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The Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET) is one of several complementary chiropractic techniques practised at the Karrinyup Wellness Centre. It is a holistic technique recognising that emotional and physical health are closely linked, and its use can assist in providing positive patient outcomes. What Is The Neuro-Emotional Technique? Practitioners using the Neuro-Emotional Technique target the physical aspects of emotion and stress responses. These responses are transmitted throughout the body, for example, inducing feelings of butterflies in the stomach or a lump in the throat. NET doesn't ...read more

For a while now, the catch words like ‘microbiome’ and ‘collagen’ and ‘gut health’ have been a popular presence in the health and wellness world. Here is my super simple recipe for a healthy, homemade bone broth that is mild yet delicious and packed full of goodness for the whole family to enjoy! Bone broth is a great source of a number of nutrients, including calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin K2, iron, zinc, selenium, manganese and collagen, making it an ideal naturopathic remedy. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. It is a major ...read more

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common foot complaints. It usually presents as pain under the heel or arch of the foot. Your plantar fascia is a thick fibrous band of connective tissue, running from the heel of the foot and extending to the sole of the toes. The plantar fascia supports the arch of the foot, acting as a shock absorber when pressure is applied to the foot when walking. When the plantar fascia becomes inflamed this tends to cause heel pain. The most common causes and risk factors of plantar fasciitis is: An active lifestyle/ overuse with lots of running and ...read more

Nutritionist and Accredited Practising Dietitian Josephine is grateful to be a Senior Dietitian at Perth Children’s Hospital, where she has managed the nutritional needs of children, from newborns to adolescents, with both minor and serious medical conditions for the past 20 years.   Jo graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science and a Graduate Diploma in Dietetics.  Working in most hospitals in Western Australia, the Northern Territory and in private practice, Jo chose to specialise in Paediatrics and achieved a certificate in Paediatric ...read more