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Our minds are amazingly complex. One of the most curious things about them, identified by psychologists like Albert Ellis last century, is the ways that we all tend to fall into recognisable forms of unhelpful, because unnecessarily negative ways of thinking. We “catastrophise”, for instance: telling ourselves that the very worst things are going to […]
Negative self talk and how to defuse the situation! Read More »
That niggly, quiet voice that creeps into your conscious each day. Movies, books and theatre often portray this voice as the little devil sitting on your shoulder – standing there all dressed up in their cloak, red faced, pitchfork in hand. I hate having ants in my pants and we should never have ANTS on
ANTs in your pants? Read More »
As someone who grew up in the Bayside area, and is now raising his own family here, it is wonderful be part of the team at Beaumaris Sports & Spinal, and to be now be able to give back, in a small way, to our local community. Australia, like many nations around the world, is
Our SSG Counsellor – A Who am I with Dr Matt Sharpe? Read More »
Viruses are not the only thing that are highly contagious. Humans are deeply interconnected, and both pain and positive well-being is contagious. Studies reveal that if you witness someone else experiencing pain—whether it’s a friend falling over in the street, or even a gloomy face in the waiting room of a medical clinic—you’re likely to
Well-Being Is Contagious Read More »
Someone famously joked of the famous idea of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”, that only the pursuit is ever promised us. Life is not always easy. People are complex. Many things affect us that are outside of our control. Especially with our new devices, we are flooded with competing voices bidding for our
The what and why of Counselling – how Dr Matt Sharpe can help you Read More »
Stressed, anyone? Anxious? The answer to these questions is that a lot of us feel these ways, and too many of us feel these ways a lot of the time. Stress and anxiety, like fear, are natural responses to a sense of threat in the world. These feelings can motivate us to do things we
What is Anxiety and stress and how our Counsellor Dr Matt Sharpe can help you Read More »
Last time we began discussing Orofacial Myology and what complaints may bring people in to seek out an assessment. Even at your ‘normal’ osteopathic appointment, an orofacial and airway focused Osteopath may ask you questions such as: Do you snore? Do you eat with your mouth closed? Do you need a nap in the afternoons?
Orofacial Myology Part 2 Read More »
Orofacial Myology, or Orofacial myofunctional therapy, is a form of assessment and therapy that aims to optimise the muscular function of the mouth, tongue and facial muscles. As a therapy, it works in marvellously as an adjunct to the usual skills and treatment provided by your Osteopath. In Osteopathy, we consider function and how it
Orofacial Myology – How we can help your child’s mouth, tongue and facial muscles! Read More »
Hopefully you don’t know anyone who has been affected by breast cancer but there is a good chance you do. Breast cancer in the most common cancer in women in Australia – there were 20, 428 new cases in 2022 (Cancer Australia, 2023). Treatment advances in recent years have increased 5-year survival rates to 92%
After Breast Cancer Treatment – How we can help! Read More »
W sitting is a sitting position where a child sits on their bottom with their knees bent and feet positioned outside their hips, causing their legs to form a “W” shape. This position is often adopted by young children during playtime or other activities and has been a topic of concern among parents and healthcare
The effects of W sitting on brain development in children Read More »
Plagiocephaly is a condition where a baby’s head is flattened or misshapen, often due to prolonged pressure in one area. This can occur as a result of spending too much time lying on their back or being in the same position for long periods of time. While plagiocephaly itself does not usually cause developmental delays,
What is plagiocephaly aka flat head in babies? Read More »
