Is meditation something you are waiting to action on your “to do” list?..... Is it something you would like to try, but think you won’t be any good at? Do not fear - the wait is over! I’m Gabriella from Herbaceous, and I am one of the new kids on the block at Contagious Enthusiasm! You may have seen me about town, as I have been working in Hampton as a naturopath and meditation teacher for the past 8 years. Meditation is a very useful skill to learn, especially in todays bus...

Heel pain in one of the most frequent complaints I see, as a sports podiatrist in the growing child. Although common heel pain can be very debilitating for a child and very stressful for a parent, especially if it is interfering with the child’s ability to participate in the sport or activity they love. The typical child I see with heel pain is generally very active and involved in lots of sporting activities, so there is not time for heel pain to get in the way. Majority of these cases are...

When I first graduated as a podiatrist, I wanted to make a real difference in helping people, to relieve their foot pain. I was so determined and passionate, as I had seen firsthand a family member suffering with long term debilitating foot pain and thought “there had to be something I could do”. My university degree gave me a great understanding of how complex the feet are and just how much the feet impact the rest of the body. I became very interested in foot function and posture, as...