Balance Health Phillip Island

Its Women's Health Week 2024 and thanks to Jean Hailes, today's topic is 'know your body'.

Self breast checks are advised once a month for women of all ages. Get to know the normal look and feel of your breasts. Speak to your GP if you notice any unusual changes.

Skin self checks should be performed regularly looking for new/changed spots.
Speak to your GP if you notice anything suspicious. This includes your v***a - check out this resource for more info https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/news/v***al-self-checks

If you aren't confident or capable of doing your own checks - book in to see a health professional where appropriate - a skin doctor, GP, pelvic health physiotherapist.

For more info on all the recommended health checks for women check out https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/resources/health-checks-for-women-poster

Welcome to Women's Health Week 2024

Thanks to Jean Hailes for Women's Health we will be sharing some fabulous resources and offering some tips from our women's health team.

We have Physiotherapists Casey Cleeland and Kristine Miles, and Myotherapists Helen Tavakkoli and Kim Parson.

Casey is highly skilled when it comes to pelvic floor disorders, pregnancy related conditions, pelvic pain including endometriosis, return to exercise postpartum, and treatment of mastitis. Casey completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Women’s Health (pelvic floor) in 2013 and continues to up-skill annually in advanced women's health training, including being qualified to assess for, and fit, support pessaries for vaginal prolapse.

Kristine's passion is providing holistic care for pregnancy and post-partum, management of abdominal separation, menstruation and menopause, the vaginal microbiome, and breast conditions such as mastitis and breast cancer. Kristine is also a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), available at Balance Health for breastfeeding and lactation consultations.

Helen Tavakkoli is your go to for pregnancy massage through all trimesters.

Kim Parsons loves all things women's health and loves treating the pelvic girdle.

Call 5952 2244 or book online https://www.balance-health.com.au/bookonline

NICOLE MURPHY - Myotherapist
*Spine and hips
*Neck and headaches
*Sports

HELEN TAVAKKOLI - Myotherapist
*Spine and headaches
*Pregnancy

BECK GOODERHAM - Massage Therapist
*Full body massage
*Spinal, head and feet

KIM PARSONS – MYOTHERAPIST
*Women's health – pelvic girdle pain
*Spinal, sports

Call 5952 2244 or book online https://www.balance-health.com.au/bookonline

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TIM TRACY - Physiotherapist
*Musculoskeletal and sports
*Vertigo and balance disorders
*Men's health

CASEY CLEELAND - Senior Physiotherapist
*Women's Health
*Musculoskeletal and Sports

KRISTINE MILES - Senior Physiotherapist, Clinical Manager, Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
*Musculoskeletal
*Women's Health
*Breastfeeding and Lactation

CHRISTINA LAWS - Senior Physiotherapist
*Musculoskeletal and sports
*Lower limb biomechanics

SANDEEP SONI - Physiotherapist
*Musculoskeletal and sports
*Neurological and aged care

Call 5952 2244 or book online https://www.balance-health.com.au/bookonline

GEORGE LEONARDOS - Osteopath
*Musculoskeletal
*Sports

KEVIN JAMES - Senior Osteopath / Clinical Supervisor, Advanced Sports Osteopath
*Musculoskeletal and sports
*Acute and chronic pain
*Neurological, disability and aged care

MADDY THORPE - Senior Osteopath
*Neurology and disability
*Aged care

Call 5952 2244 or book online https://www.balance-health.com.au/bookonline

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Physiotherapists, osteopaths and myotherapists are all involved with rehabilitation at Balance Health. Reach out if you want to know more 💙

August is Tradies National Health Month (TNHM) – a time to invest in tradies’ health whether you know one, love one or are one.

TNHM was established by the APA in 2012 because physiotherapists are uniquely placed to prevent and treat the musculoskeletal concerns that can plague tradies throughout their career.

In 2024, Australia is facing a trade shortage and a housing crisis, making the health and wellbeing of our tradies more critical than ever.
Tradies' health challenges

A recent survey of tradies from across the country has revealed the following challenges faced by them in the past year:
🟠Over 90% of tradies experienced work-related injuries or pain in the past year, with 🟠90% of these injuries caused or worsened by work.
🟠76% reported pain significantly impacts their quality of life.
🟠42% described their pain as severe, with some suffering for months or even years.
🟠87% medicate or self-medicate to manage their pain, with 30% resorting to drugs or alcohol.
🟠24% fear they will need to retire early due to stress on their bodies.

Nearly two-thirds of tradies who have seen a physiotherapist reported significant pain reduction or eradication.

Physiotherapy can be transformative for tradies, addressing common persistent issues like back, knee, and shoulder pain that can significantly impact quality of life. Here’s how physiotherapy makes a difference:

🔵Prevent injuries: Physiotherapists teach techniques to work safely and avoid common injuries.
🔵Early intervention: Addressing pain early helps prevent chronic issues and long-term complications.
🔵Enhance quality of life: By managing pain effectively, physiotherapy enables tradies to maintain their productivity and enjoy their daily activities.
🔵Adapt with age: Physiotherapists help tradies adjust their work habits as their bodies age, reducing the risk of injury and prolonging their careers.

We are so thrilled to have two new therapists on board! Kim Parsons is a Myotherapist available on Fridays and Massage Therapist Beck Gooderham on Monday and Tuesday

KIM PARSONS - Myotherapist

A big welcome to Kim who starts this week! She has been a myotherapist for almost two decades. Kim has extensive experience working alongside physiotherapists, and is passionate about supporting her clients to achieve health and wellness through movement and massage. Kim is studying to be an exercise physiologist, has a keen interest in women's health and loves treating spinal and pelvic girdle pain.

Kim will be working every second Friday starting this week with private health insurance claiming available! Get in quick! Call 5952 2244

BECK GOODERHAM - Massage therapist

Beck is an experienced massage therapist with a focus on holistic health and well-being. With two decades of experience in private practice and in the wellness/spa industry, she is both deeply intuitive and highly skilled in her approach. Beck has firm soothing hands, excellent listening skills, and a warm, respectful manner. She is currently study Osteopathy and particularly enjoys treating feet, and head and neck tension.

Beck is working Mondays and Tuesdays at Balance Health, hurry, she is filling up fast!

Call 5952 2244 or https://www.balance-health.com.au/bookonline

Congratulations to MANDY DICKINSON, the winner of our Olympic Trivia! You have won a 60 minute massage with massage therapist Beck Gooderham! Please send us a direct message to confirm and redeem.

Thanks so much to everyone who played along in our Olympic Trivia! The daily winners are posted below and correct answers will be posted on each day.

The GRAND PRIZE is a 60 minutes massage with our new massage therapist Beck Gooderham! For a bonus entry into the draw, tell us something about Beck from her profile posted on Friday the 9th August.

Day 1 Everyone who entered and answered the question! Pam Chambers, Tuppy Cleeland, Gay Dean, Lynn Ward, Ann Laurence, Mandy Dickinson, Joffa, Sally Busby, Jill Henderson, Aaron Mordue
Day 2 Mandy Dickinson
Day 3 Jill Henderson
Day 4 Jill Henderson
Day 5 Pam Chambers
Day 6 Gay Dean
Day 7 Tuppy Cleeland
Day 8 Mandy Dickinson
Day 9 Mandy Dickinson
Day 10 Tuppy Cleeland
Day 11 no one! all incorrect answers
Day 12 Gay Dean
Day 13 Mandy Dickinson
Day 14 Pam Chambers
Day 15 Tuppy Cleeland
Day 16 Joffa
Day 17 Mandy Dickinson

It's Olympic trivia time!

Correct answers will go in the draw for the daily winner, and all daily winners enter the draw for the grand prize!

We are thrilled to welcome BECK GOODERHAM to the team!

Beck is an experienced massage therapist with a focus on holistic health and well-being. With two decades of experience in private practice and in the wellness/spa industry, Beck is both deeply intuitive and highly skilled in her approach.

With firm soothing hands, excellent listening skills, and a warm, respectful manner, Beck aims to support you in your journey to ‘return to wellness’ by reducing pain and discomfort, increasing mobility and motivation, relaxing both body and mind.

Beck is currently study Osteopathy and particularly enjoys treating feet, and head and neck tension.

Beck has been holidaying at the Island since teenage years and is a regular visitor to her mum, an active local resident. In her spare time Beck loves to spend time in nature with her personal trainer, ‘Spot’ the Border Collie.

Beck is working Mondays and Tuesdays at Balance Health, from Monday the 12th of August. Hurry, she is filling up fast!

Call 5952 2244 or https://www.balance-health.com.au/bookonline