Vital Lifestyle in Balgowlah, New South Wales, Australia | Acupuncturist

Vital Lifestyle

Locality: Balgowlah, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9907 6387

Address: Suite12/318 Sydney Road 2093 Balgowlah, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.vitallifestyle.com

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24.01.2022 Gareth Hodgson is working wonders with many our or clients, who benefit from remedial massage between osteopathy consultations: Gareth gained an honours degree in Applied Biology and worked within the pharmaceutical and health industry for many years before realising his calling lay elsewhere. He has trained in Massage Therapy at the NSW School of Massage and Nature Care College, completing his Cert IV and Diploma in Remedial Massage. Gareth has specialised in Injury Rehabilitation and Soft Tissue Manipulation. Read more: http://www.vitallifestyle.com/practitioners/gareth-hodgson/

23.01.2022 Michael is back from Europe after presenting at a conference in St Petersburg and teaching at the Institute of Osteopathy, meetings at World Health Organisation and teaching at Vienna School of Osteopathy.

23.01.2022 Michael Mulholland-Licht osteopath is teaching at Vienna School of Osteopathy in Austria over the next two weeks.He will be teaching a functional approach to osteopathic assessment, diagnosis and treatment in the Masters program. He will also be teaching a post graduate pain management workshop. Francois Naef osteopath is in the clinic, refreshed after his holiday! Gareth Hodgson is having great results with therapeutic and sports massage at the clinic. This suits many of our patients in between osteopathy consultations.

22.01.2022 Do you wear flip flops?

20.01.2022 Good luck this weekend to the ladies at Conquer Cancer with 'A Few Loose Cogs'

20.01.2022 Teaching Functional osteopathic diagnosis and treatment and Biopsychosocial approaches to pain management in Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre in Brazil this month was a great opportunity to catch up with our small, yet extraordinarily active profession there. Instituto Brazieiro de Osteopatia has established osteopathy services at several community clinics delivering affordable care to under privileged people. They have also established a partnership with Federal University of Rio Grade Do Sul in order to collaborate on research in biomechanics and human movement. After teaching I had the pleasure of hearing osteopaths sing the Girl from Ipanema, in Portuguese, while I plucked the chords on Uke. Tudo Bom!!

19.01.2022 Michael Mulholland-Licht, as Chairman of the Board of Osteopathic International Alliance, launches the first Global Report on Osteopathy and Osteopathic Medicine. This report has taken several years to research and write. Michael was on the editorial committee. The report is available from: http://wp.oialliance.org/?page_id=3741

19.01.2022 Pilates is coming to Vital Lifestyle on Mondays and Wednesdays starting after Easter! Nicole Mackinnon, Exercise Physiologist will be available for 1:1 and small group training. Functional and Clinical Pilates.

18.01.2022 While we as osteopaths treat the physical body we prescribe Movement, Mindfulness and Mental-floss (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT) At vital Lifestyle we support a multi-disciplinary team approach where osteopaths, psychologists and massage therapists, co-operate with local GPs to deliver best care for acute and chronic pain management. If you have a toothache, you see a dentist. For an infection you see a doctor. For back pain you see an osteopath. We all have mood an...d emotional troubles from time to time; so having a session with a psychologist should be part of regular health management. To mark International Osteopathic Healthcare Week Vital Lifestyle Centre is donating 10% of all consultations to beyondblue for the week. Also Vital Lifestyle Centre is to offering a free structural assessment or free computer gate scan, on Thursday afternoon, to determine the presence of muscle and joint problems that may be contributing to pain. This offer is available to the first 10 people who call 9907 6609 to book an assessment between 3-6pm on Thursday. Please donate generously to beyond blue: https://give.everydayhero.com//vital-lifestyle-osteopathy-

18.01.2022 We welcome Sophie Bouris, Acupuncturist to our team! Sophie has a wealth of experience and expertise using acupuncture for a broad range of ailments from pain and inflammation, to chronic illnesses and systemic conditions. She also sees many people that use acupuncture as part of their wellness regime. Holding Masters degrees in both Chinese Medicine and Human Rights she has a personal commitment to life-long learning. Sophie is a: http://www.vitallifestyle.com//sophie-bouris-acupuncture-/

18.01.2022 Lachlan is back from his European sabbatical, revived and invigorated. He is available for appointments Monday to Saturday.

18.01.2022 Michael Mulholland is teaching Functional Osteopathy and Pain Management in Rio de Janeiro this week at Istituto Brasileiro de Osteopatia . This is the last school that he will be guest lecturer this year which included: Vienna School of Osteopathy, Vienna; Andrianov Institute of Osteopathic Medicine, St Petersburg; Novgorod State University, Novgorod and IBO, Porto Alegre. It is wonderful to exchange information with osteopaths and osteopathic physicians from around the globe!

17.01.2022 This week Michael is teaching osteopathy to medical students in St Petersburg, to complete their post graduate studies in order to practice osteopathy. Then he continues to Paris for a Board Meeting of the Osteopathic International Alliance, a Global Forum of Osteopathic Regulators and meeting with WHO. Lachlan and Nick are available Monday to Saturday. As we continue to expand the foot biomechanics aspect of the practice, we will welcome a new Podiatrist to Vital Lifestyle in October. Watch this space!

17.01.2022 Michael is back in the practice after teaching and meetings in Europe. His first role as newly-elected Chair of Osteopathic International Alliance was to meet with World Health Organisation (WHO) to discuss on-going working relationship between OIA and WHO.

16.01.2022 Francois Naef, Osteopath, has settled in to the Vital Lifestyle Team. He has been busy treating sports injuries and helping athletes prepare for events. Call 9907 6387 to make an appointment.

15.01.2022 The importance of pillows

14.01.2022 Great for muscle recovery. Ultra Muscleze is a great-tasting, high-dose magnesium powder featuring UltraMag, a specialised mineral delivery system that enhances absorption and intestinal tolerance of magnesium. Ultra Muscleze also contains the amino acids carnitine, glutamine and taurine, with B vitamins and other supportive nutrients.

13.01.2022 Just Back from a week of teaching Doctors and Physiotherapists at Vienna School of Osteopathy. The School runs an excellent post grad Masters program. I wish that some of their grads would come down under and help supply the shortage of osteopaths in Australia

12.01.2022 When to use ice. when to use heat? Initially it is best to use ice on the area for the first 48-72 hours. This helps to decrease inflammation and pain. Ice should be applied for 20 minutes and can be done every hour for several hours. After the first 48-72 hours you can start to use heat. This will increase blood flow to the area, helping to relax the soft tissues and decrease pain. Heat should be applied for 20 minutes and can be done every hour for several hours. ... Alternatively you can use ice and heat. Apply the ice for 10 minutes and then directly after apply heat for 10 minutes. The idea behind this method is the ice will slow the flow of blood to the area and then there will be an increase in blood flow when the heat is applied. This will effectively flush the area to help decrease inflammation and promote tissue repair. Ice and heat packs should never be applied directly to the skin, always wrap in a tea towel before applying.

09.01.2022 Motivational thought for the day: Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen - Ralph Waldo Emerson

09.01.2022 Welcome to all our new likers. Here's a link to Dr Joel Fuhrman's book/audio Eat to Live. We have copies of the audio book available for sale or hire. "Losing weight under Dr. Fuhrman's plan is not about willpower: it is about knowledge. The key to this revolutionary diet is the idea of nutrient density expressed by the simple formula: Health= Nutrients/Calories... When the ratio of nutrients to calories is high, fat melts away, and health is restored."

09.01.2022 This is a thought provoking talk on work/life balance

08.01.2022 Practice update! Michael Mulholland-Licht is back from Chicago where he worked with the Osteopathic International Alliance Board on their Strategic Plan 2017-19. While Francois Naef is pursuing Pilates teacher training Michael will be at the clinic one Saturday per month including today. Gareth Hodgson has extended his hours for Remedial Massage at the Centre to Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

08.01.2022 Francois Naef, Osteopath at Vital Lifestyle, with experience in training professional golfers in Europe, teamed up last Thursday with Manly Dynamic Pilates studio to present a talk on how Osteopathy and Pilates could help golfers improve their score and prevent injuries. There will be further talks in the future for those who missed out on this one! In the meantime an article on how to optimize your game and prevent back pain will be posted soon in our blog.

07.01.2022 Is Pain a neurological process or an emotional experience? Michael Mulholland-Licht has been pursuing post-graduate studies in chronic pain management at the University of Sydney. See what current research has to offer on the subject of pain. Most patients present at Vital Lifestyle Centre seeking relief from pain. Others seek to improve function in order to perform daily activities, work or sports more effectively. Read Full Article http://www.vitallifestyle.com/category/pain-management/

07.01.2022 What do you think about this?

06.01.2022 Opening ceremony of International Congress for Integrative Medicine, Rio De Janeiro. It is an honor to be invited by the Brazil Health Ministry to present at this gathering of 4,000 politicians, academics and clinicians.

06.01.2022 We have just received stock of the SleepEzy 2-Zone Adjustable Pillows. Therapeutically designed - high or low .. you create the pillow to suit your postural needs. Gently supports the neck, cradles the head ... in comfort. One size suits all.

05.01.2022 Lisa's just got a new piece of equipment

05.01.2022 Welcome to Georgina Squillace, Clinical Psychologist, who has joined the practice. Georgina helps people to understand and manage emotions and their influence on anxiety, depression, relationship issues and chronic pain. Tools such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness training, individual and couple counselling and self help strategies assist people in making positive changes to daily life. Medicare rebates are available with a GP referral. Call reception on 99076387 to make an appointment.

03.01.2022 We're sometimes asked how long an osteopath studies for - here's the Australian Osteopathic Association's answer

03.01.2022 Do you play golf and have been suffering from low back pain? Here is an article our Osteopath Francois Naef recently wrote to help golfers prevent back pain and enjoy their game without injury.

01.01.2022 Wow, just beautiful

01.01.2022 Conditions commonly treated by osteopaths include: Back pain Neck pain / Headache Shoulder pain ... Occupational strain / Postural strain Sports Injuries Post-trauma / Post-operative rehabilitation Muscular / Joint aches, pains and stiffness See more