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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, September 16, 2016
New clinic opening soon
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PRING Gully residents should soon be feeling better with the opening of Spring Gully Primary Health clinic later this month. The new clinic will open Monday to Friday and will be serviced by three well known local doctors on a rotational basis. As part of the St Anthony Family Medical Practice group; Dr Rosario Palaypayon, Dr Kirstin Richardson and Dr Adel Asaid will be providing a familyfocused medical service. Dr Rosario Palaypayon graduated in the Philippines before moving to Australia in 2005 and worked for four years as a hospital doctor in Traralgon, followed by rotations in Edenhope and Rochester. Rosario moved to Bendigo in 2012 where she completed GP training and gained her fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Today she enjoys working as a regional doctor with an interest in primary care,
aged care, paediatrics, and women’s health. Dr Kirstin Richardson completed her postgraduate training with the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth (UK) in 2007 after graduating from the University of Zimbabwe and moving to Australia, where she undertook further training. Kirstin is now a fully accredited family practitioner who deals with all aspects of all-of-life care, she also has a special interest in women’s health and paediatrics along with mental health and geriatrics. Dr Asaid opened St Anthony Family Medical Practice’s first clinic in 1998 in Elmore, bringing much needed medical services to the area which were not previously available before extending their services to Boort, Rochester, Strathfieldsaye, Heathcote, Rushworth and now Spring Gully. Spring Gully Primary Health, at 126 Spring Gully Road, Spring Gully, phone 5400 1310 opening Monday, September 26 – new patients welcome.
READY TO HELP: Alternative Fitness Bendigo’s Karin Herrmann.
Stepping into spring
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HETHER you haven’t really exercised before, are recovering from illness or injury, bored with the old gym routine, or would like more supervision and attention while exercising, Alternate Fitness Bendigo is for you. The first step to get back in to exercise is simply to reconnect to the intrinsic joy of movement according to AFB’s Karin Herrmann. Exercise is a great antidote for stress and an expanding waistline. “When it comes to exercise keep it simple,” Karin said. “Exercise in your comfort zone at 50 per cent of maximum capacity.” “If we make this the basis for being active, our motivation soars and we naturally want to exercise more.”
LIFE FORCE KANGAROO FLAT REMEDIAL MASSAGE, REFLEXOLOGY & BOWEN NST PRACTITIONER Regular massage can reduce anxiety, provide pain relief, as well as aiding reduction of stress and muscle tension. Call today for an appointment. Gift vouchers available. Massage Australian Member and health cover provider
3 Barry St, Kangaroo Flat
Phone Anne Griffin on 5447 3363
AFB will be holding two free come and try sessions where you will be able to experience Shibashi, ChiBall, WuTao dance along with the new relaxation class. These popular sessions are being held at 6.30pm Tuesday, September 27 and 9.30am Wednesday, September 28 –bookings required. Shibashi fosters good health of both body and mind through the integration of movement, the breath and relaxation. It offers a simplified systematic approach to mastering the basic principles and movements of TaiChi and QiGong using easy to learn adaptations of the Shibashi 18 Form. ChiBall is a holistic exercise programme that is a unique blend of traditional Chinese medicine, colour, aromatherapy and a synergy of six ancient and modern movement disciplines: Tai Chi-Qi Gong, chiball dance, yoga, pilates, Feldenkrais and deep relaxation. Wu Tao is a system of healing that helps balance body, mind and spirit, and has foundations in Oriental medicine using exercises, dance, music and meditations to balance the Qi (life force energy) in the body. The new relaxation class encompasses gentle exercise, followed by a relaxation, breath techniques and then a meditation. To book phone Karin on 0428 663 489. www.alternativefitnessbendigo.com.au
Dr Palaypayon and Dr Richardson will soon be treating patients at the new Spring Gully Primary Health Clinic.
9 Lowndes Street, Kennington Due to popular demand we are now offering extended consultation hours two nights a week. Tuesday until 8pm and Friday until 7pm
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Accredited family medical practice Accredited skin cancer doctor Bulk billing available On the day appointments 24x7 online booking system Pre-employment medicals
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Childhood & travel vaccination Women’s health Mental health Chronic disease management Aged & residential care consultations On site pathology
For enquiries, please contact the clinic on 5443 5117 or visit www.lowndesstreetclinic.com
Jackie, Lisa, Dr. Buadromo, Dr. Khozam, Dr. Georgeos, Tania and Debbie.