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The 3 benefits of using a standing desk at work

By Tom Bosna – Managing Director   When the phrase “sitting is the new smoking” was first referenced in the media it created absolute pandemonium in our Corporate Wellness Centres! I remember many of our clients attending their Physiotherapy or Myotherapy appointments with sore necks and lower backs wanting quick answers. Our staff were inundated with requests … Read more

Founder well-being: Check your health, before you wreck yourself!

This is a public service announcement for founders and the startup community. Let’s be real about the treacherous lifestyle you have chosen. It is a roller coaster, one with many big dips, ups and loop the loop moments. Your friends and family think you are insane but you secretly love it. You know the startup … Read more

Are you an active couch potato?

Active couch potato

It is no secret, sitting for prolonged periods is NOT good for us. With phrases like ‘sitting is the new smoking’ being used in the media, it’s important to really understand the key issues and be able to make informed decisions about how to look after ourselves at home and the workplace. In 2015, I … Read more

Why the CEO Should Be the Most Physically Active in the Company

By Tom Bosna – Managing Director Over the past year, I have had the pleasure of working with some truly inspiring CEOs and senior leaders in progressive and innovative Australian businesses. I’ve been blown away by the commitment to wellbeing that I’ve seen. Being leaders in their company, the example that each of these individuals … Read more

An Introduction To Wellness Leave

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By Tom Bosna – Managing Director   3 reasons why wellness leave was introduced at Pinnacle Health Group (and why your business should too!) It all started with a big leadership question: How am I supporting the wellbeing of our people? What led to this question was more interesting. As a small business owner, a … Read more

The Sports Injuries That Are Much More Common In Female Athletes

Low section of sportswoman suffering from knee pain while sitting on track during sunny day

Certain sports injuries are much more common among female athletes than their male counterparts. This includes everyone from girls participating in sports at school to professional female athletes. There are specific injuries that are more likely to occur to women, and a variety of reasons that could explain why. The Injuries That Are More Common … Read more

Pain between your shoulder blades?

Pain between your shoulder blades? Pain spreading up into your neck? Occasional dull headaches? Do you suffer from a constant dull nagging ache in the middle of your back that spreads up your neck? It is likely that you are experiencing a condition known as thoracic dysfunction. This is common in office workers who spend … Read more

The Top 5 Benefits of Meditation

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It’s too easy to lose contact with your inner self while you are constantly negotiating your busy, stressful life. Take a breather from trying to get everything done all the time, and meditate. Its benefits are scientifically proven. Meditation For Your Brain And Stress Levels It seems counterintuitive, but slowing down to just sit and … Read more

6 Tips for the Corporate Runner : The Balancing Act

Young woman runner with earphones in city, using smartwatch.

Now more than ever the ability to maintain the desirable work: life balance is becoming increasing difficult. Finding enough time in the busy schedule to complete our necessary (physical and psychological) exercise is tough.  Below are a few tips to help you maximise your training time and help you stay injury free.   Planning the … Read more