16 stories to warm your heart

By Georgina Lavan Sometimes, when we’re having a crappy day, all we need is that perfect story or meme...

February 6

30 Ways to Incorporate Movement Into Your Day Without Overdoing it at the Gym

By Georgina Lavan BodyMatters is all about healthy attitudes beliefs and behaviours toward exercise and being physical. We take...

February 1

YMCA introduces “Playnasium” for you and your child

By Georgina Lavan Source: Bandt The YMCA has been dedicated to community health for over 150 years. In fact,...

January 18

Understanding our response to traumatic events: The Polyvagal Theory

By Sarah McMahon When faced with danger, threat, fear, stress or trauma, why is it that we respond differently...

January 12

Christmas at BodyMatters

By Georgina Lavan At BodyMatters, we love, love, LOVE the festive season! We’ve been playing carols all month and...

December 22

Good sleep hygiene: Tips and tricks to get the zzz’s you need

By Georgie Lavan The National Sleep Foundation defines sleep hygiene as “a variety of different practices that are necessary...

December 1

The effects of stonewalling on your relationship

By Georgina Lavan We all experience conflict in our relationships. It’s not pleasant, and whilst we’re out to make...

November 28

Tracking your mental health

By Georgina Lavan I recently went on an overseas holiday. I always enjoy travel as it gives me an...

October 29

The body issue: Women’s Health & Fitness

Our Psychologist Sarah McMahon is thrilled to continue her engagement as the resident Body Image Expert at Women’s Health &...

September 7

Therapy isn’t always about mental health

By Georgina Lavan  Psychologists have an ongoing stigma associated with their line of work. Many people assume that seeing...

August 31