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Functional Health Canberra’s Game Changing Approach
By Melissa Kovacevic
As the Founder of Functional Health Canberra, I am an accredited Functional Nutrition Consultant and a Clinical EFT Practitioner (Emotional Freedom Techniques). EFT is a powerful stress management tool sometimes referred to as “tapping” or emotional acupuncture without needles.
My mission is to educate and inspire others to live an optimal healthy life. I am not about fads, low calorie or restrictive diets but believe in nourishing our body with delicious nutrient-dense whole foods.
My previous studies taught me the fundamentals of nutrition, and then when I studied with the Nutrition Academy I was able to gain a broader appreciation of health. I was taught the latest breakthroughs in epigenetics, functional testing and gut health and guided by the philosophy of vitalism and concepts of giving our body the right tools, from nature to heal and thrive. I have carried this philosophy with me into my own life and business.
Incorporating EFT with nutrition has been a gamechanger for me personally; and for my clients. More often than not, I was finding the resistance most clients face when it came to health, was due to self-limiting beliefs and negative patterns of behaviour.
EFT helps my clients get past these beliefs. Sometimes we have fears that remain in our subconscious minds and EFT may help let go of the emotions surrounding certain experiences, allowing our body to heal. It has helped my clients resolve a range of issues including workplace stress and anxiety, food cravings and emotional eating patterns as well as improving athletic performance.
When it comes to emotional eating, sometimes we have emotional anchors linking eating to positive feelings, or we eat to shut down feelings altogether. EFT is proven to reduce stress in the body by at least 24% and gives you a safe way to feel your emotions and break unhelpful behaviours.
I have found EFT to be a phenomenal tool, when combined with Functional Nutrition really helps my clients achieve their Functional Health Goals.
If you would like more information check out my website www.functionalhealthcanberra.com.au or follow me on Facebook and Instagram @functionalhealthcanberra.
You`ve probably been thinking about or trying to meet your New Year`s Resolutions. Before you commit (for a month) to going to the gym 5 times a week, learn more about how exercise impacts you at this phase of your life.
It`s happening! For those of our community who live on the Sunshine Coast, or are able to travel from South-East Queensland, Cyndi will be talking in the library. Join her at this amazing real food workshop at any of the dates and libraries outlined in the post. Book your ticket via the link in our bio.
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Take some time this weekend to reflect on the past and make plans for the future, then take steps towards your future. Don`t spend all of 2026 stuck in the past, and use it only to to propel you through the future.
Vitalism is the foundation of our courses at The Nutrition Academy. What does vitalism mean to you?
Looking for a way to change your life and improve your health? Join us at The Nutrition Academy to learn new things, and take control of your own well-being.
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Did you know grounding works on concrete, too? With that knowledge, there`s no excuse to miss out on this amazing rejuvenating practice.
From us to you, we hope you`ve had a great 2025 and will have a great 2026!
Hey everyone, we`ll be taking a short break over the next couple weeks. You`ll see Cyndi here again from the 5th of January! You can still enrol in any courses during this time, and if you send any inquiries through we will get back to you, though we appreciate your patience if there`s a delay!
The influence of billion dollar lobbyist industries and government-led food guidelines are increasing the presence of chronic disease and eroding connection to culture in more than just the Western nations. This is an issue that needs to be discussed more often.
Are you considering enrolling in one of our courses but don`t know which? Take our quiz to understand which course suits you best!
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What does happiness look like for you in your life?
Glycerol is another of those tricky words that you may read on an ingredient`s list but not know what it actually means. Glycerol is the name of a carbon that interacts within your body. Industrial glycerol is often created through chemical processing, which can involve petroleum-derived steps or harsh refining.
Learn more about glycerol and other chemical additives in Cyndi`s blog Flavours in Food and Vaping.
