Behind every great company is a group of individuals working together to ensure things run smoothly. A huge part of that driving force here at Specialised Health are our team leaders! Being a remote company spanning across two countries, it becomes even more important to maintain cohesion and create a sense of community across our […]
Introducing our team leaders! Read More »
It has been a big year, and you’re probably thinking more about what to make for Christmas dinner than about work right now. We know you would rather something merry and bright for your last blog of the year… Well, your wishes have been heard! The Christmas angels have summoned a blog filled with
Some Christmas Cheer to Round Off the Year! Read More »
Ask any health care provider about patient centred care, and they will say, “Yes, of course we provide patient centered care!” The phrase ‘patient centred care’ or ‘client centred care’ has become somewhat of a buzz-word in recent years, the meaning almost becoming synonymous with ‘wanting what is best’ for patients, or trying to
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Our fixed fee programs have taken off with a roar! Many of our referrers seem to like the simplicity and efficiency of having a program with a set budget, set time frame or set number of sessions. Structured parameters remove the ambiguity, so it’s straight into the good stuff! We like it too because it
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You may have noticed a few new names and faces popping up on our social media feeds recently… The team is growing, as are our coverage areas! We are excited to be able to expand into a brand new zone – Western Australia – with the wonderful Shara Kinney taking the lead for the WA
We’re Growing! Welcoming all Western Australia Referrals Read More »
Now this one is a little bit special…We are collaborating with the one and only Beyond Pain, to bring to you… The Restore program! The Restore program was initially created following the request from a leading New South Wales CTP insurer to tackle a growing gap in the market for those impacted by chronic pain.
‘Restore’ – Our Newest Program for Chronic Pain! Read More »
We harp on a bit about the benefits of working with an exercise physiologist for rehab providers and insurers…. BUT, it’s because we know from experience just how important this work is for achieving great outcomes! We also know how much the information that we provide can help to support decision making to push things
What To Expect When Working With Us (Told By Those Who Already Do!) Read More »
Last week we introduced a behaviour change technique that we sometimes use when clients just aren’t budging with their exercise (or other lifestyle-change) program. This week, we lay out the 4 phases that one would move through when using Motivational Interviewing. The 4 Stages of Motivational Interviewing When using motivational interviewing, we follow the
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There is a quote that says “no challenge, no change”, and anyone who has tried to encourage behavior change will know that it can indeed be challenging! Whether it’s in a personal context (like trying to get your partner to put their dishes away) or in a professional context (like improving employee habits) or even,
Tools in the E.P. Toolbox – Motivational Interviewing Read More »
It’s no secret that exercise can help improve mental health – an abundance of research on conditions such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD repeatedly shows that exercise is an effective tool for treatment (1). Research also shows that it helps with stress reduction, improving sleep quality, increasing energy levels, increasing confidence and self-perception (2) –
Ask the team – what’s the best exercise for mental health? Read More »
