24/12/2025
Merry Christmas, Happy New year and happy holidays and if you don't celebrate, I hope you still enjoy a few days off.
I'm just back from the most incredible trip to Cambodia - a volunteer mission that has really touched my heart. In the spirit of Christmas, I wanted to share some of what really moved me during and after the trip.
We're not in this world for ourselves, but to elevate others.
This wasn't a holiday for personal enjoyment, nor was it something that we did so that we could tick it off the list and feel good about ourselves. It involved a group of Australian Osteopaths and Myotherapists educating, up-skilling and empowering local Cambodian therapists with a vision to improve health care in the long term.
We didn't only treat patients in a rural area near the old capital Oudong but we trained local therapists while we were at it, so that they can share their skills with their colleagues and continue to treat their own communities long after we leave.
What was so inspiring was this - when someone has a vision for something greater than their own personal interest, Grace steps in and weaves her magic. When it's a group of people, the effect is massively amplified. Patients, volunteers and local therapists all benefited. Along with this, Cambodians have each others back. They really look after each other.
Gratitude was felt by everyone involved.
The power of a community of people with a common goal was palpable.
People sharing and looking after each other benefited everyone.
There was connection on so many levels.
No selfishness, entitlement or need to protect what is perceived to be belonging to one person.
This I feel is what Christmas should be about. Not the gifts, expectations or pressure, just pure humanity at it's best.
So, look after each other. Put your own Ego aside and be present. When we give with an open hand like this, we receive more than a temporary ego fix.
I'll be back serving you from 7th January.
Book an appointment for Osteopathy in the clinic if you don't already have your next treatment lined up.
I'll also be offering my 10 week online program and Online Mind/Body healing sessions in 2026 so stay tuned!
Again,
Merry Christmas x
Kate Tallarida Osteopath
https://kate-tallarida-osteopath.au4.cliniko.com/bookings