As well as 4 new staff, we now have a new phone number for our Adelaide clinic and a new email address!
The old Adelaide number and email address will still work temporarily but please make a note of our new Adelaide phone number:
Adelaide: 08 8211 8002
Our new general enquiries email address is admin@bodylinehealth.com.au
Tanunda details remain the same, just the city info is changing. We’re still at the SA Sports Medicine Centre, 70 South Tce, Adelaide.
Remember to drop by BiBu Barossa (Tanunda) from 6:30pm – 8:00pm this Sat 11th Feb to say bi bi (bye bye!) Flik!
After almost 5 years of loyal service, it’s time for Flick to spread her wings and fly west to study Physiotherapy.
Whilst we’re very sad to see her go, we’re very excited for her as well!
Please join us in wishing Flik the best of luck for her very bright and successful future as a Physiotherapist!
Feel free to post a comment here with your best wishes and support!
Good luck Flik!
Over the weekend, our A-frame sign that sits dutifully at the front of our Tanunda clinic was damaged by drunken vandals. They also damaged the street sign and stole the sign from the small business next door, Bibu Barossa. Kate Milroy, owner of Bibu Barossa was closing up and heard a group of brawling men damaging property. Once they left, Kate saw our sign had been senselessly tossed onto the road and retrieved it. Unbeknownst to Kate, the vandals continued on behind the property and stole her sign then dumped it nearby.
The next morning, I was just about to pop next door to find out whether Kate had seen our sign when she brought it over for me. She had kept it safe and sound in the wine bar overnight. At this point, Kate’s sign was still nowhere to be seen.
This is one of the many reasons I love having a local, country business. Even when I couldn’t find the sign and we’d found out was accidently left out the night before, I simply thought a local must have seen it, grabbed it (knowing it’s unusual for it to be left out) and kept it somewhere safe until they could notify us or return it.
The sense of community spirit is certainly alive and well in the Barossa Valley. Locals looking out for locals. I love going to work and seeing familiar faces, hearing (and knowing) about the whole family of patients we treat, bumping into locals when lining up at to the post office and having a chat about the weekend with the local bank teller.
I love being able to call the local café up the road and asking for ‘the usual’!
One of my principal values as a small business owner is giving back to the community. We are only a small business so we’re not able to give ‘big’ but we can do it in other ways. Any size business, big or small has the capacity to do the same and I encourage all small business owners to support their local community however they can. Some of the ways we support ours include:
Anyone can get involved in supporting their local community. It doesn’t have to be expensive or time consuming and it’s extremely rewarding.
We’d love to hear your stories about how your community spirit is alive and well or what you do to get involved. Post a comment here, on Facebook or email us at enquiries@bodylinehealth.com.au
P.S. Kate found her sign, slightly mangled but salvageable!
I hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year and are pumped for a fabulous year ahead!
After inadvertently covering most of the country in 9 or so days, it was nice to return home to Adelaide and have some head-space to plan for this year.
Call it ‘new year’s resolutions’ or ‘goal-setting’, it’s a great feeling to know the direction you’re heading. Otherwise there’s a tendency to feel like you’re fumbling along with no sense of what you’re doing or where you’re going – simply existing.
In supporting living well, we’d love to know what you’re plans for 2012 are. It could be anything from
I started my major ‘goal’ early with attempting Triathlon’s for the first time. I’ve now completed 2 and intend on finishing the 3 or 4 races left of the season.
Some other goals of mine include:
Whatever it is, give yourself the ‘space’ to consider what you want out of this year, then tell us about it! You’re much more likely to stick at it if you share it with someone, and we’d love to follow you progress.
Here’s to a happy and prosperous 2012! – Holly
Thank you to everyone for all your support in 2011. It’s been a busy year with a new clinic in Adelaide and new staff coming on board. I’m very grateful and appreciative of your patience and support throughout the transition.
Thank you for all the lovely gifts and home-made treats, we’ve been very spoiled indeed!
Thank you to all of you who have referred family, friends and even random strangers! Your support means more than you may realise.
On behalf of all the team at Bodyline Health Int. we wish you, your family and your friends a very Merry Christmas and safe and Happy New Year. Travel safe and enjoy the Christmas break!
Holly & the Bodyline Health team.
Gatti Sports JT Cycles Triathlon Series 11/12
Race 1, Midcourse Reserve, Sunday Nov 13th (Mini – 100m swim, 6.5 km ride, 1km run)
After a sleepless night, I awoke to the inevitable; the day of my first triathlon. I can’t remember the last time I was so nervous. It may have had something to do with having to take my generously loaned bike (thanks Nat!) to 3 separate bike shops the day before the race to have a) the pedals changed over and b) it fitted properly for me… Only to find out from the very helpful guys at the Bike Station that the bike was too small for me. Up until this point, all my bike training had been on a stationary bike; I hadn’t ridden a proper bike in years! This slightly increased my nervousness.
While the masses began the morning’s registration, Anthony, a fellow triathlete helped me set up in the bike transition area. This was very helpful as Anthony gave me lots of tips for a smoother transition. Unfortunately, (just as I was warned), it didn’t all go to plan!
My nerves increased again at the pre-race briefing, then it was time to head to the water, ready for the race start. Once in the water, the butterflies in my stomach were so big, I was looking for all kinds of reasons to back out! I was thinking ‘This is it… Once I start swimming, I have to go through with all of it!’ Then I hear “Go!”
‘Oh no! I’m off! I’m doing it! I’m a triathlete!!’ I felt underprepared for the swim so I wasn’t looking forward to it but it was surprisingly comfortable. Dodging slower competitors (yes, there were actually people slower than I!), I weaved my way through the group and back out onto the beach into the transition area. All my earlier prep fell to pieces here – my laces came out of my shoes as I tried tying them quickly; my helmet wouldn’t clip up properly and I took ages to get out and on my bike. It must’ve been a lot longer than usual as even the MC commented!
Once on the bike and into the rhythm, I was loving it. At one point, I was peaking at 30km/hr and overtaking other competitors! I was an animal!
I found the transition from the ride to run a little surprising. After getting slightly confused with what exit to take (and thanks to some sharp eyed spectators) I was off and running. Last leg of the race. I felt like I was on my last legs too. The whole time, I was expecting my quads to be heavy and jelly-like after the ride. Imagine my surprise when it’s my calves that felt like I was lifting 2 lead weights! Every step was a struggle, especially after the incline as the track comes away from the Lake! I could see some people ahead of me taking a break or walking for a bit. I was determined to continue, I wasn’t going to stop. I’d made it this far and I was so close. As I came around the final bend, I could see the finish line ahead. A sense of relief came over me and my legs started to feel lighter.
Crossing that finish line was the best feeling. I’d watched so many people cross it from the Massage Tent but had never experienced the sense of achievement it brings. I felt so proud I’d completed something so far out of my comfort zone. Throw me a volleyball or netball and I wouldn’t bat an eyelid but a Triathlon; I never thought I’d consider one, let alone complete one.
After catching my breath and quick refreshment, my first stop was Simone at the Bodyline Health Int. Massage Tent. I could barely lift my legs on the table! I felt a million dollars afterwards though. The lead feeling in my legs had completely gone and I wasn’t sore at all for the days following the race. Just magic, thanks Simone!
I have no idea what my time was, nor do I care. I just wanted to complete a triathlon.
Now I’m officially a ‘triathlete’, I’m looking forward to my next one at Race 2 on December 4th. See you there! – Holly
We are very pleased to announce that from October 2011, Health Partners will be available for electronic claiming for Remedial Massage services. So, you will now be able to claim on the spot at our City and Tanunda clinics.
So remember to bring your Health Partners fund card with you at your next Remedial Massage appointment!
Remember, we’re open all weekend (Sat & Sun) on the 8th and 9th Oct and 15th and 16th Oct at the City clinic while the Masters Games are on. Appointments are being snapped up quickly so call 08 8418 3812 to not miss out!
After completing the 12km City to Bay last Sunday morning, what could be a more blissful sight than the bubbly massage therapists at the CanTeen tent at the end!
Biggest Loser trainer Shannon Ponton and SAFM’s Craig Annis both know the benefits of dashing to the massage table after the run and the race was on to be first up on the table!
Shannon returns to Adelaide’s City to Bay as the CanTeen Ambassador, helping ‘raise more than a sweat’ for CanTeen. He’s in the middle of training for a Boxing match (yes, he’s about to become a boxer) and is about to launch his new book ‘Harden Up’.
This is the second year Bodyline Health have been involved with CanTeen at the City to Bay, providing free massages at the end of the race for CanTeen supporters. I think between Bonnie and myself, we must have massaged at least 100 legs in a few short hours! All CanTeen supporters also received special discount vouchers to use at our Adelaide CBD or Barossa clinics – we figured you all might need some recovery massage after that massive effort!
This year, CanTeen aim to raise $35,000 from the City to Bay. The final numbers aren’t in yet but we’ll keep you updated as more comes in!
CanTeen’s mission is to support, develop and empower young people living with cancer. To find out how you can help CanTeen click here to go their website.
Congratulations to everyone involved, a great effort! A special thank you to Bonnie Radibratovic for volunteering her hands for the morning – you are an Angel!
Hey Team
Just thought i would send a final Good Luck and Best Wishes for the big run on Sunday.
Also wanted to say a massive thanks for all of your support- everyones efforts have been much appreciated!
Which is why i thought i would let you know about the AMAZING prizes we have for our Top Fundraisers:
Top Individual Fundraiser:$100 Nike Voucher
Top Member Fundraiser: 2 Complimentary Hoyts Movie Tickets
Top Team Fundraiser: $250 Daniel O’Connell dinner voucher (comes in 10 x $25 to distribute among Team Members)
Top Corporate Fundraiser: A Scrumptious Gift Basket from Charlesworth Nuts
First to the Tent (Male/Female): A Voucher for an Hour long Massage courtesy of Bodyline Health
The Prizes will be announced on the day at our Tent at 10:30am so make sure you come past and say G’day.
We will be looking at the fundraising amounts on the morning of the City-Bay so you still have 2 days to boost your numbers and go into the running for these Fabulous Prizes!
I look forward to seeing you on the day
Many Thanks 
Romina Mandica | Division Support Officer
