The Healthy Athlete is a holistic sports practice specialising in Herbal Medicine, Nutrition and Massage therapy for athletes of all levels who wish to improve their energy, performance and recovery. Book in for a 1 hour massage in November and receive an extra 30minutes for free.
SERVICES
THE HEALTHY ATHLETE – NATURAL SPORTS CLINIC
The Healthy Athlete is a holistic sports practice designed to meet the needs of sports enthusiasts who seek the highest level of health no matter what level of skill or fitness. The Healthy Athlete recognises the importance of preventing ailments and injuries through wholesome nutrition, herbal remedies and massage therapy. If one’s body is out of balance, one cannot reach their full potential. Like a vehicle, we need to add fuel, maintain the frame and service the parts to avoid long term expensive or irreversible damage.
Learn which foods improve energy, performance and recovery and which foods promote fatigue, inflammation and congested airways. Dietary choices can enhance or deplete your drive without you realising it. When we eat allergy forming foods the body works extremely hard to fight off these reactions which can weaken the immune system, lower energy and promote inflammation in your muscles and joints. Adopting a healthy diet provides nourishment and repair for the tissues, keeping them strong and well conditioned for training and longevity.
Do you experience the following?
• Recurring colds and infections
• Cramping, muscle fatigue, joint pain
• Lack of energy and motivation
• Anxiety and insomnia leading up to events
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Dehydration
Discover your inner potential with Sarinah at The Healthy Athlete,
your experienced and professional natural sports clinic!
THE THERAPIST
Sarinah Hurford is a qualified Naturopth, Medical Herbalist and Massage Therapist specialising in natural sports health. As a triathlete and former regional Canoe Polo representative and coach she has a thorough understanding and appreciation of the unique mental and physical needs of an athlete.
Sarinah has worked in the natural health industry at home and abroad for the past nine years and is passionate about helping people reach their goals through a healthy and enjoyable diet and lifestyle. She believes healthy digestion, nutrition and exercise are the foundation for good health and longevity, so this is her particular speciality. She offers comprehensive health appraisals using diagnostic testing to put together a holistic treatment plan that is tailored to your needs. Alongside dietary and lifestyle recommendations she can also prescribe herbal remedies and nutritional supplements to enhance sports performance and recovery.
Through massage Sarinah has been helping to alleviate stressed nerves and aching muscles for the past five years. She offers relaxation, deep tissue and hot stone massage and is able to apply a firm pressure yet nurturing touch.
Sarinah helps her clients to realise an actual life change. She encourages her clients to be in charge of their health; she does this by inspiring and motivating in a realistic and manageable way.
Sarinah lives the lifestyle she prescribes: meditation, Yang tsin su, Brazilian Ji Jitsu, triathlon events, skiing, kayaking, healthy nutrition and a genuinely positive outlook.
TESTIMONIALS
I have been seeing Sarinah for deep-tissue massage over a year now; initially I had a persistent elbow injury which has been eliminated and I have full functionality in that arm again. And no pain! Apart from that the weekly sessions of massage along with some insightful advice on dealing with asthma have virtually eliminated my need for daily use of inhalers. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Chris Smith
I suffered reoccurring back pain for many years which increased in severity following an accident during a gym workout.
Initially I received relief from an Osteopath however the effectiveness of these treatments reduced until late last year when I was in significant regular pain. So bad in fact that I couldn't go to work some days.
During this period I tried a Chiropractor and a different Osteopath who succeed in reducing the intensity of the pain a little but never cured it.
Earlier this year Sarinah Hurford applied a unique massage technique to my lower back which resulted in an amazing release of pain, soreness and tension as soon as the massage had finished.
My lower back is better now than it has been in a long time and I now have no further reoccuring issues. This has caused a dramatic improvement in my general well-being as I can now fully enjoy picking up and playing with my children with no pain. Exercise has also become more enjoyable.
I recommend Sarinah to anyone who has suffered lower back pain.
Andrew Hooper - Athlete
Sarinah Hurford has been massaging me for the past 6 months and has done a fantastic job of getting me supple again as my upper back, quads and knees were very tight from years of cycling. I was recently having trouble with my calves as I have with running and after one concentrated session with Sarinah they were feeling good enough to continue training on with out too much pain. Sarinah has also helped me with good nutritional advice & my blood type foods along with herbal tonics to help with my over all health. I have recommended Sarinah to my friends and would recommend her to any body wanting to improve there over all well-being.
Glenn Reed - Cyclist/Runner
Sarinah became a member of the gym I worked in and like most members, I got to know her a little and exchanged pleasantries on passing. It did not take me too long to take a liking to Sarinah, she was always smiling, had a very positive attitude and just looked like someone who was “on to of things”. Through discussion, I soon learned that Sarinah was a Naturopath based in a health centre I travel past on a daily basis to and from work. I had always been a little skeptical re Naturopaths/etc but curiosity got the better of me so I gave Sarinah a call and made an appointment.
When I met with Sarinah for the first time, I weighed 91.5kg’s (10kg overweight) , had developed a nice little habit of indulging in a “couple” of wines every night and had an extremely soft spot for Butter Chicken. Although I still maintained regular exercise, I was taking 1 step forward and 2 or 3 backwards. I had serious lapses in concentration, lacked motivation and started to get depressed about how I felt, and looked. My sleep was very interrupted, I would wake up at 1 or 2 am most mornings and would struggle to get back to sleep. All in all, I felt unhealthy.
Sarinah did a few various tests, we had a good long chat and I ended up leaving the health centre with a couple of rather odd “potions”, 1 for daytime use and 1 for night, a few pills and a very positive vibe.
It has been a month now since we first met and I am currently 84kg and have the energy of a 15 year old. My training has improved and I am much more motivated at both work and home. I am sleeping well now and I have a much greater awareness of what I am eating and how it makes me feel. I am even finding myself shopping for food at Organic stores. My alcohol intake is minimal and only happens at weekends and I have 1 coffee a day now as opposed to 3 or 4. All in all, I feel fantastic.
It is obvious from the time you meet Sarinah that she has a very genuine interest in Naturopathy and health and fitness. She is extremely motivating, has a great knowledge and understanding of your needs and wants and structures her treatments realistically around these needs and wants.
I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending you meet with Sarinah. Take with you an open mind and a positive outlook and you will not be disappointed. I have been so impressed with my changes, I am sending my partner to see Sarinah for Mothers Day, it will be the best gift I have ever given her.
Guy Reeves - Marathon Runner
Newmarket Olympic Pool and Fitness Centre
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
N.D, Dip MedHerb
Service Categories
Allergy Testing / Treatments, Deep Tissue Massage, Ear Candling, Flower Essences, Herbalists, Iridologists, Naturopaths, Nutrition, Pregnancy Massage, Remedial Massage, Sports Massage, Swedish Relaxation Massage, Weight Loss, Womens Health
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