Innate Studio

23/09/2025

Why We Check Growing Spines 🌿

Everyday life is full of movement and growth for kids, running, climbing, backpacks, sports and hours at school desks.

All of this is wonderful, but it can also place small, ongoing stresses on a child’s developing spine and nervous system.

Regular chiropractic check-ups are like routine dental visits:
✨ They help monitor posture and spinal movement as kids grow.
✨ They support balanced movement patterns for sport and play.
✨ They give parents peace of mind that someone is keeping an eye on how their child’s body is adapting to growth.

Our approach is gentle and age-appropriate. We use specific assessments to see how your child’s spine and nervous system are functioning, then offer care plans that fit their stage of development.

By making chiropractic visits a normal part of family wellness, just like dentist check-ups, you’re helping your child stay active, comfortable, and ready for all the adventures of growing up.

📅 Family appointments are available so parents and children can be seen together.
💛 Questions about how it works? We’re happy to chat and explain every step.

18/09/2025

✨ Small bodies, endless possibilities ✨

Each gentle adjustment is designed to help kids grow, move and thrive with ease.

At Innate Studio, we nurture healthy development and create space for young nervous systems to do what they do best, adapt, learn and flourish. 💛🌿

05/09/2025

✨ I’m calling BS on the phrase ‘it’s because you’re aging’ ✨

How many times have you heard (or maybe even said):
“Oh, that’s just what happens when you get older.”

🌿Joint pain? Must be age.
🌿Fatigue? Age.
🌿Losing strength? Age again.
🌿Weight gain? Menopause.
🌿Loss of balance. Age.

But here’s the truth: blaming everything on age is a cop out. 💥

Yes, our bodies change as we get older but how we experience aging has so much more to do with how we live than simply the number of candles on our birthday cake.

🍎 When we truly nourish and support our bodies 👇🏻
🍑Eating enough and choosing foods that fuel our metabolism
🏊‍♀️Moving daily and challenging our strength
🌿Using our bodies in the ways they’re biologically designed to move

…we can actually age well, with energy, mobility and resilience.

Some people even find themselves feeling stronger and healthier in midlife and beyond than they did in their 20s.

But it’s not just about food and fitness. We see people with longevity and increased vitality who thrive as they age also have:
🌿Community – Being connected and supported makes a huge difference.
🌿 Purpose – A reason to get up each morning keeps our minds and bodies engaged.
🌿 Relationships – Nurturing family and friendships adds joy, love and belonging.

✨ Aging well is about living well, nourishing our bodies, moving with intention and staying connected to what matters most.

Stop blaming age.

Instead, take responsibility for how we show up for ourselves today, tomorrow and for years to come.

💛 Your future self will thank you 💛

29/08/2025

Ever wondered why people get chiropractic care?

Here are just some of the things I saw in practice this week 👇🏻

🌿 Pregnancy support
🌿 Breastfeeding challenges - both mum and bubs
🌿 Shoulder pain
🌿 Challenges with balance and coordination
🌿 Headaches
🌿 Post surgery pain
🌿 Preconception care

Just to name a few…..

And of course, those that choose chiropractic care to health and wellbeing 🌿

Enjoy the weekend and get outside! ☀️

28/08/2025

When preparing for birth, many women hear about optimal foetal positioning, meaning how baby’s position in the womb can influence labour and birth outcomes.

But what’s often overlooked in this equation is the mother’s pelvis and how its alignment plays a key role in creating the space and movement a baby needs.

✨ From a chiropractic perspective, the pelvis is more than just a “bony passage.” It’s a dynamic structure made up of bones, ligaments, fascia, and muscles. For birth to unfold smoothly, the pelvis needs to move freely, expanding, tilting and adapting as baby descends.

✨ When the pelvis is restricted or imbalanced (from posture, previous injuries, daily stress or even sitting for long hours), it may limit the biological movement needed during labour. This can impact baby’s ability to rotate and navigate through the birth canal, sometimes leading to longer, more difficult labours.

That’s where chiropractic care can help. 🌿

Gentle, pregnancy-specific adjustments:
✔️ Balance the pelvis and surrounding soft tissues
✔️ Reduce tension in the uterine ligaments and muscles
✔️ Create space for baby to find their best position
✔️ Support a smoother, more comfortable birth experience

Your body is designed for birth. By ensuring your pelvis is balanced and mobile, you support both yourself and your baby in this incredible process. 🌿✨

26/08/2025

Can you feel the shift? 🌻

Spring is starting to poke its head out. As the seasons change, so do we.

Winter asks us to slow down, conserve and rest. ❄️

Spring, however, gently nudges us forward, inviting growth, movement and lightness. 🌿

You may start to feel:
✨ More energy rising in your body
✨ A natural pull to move, stretch and spend more time outdoors
✨ Inspiration bubbling up, like new ideas waiting to blossom
✨ A sense of renewal, possibility and fresh beginnings

Just as the earth awakens, so do we. 🌱 Notice the subtle shifts within yourself.

You rhythms, your moods, your desires. This is your body syncing with nature’s cycles.

This spring, what seeds are you planting for yourself? 🌻

A huge thank you to for the beautiful flowers ❤️

20/08/2025

Oh our hearts!

It was an epic event and we’re so grateful for all that came along, donated, supplied us with materials, donated to the raffle and gathered their girlfriends ❤️❤️❤️

And a huge thanks to the amazing women at Footprints Foundation - Sale. Not only for the event but everything they do for local women going through breast cancer 💕

✨ Nourishing the Body, Mind and Heart ✨

🌸 Footprints Foundation would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and supported the recent Winter Wellness and Connection event at Victoria Hall in Sale. 💐

More than 50 amazing local women came together for an afternoon of gentle movement, inspiring conversations and community spirit, all while raising vital funds to support families navigating a breast cancer diagnosis. 🧘🏼‍♀️👣💕

Thanks to the generosity of our community, an incredible $5,000 was raised which enables us to provide much needed practical support for families during treatment. 🪴 🥗 🧼

A special thank you to Lou Cartledge from WellbeingWise, Dr Deanna Dolbel from Innate Studio, and all the inspiring speakers and participants who made the day so impactful. 🙌🏼

There’s something truly powerful about women supporting women! 🙌🏼 When we slow down, breathe, move our bodies and connect, we are reminded that we’re part of something much bigger. 🩷

🫶🏼 From all of us at Footprints Foundation, thank you for helping us continue our mission of walking alongside families in their time of need. 💕

☎️ To find out more about what we do, please contact us on 1300 469 144

Thank you to the Gippsland Times for the great article! 📰

14/08/2025

🌿 Overwhelm in new mums…why it’s not ‘just in your head’

The early weeks after birth can feel like a blur. Your body is healing, your hormones are shifting, your sleep is interrupted (…a lot), and you’re learning to care for a tiny human who depends on you for everything.

It’s no wonder so many mums describe feeling foggy, anxious, emotional or “not themselves.”

This is more than just being tired, it’s often a sign that your nervous system is overloaded.

When your nervous system is under strain, it’s harder to:
🌿Stay calm during unsettled moments
🌿Get deep, restorative sleep (even when you have the chance)
🌿Think clearly and make decisions
🌿 Feel grounded and connected to your body

🌿How chiropractic care can help:
Gentle, neurologically-focused adjustments work to ease tension in your spine and calm your nervous system. This helps your body shift out of “survival mode” and into a state where you can rest, heal, and feel more like you.

If you’re a new mum:
💛 Be kind to yourself, you’re doing something incredible
💛 Ask for help (and accept it)
💛 Prioritise small, nourishing moments for your body and mind

You don’t have to push through the overwhelm.
With the right support, your body can find its balance again and you can feel more present in this beautiful, messy, precious season.

Feel free to tag someone that needs to hear this!

02/08/2025

We pulled it off!

Our Winter Wellness & Connection went off without a hitch! And I think everyone had a blast!

I know I did 🥳

Thank you to 50 attendees, the epic support crew, Ang and Lisa from Footprints Foundation, our speakers, local businesses that donated to our epic raffle and Victoria Hall. ✨

We couldn’t have done it without you all. ❤️

There’s been many requests for another one. Once we recover and let the dust settle, we’ll see what we can do!

🙏🏻

27/07/2025

Chiropractic care goes beyond pain relief. ✨

It’s about unlocking your body’s natural healing potential.

Every adjustment restores, balances and strengthens the nervous system as well as supporting optimal health.

❤️

22/07/2025

The biggest nervous system regulation myth 👇🏻

That being “regulated” means you’re calm all the time.

But true regulation isn’t about being zen 24/7.

A well-regulated nervous system means you can adapt to whatever life throws at you.

It means you can rise to meet challenges when needed and then shift back into a calmer state once the moment has passed.

We can’t avoid stress entirely.

But when our nervous system is functioning well, we can move through stress rather than get stuck in it and our body becomes much more resilient as a result.

Of course chiropractic care can help your nervous become more regulated but there are so many things you can do in your daily life. Stay tuned!