Western Health Collective in West Footscray, Victoria | Alternative & holistic health service

Western Health Collective

Locality: West Footscray, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9687 5670

Address: 571 Barkly St 3012 West Footscray, VIC, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Sadly 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Knowing how to properly perform a self-breast exam is a critical skill for early detection. There are two components to a self breast exam, looking and feeling. 1. Begin by looking at your breasts in the mirror with your shoulders straight and your arms on your hips, examine if there are any differences between the two breasts such as redness, swelling, unusual rashes or... inversion of the nipple. 2. Next, lean forwards and turn from side to side to see if there are any changes or lumps with movement. 3. Thirdly, raise your arms above your head while standing and look for any dimpling, puckering or bulging of the skin. 4. To feel for any abnormalities, lie down on your back with one hand behind your head. Use the pads of three fingers to feel all areas of the breast, including areas towards your armpit and sternum. It is important to use three finger pads, as using one or two fingers can separate tissue. 5. Look for any changes in your breast tissue, areas that feel dissimilar to other parts of the breast, or lumps that feel like a pea, marble or walnut. Self breast exams should be performed monthly, so that you can get to know what is normal for you and catch anything abnormal early. #covidtips #covid_19 #whc3012 #wefolk #wefo #healthyliving#breastcancerawareness #breastcheck #selfhelp #helathbites @thewestsider #womenshealth

22.01.2022 October 10 is World Mental Health Day. With new Medicare rebates for more mental health care sessions with professionals we hope you take the initiative to take care of yourself and get three support and assistance you need. Your mental health comes before anything else. With love and support Western Health Collective #wefolk #wefo #covidtips #covid_19 #whc3012 #wearitwell #worldmentalhealthday #october10 #mentalhealthfirst #mentalhealth

21.01.2022 HUGE CONGRATULATIONS VICTORIA. THIS IS YOUR VICTORY. #COVIDTIPS #COVID_19 #WHC3012 #WEARITWELL #soproud

21.01.2022 Here we are in the November issue of @thewestsider ! Page 19. Tips and toll from the team for those with diabetes (awareness month) and a sticker written by our director about her chronic health journey and taking steps to better wellbeing. #wefolk #wefo #covidtips #covid_19 #whc3012 #chronichealthsupport #chronichealth #diabetes #diabetesawareness #thewestsider

18.01.2022 YAY! Awadia is finally here with us now that COVID has calmed down. Welcome Awadia, we can't wait to be able to throw you a proper welcome! Awadia is a counsellor and mental health care social worker with over 10 years experience working in public sector and charity organisations. Through this Awadia has focussed on homelessness, substance abuse and adolescents mental health with a particular interest in depression, anxiety and adjusting people to get back on track. Awadia speaks multiple languages and is with us on Mondays and Fridays. For bookings please call the clinic. #welcome #wefolk #wefo #covidtips #covid_19 #whc3012 #mentalhealth #mentalhealthfirst #counselling #footscray

18.01.2022 Our mental health is deeply affected by our relationship to nature. No matter the limitations on you, find a way to immerse yourself in the scents, sights and sounds of our blue planet. #mentalhealthfirst #mentalhealth #wefo #covidtips #covid_19 #whc3012 #wefolk #lieonthegrass #kidsteachus

18.01.2022 Osteopathy, Physio and Acupuncture are back on the books and open to all now. So if you are needing any physical attention please book in online or call. #wefolk #wefo #covidtips #covid_19 #whc3012 #musclecare #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #physicalcare

16.01.2022 What do you think of this? I feel attacked and seen in equal measure! @lindsaybraman thank you for this great infographic. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthfirst #covidtips #covid_19 #whc3012

15.01.2022 Here are some help for giving up a bad habit.. Think of all the bad impacts that bad habit is having on you and others List all the benefits you and others might experience when you have made your change In your mind, minimise any importance of the bad habit In your mind, maximise the importance of the change you want, your belief in your resilience, and your belief in your ability to change... Ask yourself What do I want instead? and define it specifically, How would I know when I have achieved it? Make a plan of how you might like to make the change and when Tell others you’re going to change Seek some professional assistance with changing if you struggle with it on your own Garth Bennett Psychologist #badhabits #covidtips #covid_19 #whc3012 #healthylifestyle#healthyliving #healthbites @thewestsider #thewestsider See more

13.01.2022 We're getting 10 extra mental health sessions under Medicare. When do they kick in? NOW! The new scheme kicked in last Friday on 9 October, and will run for the next two years until 30 June 2022. That's for in-person sessions. If you're using Telehealth or doing sessions by phone, additional sessions will last until 31 March 2021. WATCH THIS SPACE #mentalhealth #mentalhealthfirst #wefolk #whc3012 #covidtips ... https://www.abc.net.au//when-do-10-extra-mental-h/12767166

13.01.2022 We are so busy we need more physical therapists! If you are a Myotherapist or Physio, Remedial Massage therapist / MFR, we'd love you to join our team. Rental or salary offered and starting with 2 days a week with the option of more. Interested? Want more details? Contact our clinic to get the low down and join this amazing team in a fabulous clinic in WeFo. [email protected] #wearehiring #physicaltherapies #wefo #comejoinus #sodamnbusy #whc3012 #3012 #hiring #myotherapy #massagetherapy #physiotherapy Photo by Austin Chan on Unsplash

13.01.2022 Due to the restrictions in Melbourne it's been a while since we've seen Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Practitioner Clare Faux at the clinic but that doesn’t mean she’s been sitting around twiddling her thumbs for the last two months. She’s been busy putting together her own new website! It’s got lots of info on acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine and she’s planning on adding heaps of blogs and articles over the coming months. Check it out at www.clarefauxacupunct...ure.com If you've missed seeing her as much as we've had well then fret not as she's back! Booking are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Yass! #wefolk #acupuncture #melbwesties

11.01.2022 Here we are in the November issue of @thewestsider ! Page 19. Tips and tools from the team for those with diabetes (awareness month) and a piece written by our director about her chronic health journey and taking steps to better wellbeing. #wefolk #wefo #covidtips #covid_19 #whc3012 #chronichealthsupport #chronichealth #diabetes #diabetesawareness #thewestsider

11.01.2022 When we think about making health changes we can get overwhelmed with the amount if changes, the length of time it takes to change and the $$ commitment involved. But I'm here to tell you from personal experience, whether the change takes weeks, months or years, with support from professionals, you CAN change your life, your future, your health to something you over only dreamed of. Want to know how? Talk to us about your direction. #healthyliving #health #healthgoals #lifedirection #painfree #autoimmunesupport #chronichealthsupport #chronichealth

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09.01.2022 When you call us for mental health support, you are triaged into the right psychologist for you. We ask a few questions on your needs and wants and make sure we try match you with the greatest fit - even if that is outside our clinic. So don't panic when you can't see our psychologists on our online booking form, it isn't because none are available, it is because we want to get you the "perfect match"! #covidtips #whc3012 #wefolk #mentalhealth #psychology #help #wefo #healthbites #aboutus Photo by

08.01.2022 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Several years ago I lost a darling friend, Karen Huckle, to ovarian cancer. The most frightening part of that experience was how far along the cancer was when we discovered it. Karen, who was proactive in her health, and fight against the cancer, did all she could to strengthen her body, and kill the cancer. This included fortnightly reflexology sessions with me. It was an honour and an utter privilege to be asked to be part of Karen’s fight, de...spite our knowledge of the outcome. There is no early detection test, and few clear early warning signs, so know your family medical history & get regular checks with your GP.

06.01.2022 Celebrate! All Allied Health is now open! Myotherapy is back as of Monday! Bookings now open so get online and get yourself taken care of! Yipppeeeeee #wearebackbaby #myotherapy #alliedhealthback #whc3012 #wefolk #wefo #covidtips #covid_19 #hesback

04.01.2022 It is diabetes awareness month and we have written some great tools and tips from our amazing practitioners on what you can do to help support yourself! Check it out

03.01.2022 Zero active cases! Love this many zeros! This is your hard work Victoria! So so proud of us all and remember to be nice to yourselves now. Spoil yourselves this has been an incredibly crazy hard year. Bravo VICTORIA

02.01.2022 When we opened the Western Health Collective in Jan 2017 it was to offer a real point of difference in the health industry. We aim to change the way you think and go about your health care - especially if you are dealing with a complex chronic situation. We hope you enjoy this short spiel about the Collective: to really let people know why we are who we are. With love, the WHC Team.... #wefo #wefolk #whc3012 #westernhealthcollective #whywearewhoweare #healthnews #introducingus #casemanagement #pointofdifference See more