July 2026
- Jun 25
- 3 min read
Listen To Your Body Before It Has To Shout
Michael Wilby - Massage Therapist
One of the greatest skills we can develop is body literacy, learning to recognise the early signs, that our body is asking for attention.
Too often we ignore tight shoulders, a stiff lower back, shallow breathing, fatigue, headaches, or poor sleep. These aren't inconveniences to push through; they're messages. The body is incredibly intelligent and is constantly communicating with us.
When we slow down and listen, we can respond before discomfort becomes chronic pain or burnout.
This week, take just five minutes each day to check in with yourself.
Ask:
• How am I breathing?
• Where am I holding tension?
• How is my posture
• What does my body need right now?
Sometimes the answer is movement. Sometimes it's rest. Sometimes it's a deep breath, a walk outside, or booking a massage to help release accumulated tension. Small, consistent actions often create the biggest changes over time. Remember, healing doesn't always begin with doing more, it often begins with becoming more aware.
Your body is always speaking. The question is: are we listening?
Michael Wilby
Elemental Therapies
Welcome Dr Naomi!
Dr Naomi Cairns is a UK-trained GP who has recently relocated from London to the Central Coast. She completed her GP training in Camden, where she developed a warm, patient-centred approach and a strong belief in providing care that is kind, thorough and easy to understand. Naomi enjoys getting to know her patients as individuals and is passionate about helping people feel listened to, supported and involved in decisions about their health.
Her clinical interests include women’s health, menopause care, contraception and sexual health, as well as rheumatology, autoimmune conditions, preventative medicine and supporting patients with long-term conditions. She has completed additional qualifications in sexual and reproductive health and menopause care. Outside of medicine, Naomi enjoys travelling, keeping active, exploring new places with her family, finding good restaurants, and experimenting with cooking and baking at home.
Bay to Bay Running Festival
Well done to all of the Invitation to Health staff who participated in the Bay to Bay Running Festival! Everyone’s enthusiasm, commitment and team spirit were on full display. Whether you walked, jogged or ran, your dedication to health and wellbeing truly reflects the values we promote every day within our practice. Well done on this fantastic achievement – you have inspired us all!
Dr Milan Dolezal – Half Marathon
Simon Bourne – Half Marathon
Dr Ly Anh Dang – 12km Fun Run
Chris Brown – 12 km Fun Run
Nicola Morrisby – 5 km
Kirsty Story – 5 km
Angela Deamer – 5 km
Dr Milan Skin Excisions
A reminder that Dr Milan Dolezal offers bulk billed skin excisions for eligible Medicare patients when the procedure is clinically indicated.
Patients are encouraged to book an initial skin check during which Dr Milan can assess any lesions and discuss whether excision is appropriate and eligible for bulk billing.
Diabetes Week
National Diabetes Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of diabetes and strengthen understanding of its impact on people, families and the broader health system runs from July 13 to July 19. The week emphasises the message that “Diabetes Doesn’t Discriminate”, pushing to increase access to life-saving technology and routine screening for early intervention. www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/national-diabetes-week
For those that are already diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes or are pre diabetic and would like to join our diabetes education classes run by Dr Fabbro, please call our reception team (02) 4322 0700 to register your interest.
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