If you have hypermobility or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), finding the right approach to exercise can take a little trial and error. You might love pushing yourself at the gym or getting out for a run, but not the soreness, wobbly joints or feeling that you’ve overdone it afterwards. With hypermobility, building strength around your joints…
With chronic fatigue syndrome, deciding whether to exercise isn’t as simple as asking, “Do I have enough energy today?” You might feel capable of a walk, a gym session or getting a few things done around the house, only to find yourself completely wiped out later that day or even the next. That delayed response…
Staying active during pregnancy is one of the best things you can do for your body and your growing baby. But with so much conflicting information out there, it can be hard to know where to start, what’s safe, and how to adapt as your body changes week by week. If you’ve been wondering whether…
How to Book with our Psychologist at North West Healthy Women Taking the first step toward mental health support is often the hardest part of the journey. We get it – life in North Brisbane is busy, and between work, family, and everything in between, your own mental and physical well-being can sometimes slide down…
5 Signs It’s Time to See a Psychologist in Everton Park: A Woman’s Guide It’s a common theme – you’re constantly busy with the kids and family, dealing with the crazy North Brisbane traffic and managing your career – women’s mental health gets put on the backburner. Psychology is becoming one of the most sought…
Welcome Davina Donovan: A New Space for Women’s Mental Health in Everton Park We have some very exciting news to share! Our Healthy Women Everton Park clinic is growing, and we are thrilled to officially welcome Davina Donovan to the team as our Women’s Psychologist. Finding a psychologist who truly “gets” it can be daunting.…
Meet Our Women’s Dietitian & Nutrition Expert – Rachel Hazlett! Hello! I’m Rachel, a Certified Fertility Dietitian and Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD). I became a fertility and pregnancy specialist because I am passionate about helping women become mothers. My journey wasn’t easy; I had a rough fertility and pregnancy experience myself, and that lived experience…
Many women assume the goal for returning to exercise is to get back to where they were as quickly as possible. The moment you start feeling “a bit better” is often the most high-risk point in recovery. Pain has eased, energy is returning, you’re itching to move again, and that’s exactly when people tend to…
After cancer treatment, many women find themselves dealing with lingering fatigue, reduced strength, changes in balance, or simply a loss of confidence in their body’s abilities. If you’re wondering how to safely return to physical activity, you’re in the right place. The relationship between exercise and cancer recovery can feel overwhelming or even unsafe without…
Deciding between a physiotherapist or exercise physiologist can feel overwhelming. A lot of women come to us feeling sore, frustrated, or worried about their bodies, and then get stuck at the first step. Physiotherapist or exercise physiologist? What’s the difference? Does it matter which one you choose? And what if you get it wrong? You…
