Tennyson holistic physiotherapist Barefoot Physiotherapy is hosting its second annual Wellness Summit at the Queensland Tennis Centre on Saturday 3 November.

Summit attendees will hear from leading health professionals as they discuss practical ways to take care of mind, body and gut during the half day seminar. Olympian Caitlin Sargent will MC the event, sharing her story before a practical self-release session with the Barefoot Physiotherapy team.

Dietitian Kate Pollard from the Centre for Integrative Health will present a talk on Creating a Great Relationship with Food. Kate is recognised as one of Brisbane’s leading and most sought after dietitians, being appointed as an Executive Committee Member of Dietitians Association Australia (DAA)’s Eating Disorder Interest Group.  Kate is especially skilled in addressing client’s eating behaviour and relationships with food, claiming that “why and how a person eats is often more important than what they eat”.

Physiotherapist Sal Oliver Lange will discuss Accumulative Strain and Building Resilience. As Director and Principal of Barefoot Physiotherapy Sal empowers those around her by creating environments for them to thrive, bringing everyone together and truly taking care of them. With more than 10 years experience within the health industry Sal knows firsthand how important health and wellness is to do what you love.

Psychologist Dr Wade Jacklin from Positive Psychology will talk about Implementing Change.  Wade has been a registered psychologist for the past 18 years and has worked in both clinical and organisational psychology contexts. His primary area’s of expertise lie in clinical psychology, executive coaching, conflict management, professional supervision, and the delivery of training programs to enhance performance and wellbeing.  Wade’s primary objective in therapy is to understand and promote the human strengths that enable individuals to move beyond suffering to achieve a high level of life satisfaction.

Readers also enjoyed this story about Girls Got Heart.