Individual dietetics consultations for men and women engaging in disordered eating, having to manage diabetes, insulin resistance, food intolerances and/or wanting to further their athletic endeavours with the right fuel mix. the focus is on building a positive relationship with food.

Focus Dietetics provides dietary advice and services to people with a disability in the ACT. Our dietitian has a background in disability support and understands the complexities that are often involved in providing effective, coordinated support to people with a disability. Our person-centred approach considers an individual's nutrition needs, preferences and lifestyle and we are able to adapt our education and communication strategies to achieve best outcomes for our clients. 

Do you have a chronic health condition lasting six months or longer?

This free course is being conducted by ACT Health. Carers & friends of people with chronic conditions are encouraged to attend the course.

The course for six consecutive weeks, 2.5 hours per week.

The course includes topics such as symptom management, including pain, fatigue, anxiety, depression, shortness of breath & dealing with negative emotions. Other sessions include communicating with health providers, physical activity, healthy eating, action planning, problem solving and peer support.

At Tidy Temple Yoga we teach a variety of yoga styles.  Our primary focus from 2016 are vinyasa based “Yoga Flow” inspired by the Baptiste Yoga methodology of self leadership and empowerment and “YogaBasics” – both stemming from the traditions of Iyengar yoga and Ashtanga yoga. We offer a total class experience incorporating physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), meditation (pratyahara, dharana, dhyana), relaxation (savasana, yoga nidra) & philosophy. We aim to connect with people, build community and teach from intuition and authenticity.

Diabetes Nutrition services are provided for people with type one and two diabetes, gestational diabetes, impaired fasting glucose and impaired glucose tolerance. Dietitians work in a multidisciplinary team with diabetes educators, podiatrists, social workers and endocrinologists.

This service is a vailable at Gungahlin, Belconnen and Tuggeranong Community Health Centres, the Canberra Hospital, Centenary Hospital for Women and Children and Winnungah  Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service.

Why yoga?

Yoga is for everyone, for fitness, fun and flexibility, without competition or any feelings of intimidation, and in today’s hectic world, we need yoga to bring balance to our lives.

Yoga is not just for the super flexible, it builds strength, cardio vascular fitness, and of course develops balance. But it is more than just exercise, it is the combination of movement, breath and the mind, the perfect trilogy for staying fit and healthy in today’s hectic world.

What makes Balanced Yoga so special?

Our studio is not a gym, but a peaceful, comfortable and open space, designed to provide the perfect setting for you to strengthen your muscles, stretch, relax and escape from the outside world.

Yoga for Beginners

If you are new to yoga or returning from a break, or perhaps you just want to make sure you are doing things correctly, then yes, we do run beginners courses.

LiveLighter is a website targeted at Australian adults and aims to:

• Increase awareness of the link between being overweight and chronic disease, while promoting healthy eating and regular physical activity.
• Increase understanding of the risks associated with poor lifestyle choices.
• Support the trial, adoption and maintenance of healthy eating, physical activity and healthy weight.
• Encourage public debate about obesity and the need for changes in the community to support healthy eating and physical activity. We need to make sure the healthy choice is also the easy choice.

PilatesCan provides a clinical focus to delivering Pilates in our relaxed and comfortable studio environments with a personalised friendly inclusive approach.

If you are suffering from post-injury or a chronic condition, PilatesCan assists you with your Personalised Pilates Exercise Science based Rehabilitation program, aimed at helping you to your best possible state of personal wellbeing.

We will start you with a personalised approach to get the best result for you.

PilatesCan has 2 locations - Manuka and Woden.

The adult asthma educator service provides free up to date education and support to adults who have a diagnosis of asthma.

The Adult Asthma Educator Service is provided by Registered Nurses who works within a team of health professionals based at the Canberra Hospital. This service works closely with the Respiratory Specialists, Pharmacists, hospital staff and the ACT Asthma Foundation to provide a holistic approach to asthma education.

General Practitioners (GPs) and Respiratory Specialists are responsible for diagnosing, treating and managing people affected by asthma.

The Asthma Educators role is to support GPs and Specialists in the care of people with asthma. Everyone’s asthma is different and can affect each individual differently. The Service tailors the education session to meet the individual’s needs, and specific healthcare goals.

Asthma education assists individuals and families
to increase the knowledge and understanding of
asthma and its management.
The Asthma Educators provide information on:
• Symptoms
• Common trigger factors
• Devices used to deliver medications
• Exercise and asthma
• Peak flow monitoring/spirometry
• Emergency management
• Allergy skin testing.

Chair Yoga is a gentle form of seated yoga that allows people of all ages, levels of fitness and experience to participate in and enjoy the benefits of yoga practice. It includes mindfulness breathing pratcitc, yoga postures and meditation.

This practice is suitable for people recovering from illness or injury, those with a lack of mobility or poor balance and people looking for gentle exercise. Each class commences with centering and a warm up and ends with breath practice and a guided relaxation. 

All new participants must complete a physical activity readiness questionaire.  All paarticipants are reminded to work at an appropriate level for themselves.

Classes are held at Weston Creek Community Centre.