Our Philosophy

Our philosophy at The Gawler Foundation is:

  • Balance is the key to good health
  • Regaining balance leads to healing
  • Sustaining balance brings peace of mind and wellbeing

We work within an integrative, medical framework to provide resources, support and self-help techniques for people experiencing cancer, Multiple Sclerosis or other illnesses. Our programs also offer lifestyle principles for wellness, balance and optimal living.

We conduct integrated lifestyle programs based on nutrition, meditation and positivity and empowerment, fostering health promotion, disease prevention and total wellbeing in body, emotions, mind and spirit.

Nutrition

Our approach to nutrition is based on a wholefoods, plant-based diet that restores balance and vitality in the body and creates a healing environment within. Organic and alkaline foods are particularly encouraged during the two phases of our nutritional approach:

            The Healing Phase- for those dealing with major illness

            The Wellness Phase - for prevention, maintenance and support

Meditation

Meditation is an essential part of our lifestyle program. Thousands of studies highlight the very real and positive impact of meditation on stress management, health and healing. We embrace a Mindfulness Meditation technique that is achievable and accessible to all people, irrespective of experience, background or personal circumstances.

Positivity and Empowerment

We place the person at the centre of their own healing journey providing information, resources and, most importantly, the courage to chart an individualised, self-directed and integrated approach to healing. An empowered person is able to select the best treatment options from the range of mainstream and complementary approaches available.

What is Spirituality?

Every person shares in the common human search for meaning, purpose and truth in life.

We seek relationship and connectedness with ourselves, others, the world in which we live, and that which is beyond. Such dynamic longings are as much a part of our human desires as our thoughts, feelings and physical body. Our spiritual aspects of being have an integral connection with our mind and body offering a powerful dynamic for healing.

At The Gawler Foundation, we recognise that people choose many pathways in their spiritual journey. We seek to support and encourage each person in the development of their spirituality to enhance and assist profound healing and sustainable wellbeing. In an atmosphere of relationship and trust, a spirituality which offers hope can facilitate healing and wellbeing.

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