Changes to the Clinic in 2022
What a strange few years it has been! So many ups and downs for us all, with so many challenges. I’m sure we’ve all come out of it a little stronger and wiser, though undoubtedly quite tired and run down. Perhaps now is the right time for some changes. I certainly feel like the time […]
Soba Noodle Salad
The weather is slowly getting better, gatherings are allowed again, picnics are back on!! Here is a yummy salad to bring along that is good for your tummy, and quite delicious and summery. It can be prepped ahead of time and assembled at the last minute which is handy. There is also a world of […]
Pregnancy Yoga
It’s been quite a few months now since the first lockdown in Melbourne, and it’s not a huge surprise to find that our shared-care midwife has had quite an upswing in bookings for prenatal care! But did you know that Denise is also a certified yoga instructor. This is a practice that she regularly encourages to […]
Pregnancy Yoga
It’s been quite a few months now since the first lockdown in Melbourne, and it’s not a huge surprise to find that our shared-care midwife has had quite an upswing in bookings for prenatal care! But did you know that Denise is also a certified yoga instructor. This is a practice that she regularly encourages to […]
Green Goodness
Fried Broccoli & Kale with garlic, cumin and lime. Who else feels it’s time to lift their vegetable game? The urge to comfort eat during winter’s lockdown has left us all a bit sluggish and needing to let seams on our pants. Now the season has changed and there’s hope on the horizon, so it’s […]
Anatomy Corner ~ Gluteus Maximus
No, not the name of a Roman Emperor, but the largest muscle in the human body. The primary job of gluteus maximus is to keep the body upright, as it anchors itself to the lower section of the trunk. It is a hard working muscle that does a lot more than people realise, and so […]
Healing with Sound Therapy
It has been known for some time that sound has played a big role in our planetary evolution. Claims abound that the pyramids were built using sound frequency to move the otherwise impossible stones. So too with megalithic structures such as Stonehenge and Avebury.Many experiments can be found on YouTube around sound experiments and intentional vibrations, yet did you […]
Herbs for Health
Now that the weather is beginning to warm up it’s time to get salads back onto the menu! While we know that fresh vegetables and fruit are full of vitamins and minerals, don’t forget that fresh herbs have great nutritional value too. They are super easy to grow, even if you don’t have a garden, and […]
Anatomy Corner ~ Tibialis Anterior
The Tibialis Anterior muscle is the long, thin muscle running down the anterior portion of your lower leg. Originating from the upper section of the lateral part of the tibia (just below the kneecap) and interosseous membrane (fibrous tissue between tibia and fibula), and inserting into the first metatarsal bone in the foot (behind the […]
BIG news!
There have been some changes here at Five Elements…Kristen has taken over directorship! Nearly 15 years ago, Nadia started up the clinic at its Fitzroy North location. Over time it has grown and she built more internal rooms to accommodate the expanding base of practitioners. Kristen joined the clinic 11 years ago and has become […]