Sanctuary Lifestyle Clinic

27/01/2025

SERVER AND INTERNET OUTAGE

We are currently experiencing a server and internet outage which means our main computer systems and phone lines are down.

We are doing our best to continue consultations but telehealth consults are not possible presently and we cannot take any phone calls.

You may email us on: info@sanctuaryclinic.com.au and leave a message and we will return your email or call as soon as possible.
We are working on fixing the system ASAP.

Thank you for your patience

26/12/2024

HOLIDAY SEASON

Sanctuary Lifestyle Clinic staff would like to wish you health and happiness this festive season.
We will be open on non public holidays except Jan 2nd. Office hours are listed below.
We are covered by Sydney Medical Home Doctor service for public holidays and after hours: https://www.sydmed.com.au/
You may book a consult with them if needing medical assistance during these hours.

We will have very minimal doctor cover during Jan 12-26th due to doctors on leave. During this time you may see any of the doctors at Summers Ave Medical Practice in Asquith: http://summersfamilypractice.com.au/
Our reception staff can provide a medical summary to be sent to them and please advice them to send any follow up results or correspondence to our doctors.

Again wishing you Merry Christmas and happy new year.
Thank you for entrusting your medical care to us.

22/11/2024

If you like Christmas music and like dressing up, SingNoel is for you.
Dr Pennington will be part of the choir and would love to see you there. Tickets available via website
singseries.com

11/10/2024

Dear Parents/Educators/Patients

Last days to register for 4th Annual Parents Forum: Helping Kids Thrive.
Registrations close Thursday 17th October at 5:30pm
Now that the COVID-19 pandemic is well behind us, things feel like they are humming along as before, but there are many things that are different about parenting and struggles our kids are facing. Our group of amazing collaborative professionals who work with kids have put their heads together to create a night aimed for parents and we will be talking about topics parents are struggling with post-pandemic.
When: Monday 21st October 2024 (Term 4, week 1)
Time: 6pm
Where: Hornsby RSL Club, 4 High St Hornsby NSW OR Online
Cost: $25 for online attendance.

Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/998064717437?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come and hear from:
Sara Balmer, Jennifer Cooper and Andrea van Niekerk (Psychology): Helping your Child Manage their Anxiety.
Lauren Reinhardt (Speech Pathologist): Literacy Lag or Learning Difficulty.
Emma Armstrong (Physiotherapist): Move it! The Benefits and Hurdles of getting Active and Creative Ways to Get Kids Out!
Dr Andrew Pennington (Integrative GP): Enhancing the Immune System post-COVID - Strategies to Help You and your Kids.
Shivani Moodley (Occupational Therapist): Retained Primitive Reflexes and how they Hinder your Child's Development.
Tori Wright (Chiropractor): Healthy Spines and Bright Minds. Understanding the Connection between Posture, Headaches and Chiropractic Care for Kids.
James Roman (Occupational Therapist): Teaching Children Emotional Regulation Strategies.

There will be a collaborative Q&A session at the end of the night where parents can ask questions of the panel.

What a great line-up!
All presenters are giving their time for free and the cost of the ticket covers the cost of running the event only. So please take advantage of this opportunity to learn nad ask questions.
Educators also welcome and there are so many insights we hope you can bring to your school, pre-school or day-care.

Register now:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/998064717437?aff=oddtdtcreator

Now that the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us, what issues are parents facing now? Hear tips from a team of local Paediatric professionals.

25/09/2024

HELPING KIDS THRIVE forum returns! MON 21st OCT. BOOK NOW!

After a couple of years hiatus due to COVID, the HELPING KIDS THRIVE forum is back!
Featuring some awesome speakers from various allied health and medical domains, the forum is designed for parents, educators or anyone interested in helping kids thrive. There are various topics of interest, see flier below.

BOOK EARLY to avoid missing out as this is expected to book out!

https//HKT.eventbrite.com.au
OR scan the QR code on flier below

Please feel free to share with others.
Sara Balmer Psychology for Kids
Vivid Health Chiropractic
Building Blocks Occupational Therapy
North Shore Speech Therapy
Therapy & Learning Centre

25/09/2024

The Return of the Helping Kids Thrive Forum!

If you are a parent or educator or just have an interest in seeing kids thrive, check out this awesome seminar coming up in Oct.
Tickets will sell out fast, so get in early!

Like this page to stay in touch with interesting discussions, tips, resources, freebies and events.

18/09/2024

HOW ARE YOUR STRESS LEVELS?

For most of us, we need some stress to be able to perform best. If we have no stress at all, we risk boredom, lack of innovation/creativity and pursing dreams.
If we have too much stress we risk burnout, social and professional withdrawal and mental illness.

Like with many things in life, balance is important. I often suggest to patients who are highly stressed that they are operating at or above 100% emotional capacity, and thus have no ability to surge when life throws challenges up, which is inevitably does.
Sometimes this requires some hard self-reflection, some hard conversations with family/friends/work colleagues around adjusting your priorities of what you are juggling. But ultimately it is worth it for your own happiness, productivity, physical and mental health.

Do you need to reduce your commitments to reach a better balance? Perhaps you are bored due to lack of stress and you need to challenge yourself more. Whatever the issue, we wish you all the best at achieving that balance.
If you need professional help to discuss these kind of matters, our doctors and psychologists are more than happy to help you.

13/09/2024

27/08/2024

DARP - Depression and Anxiety Recovery Program.
Highly recommended if you want a wholistic approach to your mental health. More details of the latest local program - see brochure below

27/06/2024

PARKINSONS DISEASE AND GUT MICROBIOTA

Could a simple vitamin therapy assist some patients with Parkinsons disease?
Check out this excellent article on the links between gut health, gut microbiome, environmental toxins, B vitamins and Parkinsons disease.

Researchers have suspected for some time that the link between our gut and brain plays a role in the development of Parkinson's disease.

20/06/2024

BENEFITS OF HOT/COLD SHOWERS

A perhaps little known technique that appears beneficial to the immune system is the use of hydrotherapy utilising hot/cold water alternating.

With the amount of viruses and other infections spreading around presently, we are seeing a lot of people off work or school due to illness.
If you have courage, when you are unwell (or to prevent becoming unwell) try using a hot/cold alternating shower technique to enhance your bodies immune function to fight off or prevent infection.

Try 3-4 mins of hot water, followed by 30-60 seconds of cold water, then back to 3-4 mins of hot, You can repeat this up to 3-4 x in a row, and end on cold. It gets easier with successive cold shower intervals - the first time is always the hardest, but the benefits are worth it.

You can also use cold showers/water immersion to recover after significant exercise.

https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/6-cold-shower-benefits-consider #

A cold shower can have benefits including pain relief and a mood boost. Learn how just a few minutes of cold therapy during your shower might be good for you.

03/04/2024

Another study pointing out the benefits of FIBRE! Take home message - eat more of it!

When it comes to protecting ourselves from chronic disease, we need to be mindful of the type of carbs we eat. We want to avoid eating ultra-processed carbs high in starch and sugar and low in fiber.

A high-carb, ultra-processed diet spikes our blood sugar, which drives insulin levels up, creates oxidative stress, and leads to accelerated aging, shortened life expectancy, and increased risk for chronic diseases like obesity, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and even cancer over time.

When you eat carbohydrates, choose high-fiber sources with a low glycemic impact (that means they won’t spike your blood sugar). Berries, leafy green vegetables, legumes, and whole unprocessed grains are good sources.

Have you tried increasing the fiber in your diet, and have you noticed a difference?

DOI:10.1016/j.numecd.2023.11.002