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Natural Birth Support

At Surya Health we believe all birth is sacred. We support home, birth centre or hospital births, with or without medical intervention. As every birth is unique we can help you formulate a flexible birth plan to suit your philosophy and support you in having the most blissful birth experience possible. We use natural remedies for any ailments in pregnancy and have found many very effective natural supports for managing pain, stress and energy levels throughout labour and birth. If you have a doula or birth support person we can train them in using the best natural remedies available.

Alternatively you may wish to have one of our trained birth support people at your baby’s birth. A Surya Health natural birth support person is there from the onset of labour ready to administer natural remedies when required and to be a caring and practical presence. Women and couples who have such a support person report feeling safe and able to focus on their experience of labour regardless of circumstances. The health of mother and baby is our priority and we are able to work with midwives and obstetrician/gynaecologists to give you the best possible birth experience.

. To meet with a Natural Birth Attendant contact us using one of the options below.

Pregnancy Support

Last Updated on Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:17

Pregnancy is a wonderful opportunity to optimise your health in mind and body. The support of a natural therapist can be invaluable to help you prioritise and meet the needs of yourself, your partner, family and growing baby. Nutritional advice, appropriate supplementation and safe, natural treatment of any health concerns creates an environment for parents and children to develop positively.

For some women emotional sensitivity is increased in pregnancy and old or new issues can create distress. Counselling is available to help you prevent or handle the many emotional upheavals a new baby can trigger. Being pro-active about any issues in your relationship with your partner or with family members allows for improved communication. Breaking negative cycles and moving into more enjoyable relationship patterns is a gift to your children.

Cancer Support

Last Updated on Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:52

Surya Health in association with the Cancer Council of WA offer classes in yoga and relaxation & meditation around the metropolitan area. These are available free of charge for those with a cancer diagnosis, undergoing treatment, or in remission. Carers are also welcome. If your life has been affected by cancer, these classes are an opportunity to experience gentle techniques for wellbeing and peace of mind.

As far as possible our teachers and practitioners use evidence based, thoroughly researched techniques. Our aim is to empower the community to experience their best possible states of health in mind and body. We are committed to working alongside orthodox treatments to provide supportive health care from the holistic model. The philosophy of natural medicine is not to ‘cure’ disease but to treat people as human beings who are unique, wise and capable of growth no matter what life throws at them. Along with Yoga and Relaxation & Meditation Classes, consultations are available with qualified practitioners for Counselling, Mind Body Medicine & Naturopathy.

Call the Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20 to register your interest. For further information please contact us using one of the options listed below.

Mind Body Yoga Therapy

Last Updated on Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:32

Surya Health’s specialty is helping you remove the obstacles to your ultimate wellbeing. For those who wish to evolve and grow on their life path Yoga Therapy can include personalized yoga practices, meditation, mantra and healing through the chakra system. In yogic science the waves of the mind reverberate through the subtle body and into the physical level through the chakras. Each chakra processes the expression of various vrittis or thought forms. Blockages or repetitive thoughts which hamper happiness can be treated through this subtle understanding with visualizations and flower essences.

Healthy Weight Management

Last Updated on Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:18

At Surya Health we understand how challenging it can be to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Treatment for weight related issues and eating disorders is holistic and compassionate. The focus is always on health and wellbeing rather than fitting an external image which may not be realistic for you. Your genetics do not define your body shape however they certainly have an influence on your physical structure and relationship with food. Working with your natural constitution, the correct goal weight can be ascertained and a food, mood and lifestyle program created for you.

Our Naturopath and Yoga Instructor offers personally tailored nutrition and exercise plans to help you safely lose or gain body fat, improve muscle tone, increase cardio-vascular fitness, strength and flexibility.

Food and lifestyle choices are influenced by mental and emotional states and so we also recommend and utilize the techniques of holistic counselling to support you to achieve and maintain your weight management goals. Individual, couple or family therapy is available at our Joondalup office.

For those with a long weight loss journey ahead of them, consultation fees are calculated to be comparable with other programmes however at Surya Health you are treated as a unique individual. We recognize the ups and downs inherent in losing large amounts of body fat. For some people simple lifestyle changes make rapid changes in appearance. For others there are endocrine system (hormonal) imbalances which slow their progress. Conditions such as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), hypothyroidism and insulin resistance are treated concurrently as part of your overall care.

As issues arise, such as boredom, frustration, stress, relationship changes with friends, family or partners you can feel secure that you have a caring team walking beside you to help you navigate through any challenge.