Health Canvas End-of-Year Celebrations:
Gratitude, Good food, and Good company.
As 2024 draws to a close, we at Health Canvas are filled with gratitude for the incredible year we’ve had. It’s been a year of growth, collaboration, and unwavering commitment to the health of our patients and community. Our dedicated team of clinicians and like-minded health professionals share a passion not only for our patients’ well-being but also for fostering a culture of care, connection, and excellence.
To celebrate the year’s milestones and the warmth of the season, we recently gathered for a team dinner at Rufio in St Kilda. This vibrant Latin-fusion haven, chosen by our wonderful Rita, provided the perfect backdrop for a night of delicious food and joyful connection.
Rufio’s bold, gluten-free menu delighted everyone with its creative flair—fresh, summery salads, succulent steaks, and dishes bursting with flavor were just the start. But beyond the food, this gathering was about celebrating what makes Health Canvas so special: Our Team.
It was a time to reflect on the challenges and the successes we’ve shared, and the meaningful work we do every day. Seeing everyone come together - each person contributing their unique energy and enthusiasm - was a beautiful reminder of the strong foundation we’ve built together. As we look ahead, we’re excited about the opportunities to grow, learn, and continue making a difference in the lives of our patients.
We are incredibly grateful for the trust you place in us and for being part of the Health Canvas community. Here’s to another year of good health, shared moments, and meaningful connections. Thank you for being part of our journey - cheers to 2024 and all the memories yet to come!
Reflections from the Pelvic Pain Symposium from Olivia
Over a hundred health care professionals devoted their weekend to share lived clinical experience and hot-off-the-press new research, in the pursuit of helping women with pelvic pain. We heard from GPs, gynaecologists, pelvic physiotherapists (of course - we (physios) actually made up almost 50% of participants), as well as psychology, sexology, pain specialists and gastroenterologists. Also present were: nurse practitioners, dieticians, midwives, acupuncturists, naturopaths and osteopaths. Such an incredible devotion across all professions to improve the quality of life of women with persistent pelvic pain and highlighting the non-negotiable need for holistic care.
The general public are becoming more and more accepting of the mind-body connection, even the “gut-brain” axis. Well, we heard about the uterus-brain-neuro-immune-axis. Woah, what a mouthful! We delved into pain neuroscience, the overlap in functional gut health and painful periods, psychological therapies, yoga and other somatic practices, the impact and influence of sexual function, and pharmacological advancements on the horizon. Long story short, it’s an exciting and progressive time for the healthcare professionals helping people with pelvic pain; with research funding, public campaigns and awareness, and growth in collaborative woman-centred care. Moreover, the question-time after every speaker, the lunch chats, and social event banter, all highlighted just how passionate us health professionals are about helping, but also just how complex and difficult it can be to find the right path of treatment.
So, if you, or a loved one, or a friend-of-a-friend of a co-worker, are experiencing persistent pelvic pain (that’s menstrual pain, persistent deep abdominal-pelvic pain, endo/adenomyosis, vulval pain, painful sex, abdominal bloating or IBS) - there’s no better time to engage in pelvic health physiotherapist. The more we talk about our “girly bits” and “that time of the month" and "problems in the bedroom” to our mothers, daughters, sisters, girlfriends, as well as our fathers, sons, brothers and boyfriends (!!!), the better the future of women’s pelvic health.
Potato Latkas “draniki”
(adapted from New York Times recipe)
This is a quick and easy recipe for a last minute dinner. A great accompaniment with a protein of your choice and/or a green salad.
Ingredients:
Makes about 12-15
450 gr potatoes, peeled and grated on large
1 large onion, peeled grated
2 large eggs
½ cup all-purpose flour or gluten free flour
Kosher salt – to taste
1 teaspoon baking powder (optional)
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Coconut, safflower or other oil, for frying (I use Olive oil)
Instructions:
Using a food processor with a coarse grating disc or a block grater, grate the potatoes and onion. Transfer the mixture to a clean dishtowel and squeeze and wring out as much of the liquid as possible.
Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add the eggs, flour, salt, baking powder and pepper, and mix until the flour is absorbed.
In a medium heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat, pour in about ¼ inch of the oil. Once the oil is hot (a drop of batter placed in the pan should sizzle), use a heaping tablespoon to drop the batter into the hot pan, cooking in batches. Use a spatula to flatten and shape the drops into discs. When the edges of the latkes are golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes, flip. Cook until the second side is similarly browned, about another 5 minutes. Transfer the latkes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and sprinkle with salt while still warm. Repeat with the remaining batter.
Serve with Sour cream or creme fraiche.
Enjoy!
Stay tuned for more updates, inspiration, and goodness from the heart of Health Canvas!
For more information on our exciting new deals and packages or to book a class, feel free to contact us on:
Phone: 8652 9136
Website: https://www.healthcanvas.com.au
We look forward to being a part of your wellness journey.
With warm regards,
Health Canvas Team.
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