Hi everybody, during alert level two we are able to see you for routine face to face consultations.
-In short this means you deciding with your therapist whether you'd prefer ppe gear worn or not, as it is not essential except for vulnerable community members.
-Physical contact is allowed (ie face down in a table, working with limbs) but ideally limited. Even neck work is fine, but face to face contact should be limited.
Please keep safe at home until things change
Latest Covid 19 Guidelines
We have some big news! From Monday the 2nd of March we will be ready to go in our new rooms.
Our amazing Chinese orthopaedics therapist Jason Xu has decided it's time to have a quieter life, he will be working from home in the Hutt from April on weekdays, and with us in town on Saturdays. It's been an honour for all who have worked with him over the last 20 or so years.🙏
Immunity Fuel Probiotic & Superfood is a probiotic with nutritional value. Developed by a family business in the Coromandel, it is another unique Kiwi product we stock.
It has 13 strains of beneficial bacteria and 2 beneficial yeasts - a much wider profile than most probiotics - and comes in a powder base made from a mix of vitamin rich raw organic whole foods.
Great for your gut!
We've been stocking Elixer for five years now and have found it to be a popular and effective multivitamin supplement.
It's been designed with bio-availability in mind - A broad range of essential nutrients in optimal ratio's, within a liquid flaxseed oil base which is great for absorption and provides a balanced mix of omega fatty acids!
Since time immemorial, people have known that the cold weather brings more frequent colds, and now, (as of 2015) humanity finally knows why.
It's because your nose is cold!
A colder nasal cavity simpy renders you're immune system less effective in the main place viruses lay dormant in the body, the colder temperature means slower chemical reactions. https://news.yale.edu/…/cold-virus-replicates-better-cooler…
Children's teeth, obesity and a proposal to tax sugar are being discussed. Below, we've included a number of articles showing differing viewpoints.
Did you know that there are higher levels of sugar in NZ soft drinks that in other countries such as Canada and Australia?
https://www.radionz.co.nz/…/sugar-high-nz-soft-drinks-sweet…
Meditation is not about stopping the mind, but observing our thoughts
What is going on in my mind right now? No judging, just chilling while you acknowledge your thoughts, either pleasant or unpleasant. Be aware of the sensations those thoughts generate, without reacting or holding on to them.
Find your own “meditation style"
Chuckling Chickens' Free range eggs are available at our reception.
Peter our naturopath and his family have run a lifestyle block up in Otaki for over 30 years, they have over 80 Loved Free Range Chooks! The only thing these girls have to worry about is themselves- and the odd falcon (the look out let's everyone else know, then they shoot up onto the orchard trees out of the way).
