Founded by chiropractor Tanya Ormsby in1994, A1 Health is one of the most respected chiropractic clinics  in Sydney.

Hi I’m Tanya Ormsby. I’ve been a chiropractor for 34 years.

I was introduced to Chiropractic through my chiropractor while studying a Science degree. I had eczema as a kid and went through the whole not sitting on the mats with the other kids, cortisone ointment and scratching.

A friend of my mums was into natural health and dragged my mother and I to the naturopath. I was taken off dairy and the eczema left. After that my mum went grass and nuts. I would’ve swapped my whole lunch for a biscuit at times. But when I had an earache she fasted me and then I didn’t get sick for about 6 years.

I was very interested in chiropractic when my chiropractor mentioned to me that I could do chiropractic with a science degree. So there commenced my journey of health learning. I finished chiropractic in the same year I got married. I worked for a year but was 6 months pregnant by the end of that year. I had the first baby naturally but in hospital. I worked part time with one baby and fell pregnant with number 2. I then only treated people at home, who were brave enough.

I fell pregnant rather quickly with number 3. So 3 kids in 3 years and 3 months made it fairly hectic and definitely sleep depriving. Number 4 came along amidst the time of my dad having a bleed to his brain and having to go run his business that was all controlled in his head and he couldn’t talk. Number 5 came after that making it 5 kids in 7 years. My chiropractor invited me to learn kinesiology at this point with his staff. I loved it and it helped me to feel more confident in recommending what I was treating and suggesting for nutrients.

I learned Chiropractic Ecology from Robert Peacock. We used vials of toxins and nutrients along with kinesiology to ask what was affecting the different systems in the body.While learning this tool, Rob Peacock mentioned the stress component was important. He mentioned Neuro Emotional Technique (NET). It took me till after baby number 6 (the first girl) before I could get to learn this technique.

It was a life changer.

Basically you could ask about your shoulder pain and whether it was stress, toxicity, nutritional deficiencies, the structure of your body or parasites. We delved into the Ileo-cecal valve and how parasites and the KGB (kidney, gall bladder and bladder) and the APES (allergies, parasites, emotions and structure could play a role in our gut dysfunction.

So another baby boy (number 7) comes along and Simone my sister is now fully qualified as a chiropractor and treats my patients while I have time off.

I keep learning more about energy pathways and hormones from Chris Astill-Smith from the UK. Eventually I get invited to Calyco Healing now called Simply Healed. I love this way of clearing energy. One friend described it as NET on steroids. I want to teach this method but the option isn’t available at that moment.

The next part of the story came from being introduced to essential oils. I didn’t understand the power of them till I muscle tested which ones to use for my son who had a work injury that also affected his happiness. I snuck the oils on his pillow when he was out. He said he never knew but after a few days he allowed me to use them on him. They helped him go from totally unable to communicate with us to be at least able to go out with his family and be sociable.

I then began using them in clinic to help shift the stuck emotions in our body and to help us be healthier and happier. They work well for pain and inflammatory conditions as well.

I got invited to a clarity call with Tera Maxwell and do a Tele Summit called Your body. Your mind. Your power.I interview 22 people and have it aired online.I’m invited to Italy with my other business coach, Kushla Chadwick. I say yes, but then have to find the funds to go. So I write a manual and teach my first course of Energy Workz. I loved doing this and empowering women to help their families and friends.

Now I’m coaching in Pave Your Way. There is a retreat and ongoing coaching and support to help women transfer into a business they love.

For me I really want you to operate at your highest level. I want you to fulfill your potential. I will use all the tools I have to help you claim your best health and happiness. The tools I use are chiropractic adjustments, muscle work, ligament and tendon friction, trigger points, acupuncture, NET, energy work, nutrition, homeopathic remedies and essential oils. I use what works for your body. I use your muscles to talk with your body.

It absolutely makes my day when you can move freely, enjoy happiness, feel great in your skin, and just be the real you.

You may have come to A1 Health with a pain in your body. But I really want you to learn about your health and empower not only you, your whole family, as well in claiming your own A1 Health.

Remedial Massage Therapist + Yoga & Meditation Teacher + Fitness & Movement Coach

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In 2011 I began my journey in Allied Health.  I was always drawn to stress management tools and ways of helping the body cope with stress.  In my late teens I started to really notice how anxiety and stress were affecting my body.  At the time I was introduced to CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), I saw this as a tool to pivot my mindset.  Replacing each negative thought with a positive one.  I also enjoyed my extra sporting activities which included; Netball, Physical Culture and Swim Squad Training and Competition.  These showed me the power of breath and how important it is to be grounded in your physical body. 

I completed a Post Graduate Degree in Business / Finance & Computing Science.   I chose Business in higher education and I ended up working in the banking, finance, insurance and legal sectors.  After 15 years of working in the corporate sector, I needed a change!   I was fascinated by the human body, mind and spirit and forever reading self-help books. “You Can Heal Your Life” – By Louise Hay, was a great starting point.  Personal and professional development courses were helpful in my journey too.

Along the way, I discovered the art of Yoga & Meditation.  I was invited by a colleague to attend a yoga class at the local Fitness First Gym in 2004, and I still practice today.  This practice has helped me so much on the healing path. As I encourage conscious breath, mindfulness and deep presence, I hold space for others.  

I had completed a Certificate III & IV Fitness in 2011 and was working part time as a Personal Trainer. I love working with people in this capacity, attending to their fitness and movement goals.  I became more able to; inspire, build confidence and encourage commitment to health and wellbeing. 

Breath is life!  While visiting dad daily in palliative care, I massaged his feet to help ease his discomfort and pain.  I had returned to what I did naturally as a child.  Growing up I would massage his neck and shoulders and other family members at the dinner table. I also appreciated the massage therapist volunteers that would visit the hospital weekly, and so then decided to enrol at TAFE, after dad’s passing in 2013. In 2015 I wanted to start teaching Yoga, so I completed my formal 200 hours+ Yoga Teacher Training at Body Mind Life, Surry Hills and love teaching weekly. 

I am so grateful to this day that I have realised my true life purpose.  Delivering and supporting the alternative health solutions offered. To serve the community and hold space for optimal health and wellbeing, and for you to ultimately be at your best!  I look forward to seeing you in practice or on the mat soon!    

Love,

Sonia.