FUNCTIONAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS -
Damian Clarke-Bruce (exercise physiologist) & Monica Kubizniak (Dietician)

Our sessions for chronic disease are aimed at improving activities of daily living and a person’s overall quality of life. Research has demonstrated that a structured physical activity program combined with lifestyle interventions are a key part of managing a variety of conditions:

-  Diabetes & Pre  diabetes
-  Heart Disease
-  Hypertension
-  Dislipidaemia & Hypercholesterolaemia
-  Obesity & Metabolic dysfunction
-  Osteoarthritis
-  Osteoporosis
-  Rheumatoid Arthritis
-  Depression & Anxiety
-  Chronic fatigue
-  Multiple Sclerosis

Providing guidance and support to enable the client to self-manage is critical to ensure that long term sustainability is achieved. Our programs include self- management techniques incorporating motivational interviewing, client engagement into program development and team planning /goal setting.

Clients may require 2-5 sessions depending on their current physical activity and function. This may be over a 6-12 month period or within a 12 week program designed to gain adherence, compliance and to motivate the more sedentary client. This approach allows for programs to be monitored, progressively increased and to ensure that physical health is at its optimum.

Once a client is successfully working through their program and meeting their personal goals, follow up appointments may only be required every 3 to 6 months.

At Functional Health Solutions we understand that when managing chronic disease this is often a long term approach that includes many short term success stories.

MASSAGE THERAPY - Heike Braun

Heike graduated from the Australian College of Natural Therapies in Brisbane with a Diploma in Health Science in 2000. She initially started working in the Health Spa industry but quickly became interested in the sports and remedial side of Massage while working in a busy multi practitioner clinic in Brisbane. She gained valuable experience in treating sports injuries as well as general health issues arising from busy lifestyles.

Over the past 10 Years Heike has worked with numerous sporting teams including Elite Ironman Triathletes, the Queensland Reds, the Australian Womenʼs Handball team, NSW State of Origin team and was a member of the touring medical team for the Australian Rowing Team on the World Cup Squad in 2006 and 2007.

After taking most of 2008 and 2009 off to look after her children, Heike returned to massaging and joined the team at Newport Physiotherapy in November 2010 as well as continuing her involvement with rowing teams.

Heike is experienced in helping both recreational and professional sports people achieve their desired goals by treating any imbalances which may occur as a result of training or lack thereof. She uses a combination of massage techniques including myofascial release, deep tissue massage and trigger point therapy. She can help those who have postural or work related problems by alleviating tight, tired and overworked muscles. Heike also has akeen interest and extensive experience in pregnancy massage as well as post natal massage.

Heike is available for appointments on Saturdays