Barefoot Health Co - South Brisbane

10/10/2026

Our services at Barefoot are growing and we recognise that sometimes you might need some guidance on which practitioner or which service would suit your needs or goals

At Barefoot, our ethos is ‘people-first’.

This is why we have created the free 15-minute discovery chat with our chiropractor or nurse to help guide you and determine the recommended path for you.

Not sure which Chiro to see? Book a discovery

Not sure if you need a massage or Chiro? Book a discovery

Interested in IV’s? Book a discovery!

If you’d like to book, just click here:

https://barefoot-health-co.au4.cliniko.com/bookings?business_id=1635858139679040965&practitioner_id=1635858136441038694&appointment_type_id=2058292811773519811

10/10/2026

💚 Yesterday, the world lit up GREEN for PANDAS Awareness Day.

Across the world, buildings and landmarks illuminated green to raise awareness of a condition that too many families have never heard of — PANDAS.

So, what is PANDAS?

PANDAS stands for Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections.

It describes a condition in which a child develops a sudden onset of neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with a streptococcal infection, such as strep throat.

Imagine your child seemingly changing overnight.

A previously happy, confident child may suddenly experience:

💚 Severe anxiety or separation anxiety
💚 Obsessive-compulsive behaviours (OCD)
💚 Tics or involuntary movements
💚 Emotional outbursts and behavioural changes
💚 Sleep disturbances
💚 Food restriction or sudden eating difficulties
💚 Deterioration in handwriting or school performance

These symptoms can appear abruptly and have a devastating impact on children and their families.

PANDAS is not simply a behavioural problem.

It is a proposed infection-triggered autoimmune condition involving neuropsychiatric symptoms. Research is ongoing, and diagnosis and treatment remain areas of clinical debate.

A related, broader condition is known as PANS — Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome.

At Barefoot Health Co, we believe awareness matters. Children experiencing sudden, unexplained changes in behaviour deserve to be heard, carefully assessed and supported.

I had the opportunity to visit the London PANS Clinic, where clinicians are working with children and families affected by these complex conditions. It reinforced for me just how important greater awareness, research and access to appropriate clinical care really are.

For anyone wanting to learn more about PANS and PANDAS, the London PANS Clinic is a valuable starting point:

🔗 https://londonpansclinic.co.uk/

Yesterday’s green lights were more than a beautiful display. They were a message to families navigating PANDAS and PANS: you deserve recognition, research and support.

The more people who understand these conditions, the greater the opportunity for earlier recognition and appropriate care.

💚 Let’s keep the conversation going long after the lights go out.

Niki
Clinic Director | Barefoot Health Co

03/10/2026

Who do you want to be?

Life is a bit like Sliding Doors.

Every choice we make can change where we end up.

And when it comes to our health, those choices matter.

Not just to how long we live — but to how we age.

Our strength.
Our movement.
Our energy.
Our independence.
Our quality of life.

You’re making choices for your future self every day.

At Barefoot, wellness isn’t about chasing perfect health.

It’s about building a body and a life that will carry you well into the future.

Live well. Move well. Stay strong.

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03/10/2026

Meet Sally ❤️

Sally is our little dog doorstop, and she has been with us for many years.

She was given to us by a patient whose name was also Sally. I cared for Sally, and somewhere along the way, this little dog became “Sally” too.

I don’t know where Sally is today. I don’t know how her story unfolded, and I often wonder about her.

That is one of the strange things about working in chiropractic. People come into your life at incredibly vulnerable times. You care for them, get to know them and become part of their story for a while — and then sometimes your paths separate.

But they don’t necessarily leave you.

Every time I see this little dog holding open our clinic door, I think of Sally.

A quiet reminder of the people who have trusted us with their care over the years, and the ones we still wonder about. ❤️

02/10/2026

GRWM… 50-something chiropractor/business owner edition 💛

Not exactly the 20-something GRWM you’re used to seeing on here 😂

🏋️ Gym at Think Fitness Bulimba
☕ Essential coffee stop at The Paper Cup Hawthorne
🚿 Home, shower, dressed
💻 Then straight into running a business and looking after patients.

And the best bit?

ALL BEFORE 7AM.

Being in my 50s hasn’t made me want to slow down — if anything, I’m far more intentional about looking after my body, staying strong and building a life and business I actually enjoy.

Now… let the workday begin.

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01/10/2026

What’s your top 3 is a question I get asked a lot so here it is! My top 3 favourites — and yes, I actually take these daily.

🍃WPI — a simple way to help hit my daily protein target.

🍃 Creapure® creatine — for strength, performance and supporting healthy ageing.

🍃 HydraLongevity Skin + Hair — targeted nutritional support for skin and hair.

But here’s the thing with supplements: what I take isn’t necessarily what you need.

At Barefoot Health Co, we can prescribe practitioner-range nutritional supplements through VITA.LY allowing us to recommend products based on your individual needs rather than whatever happens to be trending online.

Want to know what might be worth considering for you? Ask us!

01/10/2026

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After more than 20 years in nursing, I still love the part that matters most to me: listening to someone, understanding their situation and giving them my full attention.

That’s the heart of what we’re creating at Barefoot Health Co.

Gold Coast, I can’t wait to introduce you properly. 🤍

26/09/2026

New patients welcome these school holidays ✨

Plenty of appointment times for kids and teens, at a time of year when there's finally a gap in the schedule. Parents are always welcome in the room.

Niki (Chiro) with over 20 years experience, welcomes kids from newborns to teens with complaints of headaches, postural concerns, scoliosis screening. She also has experience in assessing and treating conditions specific to teens such as osgood schlatters, patello-femoral syndrome, shin splints or any other injury or sprain that teens in sport might endure!

Book in now, while they're having a rest from sport and school so they have time to recover before it all starts again

Book online (Child): https://barefoothealthco.janeapp.com.au/locations/barefoot-health-co-south-brisbane-carina-hub/book #/discipline/1/treatment/192

Book online (adult):
https://barefoothealthco.janeapp.com.au/locations/barefoot-health-co-south-brisbane-carina-hub/book #/discipline/1/treatment/1

Niki offers 20% discount on family members of 2 or more booking together!

Or text us on 0480 043 312 with a time that suits and we'll get you booked in

19/09/2026

There’s something about a sunrise that I love.

It reminds me that every day is a fresh start.

Whatever happened yesterday, whatever felt heavy, whatever didn’t go to plan — it’s behind me now.

The sunrise feels like a deep breath.

A moment to pause, reset and remind myself that I get to choose how I step into this new day.

And that’s actually where our new yellow logo came from. ☀️

Sunshine.

Light. Energy. Optimism. A fresh start.

We wanted Barefoot Health Co to feel like that — a place that brings a little more light into your day and helps you feel good about moving forward.

Happy Sunday everyone. 🌅

Niki

18/09/2026

SCHOOLS OUT! TIME FOR A BODY CHECK

After months of sitting, studying, screens, sport and carrying heavy school bags, it’s a great time to check in with how your child is moving.

We love how chiropractic care can help kids develop body awareness — noticing how they sit, stand, move and use their bodies, and understanding when something doesn’t feel quite right.

And while you’re at it, here’s a simple school-holiday tip:

🌻SCREEN TIME = MOVEMENT TIME

Encourage kids to get up regularly, change position and move their bodies throughout the day. It doesn’t need to be complicated — a walk, stretch, game outside or even a few minutes of movement between screens can make a difference.

Schools are out. Bodies need to move.

Book a chiropractic check-in and let’s get them moving well into the holidays.

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