Health and Wellness Institute
Edith Cowan University’s Health and Wellness Institute is a cross-disciplinary alliance of research centres and expertise with extensive national and international linkages. It is the first institute of its kind at an Australian University bringing together an expert team of researchers committed to improving community health and wellbeing. In partnership with national and international networks, it enhances collaboration and promotes a holistic approach to health and lifestyle.
Vario Wellness Clinic
The Vario Wellness Clinic is the commercial entity of the Institute and it delivers best practice, evidence-based wellness programs and integrated consulting and assessment services to the community.
Research activities
The ECU Health and Wellness Institute has an active research program. This ongoing research will further support the community.
- Efficacy of an exercise program on cancer related fatigue in breast cancer patients undergoing radical radiotherapy
- Randomized controlled trial of vibration therapy administered to breast cancer survivors
- Impact of the Cancer Council WA Life Now exercise program on quality of life, physical function and body composition in cancer survivors
News & events
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Prostate Cancer Foundation, visit to Institute
PCFA tour facilities and discuss Institute's prostate cancer research.
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Can women with lymphedema secondary to breast cancer lift heavy weights during exercise?
Institute paper recently published in the Journal of Cancer Survivorship.
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Visiting Fellows from University of Jyvaskyla hosted by Institute
Leading Finnish researchers were recently hosted by Professor Newton.
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