Within your NDIS Plan you may see the term “functional capacity assessment” within the area of funding for Occupational Therapy. A functional capacity assessment is an all-encompassing assessment that addresses all areas of your life to identify strengths and barriers, areas requiring assistive technology or additional support or funding from NDIS and areas where your
Our Naturopath – Meagan Grossman has put together a 3 part series to kickstart your mindfulness practice and this is the first instalment in the series. Have you heard of journaling before? Perhaps it’s something you did when you were younger and grew out of. Maybe you’ve heard of it before but don’t know where
Main Benefits of Pilates The primary benefits of Pilates are core muscle strengthening and posture correction. Here are some specific benefits you may experience: Increased strength, muscular control, flexibility, and mobility Improved posture and balanced muscles Improved joint health and bone density improved balance Rehabilitation for back pain and extremity pain Improved pelvic health Decreased
Covid-19 and its many vaccines has probably been one of the most discussed topics over the last year. With the current mandates in place for WA regarding the covid 19 vaccine and boosters, you may be curious as to how to support your body naturally before and after the vaccine. While research is generally limited
Almost everyday we talk to our patients about the role of your immune system in pain and inflammation. It’s easy to forget that the immune system that is responsible for fighting germs and illness is the same immune system that produces the inflammation that heals sprained joints or causes arthritic joint pain. It’s also easy
Here at The Wellness Place, we sure do love our coffee! In fact, after water, coffee is reported as one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. There is nothing better than a good ol’ cup of coffee first thing in the morning, however, only a few years ago we were learning about
Remember when your mother used to say things like, “Eat all your vegetables.” And, “Look both ways before you cross the street.” Well, let’s not forget her mantra, “Sit up straight!” I catch myself reminding my kids on daily basis too. So many people today work in sedentary jobs that require them to sit for
The Wellness Place offers pre-natal massage with the comfort of our exclusive pregnancy massage table. Our highly experienced and qualified team of therapists are available to help ease your aches and pains caused by the changes your body will undergo over the next 9 months. Pregnancy or Prenatal massages are slightly different from the typical
Probably one of the most gratifying aspects of practicing health care is witnessing each patient’s journey from pain to relief. Eyes brighten. Postures improve. Hope returns. It’s a great feeling and mentally gratifying. This only becomes possible when you share your experience with others and inspire them to begin care. As the old saying goes, the
Take a minute to think about how often you sit each day. Now ask yourself what portion of that time was in ideal posture? This is a simple way for you to determine if it could be leading to back problems. It’s commonly accepted among experts that lower back pain is related to prolonged sitting. And let’s
