one free gift per household.)

12.01.2022 I am already very excited about our new way of rewarding customers this year, and we have a number of offers and specials to take advantage of this month..... our little way of helping ease the financial pain often experienced over the holiday period. So tomorrow is our first of many initiatives...... Wellness Wednesday is back!! The perfect opportunity to top up on any dwindling supplies, you receive 50% off your second bottle of nutritional or herbal supplements. (There are... no limits, so if you need 6 things, you will get 50% off 3 of them.) See you tomorrow!

11.01.2022 It’s paint night!!! Music pumping, got my groove on! Here we go.....

11.01.2022 Okay, so harvesting in the rain was probably not the best idea, but hey, what else is there to do on a drizzly Saturday arvo? This is becoming an almost daily picking quantity at the moment, given the beautiful cool weather we’ve had lately, the garden is thriving! The kids are helping put together a menu for tonight, to feature our winter harvest. Of course, the hard work comes mostly down to mum, but some inspirational direction from team kids is appreciated. Lamb kofta, wi...th babaganoush made from the eggplant, Lebanese inspired lemon & garlic butter beans, and a fresh slaw with sugarloaf cabbage and sugar snap peas. I’m hungry now!!!!!

10.01.2022 Walk-in Casual Care consultations are our new way of working!! These 15 minute appointments can be used for quick reviews, updating health symptoms, assessing blood results, performing Quadacan testing, reviewing supplements, and of course helping with symptom relief for many acute or emergency health concerns. New clients are welcome to use these as well, however we do strongly recommend you call to discuss your concerns with reception first, to make sure these appointments are suitable for you.

10.01.2022 AN IMPORTANT ANNOUCEMENT TO ALL CLIENTS: If you have travelled to or through Brisbane since January 2nd, you are now being asked to stay home, except for necessities. I ask that you do not come into the clinic, until this health advice changes.... If you need any supplements delivered, please give us a call, rather than attend in person. Many thanks!

10.01.2022 Ticking off all the around-the-garden jobs before I actually get to stop for a week. (And by stop, I mean spending the next few days catering for parties and feeding my family, because as my 8 year reminded me this morning, Mum’s jobs are never done at Christmas are they, because you have to do all the feeding of all of the people ..... at least one of them has my back! ) I digress! Perfect week to be planting all of those fruiting and flowering crops, like tomato, okra, c...ucumbers, chilli, eggplant, rosella, capsicum, squash, sunflowers, nasturtiums, melons etc..... Now it’s time to sit back and relax, while nature does the rest.

10.01.2022 A productive morning of seed saving..... the cheapest way to grow plants is by harvesting and sowing your own seeds. Coriander, Californian poppy and heritage lettuces. You can store some of the coriander seeds in the pantry for cooking, then sow the rest for a continual supply of fresh leaves.... The lettuce and poppy seeds get scattered around the veggie patch and we cross our fingers to see what comes up in a few weeks. Making the most of holidays.

09.01.2022 To the half dozen new clients that took a chance, that took the first step towards making a difference in their lives today, thank you. Today was our first day welcoming new clients through the door since September last year, and it felt wonderful. So yes, that probably answers a lot of people’s questions, we are indeed able to offer our new services to new clients.... All you need to do is check our weekly post (pinned to the top of this page) that lists our walk-in clinic hours, and pop in for a 15 minute initial assessment during one of these times, and we can get started with a treatment plan on the spot. Simple. Convenient. Accessible. Expert naturopathic care when you need it. PS. To our loyal and dedicated friends and clients that just keep on referring to us, thank you..... you mean more to us than you know.

09.01.2022 Every business that truly appreciates it’s customers, finds a way to say thank you. Over the past 6 years, we have created some pretty innovative loyalty programs, and we are always looking at new and exciting ways to show our clients that they are important to us. As we close the door on our current business chapter and prepare to start again fresh, vibrant and ready to embrace new ideas and treatment options, this of course leads to the creation of a brand new system of ...client appreciation. So in 2021 we get to show you we care more than ever before, but in a completely different way to what you’ve become accustomed to. (For our current loyalty reward members.... you have until Tuesday 22nd December to utilise any existing benefits before they are superseded.)

09.01.2022 I am so excited about what I have been working on for the last few weeks (or maybe months, who has any concept of time anymore?).....and it is almost time to unleash them. Great incentives will be on offer to commit to a program over the next few weeks, so please stay tuned for all of the info. Our much anticipated Nurture My Heart program is helping with an area of woman’s health often overlooked until it is too late. This program will cover the physical and emotional aspec...ts of cardiovascular care, in great depth. So if heart health is something that weighs heavily on your mind, watch this space over the next 48 hours. Both of these NEW packages will be available for purchase from this Monday, and there are strictly limited numbers available, so that we can guarantee 100% commitment to your health.

08.01.2022 This! I need this on my aprons

08.01.2022 Well that may have been the textbook perfect Friday. A few hours of walk-in appointments, helping clients at a time of immediate need. Followed by a delicious lunch delivered to work via Everybody CHILL..... the perfect combination of nutrition and flavour.... Then an afternoon of manufacturing on-demand products..... including a deliciously soothing açai berry antioxidant facial gel, a stimulating detox foot cream, a lymphatic clearing cream for reducing activated lymph nodes, a few essential oil blends for specific purposes (study, sleep, mood), a soothing gel to heal infected midge bites and an age spot reducing serum. Does Friday really get any better????? Our apothecary services are continually expanding, and I believe is what truly sets us apart. Don’t forget, with a personalised creation you’re not just getting something that smells pretty, you are getting something that suits a very specific therapeutic purpose, something genuinely tailor-made, and of course, a healing energy that cannot be found on the shelf anywhere else.

06.01.2022 To avoid duplicating information, I have posted all the finer details of the program on the Your Best Fit page. You are welcome to call to register from 8:30am Monday!!

05.01.2022 A productive little Saturday in the apothecary! Creating, formulating, compounding, blending, packing and labelling (with my little offsider documenting the whole thing for our records). It’s amazing how much one can achieve when the doors are closed This gorgeous array of colours is not for show, this is our brand new creation..... ... think woman’s heath think heart health think metabolic health think liver health think adrenal health think antioxidants for cellular repair think love and healing energy Throw it altogether and then think a super charged smoothie blend that will be exclusively available as a part of our soon-to-be-released Nurture My Heart program.

05.01.2022 And then the cupboard was bare....... Even though the herbal dispensary is currently sitting on the floor, awaiting it’s new home, we will be available tomorrow morning for clients to place and collect orders for supplements. COLLECTION WINDOW 8:00am - 9:30am this Thursday.... Call, place your order and come past to collect!! We can slowly see the light at the end of a very long and tiring tunnel.....

04.01.2022 Today was a day of setting up new display areas..... for products we’ve always had and prescribed, but perhaps hidden away so you didn’t even know we had them. Who loves or uses homeopathy? Did you know that we stock a comprehensive range of homeopathic remedies? Well now you do!!

04.01.2022 Making the most of holidays..... this morning we got to totally chill with an early morning surf and a soak in the sun. Then indulge in fresh produce for brunch. The smell of vine ripened tomato on a warm day is the epitome of summer holidays. Simple, done well..... tomato and freshly made hummus, with basil, plenty of salt and pepper, and a drizzle of good olive oil..... total heaven. ... How are you spending your holidays??? In a food coma? Or indulging in life’s simple pleasures. I really do believe that gratitude doesn’t need to come in the form of journaling or expressing over the top thank yous for everything, but in finding joy in the every day. It is these simple things that make me pause and reflect, that’s where I find gratitude.

03.01.2022 It has been a pleasant surprise for many of our regular clients to find that their consultation fee this week has been reduced. As part of our ongoing commitment to making high quality heath care and expert advice more affordable and accessible, we have reduced both our Casual Care and Committed Care consultation prices. You’re welcome!!

03.01.2022 Please note that the clinic will be closed this Friday, so that our family can enjoy a few days together before the school holidays are over. The kids gently reminded us that we haven’t done anything as a family yet, and we are working too much so there you have it.

01.01.2022 It is hard to feel anything other than complete and utter awe when you witness a magnolia flower open and shine. Sitting near my front window tonight, I am overwhelmed with the intoxicating scent of the night scented jasmine, the sweet delicate perfume of the pink roses, and the citrusy notes of the magnolia in full bloom. The magnolia seedling was a beautiful gift from a client almost 4 years ago, given to me at a time of deep sorrow and heartbreak. Now every year since, it ...has sprung to life at the most appropriate time, reminding me of a life lost, and the love I still hold in my heart. Today, a tree not even as tall as myself, has over 40 buds covering it. Such an acknowledgment of the power and healing ability of nature.... it’s Iike a comforting hug. All I can say is never underestimate what you can grow in a pot.

01.01.2022 It’s elderberry harvest time, hooray! Quite possibly perfect timing for a little summer immune boosting too, with all the viral activity going on. The most important part of harvesting, is making sure you only pick the really ripe berries. Under-ripe berries, raw berries and pretty much every other part of the plant is toxic. As tempting as it is to want to eat them fresh, they do need to be cooked to be safe for human consumption. The plant contains compounds that convert to cyanide in the human digestive tract, and this is broken down by cooking. Under-ripe berries are quite toxic, so make sure if you do grow these amazing healing fruits and also have children, that they are aware of the dangers and aren’t able to pick them early to nibble on.

01.01.2022 The quiet fear amongst many clients is of course, will I still get to see Rita? It’s a definite YES! The clinic has recently had a wonderful transformation, with a lot of planning and hard work gone into this process, so I am confidently able to say I am here for the long haul!...Continue reading

01.01.2022 The biggest question is why??? Over the next few days, I need to share important info about what is changing in the clinic from 2021, why the change, and how clients will be accessing our services. It’s a lot to cover, so it will be over a few posts. Today, I answer probably the most frequent question....why? Well, apart from last weeks favourite question Did you actually make that reception counter yourselves???...Continue reading