For me personally, in one word, Health is FREEDOM. Disease and illness rob you of your freedom… your passion for life and your money. Being healthy feels fabulous and it gives you the freedom to live your life the way you want and the ENERGY to do all of the things you want to do. Also the VITALITY to have all the fun you want and to really, really enjoy your life, to your fullest potential.

Your body has a BLUEPRINT of what perfect health is and is constantly trying to achieve this goal for YOU. Your body has the ability to HEAL ITSELF of disease… All it needs is your assistance.

We encourage you to STOP focusing on your disease and START focusing on Creating Powerful Health! Your disease is not a curse, it is a GIFT, a BLESSING, It is what brought you to this new beginning of the greatest adventure in your life, to discover and create a healthier new life and to create a ”NEW YOU!”

Are you ready to take the steps to create vibrant health and the empowering life to match?

Naturopathy is a style of healing in which you assist your body increasing its own powerful self-healing ability. This is done by creating a lifestyle where you eliminate those things that create disease and increase those things that create vital health. When your mind and body is healthy and strong and you feed it well with an abundance of nutrient dense foods, it can and will heal disease. In time your body will completely repair and rebuild itself.

The ONE important thing you need to do to heal yourself is simply STOP doing what makes you sick. Do you know what that is?  Most people do recognize their self destructive patterns like abusing alcohol, living on fast foods, chocolate and coffee, living in negative relationships,  environment or job etc. But if you cannot answer that question right now spend some time in reflection and I guarantee the answer will come. Then START doing whatever moves you towards vital health!

An old Chinese proverb says, “Focus on the good to eliminate the bad.”  Another true saying is ‘If you keep on doing what you have always done, you will keep getting what you have always gotten”. In the same way, Natural Healing is about focusing on creating powerful health and vitality. Letting your body do what it knows how to do better than any doctor, and what it does best, which is repair and heal you.

So here are the steps:

1. DRINK liquids that Hydrate, Flush and Nourish you : Drink Pure Water, Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Juices and Herbal Teas!

2. EAT Food that Creates vital Health : Abundance of fresh vegetables, salads, fruits, quality fresh protein, lentils and legumes, nuts and seeds, extra virgin olive oil and organic coconut oil,  fresh and dried herbs. EAT A RAINBOW OF FOOD EVERY DAY!

3. Use Herbs, supplements and food as your MEDICINE : To Prevent Dis-ease and Nourish, Clean, Detoxify, Tone, Balance and Heal your Body!

4. MOVE your Body Every Day : Walking, Dancing, Running, Riding Jumping, Stretching, Breathing, Sweating, Yoga,  Sex… Always Fun!

5. Take some time out Every Season to CLEANSE & DETOX yourself Internally.

6. Use Only Natural TREATMENTS to encourage healing and to prevent Dis-ease : Massage, Bodywork, Far Infrared Sauna, Hydrotherapy, all therapies that HEAL and Do No Harm.

7. Create a Healthy HOME Environment for Well-Being : Soothing or uplifting music, natural cleaning products and soaps, create light and brightness, clean and tidy atmosphere.
8. Have Positive THOUGHTS that claim your good health : Positive Thoughts and Affirmations that Create Abundance, Love, Laughter, Passion, Peace, Fun and Bliss.

9. COMMUNICATE and spread to others :  happiness, friendliness, positivity, sincerity, caring and loving attitudes.

10. LOVE yourself and your life more and more every day : Practice Being Self-accepting, Self-motivated and appreciative of all you have and are. Give thanks in advance for all you want to achieve in your life.

Your FOCUS determines your FUTURE! Tomorrow is what you believe and do Today!

This is not a quick fix. ITS NEW AND IT GETS AT THE ROOT CAUSES!

How is this innovative new program different?

Why will it work for you when you have tried so many other ‘DIETS?’

1. It works by addressing the underlying issues of your weight gain and there are many. So by addressing  these potential issues, you can eliminate the frustration of trying so hard with a diet program only to stay stuck and give up.

• Poor glucose and fat metabolism
• Hormonal imbalance
• Poor thyroid function
• Appetite hormone sensitivity (leptin)
• Heavy metal toxicity
• Poor muscle tone (a major problem for many women)
• Digestive issues and food sensitivities
• Candida and other infections
• Brain chemistry deficiencies

1. IT’S ABOUT GETTING YOUR BODY REALLY HEALTHY. You will learn to eat in a way that promotes long term health. As such there is no calorie counting and no “dieting” in the conventional sense which sacrifices health for short term weight loss.  You will learn how to distinguish between nutrient rich foods and nutrient deficient foods.  This is the essence of proper nutrition.
2. IT’S PERSONALIZED.  We are all different.  You will receive a specific protein requirement based on your lean body mass and a specific carbohydrate requirement based on your activity level.  As for fats, we will be dispelling the myth that fat makes you fat.  You will learn which fats convert your metabolism from a fat storing to a fat burning metabolism.
3. SUCCESS BREEDS SUCCESS. THE “WEIGHT NO MORE” program is formulated by the master naturopathic practitioner from Step Into Health Wellness Centre, Maxine Wright. A clinic that over the years has won award after award in national weight loss competitions producing success for their clients. Check out Jullyana Landel’s  story- she was the winner of the Pharma Food national challenge in 2009-10.
4. SUCCESS IS ALWAYS PRECEDED BY THE PLANNING. Over the years the clients that have the greatest long term weight loss success are the ones who plan it. So to help our clients in their success with the ‘WEIGHT NO MORE’ challenge, we have an exciting new and flexible meal planner that comes with its own recipe book. It is filled with gourmet meal ideas that are quick and easy, along with fabulous photos to show you exactly what your meal will look like.
5. MOTIVATION OF A SUPPORT GROUP. We offer the benefits of one-on-one consultations either ‘in clinic’ or by phone to keep you on track and an email system sent on a weekly basis to help you feel part of the group. It allows us to share success stories and post prize winners to keep everyone focused on their wellness success. Life should be fun so we have added some fortnightly prizes to encourage your competitive edge.
6. HARNESS THE POWER OF YOUR MIND. Through years of experience we understand the importance of a healthy mindset when taking on a weight loss challenge, so we have strategies, techniques and resources to help you develop your self confidence and a strong belief system.
7. KEYS TO KEEPING THE WEIGHT OFF. Arguably the most important point. Once your metabolism has been reset and more lean muscle mass has been developed you will find that maintaining a healthy weight is easier. This is a step that most weight loss program cannot or do not address.
8. ALL THE OTHER ADDED BENEFITS. With healthy weight loss comes many additional health benefits such as MORE ENERGY, INCREASED VITALITY, IMPROVED BLOOD SUGAR CONTROL, BETTER SLEEP, IMPROVED BLOOD PRESSURE, INCREASED FERTILITY AND MOOD STABILITY to name a few.

Grab yourself a place in our ‘WEIGHT NO MORE’ challenge. Here is your personal invitation to be a part of our 12 weeks to wellness/ weight loss challenge.  It will be run over a 12 week time frame, intended to assist you create healthy new habits including eating, exercise, mental/emotional aspects and general lifestyle choices. So if this supports your health and fitness goals for 2012, get committed today. We are very SERIOUS about you getting great results .

The official start date is FEBRUARY 1st, but we have several super keen people, who having achieved great results in the last challenge, are already into it.  Book your appointment time ASAP and let’s get started…

To help as many people as possible achieve their wellness goals we are offering ‘in clinic’ consultations and ‘phone consultations’.

WHAT IS PROVIDED IN THE CHALLENGE PROGRAM.

1. Your initial consultation will cover – setting up your personal eating program, a weekly food plan, VLA body profile to provide the blueprint to your progress.  Together we’ll set your personal health and weight loss goals, ie exercise goals, weight loss goal, waist measurement etc.
2. Opportunities to learn techniques that can build your self esteem and strengthen your determination to reach your goals.
3. A weekly email to continue your education. They will be full of encouragement and motivation but most importantly they will be making you more accountable. All geared to keep you on target to achieve your goals.
4. Fortnightly follow up appointments to help remain focused – these sessions will be 20-30 minutes only.
5. Commitment to the ’WEIGHT NO MORE’ 12 week wellness/ weight loss program also will include the use of the Far Infrared Sauna and our Gym equipment on a fortnightly basis FREE OF CHARGE.
6. It will also include one personal training session with Laurie so that he can put together the best exercise program for you after a personal assessment of your current fitness level.
7. We will be featuring ‘the personal stories’ of the people who have excelled with weight loss and commitment in our weekly email communicator.
8. You will receive 10% discount off any product purchases during the ‘WEIGHT NO MORE’12 week wellness/ weight loss challenge.

THESE ARE SOME OF THE FABULOUS REWARDS ON OFFER TO HELP YOU KEEP IT FUN

• A FORTNIGHTLY PRODUCT PRIZE to the member with the highest weight/cms loss for the fortnight.
• Major prize for the highest total weight loss and waist cms loss at the end of the challenge.
• A 10% discount on product for the whole of 2012 for the 3 people who lose the most weight.
• The overall winner will receive A STEP INTO HEALTH Day Spa pampering session including Deluxe Facial, Far Infrared Sauna, Detox & Tone Body Exfoliation, Body Wrap and a healthy gourmet lunch – Plus a gift pack including a Sea Spa robe, Sea Spa body care products (total value $ 505.00)

COST FOR THE PROGRAM

• Initial consultation and enrolment –  $75.00 ‘in clinic’.
• Follow up exploratory consultations as required – we have new state of the art testing equipment to help us determine if any of the above mentioned conditions could be sabotaging your weight loss and health.(optional) 
• Follow up monitoring – fortnightly       $45.00 ‘in clinic’  - .$15‘phone’

Plus the cost of any product relevant to you at a 10% discount for the duration of the 12 weeks.

STEP INTO HEALTH WELLNESS CENTRE -  967 Creek Road, CARINDALE. BRISBANE.   4152

PHONE   3398 1977    email  stepintohealth@optusnet.com.au    website www.stepintohealth.com.au

Since meeting Maxine at Step into Health 4 years ago, my life has dramatically improved. Initially I went to see her with a whole list of issues regarding my health; low energy levels, mood swings, and some needed advice on losing the last 5 kilos I just couldn’t shift with improved muscle gain. Instantly I was impressed by the level of service she provided. Maxine was extremely thorough and took the time to really understand me, my life style and my current health state. From this she prescribed appropriate herbs and supplements specific to my needs. More importantly she taught me new habits and a lifestyle to see me succeed in maintaining a healthier lifestyle.

I have referred many friends and family members to her and none have been disappointed. Also as I work as a personal trainer many of my clients have also benefited from her great knowledge of inner well being and weight management through nutrition.

Thank you Maxine for not only helping me succeed in creating a healthier self but also others around me who’s wellbeing is important to me.

Lianne Shadwell

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Lorral Love

HI my name is Lorral Love and when I first thought about giving Maxine a testimony I thought how easy,  no problem it would be a cinch, now I find myself trying to find the words to say what I need to convey.

I first started with Step into Health back in 2008 and for whatever reason (and I am sure I had many )I ceased going, I swear I was like 20 kgs lighter back then maybe even more.

But here I am full circle back to where I began, my story isn’t necessarily one of great success but it is success none the less. I was 101kg on the scales and knew I had to do something so I started lite n easy, although it was easy it wasn’t necessarily lite for me, this is nothing against the company either they are fantastic for a lot of people but it was not working for me, as my health also needed some TLC not just my waist line.

Hence I ended up back on the doorstep of Step into Health desperately trying to do that, step into health that is, my attitude changed and it became more of a health focus than a weight focus I was sick and tired of being sick and tired.

It’s been a slow progress as my health has a mind of its own, I am wavering between 93 and 95 kgs at the moment some weeks are worse than others but needless to say I am still hanging in there and honestly the support and love I get from Max and Laurie is something that you don’t expect to get from anyone in the medical world natural or otherwise (well its nothing that I have found before).

But I can say my skin is looking and feeling great from the saunas, the advice and products that have helped me feel great for the first time in a long time have been priceless (without the MasterCard), I don’t feel like I have failed even when I have not progressed, all I receive is encouragement and suggestions on how to make small but significant changes and thanks to Laurie I don’t even mind walking up a hill now as I have his voice telling me he would rather me walking 10 mins on a steady incline that 30 mins on flat ground. I make better food choices both in the supermarket and take away when I am too tired or hungry to bother.

As I said earlier I have had some issues with my stomach which at times leaves me feeling so bloated that it is discouraging but I have the wonderful help and support from Max and Laurie and though I am on again off again with my walking and sometimes participate in too many morning teas at work I am still on the road to recovery and I am gearing up and getting ready to face the Step into Health weight loss challenge in the new year(it’s ok Maxine I am still watching myself now and over the Christmas season).

I just so love the emails and the tips from Maxine, she strongly believes in educating you on your choices, when your armed with the facts it’s a little hard to ignore the consequences, I will be seeing some of you around in the new year and I will reach my goal weight because I am inspired by the story of others like Tina and the support from Maxine and Laurie.

Losing weight and finding good health is one of the hardest challenges I have had to face and I have faced a few, it’s an uphill battle but thankfully none of us have to do it alone and the great part is while you lose weight you get healthy, oh and that, did you really eat that, look from Maxine which is priceless, you have to start somewhere and I could not think of a better place to start, it is one on one, personal and personalized including any workout you need to do, no standing in a gym feeling like the world is staring at you. But don’t be fooled by Laurie’s charm he can be a hard task master but somehow he makes you want to do the work.

I want to say a personal huge thanks to both Max and Laurie, I couldn’t and wouldn’t be able to do this without you and I can completely understand how you are the leading weight loss clinic you are both amazing.

Lorral Love