Roseanne Baxter, Encompass Therapy in Singleton, New South Wales | Occupational therapist

Roseanne Baxter, Encompass Therapy

Locality: Singleton, New South Wales

Phone: +61 427 632 904

Address: Singleton Health Hub, 2/104 George St 2330 Singleton, NSW, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 Ovarian Cancer awareness

24.01.2022 Today is World Lymphoedema Awareness Day, when people around the world raise their voices to raise awareness of lymphoedema. Lymphatic Education and Research N...etwork has released a powerful video in recognition of World Lymphoedema Day on March 6. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch See more

22.01.2022 How is your body coping with the heat? We have had some hot weather over the last week, and it looks like we are heading for another hot week-end. Heat can cause problem swelling in our feet and ankles to worsen. There are many tips and tricks to manage swelling in our feet and ankles. Stimulate your circulation by: - Self massage in the groin and behind the knees - Light stroking massage of the skin of the thigh, calf & foot - Elevate your feet higher than your hips to assist gravity to move the fluid out of your feet and ankles. Being proactive with managing problem swelling is much more effective than waiting and watching it get worse! Contact Encompass Therapy for an individual consultation to treat your problem swelling.

22.01.2022 Due to recent NSW Health Advice regarding mask wear during health consults where physical distancing is not possible, all consults will now be conducted with masks. Please bring a mask to your consult, or a mask will be provided for you as you enter the treatment room. Together we can keep our community COVID free.

21.01.2022 Breast screening services may have temporarily ceased, but breast self-examinations are not cancelled! Remain breast aware by checking your breasts on a regular... basis. If you notice new changes, it is important to see your GP to have further tests and not delay until the COVID-19 pandemic is over. See more

21.01.2022 Some helpful tips about managing emotions and identifying actions that are helpful in our current situation.

19.01.2022 Today is Lymphoedema Awareness Day. Lymphoedema is a swelling that occurs when lymph fluid builds up in the tissue under the skin. It may develop after surger...y or radiotherapy to the lymph nodes under the arm and surrounding area. Most people who have had breast cancer do not develop lymphoedema. However, its important to know the symptoms and your risks and what to do before and after surgery. Read more about that - http://bit.ly/38gZbtK Watch Professor John Boyages, breast cancer specialist and radiation oncologist dispel the common myths around Lymphoedema. http://bit.ly/2vydugi #BCNAPinkLady @ALAlymphoedema #breastcancerawareness #lymphoedema See more

19.01.2022 Hello to clients, friends and supporters in the Singleton community: Please be informed that Encompass Therapy will be reopening for face to face consults from Tuesday 5th May. Telehealth consults will continue to be available if you prefer to not present to the clinic. ... To book an appointment please contact Roseanne on 0427632904 or book online at www.encompasstherapy.com.au For in-clinic appointments, please be mindful of Departmentt of Health guidelines regarding social isolation if you have been unwell or have been around others that have been unwell. You will notice that Singleton Health Hub has modified practice procedures in line with Department of Health guidelines to look after ourselves and our clients. We look forward to seeing you soon at Singleton Health Hub.

18.01.2022 I have just completed the online training module on infection control provided by the Australian Government Department of Health. Included were some useful resources on hand washing with soap as well as with sanitiser. Worth a look to remind us all how to effectively perform this crucial practice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PmVJQUCm4E&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnSjFr6J9HI&feature=youtu.be

15.01.2022 Encompass Therapy clinic is now closed for the Christmas period. Clinic will re-open on Tuesday, 8th January, 2019. I would like to thank you for your support throughout the year and wish you and your family a safe and happy festive season. I hope the holidays leave you refreshed and recharged for the year ahead.

15.01.2022 OCTOBER October is breast cancer awareness month. To all the Hunter mothers, daughters, sisters, aunties, grandmothers, friends and colleagues going throu...gh breast cancer. You got this. And we've got you. HBCF offer a range of holistic and practical support services to support local families through breast cancer. It's entirely funded by the local community, entirely unique to the local region, it truly is the HUNTER'S Breast Cancer Foundation. Make a pink pledge and support local's this #breastcancerawarenessmonth. https://hbcf.org.au/ See more

15.01.2022 Just a reminder about the get-together for all local Occupational Therapists, working, not working, and students.

13.01.2022 The 2018/2019 Breast Cancer Rehab and Wellness Online summit is happening from December 1. There will be a 7 day rollout of free internet access to the 25 video presentations by national and international speakers. Topics covered include exercise, sexuality, fatigue, radiation fibrosis, pain anxiety and more. After that, there will be a link on my website for access.

13.01.2022 We are raising awareness of Lymphoedema this March! Do you know the early signs & symptoms of the early development of Lymphoedema? With early diagnosis, asses...sment, intervention and treatment, this chronic condition can be more easily managed and the quality of life improved. As the ALA advocates in the 2019 position paper on the early detection of breast cancer-related lymphoedema - education (BCRL) early assessment and intervention for lymphoedema will lead to better outcomes. By using bioimpedance technology, we are able to monitor for & detect the early development of lymphoedema before patients can feel or see signs & symptoms. If you are someone has been diagnosed with breast cancer & about to undergo treatment, or know someone who has, please contact us on 4312 7033 to find out more.

13.01.2022 Join us for a special Facebook Live event on Monday August 24th at 7:30pm AEST with internationally recognised Radiation Oncologist Professor John Boyages AM ho...sted by Icon Medical Director Dr Ian Irving. Professor Boyages will help answer your questions after your diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer including: What checks do I need after treatment? How long do I need to take my hormonal treatment for? How do I cope with menopause? What is causing my breast/chest wall pain? How do I cope with the ups and downs after treatment? If you have a question you would like to submit in advance, please enter your question in the comments below or send a Message and Professor Boyages will answer as many as possible during the Facebook Live on Monday August 24. See more

13.01.2022 Happy New Year to all clients, supporters and friends of Encompass Therapy. 2020 is shaping up to be a great year full of opportunity. Stay tuned for upcoming information regarding services and resources based on the latest research for the treatment of cancer-related side effects.

13.01.2022 Some useful reminders about how we can support our loved ones through a cancer diagnosis.

12.01.2022 The ALA acknowledges that today is World Lymphoedema Day!

12.01.2022 Encompass Therapy is proud to sponsor the Breast Cancer Rehabilitation and Wellness Summit being presented for the 4th year by Denise Stewart, Occupational Therapist of Breast and Shoulder Rehabilitation. The summit is comprised of over 20 video presentations from health professionals around Australia and the globe discussing various aspects of treatment to assist those recovering from breast cancer and its effects. You can access these presentations for free by going to the Encompass Therapy website, clicking on the Cancer Treatment page and then clicking on the artwork shown below. Sharing information and resources helps us all to work towards cancer survivors functioning better and living well after cancer.

11.01.2022 Roseanne at Encompass Therapy wishes to inform her clients, referrers and the Singleton community that clinic and site-based services are suspended at this time. Recent government and health updates on the coronavirus pandemic have issued notice to businesses that they must appropriately respond to new safety and health measures to help flatten the curve in Australia. In response to this, you will have noticed some changes happening at the Singleton Health Hub if you have v...isited recently. These changes have been made in line with guidelines from the Australian Governments Department of Health as outlined in the COVID-19 Infection Control Training. Despite these measures, social distancing rules are difficult to maintain given the nature of my work, hence the suspension of service at this time. I will continue to monitor Department of Health advice regarding guidelines for allied health professionals to determine an appropriate time to recommence clinic and site-based operation. In the meantime, telehealth consults are available. This is a very simple process involving a link sent to you by email to connect to a secure server allowing us to video call. If you are interested in trialling this service free of charge, please contact me by phone, email or by making an online telehealth booking via the Encompass Therapy website at www.encompasstherapy.com.au

11.01.2022 Encompass Therapy is open again this week after being closed last week so that I could attend this course in Newcastle. Lots of new ideas to treat your shoulders, hips and spines!

11.01.2022 COVID-19 || Please Take Note The therapists at Singleton Health Hub take the health of our clients, friends & family & the general community of Singleton very seriously. We are taking measures to help minimise the spread and appreciate your understanding and cooperation while we all work together to do so. As such, we ask that you answer the following questions before presenting to the Hub and take the necessary steps as needed. These precautions are following the recommen...dations set out by WHO and the Australian and NSW health organisations. Screening questions: 1. Have you travelled overseas in the last 2 weeks, in particular to China, Iran, Korea, Italy, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Cambodia, Hong Kong and Singapore? 2. Have you come into contact with anyone who has travelled to the above countries? 3. In the last 2 weeks have you had a cough, fever or difficulty breathing? If you answer yes to any of these there may be a 14 day isolation period that applies to you. If you are experiencing symptoms of the virus you are recommended to contact your local GP and may be required to obtain a clearance. To stay updated and informed: https://www.health.gov.au/healt/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov https://www.who.int//novel-coronavirus-2/advice-for-public

10.01.2022 Thankyou to Rotary Club of Singleton on Hunter for the invitation to speak at your weekly meeting. The more awareness we raise about the benefits of early treatment for lymphoedema the better outcomes we promote for people living with this chronic condition.

10.01.2022 Something positive to start the day...

10.01.2022 Great information reinforcing how simple habits can support our bodys systems. The lymph clearing shower described here is another way to self massage and support our lymphatic system. Simple, yet effective!

09.01.2022 I have always struggled to explain Occupational Therapy in a concise, easy to understand way. This sums it up pretty well really...

07.01.2022 Journal article demonstrating the effective treatment of chronic leg swelling. With appropriate treatment, you can feel, move and look better!

07.01.2022 Encompass Therapy is proud to sponsor the 2019/2020 Breast Cancer Rehabilitation and Wellness Summit. Below is a snippet of one of the many video presentations available for viewing via the link on the Encompass Therapy website. This video discusses cording, one of the possible consequences that can occur following treatment for breast cancer. For more information please feel free to contact Roseanne at Encompass Therapy via my website. https://www.youtube.com/watch

07.01.2022 Encompass Therapy clinic is closed this week as I am in Melbourne. I am presenting at the National Hygiene conference on a project that I have been coordinating investigating whole body vibration exposure on dozer operators working in open-cut coal mines. I will be discussing findings related to the effects of various operating techniques and how that can impact on whole body vibration exposure for the dozer operator. Important implications for operator comfort and long term health.

07.01.2022 And.... its January! Where did that Christmas break go? And why did it go so fast?? Encompass Therapy clinic has re-opened for 2019. Hope you all had a restful break and feel reinvigorated for the year ahead.

05.01.2022 What a great community initiative!

04.01.2022 Hi to all Thankyou for your responses to the OT social get-together scheduled for tomorrow. In light of the recent health advice to limit unnecessary social gatherings, I have decided to postpone the event. We will hopefully meet later in the year when the health situation has stabilised. Stay safe and wash your hands!... Regards, Roseanne

04.01.2022 We are all Occupational Beings. Its a constant struggle to explain to family and friends what exactly Im in school to become an occupational therapist- what... is that? But this period of social distancing and isolation is revealing to everyone at once exactly how dependent we are on simply DOING things and occupying ourselves. When we lose our routines and our habits, we all resist. Were trying to cling to a sense of normalcy in our activities. Losing them even affects our mental health. THIS is what Im in school to learn- to know how to help someone who has lost their occupations. We are ALL occupational beings- every single one of us. Were missing our morning commutes, coffee dates and Friday nights out. Were missing sitting in classes of 100+ students, the ease of hopping on a bus or plane or heading to the gym. Were missing life itself. Collectively, were realizing the shock of having the things we like to do, and the things we need to do, taken away from us. But this is the very experience of someone recovering from a traumatic accident or experiencing a psychotic episode. OTs work to re-establish the routines and habits that make someone who they are. To get that person back to doing and being. We are experiencing a once in a lifetime event thats showing us what its like to lose the doing and being that makes us human- the occupations we engage in each day. From one occupational being to another, I hope youre all being kind to one another, doing what brings you joy, and taking this opportunity to become more understanding. Occupation is doing, being and becoming. Occupation is health. #occupationaltherapy #community #mentalhealth #socialdistancing #student #rehabilitation

03.01.2022 Just because these are too amazing not to be shared. Happy Wednesday!

01.01.2022 Appointments are filling fast with Christmas coming up. Please contact me if you would like an appointment before I close for the holidays on Wednesday, 23rd December.