Useful links

Here are some links for information, businesses and organisations that may be of interest to you. The pages will open in a new window.

Around Yoga Practice

http://www.aroundyoga.com/

As well as offering superb general yoga classes, Around Yoga Practice offers excellent Prenatal Yoga classes. These classes prepare you throughout your pregnancy for the physical, emotional and mental demands of labour. You will feel empowered to enter your labour experience without fear, armed with techniques to sustain your energy and enhance the labour process.

Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA)

http://acupuncture.org.au/

The professional organisation for acupuncturists in Australia. Includes good background information about Chinese medicine.

Lois Nethery is an accredited member of AACMA, for both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.

Australian Breastfeeding Association

http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/

Supporting and promoting the practice of breastfeeding in Australia. Lots of useful information, tips and resources as well as information on how to become a member.

Body Dynamics

Susanne Ridolfi was a well known shiatsu practitioner, author and teacher for many years in Europe. She now works with Nikken Wellness products to support your family's wellness through home and office technologies such as sleep systems, "living water" and air wellness. Email behealthy@bodydynamics1.com or phone 0416 094 592.

Fairlight Chiropractic

http://fairlightchiropractic.com.au/

Andrew Iggo and his team are interested in supporting your family's wellness by promoting a healthy spine and nervous system. Email info@fairlightchiropractic.com.au or phone (02) 9949 3800.

Heart Centre Yoga

http://www.heartcentreyoga.com.au

Registered midwife Julie Beynon teaches gentle and flowing Dru Yoga. As well as general classes, she also offers prenatal and couple prenatal classes and active birth workshops to help you to:

- Connect with your partner and baby, through movement, massage, relaxation and visualisation exercises

- Learn useful birthing positions

- Mentally prepare for labour by building confidence

Rose Avenue, Collaroy Plateau.
Phone 0401 835 462.

icontact (optometry)

Max is always happy to explain the way your eyes work and provide advice about any visual problems you have as well as how to prevent problems arising in the future. If you need optical correction, Bettina has an interesting collection of unusual frames or Max will help you choose the best contact lenses for your eyes and needs. Alternatively, he may show you how to change your eyes overnight with orthokeratology or correct your vision with exercises or direct you to the best refractive surgery if that is what you want - all without the usual pressure to do one thing or the other. Email icontact@iprimus.com.au or phone (02) 9977 2554.

Mother Me

www.motherme.com.au

Mother Me is your guide book on how to adjust to your new role as a mum and face the challenges without losing the old you. It helps you focus on your wellbeing after the birth of your baby and addressed the need for balance in your life. It's a sanctuary for the spirit and a practical retreat from the demands of your amazing new journey. Written by pre- and post-natal yoga teacher, massage therapist and mother-of-three, Katie Brown.

SleepEasy(R) & StressHelp Education

http://www.sleepeasy.com.au/

Brenda Doherty offers you natural, self-help alternatives for insomnia and stress reduction in a variety of flexible formats including private consultations, workshops and CDs.

Yoga Babes

www.yogababes.com.au

Yoga Babes is run by Yoga teacher and infant massage therapist, Katie Brown. Katie has produced a 70-minute DVD - Yoga for Pregnancy and Birth - which includes two Yoga routines, a baby bonding relaxation and a section on how to use breathing, Yoga positions and labour massage in childbirth. It is $29.95.

She has also released two relaxation CDs for mums-to-be and new mums. Each CD features original music by Ian Cameron Smith and runs for 65 minutes with three beautiful guided relaxations. The CDs cost $25 each or you can buy all three for $70.

She also offers pre and post-natal yoga classes, baby yoga, infant massage and workshops. Katie is currently running Mumzzz Yoga - for mums with children of any age. The classes are held by the term on Tuesday nights at Collaroy Plateau Community Centre from 7.30pm - 8.45pm. Casual is $15 - no booking required.

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