Inspiring healthy & happy living
Inspiring healthy & happy living
The BallyCara Wellness Program provides special programs for health and wellness across four core locations. BallyCara’s Scarborough location offers a variety of exercise and wellness classes, including:
“I have been attending BallyCara Gym for about 3 years now and have found the staff to be caring, professional and careful… Exercise has made me stronger and I am learning to walk again. Being a stroke patient, I need all the help I can get. They are marvellous with me.”
Cheryl – BallyCara Wellness Member
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Personal Health & Wellness Philosophy
Wellness for me is unity between body, breath, mind and spirit. I exercise to find flexibility, balance and strength in my body and my life.
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Did you know?
Focusing on the timing and pace of our breath can have positive effects on our body and mind.
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Personal Health & Wellness Philosophy
Always train for and with a purpose.
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Did you know?
Exercise doesn’t just result in bigger muscles; exercise can alter the expression of molecules in your blood that can have a wide range of effects. From protecting your brain during a stroke, to improving your mood, exercise really is medicine!
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Personal Health & Wellness Philosophy
Keep moving and never stop. The hardest thing about fitness is getting started on the journey, or even restarting the journey. That’s why the most important thing is to make sure that you move and are active a little bit every day. Doesn’t have to be in a gym, just anything active.
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Did you know?
It’s not the contraction of the muscles that makes you stronger. It’s the controlled release that promotes the body to get stronger.
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Personal Health & Wellness Philosophy
You are the expert in your own health- nobody knows your body like you do! My job is to come along side and provide guidance and support to help you achieve what is most important to you and your health. My personal health motto is ‘Strong For Life’.
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Did you know?
If planet Earth was reduced to the size of a marble, the peak of Mt Everest would be no taller than the ridges of your finger prints! Perspective is everything!
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Personal Health & Wellness Philosophy
Wellness is unique to every individual. Find your “why” and action will follow. Every step towards your goals no matter how small is a step in the right direction.
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Did you know?
Tai Chi is often described as “meditation in motion” but it might well be called “medication in motion.”
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Personal Health & Wellness Philosophy
Daily exercise / movement is key for a healthy mind and body. Consistency brings results. Need motivation? Join an exercise class.
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Did you know?
I’ve never met anyone who felt worse after exercising. Even 10 minutes of brisk walking can increase mental alertness, energy and positive mood.
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Personal Health & Wellness Philosophy
Exercise is medicine… and you are more likely to take your daily dose if it tastes good, so find exercise that you enjoy, and you will keep coming back for more!
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Did you know?
Most of us already know that exercise can help make us fitter and stronger physically, but did you know that exercise can also help improve sleep and brain health, boost our mood, self-confidence, and even our immune system!
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Personal Health & Wellness Philosophy
Exercise for health, rest for peace, and love for happiness.
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Did you know?
Fad diets can permanently damage your metabolism. Intermittent fasting, KETO, & Paleo were among the top worst diets listed in 2021. Rather than dieting, adjust your daily eating habits by following the Australian Dietary Guideline.
The BallyCara Health Clinic is your one-stop-shop for health services. Located in our modern Wellness Centre, the Health Clinic has on-site parking, cafe, gym, and pool. Services in our Health Clinic include; Diabetes Educator, Registered Nurse, Audiology, Dietician, Nutritionist, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, and Remedial Massage.
Appointment Day: Every third Monday of the month
Time: Appointments available from 8:30am
How to book an appointment: Contact Hearing Australia on (07) 3881 7000 for fees and to book an appointment
Subsidised Audiology Appointments for –
Pensioner Concession Card
Sickness Benefits
DVA Pensioner Concession, DVA Gold Health, DVA White Health Card
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander over 50 years
Appointment Day: Monday-Thursday (Weekly)
Time: 8:30am-4:00pm
How to book an appointment: Phone 1300 272 222 or Email: wellness@ballycara.com
Fees: $140.00 60 minutes
$70.00 30 minutes
Medicare subsidy available with a Referral
DVA & Home Care Package subsidy available
Appointment Day: Thursdays (Weekly)
Time: Appointments from 8:30am
How to book an appointment: Phone (07) 3880 0970 or alternatively 0410 644 715
Fees: Initial Appointment – $75.00 20 minutes
Subsequent Appointment – $65.00 20 minutes
Medicare Appointment – $10.00 (Medicare Gap) 20 minutes – Referral Needed
DVA & Home Care Package subsidy available
Appointment Day: Monday, Wednesday & Friday (Weekly)
Time: 8:00am-2:00pm
How to book an appointment: Phone 1300 272 222 or Email: wellness@ballycara.com
Fees: $40.00 30 minutes
$60.00 45 minutes
$80.00 60 minutes
Appointment Day: Tuesday-Friday (Weekly)
Time: 8:00am-4:00pm
How to book an appointment: Phone 1300 272 222 or Email: wellness@ballycara.com
Fees: $70.00 30 minutes (in-home)
$140.00 60 minutes (in-home)
Home Care Package subsidy available
Our Coffee Bar is currently open for Dine-In, Delivery, and Pick-Up.
Monday – Sunday: 8:30am – 2:00pm
Closed Public Holidays
