Happy 2017, may it be a wonderful year full of happiness and abundance.

I will be taking some leave and enjoying one of my life’s big passions – snow sports!

I’ll be away for a little over 2 weeks and enjoying the fluffy snow tops of the Japanese alps. A journey to the mountains is an amazing opportunity for me to reconnect with nature as well as enjoying the thrills of powder boarding/skiing.

Exploring the alpine backcountry is an incredibly grounding experience; with mountain ranges as far as the eye can see. Here is where I find my place of self-reflection, perspective and Zen.

The clinic will be closed from the following dates:

Closed from: Monday 30^th January 2017

Re-opens: Thursday 16^th February 2017

The online booking calendar will continue to be available to take bookings before and after these dates:

https://painreliefwellness.youcanbook.me

I will also check my email periodically while away: info@painreliefwellness.com.au

Looking forward to seeing you all on my return

Kind and warm regards

Leif Tunell

Here are a few snaps from travels to Sweden Leif recently returned from. Technically it’s summer in Europe. However, the weather was about the same as Sydney. Most days were around 18 Degrees with changing cloud cover and lovely sunny moments. It was wonderful to spend time at a summer cottage on a small island located in a freshwater Lake. The place is called Sandviken, about 2.5 hours drive north of Stockholm. It has a lovely relaxed pace. The midnight sun and midsummer celebrations were very special. A few days were spent in Stockholm taking in the beauty of the city in the summer glow. They have a very pleasant and colourful subway system there.

What a fantastic experience!

Refreshed and renewed, I have returned from my travels in Japan.

Japan is an extraordinary place: not only for its outstanding snow slopes, but also for the exceptional people and culture.  There is a lot of care and respect between people.  It’s probably one of the few places in the world where you can safely leave your board, gear and skis outside while you go inside for some warming ramen for lunch.  I have heard of people forgetting their wallets on the train and then returned to them with all contents and cash intact.  People don’t expect tips.  There is no hustling for extra charges or money.  Prices are set and respected.  Courtesy is highly regarded.  If you do someone a kindness, it is extremely well received and appreciated.

* The experience of working as an acupuncture TCM practitioner in another country.

* Incredible powder snow.  This is probably one of the best places for fresh snow in the world.

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Hello,

A quick update here from Leif in Japan. The wonders of nature have been working amazing treats with great snow conditions. This place is amazing. Food is great, the people warm and welcoming, not to mention the Great snow.

I have been working here at the healing centre. Treating the usual ailments and sore bodies that come with a great day skiing. Have also introduced a few people to the wonders of acupuncture and been learning a few new tricks.