• What is remedial massage?

    9th May, 2017 | by Green Apple Wellness

    What do remedial massage therapists do? Remedial massage therapists have the ability to discover soft tissue problems using their hands and fingers. Palpation is a special skill that allows a therapist to feel tissue changes and what needs attention. Trained for over 12 months, remedial massage therapists are knowledgeable in many techniques to help release… Read more »

  • The Weekly Bite – May 01, Issue 2223

    3rd May, 2017 | by Green Apple Wellness

    Hi All, Brian and I attended the local ANZAC service, outside the Bald Hills “Lest we forget” Hall.  I think it was the largest gathering I have ever seen there and as usual, it was very moving.  If all the children who attended keep participating year after year, I can see the ANZAC Day tradition… Read more »

  • The Weekly Bite

    26th April, 2017 | by Green Apple Wellness

    Hi All, Brian and I hope all our Green Apple Team and all of you had a happy, stress-free Easter. We managed to get quite a few jobs completed during our four day shut down. It is amazing how long some things take and they can’t be done when the Centre is open. We know… Read more »

  • The Right Amount of Water to Drink Everyday

    22nd November, 2016 | by Green Apple Wellness

    How can you tell? It’s crass, but the classic way is to see how coloured your urine is. The lighter it is, the more hydrated you are with the best being pale to clear. Sometimes it’s hard to drink water, you may not like the taste or rarely feel “thirsty” but there is a myriad… Read more »

  • Relaxation Tips

    10th November, 2016 | by Green Apple Wellness

    Many of my clients often say that they find it hard to relax. I think that we have the perception that relaxing is easy, however in the modern day, where everyone is going all the time, just finding the time to relax is often very hard and so being able to actually relax often eludes… Read more »

  • Why choose a Wellness Centre over a gym?

    30th October, 2016 | by Green Apple Wellness

    One of the most common things we hear is: “I’m not a ‘gym person’ so what’s that real difference about a wellness centre?” We’re glad you asked because the differences between a gym and a wellness centre are not just huge but vitally important to your health journey. If you’re tired of being forced to run on the treadmill… Read more »

  • Water Exercise for all Fitness Levels

    26th October, 2016 | by Green Apple Wellness

    The water classes at the Green Apple at Bald Hills can be done in conjunction with strength training or as a stand-alone activity. Exercises done in water can be both joyful and effective. Studies have shown that physical activity has many health benefits and that older adults should aim to be as physical as possible. One… Read more »

  • Exercise Physiology Benefits

    22nd October, 2016 | by Green Apple Wellness

    What is the difference between a physiotherapist and an exercise physiologist? The “Alex” mentioned in this story is an accredited exercise physiologist at the Green Apple Wellness Centre in Bald Hills. The story is told by member Bob Cameron, who writes… “Just a few words of encouragement from my experience at Green Apple over the… Read more »

  • Type 2 Diabetes Strength Training

    3rd September, 2016 | by Green Apple Wellness

    Members of the community interested in a program specifically designed for people with Type 2 Diabetes, and for pre-diabetes, are eligible to enrol in the classes at the Green Apple.  The Green Apple Wellness Centre in Bald Hills was given a small grant in 2011 to deliver the program which was designed by the internationally… Read more »

  • Choosing the Best Exercise Physiologist

    22nd July, 2016 | by Green Apple Wellness

    The human body has a great capability to cope with various challenges posed to it. It can be even made stronger by subjecting alone to a variety of sorts of training schedules. The topic of exercising physiology involves the deep awareness of the method in which the techniques of the body react to the physical… Read more »