Post operative pain or post surgery pain can either be acute or chronic and may result from tissue damage, inflammation, nerve damage, or psychological factors. Acute pain lasts up to seven days after the surgery, and pain that lasts for three months or more is considered chronic. The pain can vary in intensity and duration depending on the type of surgery, the patient’s pain tolerance, and the effectiveness of pain management strategies.
Symptoms of post surgery pain include:
After surgery, patients are often advised to take simple painkillers such as paracetamol, or anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen. Opioids are usually also prescribed to treat post operative pain, but come with unwanted side effects and may lead to long term dependency and addiction.
To treat post operative pain without medication, Gentle exercise and physiotherapy may also be prescribed and encouraged where possible.
If you are experiencing chronic post operative pain and have tried other pain management methods that haven’t worked for you, we encourage you to speak with one of our experienced Practitioners or Wellness Experts.
After assessing your medical history, symptoms and specific needs, our Practitioners will determine if alternative treatment options are suitable for your situation.
BREATHWORK FACILITATOR
Passionate about teaching the art of ‘slow living’, Kate is the Co-Founder of Flow Athletic and author of ‘Life in Flow’ – a contemporary guide to living your Yoga off the mat. Serving her community in Paddington and internationally, Kate recognises the huge potential and power in breathwork to dramatically shift mindset and mood as well as process and eliminate old narratives and emotions.
ELITE ATHLETE
Michael Klim is an elite athlete, entrepreneur, ambassador, philanthropist and family man. In addition to being one of Australia’s most awarded swimmers, Michael is the founder of Klim Swim, World Series Swims and the Klim Foundation. The Triple Olympian is passionate about helping people with goal setting, how to look after their body, and how to reach the elite mindset in everyday life.
ACCOUNTABILITY COACH
Tory Trewhitt is an executive health and accountability coach and has worked as an Exercise Physiologist and Conditioning Specialist before starting his own company, to help others reach their fitness and mental health and wellness goals. During his career, Tory has worked with celebrities, elite athletes, corporate workers, disabled and elderly clients.
MEDITATION TEACHER
Soelae is a meditation teacher, speaker, and corporate mental wellbeing educator with over two decades of study and experience. She has run wellness retreats globally, spoken at prestigious events such as Wanderlust and the Stress and Overwhelm Summit, and empowered countless individuals to effortlessly incorporate meditation into their lives.
STRESS MANAGEMENT AND BREATHWORK COACH
Dean is a qualified and practising Personal Trainer, Founder of Power of the Breath, Bondi Lifeguard, Holistic Health Coach, Oxygen Advantage Master Instructor, Breathwork Facilitator, Certified Ice Bath Instructor Yoga Teacher, Public Speaker and Performance Coach.
YOGA TEACHER
Charlotte is an inspiring and passionate individual who spreads positivity through yoga and movement. With clients including Middle Eastern royalty, Miranda Kerr, Gerard Butler, and Orlando Bloom, she is known for her relatable and energetic approach.
NUTRITIONIST AND QUALIFIED HEALTHY FOODS CHEF
Zoe is a nutritionist, mother, healthy foods chef and founder of nutritional edge, a nutritional consultancy company based in Sydney. Zoe’s passion for food has empowered her to help many people embrace the benefits of food through education.
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Kathleen is an experienced Nurse Practitioner with a proven track record of assisting clients in finding relief through alternative plant based medications.
With over 25 years experience in women’s health, Kathleen has extensive experience in looking after female veterans who experience chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD and related insomnia (at unacceptably high rates); women experiencing chronic pain associated with endometriosis or other chronic pelvic pain syndromes; sexual health, vulvovaginal pain, pain with intercourse, and pain related to menopause.
After experiencing the positive effects plant based medicine had on patients in the USA, Kathleen undertook the training/education to become a certified cannabis prescriber. After moving to Canberra from the USA, Kathleen became an authorised prescriber in Australia.
Kathleen is driven by her passion to help patients on their healthcare journey through alternative medication.
