Acupuncture involves the insertion of thin needles into the skin to target specific body points or Meridians which are the lines of energy running throughout the body. Acupuncture has its origins from Traditional Chinese Medicine and is believed to have been practiced from 1600 B.C. Its therapeutic effects have been found to be an effective

Acupuncture for Pregnancy. Making a wonderful time better. Pregnancy is a wonderous time in a woman’s life as you watch your body grow and change with each passing month.  I remember being amazed by my body’s innate knowledge and ability to make a new human and bring it into the world – a true “super

Now the weather is warmer and the days are longer, people are getting out and exercising (myself included) and what I have noticed is an influx of clients asking for help in treating Plantar Fasciitis. Remedial Massage used in conjunction with Dry Needling is a very important tool when it comes to treating and dealing

Massage Therapy is an effective treatment for physical and mental relaxation but it can also help as part of your Weight Loss Strategy. As Massage involves putting pressure on specific body areas; it can help improve your metabolism, reduce body fat and much more. Here is how deep body massage can contribute to weight loss: Improves

Healthy Weight loss and Optimal health are more than just a result of what you eat and how much you exercise.  Weight gain, fluctuations and difficulty losing weight may also be the result of genetics, hormone imbalances, chronic pain with mobility restrictions, illness or chronic disease, sluggish digestive functioning, food sensitivities and chronic inflammation.  There

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a functional gut disorder affecting 10-15% of the world’s population . “Among patients about 40% of people have mild IBS, 35% moderate IBS, and 25% severe IBS. Many people don’t recognize IBS symptoms. Yet, Irritable Bowel Syndrome is one of the most common disorders seen by physicians.” Those suffering with

Have you been hearing about Functional Medicine and you are not sure what the commentary is all about? Here at Brisbane Livewell Clinic, we provide the latest services in Functional Medicine with the most current biochemical tests, which can measure the levels of chemicals in your body to determine exactly which nutrients and foods will

We all like to indulge at times including when we relax and share Christmas and New Year Celebrations with Family and Friends. Over indulging in Grandma’s Pavlova, your Aunties Fruit cake and your Mum’s Christmas pudding with Ice Cream are just a few of the delicious temptations that will test your commitment to not overeating.

Lose Weight for Summer Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “how did I end up here?”, or seeing your reflection and not recognising yourself? Maybe you would feel happier with your health if you lost those last few kilos. You are not alone in your desire for weight loss; Three in five adults are overweight

Science has confirmed the efficacy of Acupuncture in helping stroke survivors to recover more quickly, with a trial showing improved functions that were disrupted by an acute ischemic stroke.   Millions of stroke survivors do not get treatment quickly enough and experience the full range of negative conditions. Patients who undergo extensive rehabilitation with stroke