Wellness for Women

Are you the woman who keeps everything running for everyone else, while your own health slips further down the list? Perhaps you’ve been feeling tired, sleeping poorly or noticing changes in your digestion and hormones and all the advice about “healthy living” is making your head spin. Maybe you have young children or perhaps you are an empty nester, your career is changing or you’re caring for ageing parents. If you’re the one everyone relies on, it can be hard to take a day out for yourself.

Our modern world is making it harder than ever to feel well. Stress is high. Sleep is poor. Nutrition is depleted. So many are struggling to lose weight, hormones are out of whack and nervous systems are running on overdrive.

This unique day retreat is designed to nourish your mind, body and soul. It includes gentle Yin yoga, meditation, breath work and practical wellness and lifestyle education.

Louise Macartney is a Certified Health and Lifestyle Coach - a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. In addition, she is a Bush Walking instructor and has 30 years of experience in Nursing; including Midwifery, Child & Family Health and as a Lactation Consultant. For over 20 years, Louise has been proactive in a variety of community, sustainability and wellness programs here in SA.

After three decades working on the frontline of healthcare Louise saw first hand that many chronic health issues were preventable yet rarely addressed at the root cause. This inspired her to move beyond symptom management and into holistic health coaching where education, nutrition, movement and mindset come together.

Louise is relentless about inspiring people to become their own health guru - to take back control of their health by making simple dietary and lifestyle changes. She has a down-to-earth, fresh, and fun approach to healthy living specialising in gut health, hormone balance, detoxification, toxin free living high plant-based nutrition. Her work is grounded in evidence based science while deeply respecting the wisdom of nature.

For over 16 years Louise has facilitated wellness seminars throughout Australia and overseas. She has become a highly sought after public speaker. Her seminars are jam packed full of simple, sustainable and affordable solutions that will leave you inspired to choose a life of wellness and vitality. Her commitment to truthful education has impacted countless lives, creating a ripple effect of healthier, happier communities.

If you're tired of quick fixes and ready to embrace a lasting, natural approach to health and wellness this retreat is for you!

Lucy Monaco, brings more than 20 years of experience in holistic health, Reiki, meditation and Yin yoga.

With Lucy's guidance, through breathwork and guided meditation, we’ll clear the mind, ground into the present moment, and travel deeper into the subconscious to uncover our hopes, dreams, and intentions creating a clear vision for the life we wish to manifest.

We’ll reconnect with the body through a gentle Yin Yoga practice, using movement, stillness, and breath to calm the nervous system and develop deeper awareness.

You’ll also be introduced to the wisdom of Ayurveda, exploring the different doshas and how they can guide our approach to movement, balance, and wellbeing.You’ll leave with practical Ayurvedic tips and rituals to weave into your everyday life, along with a renewed sense of clarity, connection, and intention.


In point form:

• Breathwork: Clear the mind and create space for calm.

• Meditation: Set intentions and connect with the power of manifestation.

• Yin Yoga: Calm the nervous system and encourage deep relaxation.

• Ayurvedic Tips: Support overall wellbeing and balance.

We’ll also make time for gentle goal setting and space to reflect so you leave with a clear sense of how to keep supporting yourself long after the retreat ends.

Included: bottomless herbal tea's, a homemade chai demo, a delicious morning tea and an organic high plant-based lunch

The outcome of this Wellness for Women retreat will be that you:

☼ Spend a day focusing on your health and wellness☼ Unwind from the regular hustle of a stressful life

☼ Learn how to make small, simple, consistent dietary and lifestyle changes at home and in the workplace to support your health and lifestyle goals

☼ Learn strategies to deal with anxiety, stress and maintaining a work / life balance

☼ Leave feeling empowered to make fully informed educated choices about your health

☼ Become more aware of alternative health care choices and confident in your body's own healing ability

Before the Christmas rush takes over, imagine giving yourself one whole day to slow down, be pampered and learn how to get back into the drivers seat of your health. Know a friend who would love this too? Share this retreat with her and experience this day together.

Strictly limited numbers.

FAQs

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Phone or text: Louise 0405925436

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No - there will be a registration sheet at the event

What can/can't I bring to the event?

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Bring a pen and paper to take notes.

TESTIMONIES

I came away feeling empowered to make positive changes to create a much healthier lifestyle for me and my family. Cherie (May 2010)

I would really like to thank you for arranging to have such a knowledgeable person come and share their wealth of information with us all. This presentation has truly changed my life and for that I will be eternally grateful. Danielle (August 2010)

I wish to thank you most sincerely for speaking today at the LGMA Women's Network. You are an inspiration to all. They call footballers legends - I don't think they know what a legendary person is. You are a legend and you rock! I have had feedback from some attendees today who have not realised that what they sell in the shops is making the human race sick. Because it is in the shops it must be good they say. Thank you so so much. I will always keep you in mind should someone need assistance with their health or to speak in relation to health. Yvonne Dalwood, Exec Assistant to the Mayor, City of Charles Sturt (June 2012)

Louise gave a talk for my group 'The Goddess Within'.' We had around 40 women there and most of the night all I could hear was "oh" and "no!” She was incredibly clear, concise, filled with amazing information and facts that every person on this planet needs to know about. If we are ever going to change what is happening with our children's health, and ours we HAVE to start listening and who better to listen to than Louise Macartney. Diane McCann, Director, Beyond the Ordinary (July 2012)

Ms. Louise Macartney was the guest speaker at a General Meeting of the Natural Health Society (S.A) Tuesday 5th February 2013. Louise spoke to the Society on the topic: 21st Century Health Issues - Addressing the Cause, not the Symptoms. She gave a well structured, engaging and information packed presentation which brought together aspects of nutrition and toxicity, a range of interesting and disturbing statistics relating to health, the importance of eating seasonal food, and key facts about our Gastro Intestinal Tract. The address concluded with a number of useful tips for attaining and maintaining good health, and it provoked a wide range of questions from an enthusiastic audience. It was a pleasure to have such an interesting and inspiring speaker at the Society’s meeting. Mark Heard, President Natural Health Society, S.A. Inc. (February 2013)

I would just like to say thank you for coming over to Kangaroo Island. You were very inspiring and have really motivated me to get healthy. I actually felt like i have gotten more answers from you then all the specialist i have been to in the past 6 years. I have slowly started cutting out sugar, dairy and gluten and have actually noticed a difference already with my energy levels. Annemarie (August 2014)

Louise Macartney was an energetic speaker who conveyed her message well to our Bowen Therapists. We have had some great feedback on her presentation and she gave members information that they could take straight back to their clinics and use the next day with clients. Her relaxed nature and delivery of information resulted in an easy to follow demonstration of some of the pitfalls of a modern lifestyle. I would highly recommend her presentation to any group interested in health and wellbeing. Deb Hart BTFA CPE Coordinator (July 2014)

I started my health journey 3 years ago, I had suffered with so many different symptoms over the years. One day a Mum from school gave me a flier to a seminar on the connection between the gut and the brain. WOW WOW WOW! I spoke with Louise after - I think I was pale and shaky lol, because literally all my questions had been answered! To cut a long story short I changed my diet, and slowly created a ‘clean’ home. Over the next 3-6 months ALL my symptoms went away, I lost 20kg, I feel great, my kids feel great, my husband feels great. 3 years later and we haven’t looked back. Kara (May 2015)

I have had Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (and there has been talk of Fibromyalgia) for over 20 years and until I heard Louise speak a couple of years ago I believed that until they found a cure I would have it for the rest of my life and all I could do is manage symptoms and be as healthy as I could be. What I didn't know until 2 years ago was that I had to power to change my own health. It was in my hands, all I had to do was to give it the right conditions. I now consider myself to be almost recovered from CFS and yesterday chose not to declare it as a disability on an employment form (as it is no longer that for me) - and truly believe that I will achieve 100% recovery. Tracy (June 2016)

Louise’s presentation at our February Bowen Therapy CPE Training Day provided a solid evidence base as to why all of us need to take personal responsibility for addressing the underlying causes of our dis-ease. Sharing her personal journey about ‘creating a better way’ to being healthy, Louise’s presentation was based on research and current thinking from contemporary science on causes of disease (including epigenetics and the gut health connection). More importantly, the presentation offered valuable insights into harm causing agents and ways we can restore or maintain our body’s natural balance when this has been challenged by factors now so common in our modern lives - inflammation, stress, poor diets, toxins, lack of sleep, nutrient deficiencies, trauma, lack of exercise. As a nutrition health coach Louise provides inspiring and motivational background information that is coupled with practical enabling strategies aimed at influencing her audience to both think differently about the causes of disease and then take responsibility for action to ‘get to a place of balance’ with their own health.' Presentation at Bowen Therapist’s Federation of Australia SA CPE Training Day, Barbara Beacham Bowen Therapist (February 2018)

I thoroughly enjoyed this talk, Louise has such a passion for health & has done so much of her own research so her talk is very evidence-based. I would highly recommend! Kay Davin, Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach, Ireland (April 2018)

Some of the best advice given to me was by Health Coach Louise Macartney - an amazing one at that! I had a health coaching session with her all the way from Australia via Skype. I took her advice and the difference I've noticed has been astounding! I now understand that it was the process of eating a high plant based, organic, phytonutrient rich diet that gave my body what it needed to heal itself! Suzanne D'Arcy, Health Coach , Ireland (Jan 2019)

Louise Macartney is a wealth of knowledge and brings this knowledge into a compelling & engaging story on stage. With a deep understanding of human nutrition and wellbeing, Louise outlines the obstacles currently preventing many people from attaining it but also provides the comprehensive solutions we can all use to achieve great health. Kale Brock, Journalist, The Gut Summit, The Gut Movie (Feb 2019)

Thank YOU for the other night. You are an amazing presenter and you had us all riveted. Considering it was a lengthy presentation that was no easy task. Your passion shows through and you also look amazing which is obviously a reflection of your lifestyle. I am in awe of you passion and enthusiasm. Really looking forward to catching up. Bronagh (Aug 2019)

Your Gut Health seminar last week blew my mind. A lot of it I had semi heard of before but never really thought about it deeply. You gave so much valuable information, I have been raving about it ever since! Shani (Sept 2019)

I want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for the assistance you gave me about a year ago when I first attended your ‘No More Misery Guts’ session and then had some one on one health coaching from you. The information you gave in your sessions has had a profound impact on me in the last twelve months. I was really struggling and you gave me some really practical strategies to put into practice. Also working alongside an Integrative doctor I recently managed to get off steroids with no return of Rheumatoid symptoms. Mel (Jan 2020)

One of the best health seminars I've ever attended. Going to rally up all of my mid-20's mates to come along to see one too. Gemma (Feb 2020)

Louise is amazing and her advice is priceless! Over the years I've gained so much knowledge from her and improved my health immensely so if you are in need of advice on health issues and seek a holistic approach you can contact Louise . Tracey (Sept 2020)