Want to make food changes but need some support?

Want to refocus and fine-tune what you are doing for better results?

Join in our 8-week Food for Wellness Reset lead by Functional Nutrition Consultant and Wellness Coach, Melinda Blundell.
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Whether you’re new to wholefoods gluten-free eating or need to re-invigorate your way to feeling better, our small group Food for Wellness Reset caters for all levels of experience.
With a strong gut-health and food-as-medicine focus, make 2021 the year to reclaim the direction of your health in line with nature’s guiding principals.

This experience is for you if you want to:

✓ Increase your energy and think clearer.
✓ Improve your moods for yourself and others around you.
✓ Improve your sleep quality.
✓ Reduce bloating and uncomfortable digestive issues.
✓ Find a natural way to rebalance hormones, improve symptoms, decrease pain and inflammation.
✓ Get off the diet rollercoaster – eat without guilt, starvation or counting calories.
✓ Heal and nourish your gut health to help with diabetes, autoimmune, depression, anxiety and other conditions.
✓ Be a happy and healthy role model for your family.

Gain knowledge and confidence to help yourself and family get healthier, happier and calmer.

Learning spaced out over 8 weeks for less overwhelm plus time to implement the changes you want to make with support and accountability each week.

 

Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • Laying strong foundations for lasting and successful habit changes
  • Foods to embrace, foods to avoid and foods to minimise
  • Breakfasts ideas and recipes to start your day off well
  • Nourishing and filling snacks
  • Delicious throw-together and packed lunches
  • Budget friendly dinners and boring-free vegetables
  • Tips for eating out and social occasions
  • Why consider gluten-free and lower carbs and importantly how to do that the healthy way
  • Why consider dairy-free and best types of alternatives.
  • Why fats are important and which oils to avoid for health. What about cholestoral and heart disease?
  • Why reduce sugar and tips for overcoming sugar cravings. What about artificial sweeteners?
  • How to read food labels and make better choices at the supermarket
  • Tips for saving money and where to find quality foods locally
  • How to tune into your own body for answers
  • Nature's pillars of health, besides from the food
  • How to eliminate the overwhelm and make change do-able and enjoyable
  • How to keep on track and moving forward in your own time, with a 4 phase checklist

 

“The first wealth is health.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

Find out what others have to say about Food for Wellness Reset:

Testimonials

“I bless you Melinda for holding this program and I thank you for changing my life around completely. I would definitely highly recommend this to anyone and everyone. You are such an inspiration to me and to the other people in my class.”

Frances

“I attended knowing I needed to go gluten-free but not knowing how. Definitely gained some practical strategies to help overcome obstacles. Very inspired to make positive changes. I loved meeting like-minded people, really enjoyed trying the recipes and gained clarification on some issues i.e. high cholesterol/benefits of fats. Great day Mel – would definitely recommend”

Lyn

“Fantastic workshop! The information provided was informative and easy to relate to. I also really appreciated the “go at your own pace” approach – much more comforting than a drastic & extreme approach.”

Laura

“After doing this course I’m now more confident in the kitchen, knowledgable about what our body needs and motivated because this approach is natural and sits well with my philosophy and values.  I’ve lost 6kg and 3cm off my waist. My PMS symptoms have dramatically decreased! I have less headaches, more energy, sleep better and I feel like I’m being the best momma I can be. I would 200% recommend it & I’m really sad the 5 weeks is up. I hated cooking but now look forward to it and I’m excited to try new things and experiment. Do people want to be happy, healthy, energetic? DO THIS COURSE! ” 

Cara

“Today was great! I will be telling my friends how good it was and should attend. It has put me back on track to eating healthy again”.

Karen

“I really wanted to increase my learning around health and wellness. I am on a big journey and this course was to support this. All of the course was wonderful! I have gained confidence in my approach to health and wellbeing. Reinforced my learning and provided me with a solid grounding in my values. It is a wonderful supportive environment which is the perfect space for us who are trying to make some really drastic changes. The information provided is spot on and explained in really easy to understand ways. Melinda is so warm and lovely and her passion shines through. To others thinking about this course – Do it! No matter what stage you are at it is such a wonderful experience.” (2017 Food for Wellness Reset Participant)

Claire

“I’m an IBS sufferer – so had some knowledge but needed more and to commit. This was an amazing course so much information that I didn’t know. Melinda is a true inspiration her story of how she started on her ‘journey’ is so moving. Fantastic trainer and knowledable. To others I would say – It is a definite ‘Must’. To do themselves the best thing they will do for their body and mind.”

Fran Jones

“I just recently attended the Food for Wellness Reset day with Mel I had a great time the food was delicious and very simple and easy to make and I learnt so much on how to change my lifestyle and Mel is very available for any help I need afterwards and is quick to respond to messages I now read everything before I buy and I know where to go to get organic food.”

Di Duck

“Thank you so much for yesterday – loved, loved, loved the course and appreciated your time, effort and passion for change.  The information has been enlightening and informative and the food was fabulous.  So begins today a new DAY!!!”

Denise

“I have Autoimmune thyroiditis and both me and my husband have family history of certain illnesses. I want a better family health history for our family. Through this course I have gained health, vitality and rest. I am more confident in the kitchen to make more nourishing foods. My thyroid hormone has stabilised also. Melinda is a wonderful spirit, beautiful soul. To others I would say – do it! The workshop is not overwhelming, it’s informative, fun and practical. The cooking demos and food tasting are a lovely addition.”  

Holly

“Main health benefits is the reduction in and almost non-existence of bloating and gas. I have lost a few kgs but feel like I’ve lost more centimeters and people have started to comment that i’ve lost weight. Noticed an improvement in my cognitive ability/attention. A major win is me becoming more organised. Enjoyed getting back in the kitchen but more importantly I have been enjoying how good real food actually tastes.”

Katie Summerhayes

“I highly recommend attending Melinda’s workshops. I wish i had met her sooner. She is full of life changing nutrition information and is happy to share it with her participants. Great speaker and motivator. Give it a go and find out for yourself!”

Elizabeth Ferrer

“My reason for doing the Food for Wellness Reset was because my daughter has IBS and I have anxiety, depression and lethargy. Melinda is sooo passionate about the course. she makes it fun and is non-judgemental. The size of the group was perfect. I enjoyed everything about the course and gained knowledge, confidence and health benefits. This course is definitley worth going to if your life and the life of your family are important to you. Even if you already think you are healthy.” 

Mary Attard

“Just wanted to say how impressed I was with the Food for Wellness Reset workshop on Saturday – it was so much more than what I was expecting. I guess I expected it to be like a lecture where you are bombarded with information, but it was nothing like that. We were provided with information in a way that was captivating and held our attention, and the rest of the workshop was very personal with lots of sharing, and very hands on. I thoroughly enjoyed it and got so much out of it. I will not hesitate to recommend EMU Wellness to all my family & friends.”

Megan Carter

“Enjoyed most the positive energy and passion. Enjoyed the information presented in different ways with videos, practical demos and notes. I have learnt a lot practical things I can now implement. I LOVE the variety of recipes I now have in my pack and all the information I have to refer back to. To others I would say do it! I loved it and the day went really quickly”.

Lyndal

“Prior to attending the Food for Wellness Reset I considered myself reasonably healthy, but always looking and knowing there is a better alternative. I am now feeling empowered over my own life and health and know I can have even better health. I enjoyed learning about wholefoods, hearing other people’s stories and experiences, feeling supported and encouraged, and making new friends. Melinda was encouraging, always happy and positive and easy to understand. To other people thinking about doing this course I would say it is a must for your own self health!  

Mary Rogers

“I am going fantastic!!! I am sticking to everything I learnt and I am feeling amazing 🙂 I’ve cooked most of the recipes from the folder plus I’ve doing heaps of my own research and listening to podcasts etc. This is definitely a lifestyle change for me and I can’t thank you enough for giving me the tools and the motivation to start my journey.”

Megan

“Loved everything! Recipes, taste tests, the way the information was broken down into easily digestible portions. The information was easy to understand. The support from each other was amazing and the accountability was extremely helpful. To other people thinking about this course I’d say…Do it! Put yourself, your health, your being first! “

Janina

“You change lives. Stepped on the scales this morning. Another kilo gone 😁. I’m feeling so much better Mel. Inflammation subsiding, my shoes are loose and I have to tighten my laces! Thanks to you, I have more energy, am thinking clearer and hardly ache at all. Can’t thank you enough Mel.”

Debra Sneddon

“Enjoyed everything. The insights, practical advise, the food and the ability to take a step back and create an action plan for change. I would highly recommend others attend this course. The day certainly exceeded my expectations”

“I enjoyed all of it. Real and logical info. My reason for attending was health of myself and family. Now I understand it and have a much better view now. To others I would say do it!!!!!”

“The information was well spaced out between recipes, breaks and taste testing. Mel was great and made it all seem attainable. I would say to other absolutely do it! To learn more about what is in our food and how to implement changes in our lives”

Food for Wellness Reset

“Hey Melinda, my wife and I attended your Food for Wellness Reset course back in November. Hope all’s well and you’re getting plenty of new people to do your amazing life changing course. Lost 16kg now so going well and can start training again when I find some time and finished renovations. But truly feel amazing. Full of energy. Thanks so much for all your help and I’m telling anyone who wants to listen or who I think would benefit from the course and just relaying my positive energy and great experiences and results from the lifestyle changes.”

Chris

“Prior to attending Food for Wellness Reset I was not feeling 100% and a bit tired. I had done Paleo before but couldn’t stick to it long term. I needed ideas on how to keep with it. I have gained knowledge, energy, confidence to continue the journey. Have also lost 5kg and feel energetic everyday. I now wake up bright eyed and not congested. Melinda is very passionate and knowledgable. Here enthusiasm is contagious. I’m extremely grateful for the help to change my life. Definitely recommend the course. I had some knowledge and experience but gained so much more.” 

Cheryl Peterson

“I would whole heartily recommend this Food for Wellness Reset – especially to people who are just starting out in the GF/Clean eating journey. It was a great refresher for me, I gained a tremendous amount of confidence from the day. The food was fabulous – M.Tea/Lunch/A.tea a real bonus and it was all scrumptious.”

Louise

“Really enjoyed your Food for wellness reset! I consider myself pretty well informed about health in general but I learned so many things that are already making a difference to my energy levels and my overall sense of wellbeing, would highly recommend.”

Aine Clinton

“I was staring down a gastric bypass. Feeling helpless about my future Alzheimer’s/Dementia risk, obese, tired and hopeless. Now I feel healthier, happier and I’ve lost 5kg. My skin is clearer and I feel confident that I know how to eat. Mel’s approach is gentle, but so clear and easy to follow.  Her recipes are simple and easy to add to our repertoire. To others thinking about doing this course I would say do it! You won’t regret spending this time on yourself. Your body and brain will thank you for doing it.” (2017 Food for Wellness Reset participant)

Jo

“Melinda is personable and engaging, and she shares her knowledge in a way that is thought provoking and eye-opening. Her message of ‘wellness through good gut health’ and the strategies she shares to attain that is realistic and achievable for us all.  I highly recommend working with Melinda for optimal health, and look forward to attending many more of her workshops in the future.”

Jodie Nolan

“Four weeks on, the health benefits I have experienced include weight loss and better eating. I’m more organised and it has all happened with ease. My family wouldn’t be feeling like they are missing anything and I now feel happier and healthier! Especially when my children are flourishing!!!!!! “

Adrienne Doyle

“I wanted to attend the Food for Wellness Group Reset to help reset my gut health, increase energy levels and decrease inflammation throughout my body. I have definitely gained more knowledge to be able to make better choices to assist transforming my health. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole course. I was new to all this so to learn in an environment that was hands on was fantastic and hearing about other issues, goals and gains participants had was endearing. As a trainer and coach Melinda is fantastic and knowledgable in this field. Approachable, nothing is too much trouble and makes learning fun. Most definitely do it, will change the way you look at food, will assist your everyday health” (2017 Food for Wellness Reset participant)

Teresa

“I enjoyed learning. I enjoyed the food. It gave me the confidence that they taste good and so am more likely to follow through at home. My reason for attending is I have been diagnosed with PCOS and have been struggling with hormones imbalance and inflammation. This course is so informative and helpful.”

“I highly recommend attending Melinda’s workshops. I wish I had met her sooner. She is full of life changing nutrition information and is happy to share it with her participants. Great speaker and motivator. Give it a go and find out for yourself! “

Elizabeth Ferrer

“I loved the small group. Definitely makes it more intimate and the people were great. The food was awesome. Definitely do it if you are confused or need some direction on implementation or healthy eating choices, this course is very informative.”

“I loved Mel’s holistic way of teaching the “why” and looking at my reason and motivation for change. Attending this course has been a real turning point for me and I want to thank Mel for sharing her dedication and passion towards health and wellness!”

Caroline Lee Ming

“Before attending the Food for Wellness Group Reset I had some idea of what ‘clean eating’ was. By completing this course I now know what it looks and feels like. There has been so many health benefits I feel like I am living my life now rather than watching it go by. Melinda is a fantastic trainer and coach and I urge other people thinking about this course to just do it!!”

Erin

“With Psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, IBS, exhaustion….and main stream medicine not working, I started searching how to heal myself naturally and I stumbled on gut health and thankfully found Mel. I now feel the best that I have felt in 15 months!! The Food for Wellness Reset course is excellent, best money and time I have spent in ages. Melinda is personable, wealth of knowledge, genuine caring person who wants to share her learnings. Enjoyed how professional the course was run, the pace was just right. The taste tests and recipes were fabulous.”

Kathy

I did the Wellness reset course yesterday and if I could rate it higher, I would 🙌🏻Such an informative day full of yummy food and so many resources and recipes! Mel is so easy to listen to & made the long day go so quickly.Thank you Mel!!

Amy Christie (5 star Facebook review)

Hear what Debra has to say about her experience

The life changing experience!  - Time out to focus on you and the healthy eating habits you want to put into place in 2021.

Increase your understanding to help yourself and your family. Learn about the nutrition and lifestyle changes to improve your gut health, decrease inflammation and start giving your body what it needs to heal and thrive. So you can get on with doing the things you love, and have more energy for the people you love.

 

Our program caters for all levels of experience

Whether you’re just looking at making a few healthy food changes, or have already dabbled in Paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, LCHF or low carb, and want some more tips and recipes...our small group setting allows us to tailor the workshop to suit you and encourage group discussion, which attendees find so valuable. Everyone will be at different stages and that's OK.  Book in a complimentary call with Melinda if you are unsure.

Here’s what you’ll get:

  • 8-Week Educational Workshop series
  • Over 16 hours of Wellness coaching and accountability in a friendly non judgmental small group setting (much needed time to focus on you)
  • Over 25 easy and delicious recipes.
  • A recipe demonstration and/or a taste test most weeks. (Recipe demonstrations are usually done in a thermomix in this venue, however all recipes can be easily done in other appliances)
  • Lots of practical tips and time saving hacks (by someone who has made the changes themselves).
  • Individualised Action Plans so you’re clear on what changes will best help you first.
  • Printed resource folder, added to each week, to refer back to at home.

Make 2021 the year for your - Food for Wellness Reset:

 

2021 Group #1: Wednesday evenings, 7:30pm - 9:30pm for 8 weeks.

Starting 10th February 2021, final week 31st March 2021

 

2021 Group #2: Wednesday evenings, 7:30pm - 9:30pm for 8 weeks

Starting Wednesday 28th April, final week Wednesday 16th June 2021

 

2021 Group #3: Saturday afternoons, 2:30pm - 4:30pm for 8 weeks

Starting Saturday 31st July, final week Saturday 18th September 2021

** EMU Wellness Classes will not be re-opening **

We thank you for all your support and look forward to sharing some new and exciting teachings soon.

 

LOCATION: Salt Therapy Wellness Centre, Suite 1/76 Henry St, Penrith

Workshops will take place in the Salt Therapy Wellness Centre room. While the salt session won’t be turned on, you will still benefits from being in the salt space while relaxing in the massage chairs.

 

Investment in your health $347

Limited number of places available due to space - secure your place today with a $100 deposit. Balance is due 2 weeks prior.

Payment and Terms:

Deposit is required to secure your place by purchasing an online ticket or by booking in person or by phone with Melinda.

Balance is due 2 weeks prior. Payment plan considered on request. 

Ticket is transferrable but not refundable. You may give or sell your ticket to someone else, please advise us of the new contact details.