LAKE SPA TREATMENT OPTIONS

Current statistics in Australia show that 70% of the Australian population have visited a natural therapist. These findings enable us to assume that many Australians are taking personal responsibility for maintaining their health.

The Centre offers a wide range of natural therapies and drug-free options to promote the body’s own unique intrinsic power to heal itself. The Centre’s philosophy of wellness embraces the connection between mind, body and spirit with these realms being a focus of individual therapies within the Centre.

SESSION TIMES: 7 days - 8am to 8pm by appointment only
(note: not all therapies may be available at all times and depend on practitioner availability. Contact the Centre during business hours for further information).

WHY CHOOSE US - NATURAL THERAPY LEADERS

Health Fund Rebates
Workers Compensation
Veteran Affairs (Chiropractic only)
Wheelchair access
Mobile treatments on request
Free advice on which therapy best suits your needs
Fully qualified, experienced, caring practitioners
Gift vouchers
HICAPS

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SPECIALIST COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE SERVICES INCLUDE
Chiropractic Massage Therapy Naturopathy Acupuncture Counselling

CHIROPRACTIC
FEES	1st appointment $75 Follow ups $55 Concession, 16 years and under 1st appointment $55 Follow ups $40 1/2 hour massage + Chiropractic $88 Veteran Affairs Card Holders - Need referral from a G.P.
DESCRIPTION	Perhaps Chiropractic Can Help You? Have you ever felt tired or listless, tension or even trouble relaxing? Have you ever wondered why it is that some people never seem to get sick and you catch every bug going around? It may be that your nervous system is not functioning properly. Chiropractic is a natural approach to your health that focuses on improving the ability of your nervous system to cope with all kinds of internal and external stresses. Safe, gentle and effective, Chiropractic may be able to assist you with: - Increase nervous system function - Decreased muscle tension - Low back pain - Headache (including migraine) - Neck pain - Sports injuries - Discomfort during and after pregnancy - General wellbeing How Does it Work? Chiropractors deliver "adjustments" to the human body, changing nervous system function by removing interference from the nervous system. Nervous system interference is called a subluxation. A subluxation has physical, chemical and emotional causes. The nerves of your spinal column go on to serve all of your bodies cells, organs and glands. If your spine or segments of it do not move freely and correctly, the ability of those nerves to send and receive signals to and from the brain and the body is diminished. The longer this impaired function continues, the harder it is for all of these cells, organs and glands to function correctly. This can lead to poor health. Our aim is to keep your body functioning as well as is possible to allow you to "thrive, not just survive".
PRACTITIONERS	Meet our Chiropractor

CHIROPRACTIC

FEES

1st appointment $75
Follow ups $55
Concession, 16 years and under 1st appointment $55 Follow ups $40
1/2 hour massage + Chiropractic $88
Veteran Affairs Card Holders - Need referral from a G.P.

DESCRIPTION

Perhaps Chiropractic Can Help You?
Have you ever felt tired or listless, tension or even trouble relaxing? Have you ever wondered why it is that some people never seem to get sick and you catch every bug going around? It may be that your nervous system is not functioning properly.

Chiropractic is a natural approach to your health that focuses on improving the ability of your nervous system to cope with all kinds of internal and external stresses.
Safe, gentle and effective, Chiropractic may be able to assist you with:
- Increase nervous system function
- Decreased muscle tension
- Low back pain
- Headache (including migraine)
- Neck pain
- Sports injuries
- Discomfort during and after pregnancy
- General wellbeing

How Does it Work?
Chiropractors deliver "adjustments" to the human body, changing nervous system function by removing interference from the nervous system. Nervous system interference is called a subluxation. A subluxation has physical, chemical and emotional causes.
The nerves of your spinal column go on to serve all of your bodies cells, organs and glands. If your spine or segments of it do not move freely and correctly, the ability of those nerves to send and receive signals to and from the brain and the body is diminished.
The longer this impaired function continues, the harder it is for all of these cells, organs and glands to function correctly.
This can lead to poor health.
Our aim is to keep your body functioning as well as is possible to allow you to "thrive, not just survive".

PRACTITIONERS

Meet our Chiropractor

ACUPUNCTURE
FEES	1st appointment $75 Follow ups $55
DESCRIPTION	Acupuncture is part of an integrated system of primary health care, known as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that has an uninterrupted history of development dating back thousands of years in China and other parts of East Asia.The origins of acupuncture in China can be traced back at least two thousand years, making it one of the oldest and most long-standing health care systems in the world. Today, acupuncture is an effective, natural and increasingly popular form of health care that is being used by people from a wide range of cultural and social backgrounds. Acupuncture takes a wholistic approach to understanding normal function and disease processes and focuses as much on the prevention of illness as on the treatment. When healthy, an abundant supply of qi (pronounced chee) or "life energy" flows through the body's meridians (a network of invisible channels through the body). If the flow of qi in the meridians becomes blocked or there is an inadequate supply of qi, then the body fails to maintain harmony, balance and order, and disease or illness follows. This can result from stress, overwork, poor diet, disease pathogens, weather and environmental conditions, and other lifestyle factors and becomes evident to TCM practitioners through observable signs of bodily dysfunction. TCM practitioners look carefully for these signs of health and dysfunction, paying particular attention not only to the presenting signs and symptoms, but also to the medical history, general constitution, and the pulse and tongue. Acupuncture treatment involves the insertion of fine, sterile needles into specific sites (acupuncture points) along the body's meridians to clear energy blockages and encourage the normal flow of qi through the individual. The practitioner may also stimulate the acupuncture points using other methods, including moxibustion, cupping, laser therapy, electro-stimulation and massage, in order to re-establish the flow of qi. As a natural form of healing, acupuncture has the following benefits: • provides drug-free pain relief • effectively treats a wide range of acute and chronic ailments • treats the underlying cause of disease and illness as well as the symptoms • provides an wholistic approach to the treatment of disease and illness, linking body, mind and emotions • assists in the prevention against disease and illness as well as the maintenance of general well-being Acupuncture is known to treat a wide range of disorders including: - Neurological conditions such as headaches, migraines, difficulty sleeping, nervous tension, stroke, some forms of deafness, facial and inter-costal neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia, some forms of paralysis, sequelae of poliomyelitis, peripheral neuropathy, noises in the ears, dizziness, and Meniere's disease. Cardiovascular disorders such as high or low blood pressure, fluid retention, chest pain, angina pectoris, poor circulation, cold hands and feet, and muscle cramps. - Respiratory conditions such as bronchial asthma, acute and chronic bronchitis, acute tonsillitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, hay fever, chronic cough, laryngitis, sore throat, influenza and the common cold. - Digestive system disorders such as toothache, post-extraction pain, gingivitis, mouth ulcers, hiccough, spasms of the oesophagus, gastric and duodenal ulcers, gastric hyperacidity, gastritis, heartburn, hiatus hernia syndrome, flatulence, paralytic ileus, colitis, diarrhoea, constipation, haemorrhoids, liver and gall bladder disorders, and weight control. - Urogenital disorders such as cystitis, prostatitis, orchitis, low sexual vitality, urinary retention, kidney disorders, nocturnal enuresis, and neurogenic bladder dysfunction. - Gynaecological and obstetric disorders such as premenstrual tension, painful, heavy or irregular, or the absence of periods, abnormal uterine bleeding or discharge, hormonal disturbances, disorders associated with menopause, prolapse of the uterus or bladder, difficulty with conception, and morning sickness. - Skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, nerve rash, herpes zoster, acne, scar tissue and resultant adhesions, hair loss and dandruff. - Eye conditions such as visual disorders, red, sore, itchy or watery eyes, conjunctivitis, simple cataracts, myopia in children, and central retinitis. - Musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoarthritis, sciatica, lumbago, weak back, low back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, tenosynovitis, shoulder and neck pain, cervicobrachial syndrome, "frozen shoulder", and "tennis elbow". - Sporting injuries such as sprained ankles and knees, cartilage problems, corking and tearing of muscles, torn ligaments and bruises. - Psychological conditions such as depression, phobias, emotional disturbances, anxiety, nervousness and addictions such as smoking. * The disorders above which appear in bold have been recognised by the World Health Organisation (December 1979) as having been successfully treated by acupuncture. The disorders which do not appear in bold above are other common disorders which have been found to respond well to acupuncture.
PRACTITIONERS

ACUPUNCTURE

FEES

1st appointment $75
Follow ups $55

DESCRIPTION

Acupuncture is part of an integrated system of primary health care, known as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that has an uninterrupted history of development dating back thousands of years in China and other parts of East Asia.The origins of acupuncture in China can be traced back at least two thousand years, making it one of the oldest and most long-standing health care systems in the world. Today, acupuncture is an effective, natural and increasingly popular form of health care that is being used by people from a wide range of cultural and social backgrounds.

Acupuncture takes a wholistic approach to understanding normal function and disease processes and focuses as much on the prevention of illness as on the treatment. When healthy, an abundant supply of qi (pronounced chee) or "life energy" flows through the body's meridians (a network of invisible channels through the body). If the flow of qi in the meridians becomes blocked or there is an inadequate supply of qi, then the body fails to maintain harmony, balance and order, and disease or illness follows. This can result from stress, overwork, poor diet, disease pathogens, weather and environmental conditions, and other lifestyle factors and becomes evident to TCM practitioners through observable signs of bodily dysfunction. TCM practitioners look carefully for these signs of health and dysfunction, paying particular attention not only to the presenting signs and symptoms, but also to the medical history, general constitution, and the pulse and tongue.

Acupuncture treatment involves the insertion of fine, sterile needles into specific sites (acupuncture points) along the body's meridians to clear energy blockages and encourage the normal flow of qi through the individual. The practitioner may also stimulate the acupuncture points using other methods, including moxibustion, cupping, laser therapy, electro-stimulation and massage, in order to re-establish the flow of qi.

As a natural form of healing, acupuncture has the following benefits:

• provides drug-free pain relief
• effectively treats a wide range of acute and chronic ailments
• treats the underlying cause of disease and illness as well as the symptoms
• provides an wholistic approach to the treatment of disease and illness, linking body, mind and emotions
• assists in the prevention against disease and illness as well as the maintenance of general well-being

Acupuncture is known to treat a wide range of disorders including:
- Neurological conditions such as headaches, migraines, difficulty sleeping, nervous tension, stroke, some forms of deafness, facial and inter-costal neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia, some forms of paralysis, sequelae of poliomyelitis, peripheral neuropathy, noises in the ears, dizziness, and Meniere's disease.
Cardiovascular disorders such as high or low blood pressure, fluid retention, chest pain, angina pectoris, poor circulation, cold hands and feet, and muscle cramps.
- Respiratory conditions such as bronchial asthma, acute and chronic bronchitis, acute tonsillitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, hay fever, chronic cough, laryngitis, sore throat, influenza and the common cold.
- Digestive system disorders such as toothache, post-extraction pain, gingivitis, mouth ulcers, hiccough, spasms of the oesophagus, gastric and duodenal ulcers, gastric hyperacidity, gastritis, heartburn, hiatus hernia syndrome, flatulence, paralytic ileus, colitis, diarrhoea, constipation, haemorrhoids, liver and gall bladder disorders, and weight control.
- Urogenital disorders such as cystitis, prostatitis, orchitis, low sexual vitality, urinary retention, kidney disorders, nocturnal enuresis, and neurogenic bladder dysfunction.
- Gynaecological and obstetric disorders such as premenstrual tension, painful, heavy or irregular, or the absence of periods, abnormal uterine bleeding or discharge, hormonal disturbances, disorders associated with menopause, prolapse of the uterus or bladder, difficulty with conception, and morning sickness.
- Skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, nerve rash, herpes zoster, acne, scar tissue and resultant adhesions, hair loss and dandruff.
- Eye conditions such as visual disorders, red, sore, itchy or watery eyes, conjunctivitis, simple cataracts, myopia in children, and central retinitis.
- Musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoarthritis, sciatica, lumbago, weak back, low back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, tenosynovitis, shoulder and neck pain, cervicobrachial syndrome, "frozen shoulder", and "tennis elbow".
- Sporting injuries such as sprained ankles and knees, cartilage problems, corking and tearing of muscles, torn ligaments and bruises.
- Psychological conditions such as depression, phobias, emotional disturbances, anxiety, nervousness and addictions such as smoking.

* The disorders above which appear in bold have been recognised by the World Health Organisation (December 1979) as having been successfully treated by acupuncture. The disorders which do not appear in bold above are other common disorders which have been found to respond well to acupuncture.

PRACTITIONERS

MASSAGE THERAPIES
FEES	1/2 hr $40 1 hr $75 1 ½ hrs $105 2 hrs $140
DESCRIPTION	RELAXATION MASSAGE: Massage is gentle, relaxing and aims to relieve tension, relax and revitalise muscles, promote circulation and provide a sense of well-being. More Info... REMEDIAL MASSAGE: Massage aims to decrease painful conditions and injuries by treating the dysfunction causing the pain and to improve range of movement and mobility. More Info... TRIGGER POINT THERAPY: This therapy can be incorporated into your massage treatment. Trigger Points are hyper-irritable spots found within muscle or fascia and often are the cause of pain, discomfort and immobility. More info... MYOFASCIAL RELEASE: Myofascial Release is a powerful, interactive stretching technique which treats soft tissue dysfunction. Therapists may use Myofascial techniques in combination with other massage therapy methods. Light touch and light stretching techniques are used to encourage relaxation then allowing deeper restrictions to be accessed and treated. More info... SPORTS THERAPIES: Whether you are a professional athlete, a weekend social sportsperson or sustained an injury at work or home, Sports Therapies can help you. Sports Therapies include assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injury as well as prevention of injury and treatments to optimise performance. More info... LYMPHATIC MASSAGE: (See "Health Tip" How can Lymphatic Massage Assist You) The lymphatic system is the major drainage system of the body. It plays a key role in the surveillance and defense of the body, it functions in immune response, it assists in the maintenance of fluid balance by draining fluid from the tissues, and returning vital substances back to the blood stream. More info... PREGNANCY (& POST PREGNANCY): Recommended for healthy mums in their 2nd or 3rd trimester only. Pregnancy massage enhances the function of muscles and joints, improves circulation and general body tone, and reduces mental and physical fatigue. HOT STONE THERAPY/HAWAIIAN FUSION THERAPY: Hot stone therapy goes back to ancient civilisations where it was believed that hot stones had many healing properties particularly for cleansing the body, relaxing the heart, grounding the soul and soothing the mind. For hundreds of years Hawaiians have been using hot stones with heat, colour and sound (chants) for healing in order to restore balance in body, mind and spirit. They also used woods, seashells and pieces of tumbled coral. The treatment involves placing hot stones on pressure points and chakra points and massaging with oiled hot stones. Aromatic oils can also be used. We now bring this ancient therapy to the Lake Spa centre. Experience and enjoy!! REJUVINATE/DETOX & EXFOLIATION MASSAGE: Total body skin exfoliation, stimulates circulation improving lymph flow, sense of well being and increased energy levels. Stimulates detoxification of all systems. EAR CANDLING TREATMENT : A wonderful treatment to relax the mind and body. The treatment consists of Ear Candling, acupressure points and lymphatic massage. Ear Candling will assist conditions such as sinusitis, headaches, migraines, upper respiratory complaints, glue ear, swimmers ear and breathing difficulties.
PRACTITIONERS	Meet out Massage / Bodywork / Ear Candling Team

MASSAGE THERAPIES

FEES

1/2 hr $40
1 hr $75
1 ½ hrs $105
2 hrs $140

DESCRIPTION

RELAXATION MASSAGE: Massage is gentle, relaxing and aims to relieve tension, relax and revitalise muscles, promote circulation and provide a sense of well-being.
More Info...

REMEDIAL MASSAGE: Massage aims to decrease painful conditions and injuries by treating the dysfunction causing the pain and to improve range of movement and mobility.
More Info...

TRIGGER POINT THERAPY: This therapy can be incorporated into your massage treatment. Trigger Points are hyper-irritable spots found within muscle or fascia and often are the cause of pain, discomfort and immobility.
More info...

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE: Myofascial Release is a powerful, interactive stretching technique which treats soft tissue dysfunction. Therapists may use Myofascial techniques in combination with other massage therapy methods. Light touch and light stretching techniques are used to encourage relaxation then allowing deeper restrictions to be accessed and treated.
More info...

SPORTS THERAPIES: Whether you are a professional athlete, a weekend social sportsperson or sustained an injury at work or home, Sports Therapies can help you. Sports Therapies include assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injury as well as prevention of injury and treatments to optimise performance.
More info...

LYMPHATIC MASSAGE: (See "Health Tip" How can Lymphatic Massage Assist You) The lymphatic system is the major drainage system of the body. It plays a key role in the surveillance and defense of the body, it functions in immune response, it assists in the maintenance of fluid balance by draining fluid from the tissues, and returning vital substances back to the blood stream.
More info...

PREGNANCY (& POST PREGNANCY): Recommended for healthy mums in their 2nd or 3rd trimester only. Pregnancy massage enhances the function of muscles and joints, improves circulation and general body tone, and reduces mental and physical fatigue.

HOT STONE THERAPY/HAWAIIAN FUSION THERAPY: Hot stone therapy goes back to ancient civilisations where it was believed that hot stones had many healing properties particularly for cleansing the body, relaxing the heart, grounding the soul and soothing the mind. For hundreds of years Hawaiians have been using hot stones with heat, colour and sound (chants) for healing in order to restore balance in body, mind and spirit. They also used woods, seashells and pieces of tumbled coral. The treatment involves placing hot stones on pressure points and chakra points and massaging with oiled hot stones. Aromatic oils can also be used. We now bring this ancient therapy to the Lake Spa centre. Experience and enjoy!!

REJUVINATE/DETOX & EXFOLIATION MASSAGE: Total body skin exfoliation, stimulates circulation improving lymph flow, sense of well being and increased energy levels. Stimulates detoxification of all systems.

EAR CANDLING TREATMENT : A wonderful treatment to relax the mind and body. The treatment consists of Ear Candling, acupressure points and lymphatic massage. Ear Candling will assist conditions such as sinusitis, headaches, migraines, upper respiratory complaints, glue ear, swimmers ear and breathing difficulties.

PRACTITIONERS

Meet out Massage / Bodywork / Ear Candling Team

NATUROPATHY / IRIDOLOGY / WELLNESS CONSULTATIONS
FEES	Standard Initial Consultation $68 - 1 hour Initial Consultation with Body Composition Test (BCT) $98 - 1 1/4 hour Return Consultations $50 - 1/2 hour + herbal medicine or supplements if required
DESCRIPTION	Services Available (click here for more information) - Iridology - Body Composition Analysis - Blood typing - Bowel toxicity test - Blood sugar level test - Kinesiology - Nutritional Analysis - Hair Mineral Analysis Conditions Michelle specialises in... (click here for more information) - Children's health - Immune problems from allergies to autoimmune diseases including psoriasis - Weight loss, muscle gain - Stress and energy issues - thyroid and adrenal problems - Bowel and digestive disorders - IBS, Coeliacs, Crohn's - Hormonal issues from PMS, polycystic ovaries to menopause - Syndrome X - pre-diabetes, cholesterol and cardiovascular concerns HEALTH TIPS: Stiff Muscles or Do you have Gout? How a Detox Can Benefit You and Improve Your Health Bloating Osteoporosis High Blood Pressure Prostate Health Colic
PRACTITIONER	Michelle Townsend

NATUROPATHY / IRIDOLOGY / WELLNESS CONSULTATIONS

FEES

Standard Initial Consultation $68 - 1 hour
Initial Consultation with Body Composition Test (BCT) $98 - 1 1/4 hour
Return Consultations $50 - 1/2 hour
+ herbal medicine or supplements if required

DESCRIPTION

Services Available (click here for more information)
- Iridology
- Body Composition Analysis
- Blood typing
- Bowel toxicity test
- Blood sugar level test
- Kinesiology
- Nutritional Analysis
- Hair Mineral Analysis

Conditions Michelle specialises in... (click here for more information)
- Children's health
- Immune problems from allergies to autoimmune diseases including psoriasis
- Weight loss, muscle gain
- Stress and energy issues - thyroid and adrenal problems
- Bowel and digestive disorders - IBS, Coeliacs, Crohn's
- Hormonal issues from PMS, polycystic ovaries to menopause
- Syndrome X - pre-diabetes, cholesterol and cardiovascular concerns

HEALTH TIPS:

Stiff Muscles or Do you have Gout?

How a Detox Can Benefit You and Improve Your Health

Bloating Osteoporosis High Blood Pressure Prostate Health Colic

PRACTITIONER

Michelle Townsend

COUNSELLING
FEES	1 hr $85 Couples - 1 hr $110 weekend surcharge applies
DESCRIPTION	For treating crisis situations, for management of stress and/or emotional difficulties, ie. grief, trauma, conflict. Is also used for mediation purposes. In our fast and often isolated society we have lost of place to be "heard". A valuable modality to allow people access to their own solutions creating a more peaceful and focused life. With safety and with support you can explore areas such as relationship issues, personal crisis, transitional changes, addictive patterns, stress related disorders and personal issues related to healing. More info....

COUNSELLING

FEES

1 hr $85
Couples - 1 hr $110
weekend surcharge applies

DESCRIPTION

For treating crisis situations, for management of stress and/or emotional difficulties, ie. grief, trauma, conflict. Is also used for mediation purposes. In our fast and often isolated society we have lost of place to be "heard". A valuable modality to allow people access to their own solutions creating a more peaceful and focused life. With safety and with support you can explore areas such as relationship issues, personal crisis, transitional changes, addictive patterns, stress related disorders and personal issues related to healing.
More info....