Wellness With Deb in Habana, Queensland, Australia | Massage therapist

Wellness With Deb

Locality: Habana, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 434 940 300

Address: 109 Danmaar Dr 4740 Habana, QLD, Australia

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

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20.01.2022 FEEL GOOD WITH $5 YOGA! Join us on the lawns at Mackay Base Hospital for outdoor yoga presented by our friends at 8 Limb Yoga. Monday 3 August 4.30pm ...start $5 per person Mackay Base Hospital (on the lawns behind the Birth Centre) Online bookings essential https://www.trybooking.com/BKMKM See more

19.01.2022 "You don’t have to justify your existence or prove your worth. Not to your parents or your family; not to your friends, your boss, or society.... Not even to yourself."

18.01.2022 "Studies have found a direct correlation between low self-esteem and mental health of women who had undergone a mastectomy after a breast cancer diagnosis." https://www.preventionaus.com.au//10-ways-to-find-confiden

17.01.2022 ST.R.E.S.S When we are stressed our body, mind and soul are under pressure and we are often locked into the fight or flight response. We are on high alert and r...eady for action even though we desperately crave deep, regenerative rest. When we are in this stage of chronic stress we are constantly producing hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol which takes a huge toll on us and can result in adrenal fatigue. Ive spent the last few years healing from adrenal fatigue and these are my top 12 strategies to help. 1. Breathing- deep, diaphragmatic breathing down into your belly- deep, slow inhale, hold, exhale- JUST BREATHE. 2. Hydrate- drink plenty of water because our bodies thrive when they get the right hydration. 3. Essential oils- they are Mother Nature’s gifts...they help me to calm, ground, sleep, they have reduced my toxic load and have replaced all of the toxic chemicals in my cleaning and self care- total game changer. 4. Magnesium- it’s my best friend! I love this mineral that most of us are sorely lacking in. I bathe in it most days or foot soak on the days I can’t. Our bodies NEED Magnesium and it’s another total game changer. 5. Spend time in nature- every single day. I walk on the beach or sit in the sun, cloud gaze, spend time in the garden and breath in fresh air. 6. Lessen stress as much as possible- I don’t watch or read the news, I avoid people, places and things that stress me out as much as possible, I spend time with people and things that uplift and inspire me and I try not to sweat the small stuff. 7. Make REST and sleep a priority- I schedule in down time because I need it. I give myself permission to rest because it’s vital to me functioning properly and I do it guilt free. I make sleep a non negotiable because that’s our bodies peak repair time. Sleeping is an art- and I’ve been a chronic insomniac prior to 2017 - this has been one of the biggest blessings of my recovery. 8. Meditation- I used to think I couldn’t meditate and tried (WAAAAAY too hard ) for many years! I’ve now mastered Meditation and the difference it has made is mind blowing. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Meditation and all of the amazing benefits it brings to my life. 9. Gratitude Journalling- we all have so much to be grateful for. Some days it may seem hard to find things but there is always something or someone to be grateful for. Writing daily makes you really aware and really appreciative of all that you do have. What you focus on magnifies. 10. Stretching and gentle movement- having an injury means I have to choose exercises and movement that is gentle and doesn’t exacerbate my pain. Walking, stretching and chair yoga have been amazing for my body and mind and doesn’t stress my joints, body or injury. 11. Anti- inflammatory gut & allergy healing food- we are what we eat. I try to eat REAL food as much as possible- I’m not perfect but who is? I try to limit processed additive laden foods because it does make a huge difference to how I feel. 12. Play- there’s not a day that goes by that I don’t find something to make me laugh or have fun. I hang out with my kids, I love dress ups, silly stuff, fun, laughter and embracing passions, joy and happiness. Life is way too short to be boring, sad and serious all of the time! Rest...RELAX and Just Breathe- your body, mind and soul need it

17.01.2022 Our Breast Cancer group had a lovely coffee catch up yesterday at the Mackay marina. Thanks for coming along pink sistas. It’s so nice to see you all and catch up on our journeys.

16.01.2022 Kirtan Kriya meditation has been the subject of over 12 years of studies. It brings balance to the mind and to the emotions. With daily practice it reduces stress, helps break addictive patterns & behaviours, and increases the blood flow to the parts of the brain responsible for MEMORY :D ... Audibly follow the chanting throughout the meditation, and touch your fingertips together in the sequence shown by the character on the screen. Turn it up & enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfKEAiwrgeY

14.01.2022 Skye's story is well worth the read AND certainly worth sharing with your facebook community! It's a timely reminder to avoid becoming complacent - even when you've been given the all-clear.

13.01.2022 "You can’t fix what happened, but you can sit with someone, side by side, so they don’t feel quite so alone. That requires only intention, a willingness to feel awkward, and an open, listening heart. It’s the one gift that can make a difference."

13.01.2022 We know we will die one day, yet we still generally live our lives as if we will be around forever... Death puts things into perspective in many ways. Is it worth getting upset or stressed over certain things? Do I really want to hold a grudge? Is this really worth my time? Is this who I want to spend my time with? How will I feel looking back on my life when my time comes? I ask myself these questions more often nowadays, and it has changed my life for the better.

11.01.2022 Today is R U OK day and the theme this year is there’s more to say after R U OK. I’ve included some important mental health numbers here too in case anyone need...s them. I wanted to share this story- it’s going to be long and it’s very difficult for me to write- and maybe for you to read. I’m sharing this because it’s one of the main reasons I now do what I do. It’s a chapter in my life story and thankfully there’s a happy ending. It’s a story I wish I could have read when I needed it the most and I feel compelled to share just in case someone out there needs to read it today. In 2017 I was not OK. I was working as a Registered Nurse and found myself sucked into a vortex that was so strong, dark and damaging I couldn’t see the light in the darkness. I found myself a political pawn in a truly horrific workplace situation. I put on my fake it till you make it mask and did everything in my power to keep turning up. Until I couldn’t. Blind Freddy could have seen I wasn’t ok. I lost 7kgs in a week and my clothes were hanging off me and I couldn’t even button my own shirt. My hair was everywhere and I knew I was a visible wreck but I couldn’t even muster the energy to care. I stopped sleeping and eating and I became a walking zombie. I lost my smile. I lost myself. But I did everything I could to just hang on. I thought it would pass. But it didn’t- it escalated. So for the first time in my life I reached out for help. I confided in the people who’s role it was to support me. And I was told words I never expected to hear from people in such a privileged position. Toughen up Princess We didn’t hire that while looking me up and down from head to toe. I had bared my soul and had it thrown back in my face clearly telling me everything was my own fault and there was something wrong with me. I chose to confide in some people I thought would understand- the responses varied but it was mostly I don’t want to get involved or you’ll be right just get on with it Some people turned their back on me and left me to it. There were a few precious souls who reached out but it wasn’t enough...this was way bigger than me and any of us. I was ashamed, embarrassed and felt like a complete failure. I swore I’d do everything in my power to prove I could handle it. But that almost killed me. I started to spiral out of control in this vortex. Then it became worse. I won’t go into specific detail but it was one of the most horrendous times in my life that I would never wish on another person. I was teetering on the edge of the cliff and suddenly I felt like I’d been shoved off the cliff and into a stormy ocean. I was being pummeled against the jagged rocks and I could barely breathe. I knew I needed help and I was incredibly worried about what would happen next. I’ve always been the strong one, the resilient one, the one who’s never needed help but is always the fixer and the one others go to. I’d never been the one in the needing help position and I didn’t know what to do or how to handle this when it was now my turn. My family and close friends were so worried about me and trying all they could to help me. We all knew that if I didn’t get the help I needed then I’d possibly never recover. It was big, scary and ugly. I collapsed through my GP’s door and begged for help. She knew me better than most people over many years. I blurted out the whole sorry story in floods of tears and I said I know there’s something very wrong with me She voiced the words that I will never ever forget. What if there’s actually nothing wrong with you and everything wrong with this situation? What if you’re actually surrounded by assholes! Those words just made me sit in stunned silence as I took that in. It turned out she was right. There wasn’t actually anything wrong with me - I’d just been made to feel that way. My body, mind and soul needed help but I was whole. This event was the last straw in a long series of traumatic events. It was the tip of a deep iceberg that required a whole lot of healing work and an arsenal of self care and trauma healing tools. I’d had a really tough few years prior and each of the events alone would be a huge stress in themselves but all together in such a short time frame were enough to push me off that cliff. I was caught up in the perfect storm and all I could do was hold on tight while swirling around in that vortex. I resigned from a workplace that was quite literally killing me. I walked away from people and situations that were damaging my soul. I stepped out of busy-ness to focus on me and all I needed to heal and get better. I sat still and quiet and listened intently to what I needed. I put together my wellness toolkit. I slowly, oh so slowly reconnected to the real, authentic me and found myself amongst the chaos. I believed in me and that everything happens for a reason. And I got better one piece at a time, one day at a time. I started Just Breathe later that year because I knew that I had to help other Women because despite what FAKEbook would have us believe we ALL struggle. I’ve spent the last 3 years helping other Women and let me tell you for free- we are all more alike than we are different. I’m incredibly passionate about helping Women to follow their hearts and dreams and to take care of themselves- their WHOLE selves because they are important and here for a reason. We all are. The reason I’m sharing this today is I love the R U OK Day initiative and it’s VITALLY important to ask someone R U OK on this designated day. BUT my reason for posting is- please don’t save asking that life saving question just for a designated day. And PLEASE trust your gut and intuition when you do. If you see that someone is definitely not ok even though they are trying to be brave please trust your gut and have an honest conversation. Listen. Really listen and be there for them because you may be the only one who is. If you’re the one struggling please know the right people are out there to help you. Even if you’ve asked the designated people and didn’t get what you needed keep asking. Ask for help from your doctor, a mental health professional, call a trusted friend, talk honestly to your partner, your parent, a teacher, a hotline, me. Keep seeking the help you need- it’s out there and you are worth it. There is no shame or stigma attached to needing help- it’s actually incredibly brave. It takes courage to admit you need help and to trust you’ll get it. Every single one of us has a story and a chapter or a few that stop us in our tracks. But it’s a chapter in your book of life and you get to write the next chapters. You are worthy. You are loved. You are important. You are here for a reason. We all go through the mud- only the depth varies. If you’re struggling please hold on. This too shall pass. You can’t control the storms but you can learn to dance in the rain and know that there’s always a rainbow after it. The light will come back to your darkness and one day you will look back and see your amazing strength, resilience and bravery during your struggle. I know because I’ve been there too. This was the post I needed to read during my terrible awful time and I pray it helps just one person out there. Much love, Karen

09.01.2022 The perfect post-Mastectomy garment for all occasions... What could it be? How can your pre-loved prosthesis bring light to others? Summer is just around the corner - have you got your swim-prosthesis organised? Plus Mackay's next breast cancer support group meeting info - https://mailchi.mp//september-newsletter-by-wellness-with-

09.01.2022 Giving you the gift of comfort A new Bra from Royce has just landed The perfect post-Mastectomy garment for all occasions | How your pre-loved prosthesis can bring light to others | Summer is just around the corner - have you got your swim-prosthesis organised? Plus Mackay's next breast cancer support group meeting info - https://mailchi.mp//november-newsletter-by-wellness-with-d

09.01.2022 "These changes help you stop being victimized by your own expectations by treating yourself more kindly, by helping you realize that judging other people is closely aligned with the labels and limitations you put on yourself, and by helping you see the positives in supposed failures and cut yourself some slack."

06.01.2022 "The comfort can trick your brain into thinking that you need more, even when you have everything. Love is consistent and predictableand sometimes when you feel the same feeling of comfort every single day, you can mistake this for feeling bored."

06.01.2022 "I was self-motivating and self-employed, working day in and day out. But at the end of the day, no matter how much I had achieved, no matter how many things were crossed off the to-do list, I would still find myself sitting at home with two thoughts. 1. I didn’t do enough today. 2. I need to do more tomorrow."

05.01.2022 "If the other person was mean to you, it’s not a reflection of who you are as a human being; it’s likely something going on in their life. That person... could just be having the worst day ever. By choosing to respond with kindness, you make the world a better place. Maybe that person realizes the error of his ways. Maybe he doesn’t. It really doesn’t matter."

04.01.2022 "If you feel a need to leave the situation altogether, you do have the power to do that ...You’re not responsible for calming them down, for solving their problems... The more you pay attention to your own needs and act on them, the more respect you’ll develop for yourself.

03.01.2022 "Pay attention to who you are surrounding yourself with, and who is speaking into your life.... Be willing to let go of your old circle, and you'll notice that the right circles will not only show up, but will continue to grow with you."

03.01.2022 Lemon tea is a twice daily practice for me. I start with tiny dash of maple syrup or honey , a squeeze of fresh lemon , and a 1/4 cup of boiling water ...Stand for one minute before consuming.

02.01.2022 "Not responding to drama is a practice. Not responding to drama means silence... The most powerful thing you can do to remove drama from your life is sit with the discomfort of not responding."