Awaken your Health November newsletter

Welcome to the November edition of the Awaken Your Health newsletter – the final one before Christmas.

This month’s newsletter is a reminder of the importance of taking time out to look after yourself. I will also run through some exciting new packages that are tailored to help you do just that.

You may recall from the last newsletter that I was intending to have a weeks R&R at the Golden Door health resort in Queensland. I had a rejuvenating and enjoyable time and feel much stronger for it. The Golden Door’s philosophy of ‘relax, rest, restore and renew’ resonates very much with my beliefs about the wider meaning of health. Did you know that the World Health Organisation defines health as ‘a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing in an ever-changing environment’? This is also my goal, both for myself and my clients.

My visit to the Golden Door was an opportunity for me to rethink and reassess how I support you and, as a result, I am introducing new Wellness Packages. These packages are designed to encourage you to approach your naturopathic treatment as preventative and proactive – rather than reactive. While I am committed to helping you achieve optimal, long-term health, we are all ultimately responsible for our own health. Optimal health is realistic and attainable – so long as we appreciate that it is a long term commitment, not a feel-good quick-fix – therefore we must be prepared to invest in ourselves.

These new packages provide a discount on pay-as-you-go consultations (which are still available), or bonuses such as health tests, reading material and phone support. A Naturopathic Wellness Package may also make a great Christmas present to a loved one, being an environmentally-conscious and healthy gift that will keep on giving as your loved ones continue to visit and value their health.

We all know that it’s much harder to fix something once broken and far easier to keep it in good working order with regular maintenance and check-ups. That’s why I’m introducing Wellness Packages – to encourage you to commit to your health with regular visits four or six times a year.

Looking after your health is a commitment. Research supports that methodical, gradual steps applied over several months are the most effective way to make sustainable, long-term change for the better.
At Awaken your Health, we have several wellness packages to suit your stage, and offer a discount or bonus on one-off visits to give you further incentives to commit to your health.

Vitality (existing clients)
A package of 5 x 50 minute appointments to be taken within one year of purchase. Start your new year with a resolution to reclaim your health. Priced at $420, this is a saving of $30.

Kick-Start (new clients)
Get started on the right track with 1 x initial 90 minute consultation and 3 x 50 minute follow-up consultations to be taken within one year of purchase. Bonus includes ongoing body composition analysis and telephone support, all for $420.

Commitment (new clients)
For new clients who want a more comprehensive approach, this package includes 1 x initial 90 minute consultation, 5 x 50 minute follow-up consultations, plus:
•   ongoing body composition analysis
•   urine pH test and blood type test
•   a $30 gift voucher to spend towards supplements
All for $600, to be taken within one year of purchase.

Pregnancy Packages
The Awaken Your Health Pregnancy package is designed to nurture the expectant mother’s body, mind and baby-to-be with ongoing support through regular six-weekly consultations. Also includes bounty bag of relevant information to support you through this special time:
•    Weleda Baby Care range samples
•    Guide to Baby Massage
•    Dr Sarah Lantz highly-recommended ‘Chemical Free Kids’ on infant care
•    10% discount voucher to Calmbirth® prenatal classes at the Life Pod in Paddington.
Value totals more than $70; Pregnancy Packages price varies depending on stage of pregnancy.

Saturday, 19 December will be my final day of practice before the Christmas holidays and the clinic will reopen on Thursday, 7 January 2010. Wishing you and yours a wonderful and restful break and a healthy new year.

Anyone who purchases a package for themselves or a loved one before December 24 can expect to receive a further gift voucher to the value of $25 to put towards supplements, as a Christmas Gift to you.

Announcement: Fee increase for 2010

From January 2010, there will be a small fee increase for single pay-as-you-go appointments, reflecting the increasing costs of running the clinic.

As of January 2010:
•   90 minute initial consultations will be priced at $150
•   50 minute follow-up consultations will be priced at $90
Thank you for your understanding.

Announcement: Changes to out-of-consultation dispensing of supplements

It is always a pleasure to provide you with repeat supplements and herbal medicines. Due to the recent increase in demand for repeat dispensing outside of your consulting times, it has become necessary for me to charge a small dispensing fee.

•    Dispensing repeats outside of your consultation will be charged at $10 from December 1 2009.

Please aim to make your supplement and herbal medicine purchases during your consultation to avoid this fee. Supplement packages will be left outside my room on a Thursday, Friday and Saturday only. These can also be posted to you at your convenience.

Being high in good quality protein, eggs are a great start to the day - helping to anchor your blood sugar levels, build resilience and create that satisfied feeling. Starting Christmas day with a quality breakfast such as this will help you feel fuller for longer and avoid over-indulging.

This Omelette recipe from the Golden Door is filling enough to make a great lunch too.