The Wellness Collective

18/07/2025

The Wauchope Business awards voting closes tonight! We were lucky enough to be nomminated in the excellence of Health and Wellness Category.

This is recignition for the hardwork of all our amazing praccies! If you love what we do, if we have held space for you physically, mentaly and emotionally, or had a postivie experience, it would mean THE WORLD if you could vote for us ✨

*votes only count by confirming your email, which tends to land in your junk folder - these have to be clicked to be confirmed - Mish I know *

Click the link to vote: https://wauchopechamber.wishpondpages.com/vote-contes

05/12/2024

🌿✨ The Power of Whole Foods for Healing & Wellness ✨🌿

As we approach the silly season and all the festive treats that come with it, let’s take a moment to remember the foundation of true health: whole, nutrient-dense foods. 🎄🌱

Good quality, minimally processed foods are essential for reducing inflammation and supporting our body’s ability to heal. Chronic inflammation is a silent player in the progression of many common chronic diseases states, from autoimmune conditions to heart disease and blood surgar dysregulation BUT the beauty of nature is that it offers us a toolbox of healing through the food we eat. 🌿🥑

Still enjoy that glass of champagne, and indulge on that fancy platter, because food and socialisation bring us joy, we don’t want to associate our eating habits with guilt and shame but year after year when January comes around we see an influx in patients feeling guilty, unwell and inflammed from the silly season antics.

This friendly post is just to remind yourself to be kind but mindful that you can still enjoy all the sweet moments but make appropriate choices when needed to ensure you keep yourself in a state of balance.

Chronic disease management can be tricky in these times, but remember why you started your journey and how far you’ve come and remember to look after yourself most importantly.

20/11/2024

There’s facials and then there is Kara’s Facials! ✨

If your in need of some serious RnR you can’t go past booking in one of our beauty babes special reflexology facials! Kara integrates all her traditional techniques we know and love with quasha and reflexology to stimulate specialised lymphatic drainage in the face and neck to leave you looking dewy and less puffy.

…..Very mindful. Very demure!

Booking links found in our bio and on our website x

21/10/2024

Have Edno? We hear you and we understand

For those unsure aware, Endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of it, causing chronic pain, systemic inflammation and infertility. It affects millions of women worldwide, yet it often goes undiagnosed for years, with patients being told they’re being hysterical, dramatic or anxious!

“Yeah thanks doc, I have anxiety because I don’t know what kind of day I’m going to have in relation to my pain and unsure if I can make it to work or even maintain a job at this point, so yeah I’m anxious but what I’m experiencing here today is not anxiety”!

We hear this way too often. In fact alarmingly so..

BUT here at the Wellness Collective we are taking a multi modality approach. Our practitioners are working closely on complex cases utilising clinical nutrition, effective herbal medicine, acupuncture and nervous system regulation techniques such as Bowen and NLP to manage Endo effectively.

Managing endometriosis requires a comprehensive approach that addresses the being as a whole, their physical, emotional, hormonal and lifestyle factors that are driving chronic inflammation and stress.

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Your Journey Matters!

Remember, everyone’s experience with endometriosis is unique. A personalized plan tailored to your needs can make a world of difference.

Contact us for More Info on how to book with any of our amazing practitioners working with pain and chronic illness.

14/10/2024

Hey, herbal enthusiasts! 🌼 Did you know we have a herbal dispensary onsight?

Ever wondered what makes herbal liquid prescriptions so uniquely delightful? Imagine a potion crafted just for you! Oozing with the essence of nature’s finest botanicals!

Herbal extracts are unique in that they have pharmacological action but energetic properties as well. Some herbs are cooling, whilst others are warming.

But Why Choose Herbal Liquids over Capsules or Tablet formulations? ✨

Well for starters each Personalised Elixir is tailored to your individual needs! No formulation is a one fits all.

These liquid formulations are highly bioavailable, especially useful if there is inflammation in the digestive system impeding absorption.
These liquid wonders will enter your system faster than you can say HOLY BASIL

But most importantly they are multi systemic treating herbs. Yes its true there are herbs we gravitate towards for certain bodily systems and organs but majority of the time they have a multi faceted approach to health, helping more than one pathway, system or organ

Let’s chat about what whimsical herbal potion we can create for you and your individual health needs here at the wellness collective.

24/09/2024

Cupping, a time-honored therapy in acupuncture, boosts circulation, relieves muscle tension, and detoxifies the body.

The gentle suction created by cups helps release deep-seated knots, reduce inflammation, and promote relaxation. Whether you’re looking to ease chronic pain or improve overall wellness, cupping is a natural way to rejuvenate both body and mind. 💆‍♂️✨

We so lucky to have Kim onboard, a highly respected acupuncturist in her field who has recently joined us from sydney for a quiet country life, her knowledge is profound and she utilises cupping in some some her acupuncture appointments.

Book your session today and feel the difference! 🌟

24/09/2024

Anissa’s availability next week 🙏

Monday 23rd- 5pm, 6:30pm
Tuesday 24th- 1pm, 2:30pm.
Wednesday 25th- 6:15pm
Thursday 26th- 4:30pm, 6pm
Friday 27th- 5pm
Saturday 28t- 2:15pm, 3:30pm

20/09/2024

A new addition to The Wellness Collective. Very Mindful. Very Demure.

Well Co High Priestess Body Oil, a rich blend of oils curated in the perfect ratio by our in house Naturopath

Imagine organic, cold pressed Castor oil with Black-seed oil and Frankincense! It’s beyond delightful.

We could list all the benefits and anecdotal accounts from customers and clients on castor, black seed and frankincense but we’d be here all day. Literally.

19/09/2024

✨ Discover the Power of Bowen Therapy! ✨

Have you heard of Bowen Therapy? This gentle, holistic technique promotes healing and balance in the body by using subtle, precise moves on soft tissue. 👐

🔹 What is Bowen Therapy?
Bowen Therapy is a unique bodywork technique that addresses pain, tension, and stress. By sending gentle signals to the nervous system, it encourages the body to reset and heal itself.

Why It’s Helpful:

Holistic Approach: Treats the whole person, not just symptoms.

Stress Reduction: Induces deep relaxation, reducing anxiety and promoting mental clarity.

Pain Relief: Effective for chronic pain, sports injuries, and muscle tension.

Enhanced Mobility: Improves flexibility and movement patterns.

Boosts Overall Well-being: Encourages emotional balance and energy flow.

Whether you’re seeking relief from chronic pain or simply looking to enhance your overall wellness, Bowen Therapy can be a transformative experience.

Ros and Anissa are both very intuitive healers with loads of experience practicing bowels and resetting nervous systems.

To book an appointment, our links are in the bio until our new website has had its glow up

13/09/2024

🌿 Meet Tanika! 🌟

We are thrilled to introduce Tanika, the new Owner, Director, and Lead Naturopath at The Wellness Collective! With over 10 years of experience in the health industry, Tanika brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to our team.

Her specialized interests in clinic are ADHD, Women’s health, Nervous system dysregulation, Hormone balance, and Children’s health—encorporating her knowledge of Naturopathy, Nutrition, Neuroscience and Molecular Genetics making her a perfect fit for elevating our space to bring natural health services to our Wauchope / Port Macquarie region. 🧠💫

Tanika is dedicated to enhancing the already high standard of care our clinic is known for thanks to Natalie and bringing with her fresh, innovative approaches to our beloved space.

Join us in welcoming her and stay tuned for exciting new developments! 🌿💚

06/09/2024

A Quick Word from our Naturopath…

Let’s talk long covid!

If you have contracted Covid, and haven’t felt quite right since, you may be experiencing symptoms of long COVID and some of the well documented comorbidities that linger post infection!

For some, these symptoms linger around for years and can really disrupt a persons quality of life.

Tanika has clinical experiencing helping relieve long COVID symptoms, including chronic systemic inflammation, dysautonmia and chronic fatigue associated with post COVID infection.

If you or someone you know is struggling post Covid, book a consultation to get you back to feeling strong and well again..

05/09/2024

Spring in Chinese medicine. 🌱

Spring is a time of new beginnings, and is related to Wood in the 5 elements. That means if you have a pre-existing wood element imbalance, it may come to the forefront at this time of year. That could be Liver related imbalances such as anger and frustration. Physically this could manifest as problems with your tendons and ligaments.

Menstruation can also go a bit haywire as we welcome Spring, and you may notice heavier bleeding, irregular, scanty (lacking flow), or painful periods. This is a perfect time of year to get some acupuncture to get on top of period problems.

In terms of diet, we move away from the salty, slow cooked meals of Winter and welcome light, fresh foods that are cooked briefly at high temperatures. Hello stir fry season!
I've included this photo of my snow peas as they are the perfect reminder that we should be eating sprouts and other foods that become abundant at this time of year.

If you're not already having acupuncture regularly, I strongly suggest having a change of season acupuncture session as a bare minimum, as this way we can get on top of any minor imbalances before they turn into dis-ease. ☯️🌱