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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 Functional 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.
We really wanted to share this message with our students because, like Cyndi, many of you may face push back from people who don`t understand what you`re striving for. Historically, strides in science have come about from people pushing the boundaries of what is known and accepted already. Keep going with what you`re doing!
We really wanted to share this message with our students because, like Cyndi, many of you may face push back from people who don`t understand what you`re striving for. Historically, strides in science have come about from people pushing the boundaries of what is known and accepted already. Keep going with what you`re doing!
Hear Cyndi and Brogan present their stories about nurturing and regenerating the Changing Habits farm and enjoy a tour of Cyndi`s gardens, chickens, and more! Plus, enjoy refreshments and home-cooked lunch. Take this opportunity and snap up one of the limited spots at the Changing Habits farm tour. Comment `FARM` to get the ticket link straight to your inbox!
Hear Cyndi and Brogan present their stories about nurturing and regenerating the Changing Habits farm and enjoy a tour of Cyndi`s gardens, chickens, and more! Plus, enjoy refreshments and home-cooked lunch. Take this opportunity and snap up one of the limited spots at the Changing Habits farm tour. Comment `FARM` to get the ticket link straight to your inbox!
Listen to Cyndi speak at the 2025 Mindd International Forum. Learn more about regenerative farming in Sydney on the 2nd and 3rd of May.
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Listen to Cyndi speak at the 2025 Mindd International Forum. Learn more about regenerative farming in Sydney on the 2nd and 3rd of May.
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The power of the mind! Hear Kim Morrison and Ali Oetjen talk more about this at @thehealthandnutritionsummit this year!
The power of the mind! Hear Kim Morrison and Ali Oetjen talk more about this at @thehealthandnutritionsummit this year!
The difference a fresh of breath air makes is astronomical: not just for your mental health but for your whole body right down to your gut microbiome.
The difference a fresh of breath air makes is astronomical: not just for your mental health but for your whole body right down to your gut microbiome.
Small changes make a huge impact on your life. Whether you choose to study any one of our courses, change your career or upskill your professional business, your life will change with The Nutrition Academy.
↳ follow the link in our bio to enrol
Small changes make a huge impact on your life. Whether you choose to study any one of our courses, change your career or upskill your professional business, your life will change with The Nutrition Academy.
↳ follow the link in our bio to enrol
Many people say they don`t eat dried fruits because it`s unhealthy, no better than sugar-coated lollies, but we disagree. Dried fruit is a great option for fibre, carbohydrates and an energy boost. Just be mindful about the ingredients and either make your own or buy natural, single-ingredient dried fruit.
Many people say they don`t eat dried fruits because it`s unhealthy, no better than sugar-coated lollies, but we disagree. Dried fruit is a great option for fibre, carbohydrates and an energy boost. Just be mindful about the ingredients and either make your own or buy natural, single-ingredient dried fruit.
Ali Oetjen is going to guide us through a journey of self-awareness, self-healing and abundance at the 2025 Health and Nutrition Summit.
Ali Oetjen is going to guide us through a journey of self-awareness, self-healing and abundance at the 2025 Health and Nutrition Summit.
Confused about gut health, the microbiome, how your eating should change as you get older or diet-based solutions to common health problems? Check out our Functional Nutrition Essentials course! Be empowered by education to change your life and the life of your family.
Confused about gut health, the microbiome, how your eating should change as you get older or diet-based solutions to common health problems? Check out our Functional Nutrition Essentials course! Be empowered by education to change your life and the life of your family.
It is a blessing to learn for the rest of your life. Do you love to learn every day?
You may be surprised by how big of a difference one small change like getting more sunlight, resting more, or improving your environment can make.
You may be surprised by how big of a difference one small change like getting more sunlight, resting more, or improving your environment can make.
So much nutrition discourse or `education` online is telling you what this person thinks you should eat and why they think you should eat it — not us. We walk you through the decision-making processes, critically analysing ingredients, food making processes and how the body uses and manages what you eat. At the end of our course, you will be empowered to understand your life and how to make choices for yourself.
So much nutrition discourse or `education` online is telling you what this person thinks you should eat and why they think you should eat it — not us. We walk you through the decision-making processes, critically analysing ingredients, food making processes and how the body uses and manages what you eat. At the end of our course, you will be empowered to understand your life and how to make choices for yourself.
