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Savoury Breakfast Muffins
Eggs are right up there in my top 5 pregnancy and postpartum foods, not least because they’re an affordable and versatile whole protein source. Pasture
Q&A with Body, Birth & Baby
Five Elements’ resident midwives Alex and Amber from Body, Birth and Baby, answer some questions about the role of a private midwife… What does a private
Christmas Presence: noticing what’s there, and being kind to what you find
The arrival of summer is a beautiful thing – celebrations, get-togethers and finally getting to spend more time outdoors. For all the excitement, this time
Christmas Gift Vouchers
Looking for the perfect gift to really spoil your loved one this Christmas? A massage voucher is a great gift for someone who has all the ‘stuff’
Craniosacral Therapy for Anxiety and Depression ~ Another tool in your self-care toolkit
An unbalanced nervous system, set off by trauma or stress, is often at the heart of anxiety and depression. Craniosacral therapy invites the body to
Anatomy Corner ~ Sternocleidomastoid
Yep, that’s quite a mouthful. We think so too, so let’s just shorten it to SCM! There, isn’t that better! The function of SCM is
JOIN US ~ Practitioner rooms to rent
Work from an established multidisciplinary clinic, in busy Fitzroy North We are looking for friendly, professional, and motivated practitioners to complete our team. The Five Elements
Anatomy Corner ~ Soleus
Your soleus muscle is one of the two muscles in the posterior aspect of the calf, that is responsible for plantar flexion (lift your leg
Kristen’s bliss ball recipe
Bliss balls for a healthy Christmas treat ~ Great for homemade gifts! Ingredients: 10 – 12 pitted dates 1/4 – 1/2 cup desiccated coconut 2 large
Self-care for the silly season
In the lead-up to Christmas it can be easy to get swept up in the momentum of the silly season, and neglect our own needs
Trent’s trip to Nicaragua
Our Naturopath Trent spent a month in Nicaragua where he volunteered with Natural Doctors International at their clinic on the tropical volcanic island of Ometepe.
Anatomy corner ~ Levator Scapulae
The levator scapulae muscles are part of the shoulder girdle, located along the sides of the neck, connecting down onto the top part of the