Christmas Break

The count down begins! There are 26 working days left before Christmas. For some, you may be ecstatic, for others you may side more with the grinch. Whichever the case, we will be taking a much needed break. Our last day will be Friday 22nd December 2023 and we will reopen for Monday 15th January 2023.

We would like to thank all of you for your support this year and allowing us to help progress you on your health journey

Tech Neck - The Do’s and Don’t

It is becoming more and more common and happening to younger and younger kids. Tech neck is a massive point of talk in the practice and one of the biggest detriments to your postural health. So how do you combat it?

Adults/Teens

• Lift your phone/device up to your face level instead of dropping your head to look down at it.

• If you are sitting in a chair, place a pillow or two on your lap to support your arms in the upright position while holding your device.

• Ensure you are sitting correctly on your chair or sofa - if you are sitting poorly “through your lower back not your bum” you will increase the pressure through your spine.

• Ensure your computer screens are at the right height in the office. And if you have more than one position it so your main one directly in front of you with the other one (or two) off to the side where you make the effort to fully turn your body to face it, not just your neck.

   

Kids

• Reduce the amount of time they spend on a device.

• Get them to practice tummy time with the device on a pillow on the ground.

• Teach them “phone to face” so the habit of lifting the device up is installed.

• Don’t let them sit like a pretzel while on the device.

Our Newest Team Members

For most of you in Balclutha you will have already met Daz (Darlene) our newest team member helping to organise your appointments. Daz has been in the hair industry in Milton for many years and we are so excited to have her be a part of our business.

For our Dunedin people you may see her on occasions when we need the extra support - when Michelle has one of her rare holidays.

Dr. Quinn Mahoney has also started with us while Aidan is on her mat leave. He is both Balclutha and Dunedin.

Thank you Amber

We would like to say a massive thank you to Amber Field for without her premise at mask beauty and hair along with her continual support this year, we would not have been able to start up our Balclutha practice.

Although she is returning to grow her amazing business she will still pop in from time to time to make sure you are all keeping up the mischef ;).

If you’re after a fabulous colour, trim or style Amber is the lady to see in the Clutha district. And lad’s she does a much tidier job than the shearing sheds so hit her up too!

Keeping with our values of Grow and Connect. We have been working with our booking system providers to create an app that will allow you to view and book upcoming appointments for you and your animals.

The app also allows you to view your diagnostic images (X-rays), any referral notes to be given to Gp’s etc and of course exercises!

What this space as we will notify you when it hits the app stores!

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