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Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending the launch of Selph Health Studios in the up and coming district of Rosebery, NSW.

Selph is Sydney’s newest holistic wellness boutique which boasts their own dream team consisting of a nutritionist, chiropractor, acupuncturist, and massage therapist. Selph jumps off the curb, you cannot miss it walking, or even driving by. The large glass windows and wooden detailing catch your eye immediately. Upon entering the industrial studio, turned wellness space, one can’t help but notice all the curves and seductive bends, making the room itself an architectural marvel. This came as no surprise when I learned that the owner’s father is in fact an architect and helped to design the space from scratch. It took them 6 weeks to transform the space into what you can see today, and it’s awe inspiringly beautiful.

The icing on the cake, in my ever humble option, is their intimate yoga studio which is tucked away and adorned with crystals, light floor boards and Lululemon custom mats (with props included). When I arrive at a yoga studio with mats and props awaiting my arrival, I feel an immediate sense of freedom that starts from the time I leave my house without my mat. I love arriving light and leaving even lighter after an hour of connecting to breath and body with the help of asana.

We started our morning with tea and introductions to the Selph team. We had a warm greeting from the owner and founders, chiropractor Evan and entrepreneur Myles Sgammotta, who told us about their philosophy revolving around their four pillars of health: structural, emotional, nutritional and movement. At Selph you won’t get a quick fix, or an abrupt “we can fix that shoulder in six visits.” The practitioners here are dedicated to serving the whole self, the whole person. Their goal is to achieve a balance in your mind and body, and that means looking at the big picture, not an isolated injury. I loved how everyone worked together like a well oiled machine. The yoga teacher might see someone in class with an injury and suggest the chiro, who might treat them and then pass them on to the nutritionist because the issue seems to be aggravated by an inflammatory diet. Conversely, the chiro might have a client with shortening fascia, so he might recommend chiropractic treatment as well as yin yoga to assist with a gentle stretching of the fascia. 

The time came for our yoga class!  I was so excited for it since I haven’t found a space that really resonates with me since our move to Sydney. Amy Giuliano is the Selph yoga curator and yoga teacher that took us through our practice. I loved her calming voice, appropriate playlist and mindful hands-on adjustments. I also appreciated the attention to details in the intimate space, and particularly loved that there were no down lights shining into our eyes when supine. (If you don’t practice yoga, that last sentence won't mean much to you!)

After our blissful yoga class we crossed the hall and met with Jenny Boss, the in-house nutritionist. Jen gave us a quick overview about where she was from, what she studied and how she would tackle meeting a new client. Jen also explained how important the gut-brain axis is and how she would typically treat the whole person rather than discussing proper food choices alone. What this means is that Jen would go so far as to ascertain if you eat in front of the television. Why would that matter you ask? Eating before the stimulus of the television creates a stress response in the body and inhibits your body's ability to digest maifood properly.

After we heard from Jen, Evan told us a bit about the chiropractic side of the business and we had a play around with his neat homeostasis assessment app that showed us where our bodies were out of alignment with a simple iPad picture he snaps! Evan also mentioned that he uses NET (Neuro Emotional Technique) on his patients as well, coupled with the chiropractic treatments. NET is a stress reduction technique, and the idea is to assist the body in letting go of emotions such as fear, anger and grief. Assisting the body to break these emotional patterns can apparently help to alleviate chronic physical problems lingering in the body. Sounds pretty fascinating to me!

We then had a guided meditation with Amy followed by an out of this world catered lunch. It was the perfect morning of education and relaxation for the body and mind.  Do yourself a favour and go check these guys out.

I’d venture to say you can find your sense of self at Selph.

​EMK x 

What to know more?
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Call: (02) 83138983
Address: The Cannery, 2H Hayes Rd, Rosebery 2018
Website: Selph.com.au
Email: hello@selph.com.au
IG: @selphealth
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Hey guys! 

Have you heard of Jackie Peterson​ before? If you're a new mama and looking to get fit, then you should definitely check out her page! She has the sweetest little family and is truly dedicated to healthy living; before bub, during pregnancy, and after bub arrives. 

Jackie and I both lived in Ukraine three years ago and now we both have 8 month old baby girls! We've lived all over the world supporting our husbands for over a decade, but we have always made time to put our health first, no matter how busy we are. Committing to fitness and making healthy choices are the key to living well, and we are doing a giveaway to celebrate just that!! 

We are giving away:

- Manduka eKO Lite yoga mat (perfect for those of you who, like us, are always on the go).
- A copy of Jackie's E-book 21 Day Healthy Living Challenge for Moms
- AND a 7 Day Supply of Shakeology Superfoods shake which is Jackie's go to for her daily smoothie! 

Head to Instagram for more details!

For additional entries, like Jackie Peterson 's Facebook page and my Ohm My Yoga: Erica Kickert​ Facebook page

This is an international competition open to ALL countries! We will announce the winner on Monday 4/12/17, so stay tuned!!!

Ps. Breastfeeding mamas you can also check out Jackie's bio to download a free 5 day meal guide for you. I downloaded it and it's fantastic.


​EMK