Headaches are a common complaint seen in osteopathic practice. There are many types of headaches, the main forms being tension-type, migraine and cervicogenic (originating from the neck) headaches. There are often many triggers for headaches, which can be sometimes very difficult to identify. The main triggers are muscular tension, poor sleep quality, stress, hormonal and nutritional imbalances, lack of appropriate exercise, and use of medications. So how can osteopathy help with headaches, y...

Osteopaths treat more than you think! Did you know that 60,000 Australians visit an osteopath every week? April 15 - 21 marks Osteopathy Awareness Week 2018, and is the perfect time for you to find out more about how osteopathy can help you. What is osteopathy? Osteopathy is a form of manual medicine based on the principal that the body works as a unit, a whole entity, where all systems are connected. This includes the body, mind, and soul. Osteopaths believe in the body’s innate abil...

Is meditation something you are waiting to action on your “to do” list?..... Is it something you would like to try, but think you won’t be any good at? Do not fear - the wait is over! I’m Gabriella from Herbaceous, and I am one of the new kids on the block at Contagious Enthusiasm! You may have seen me about town, as I have been working in Hampton as a naturopath and meditation teacher for the past 8 years. Meditation is a very useful skill to learn, especially in todays bus...