Recovery, Restoration,
Connection & Community.

Empowered Recovery

Are you struggling with…

Relentless fatigue which gets worse out of nowhere?

Daily pain which no one can explain?

Brain fog?

Feeling worse after doing activities which used to feel oh so easy?

Feeling wired, but tired?

The irony of being exhausted, but unable to sleep when you want to?

Dizziness & heart palpitations?

Feeling stuck in the medical merry-go-round with no clear answers?.

You may find yourself confused with no answers or perhaps you’ve been given a (or many) label(s) to try and explain some of it…

  • Long Covid and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)

  • Fibromyalgia, Central sensitivity and/or chronic pain

  • Hypermobille Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD)

  • Burn out

  • Orthostatic Intolerance (OI)  or Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

  • (Peri)menopause related fatigue

  • Dysautonomia

  • PTSD

  • Neurodivergence

We see you!

Whilst you may have been diagnosed with a “chronic condition” we want to remind you that “chronic” does not mean the same as "permanent". It means, lasting at least 3-6 months (oh and we know it may be more like 3-30 years for some of you!).

Often these conditions (or even worse, the people suffering from it) are labeled as complicated or “difficult”. However we simply see them as complex; constructed of multiple predisposing, precipitating and perpetuating factors that impact multiple systems in the body stemming from the nervous system getting “stuck” in an adaptive protective state. Yet, we see the human behind the label, we hear your story, your struggle, and most importantly we see and believe in your potential.

We recognise that your time, energy and finances are extremely precious and treat them that way. We work with you because we believe things can change for the better, whether that be in a reduction/resolution of the troublesome sensations, improved function, increased sense of connection and/or expansion in meaningful life engagements.

What do we mean by “Recovery”?

We are aware that this may be a confronting word for some when dealing with certain chronic invisible illness diagnoses. 

Are we suggesting that you will absolutely return to the same place you were beforehand? Not necessarily, and also, maybe! We acknowledge both ends of the spectrum and everything between that. With time, support and the implementation of a truly holistic method that allows you to get to know your body in depth and embody self care that allows your system to repair and thrive, some people can reach unfathomable levels of health, wellbeing and function. We’ve seen it many times for people diagnosed with every single label listed on this page. 

For others, recovery may be depicted by a recovery of a sense of self, an alleviation of secondary suffering from the psychological turmoil that was previously offered by the physiological dysfunction. It may feel like recovery of sovereignty in a health care model that has felt disempowering. Recovery of joy, laughter,  trust and a sense of awe for life despite the state of health. 

Our Offerings In Depth

  • This program is led by Integrative Exercises Physiologists and Integrative Physiotherapists. It includes a mixture of the following and is typically 10-15 sessions over a period of 3-12 months (adaptable based on individual needs)

    Therapeutic neuroscience education and lifestyle enhancement strategies one on one consultations focussed on the following:

    • Understanding the physiological processes behind the label

    • Keeping track of demands and capacity

    • Energy conservation techniques

    • Nervous system regulation

    • Decoding the language of the body (interoceptive awareness training)

    • Pacing (physically, mentally, socially, environmentally (sensory loading), emotionally)

    • (Re)integration into safe and sustainable movement

    • Mindful movement

    • Pain management

    • Orthostatic intolerance (often described as POTS) management

    • Trigger identification and troubleshooting

    • How to manage the ebbs and flow of your health

    • Goal setting and/or gradual exposure strategies

    • Causes of sleep disturbances and techniques to help with sleep

    • Breathing exercises

    • Relaxation techniques 

    • Embodied immediacy and mindfulness exercises and how to live more mindfully

    • How to identify your body’s stress response 

    • Stress, anxiety and mood management strategies

    • DIMSIMS (addressing central sensitivity based on the work of Butler and Moseley)

    • For women: Understanding your menstrual cycle, its impact on your symptoms and how to support this

    • Return to work planning

    • Return to school planning

    One on one safe movement sessions including a variety of techniques such as:

    • Exploration of movement and building awareness through mindful movement

    • Tailored body weight exercises

    • Gentle range of motion exercises and stretching

    • Hatha yoga

    One on one deep relaxation and restoration including:

    • Restoration focussed mindful breath and movement 

    • Breathing techniques (Pranayama)

    • Restorative yoga

    • Meditation practices

    • Gentle range of motion exercises and stretching

    Integrative Physiotherapy
    Integrative Physiotherapy is a body based approach to support your unique needs and to collaborate with you on a pathway to create greater understanding and capacity for your system. It involves education, movement, breath and/ manual therapies.

    Exchange and rebates:
    50 minute sessions: $210-$225 per session.
    Private health, medicare rebates and NDIS funding available

    Locations:
    Telehealth, Eltham and Daylesford

  • One on one personalized yoga led by Integrative Exercise Physiologist

    Following an initial assessment considering the body, mind and spirit’s current state and goals, these yoga classes aim to deepen your understanding of Self, encourage a greater sense of acceptance for the present experience and cultivate a sense of peace, calm and vitality over time. Yoga’s true benefits can only be explained through experience. These classes allow a safe space for you to explore your Self and expand your consciousness, improve your health and enjoy life again!

    Exchange and rebates:
    50 minute sessions: $225 per session
    30 minute sessions: $135 per session
    Private health and medicare rebates available 

    Location:
    Telehealth or Daylesford

    Small group online yoga classes

    Restorative yoga
    This floor based 30 minute  class is accessible to all. It can be done on a mat or in bed. The focus is to encourage the parasympathetic nervous system to come online and create a state of deep relaxation to create meaningful rest which promotes wind down and healing. We go beyond the asana (yoga postures), placing a strong focus on yogic philosophy, pranayama (breath control) and meditation.

    Tuesdays 4:15
    Exchange and rebates: $30 Private health insurance available

    Slow flow yoga
    With a maximum of six participants, this 40 minute class is for those who are aiming to transition towards public classes or are wanting to expand from the restorative yoga class to something a little stronger. A pain and fatigue friendly class that allows you to gently challenge your boundaries, implement your own iteration of each asana (posture) and explore your capacity through playful, mindful, carefully chosen movement, breath and sound.

    Thursday 10am
    Exchange and rebates: $80 per session
    Private health funding available

    Persistent pain & fatigue and beginner friendly day retreats in Daylesford

    This exquisite offering is an opportunity to connect with like minded people, explore and expand through yoga, movement, mindfulness, sound and delectable organic, local food. Ample opportunities for rest are on offer allowing each person to go at their own pace and honour their needs whilst engaging with the group offerings as they please.

    Upcoming retreats: please see EVENTS page
    Apply in the BOOKING section in "group sessions"
    Exchange and rebates: : Sliding scale depending on your financial capacity $300-400
    No rebates available

  • Online community events

    Every month, we meet online to simply be within a supportive community where we can be ourselves, express, learn and together, co-regulate our nervous systems to a sense of feeling safe and social.

    During these sessions we discuss various topics which touch the lives of those experiencing pain and fatigue. It’s a safe space to be heard, to be seen, to watch many heads nod along while you tell your story. More importantly it’s a space designed for you to learn from each other. To get all the tips and tricks trialled and tested by someone just like you. It’s a creative space where you can experience new methods and can create a deepening of embodiment which will carry you further through your journey.

    Some previous Community connection events have been:
    Igniting and sustaining joy - 15/2/24
    Contributing to the world when living with persistent pain and fatigue - 3/7/24
    Community, Connection & Intimacy - 11/9/24
    Celebrating Ourselves 2/4/25
    Depathologising chronic invisible illness 3/9/25

    Upcoming events: Please see EVENTS page
    Location: Online (Zoom) Please apply in the BOOKINGS page in "group sessions"

    Exchange and rebates:
    60 minute sessions: $50 per session.
    Private health rebates available

    Four week online group short courses

    We believe in community as a healing modality. Here you can access live group based online courses to deepen your theoretical knowledge and practice to support your journey. These four week short courses consist of a mixture of education related to lifestyle management, yogic philosophy and practices and plenty of self reflection and discussions to deep dive into what truly matters to you. 

    Some previous courses have been:
    Asana 101 program
    Crafting a sustainable Sadhana
    The Art of Intuitive Pacing and Yogic Philosophy to guide us in the Western Modern world

    Upcoming courses: please see EVENTS page
    Location: Online (Zoom) Please apply in the BOOKINGS page in "group sessions"

    Exchange and rebates:
    4 weekly sessions: Sliding scale (pay what you wish) $250, $275 or $325. Private health available.

    Persistent pain & fatigue and beginner friendly day retreats in Daylesford

    This exquisite offering is an opportunity to connect with like minded people, explore and expand through yoga, movement, mindfulness, sound and delectable organic, local food. Ample opportunities for rest are on offer allowing each person to go at their own pace and honour their needs whilst engaging with the group offerings as they please.

    Upcoming retreats: please see EVENTS page
    Apply in the BOOKING section in "group sessions"
    Exchange and rebates: : Sliding scale depending on your financial capacity $300-400
    No rebates available

  • Integrative Physiotherapy is a body based approach to support your unique needs and to collaborate with you on a pathway to create greater understanding and capacity for your system. It involves education, movement, breath and/ manual therapies.

    Exchange and rebates:
    50 minute sessions: $225 per session.
    Private health, medicare rebates and NDIS funding available

    Locations:
    Telehealth, Eltham and Daylesford

  • With 15 years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams to support those living with persistent pain and fatigue such as ME/CFS, Long Covid, Fibromyalgia, hEDS/HSD, POTS/OI, Florence has a wealth of knowledge to share with your team.

    These bespoke team education sessions are focussed on depathologising chronic invisible illness and empowering clients with practical tools whilst also supporting the spaceholder to care for their own health and wellbeing.

    Sessions can be delivered via Zoom or face to face.

    The duration, frequency and content of the sessions will be planned following a discovery call to identify your teams needs and goals.

    Please contact Florence for your FREE discovery call.

Referrals

If you wish to refer a client/patient of yours to us, please direct your client to our Contact page. You can also send us an email at me@florencekelly.com.au to organize a phone call with the relevant practitioner and begin our collaborative care journey together. We strongly believe this is the best way to care for our clients as well as offer each other support whilst working in our scope of practice. We will maintain communication throughout the program for the sake of our client, yourself and ourselves.


Please send all care plans via email or fax.

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