Correct spinal motion is vital: Correct motion of spinal joints AND their associated tissues, in addition to proper posture are SO important for correct BRAIN FUNCTION and overall health. This is particularly true because a great many brain functions have been linked to movement feedback and the maintenance of our upright position against gravity. As … Read more

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Regular Chiropractic care is a healthcare choice MANY people add into their lives and then maintain for long periods of time, if not a lifetime – they choose to receive regular chiropractic adjustments because of the results they experience and the functional changes they experience in their lives. Disclaimer: We MUST emphasise that we do … Read more

Chiropractic is a broad profession There can be differences in the services and clinical interventions offered by different chiropractors. ‘Wellness’ chiropractic is one way to describe how I choose to practice chiropractic. Other terms I could use would be “vitalistic” or “philosophical” which have inter-related meaning and relevance. This variability of what is offered as … Read more

Moving Is Life! Key #3 is about improving quality and quantity of movement – because moving is life! We look at posture, efficiency, sedentary lifestyles or repetitive movements, breath, stretching, balance, coordination, flexibility, strength, power, push-pull, functional training, aerobic and anaerobic fitness, lifting techniques, ergonomics, sitting and more…​ The Vibrant Life Keys are all about … Read more

Key #4 is about mental and emotional health, they way we think, communicate, are inspired and engage with ourselves – inside our own heads! Thinking and Feeling as a Vibrant Life Key is as much about common mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, general sadness, self-esteem, judgement, grief, guilt, shame, vulnerability, empowerment, confidence, … Read more

Key #5 acknowledges the vital role social connection, tribe and support play in human health and wellbeing. It is about sharing, cooperation, intimacy, involvement, contribution, relationships – primary partner, kids/family, friendships. It looks at ritual, vulnerability, love, nurture, safety, feeling important, belonging, appreciation. And it looks at commitment to others… ​ The Vibrant Life Keys … Read more

Key #2 is about improving your internal chemistry; it is so VERY important to health and wellbeing. Sometimes called the internal ‘mileux’ or even the internal ‘soup’ – this is the interplay of nutrition, hydration, drugs, acidity, neurotransmitters, hormones, inflammatory mediators and more. This all happens within the watery environment of self – the exchange, … Read more

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Learning about Stress Physiology can help you Live a more Vibrant Life! Stress is a ubiquitous contributor to dysfunction – and knowing more about it can drive different behaviours and choices! Let’s face it – we all have some idea in our minds of what ‘stress’ or ‘being stressed’ means to us. These ideas though … Read more

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One of the most critical terms to contemplate and define is the word ‘Health’. The Wellness & Prevention paradigm proposes a very specific definition, which we describe below. It is this definition which inspires and drives our work with chiropractic care and health & wellness coaching. What does it mean to you? To begin the … Read more

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Vibrant Life Keys are the framework for us to recognise the requirements we all need to achieve for an ULTIMATE LIFE! Better FUNCTION = Better LIFE These two concepts are synonymous (mutually INCLUSIVE) – you can’t have one without the other! The Vibrant Life Keys are heavily influenced by  (and we credit/thank) the following sources: … Read more

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