I don't believe it.. how did we miss that???

I don't believe it.. how did we miss that??? So here we are folding and shoving our September newsletter into envelopes to go out this week... and we find a glaring mistake! How did we miss that? Well what I am talking about is the "Specials Box" where it it supposed to say... "During the month of September" but instead it says "During the month of August". About 8 people have proof read this (including me) and we all missed it! So when you do get your newsletter please be assured that our special discount is for September, not August and you haven't missed out. On a more positive note Jan has joined us at Spirit of Life and she has many years experience and a lovely personality.. so she will fit right in here at the Boutique. Till next time... Debra

Breast Screen Scrapped? Don't believe the papers!

This morning's Sunday Mail had the banner headline that the LNP Government was scrapping Breast Screen. No doubt this has sent shock waves through all women in QLD. Well you cannot always believe what you read in the paper. The reporter (Renee Viellaris) who wrote this has either not been aware of the facts or has chosen a cheap headline.. either way the Sunday Mail is misleading the public and should be ashamed of themselves. My phone has run hot from friends and relatives over this story this morning. Their story is not true and is gutter journalism at its worst. Even I, a shop owner and not a journalist can find the facts! Read the facts here for yourself. And then protest to the Sunday Mail! viellarisr@qnp.newsltd.com.au

A magic break on a Friday.

Well Clayfield is buzzing along nicely and today we had a special guest in the boutique. Roxanne Parker and Glenda Harris from Amoena paid us a visit and then took Mark and I to lunch at a lovely little cafe in Hendra. We had a chance to talk about what's new in the range of Amoena products for 2013 and also the layout of our Spring newsletter. As usual Mark brought a camera and here we are. Till next time, Debra.

A new video from Debra

Hello there ladies. You know of late we're starting to see breast prostheses coming into the shop that have been damaged by these new elasticised bras that seem to be the rage. This is caused by the fact that these bras cause a pressure line across the back of the prosthesis that eventually leads to a crack or split in the prosthesis envelope. Whereas a proper mastectomy bra has a pocket that holds the prosthesis gently with no pressure ridges. If a prosthesis is damaged by one of these bras it will not be covered by manufacturers warranty. I have prepared a short video to explain the difference. Cheers Debra

We went mile to Miles!

Just back from a weekend in Miles on the Western Darling Downs. The Breast & Prostate Cancer Association does annual workshops in rural areas of Qld to educate women (and now men) on important health issues. Namely breast and prostate cancer. This event was well attended and speakers included breast surgeon Dr Chris Pyke (in the photo with me) , mens' health expert Dr Toby Ford, Dr Jane Talbot a phsychiatrist who works with women and other specialists including physiotherapists, breast care nurses and me. Workshops like this are important and at Spirit of Life Boutique we we are very happy to continue to support our rural sisters along side the BPCAQ on their country trips. I spoke about the Government Medicare rebate for new prostheses as well as explaining just what it is we do at Spirit of Life Boutique. We are not a department store that also sells prostheses along with womens' fashion, mens' fashion and white goods! No way. Looking after women who have been through the anguish of breast cancer is all we do We're passionate about it and we love being there for our special ladies. Til next time. Debra

One week down and week 2 going well...

So here we are in week 2 at Clayfield. The ladies who have visited the new shop tell me that they just love it. I must admit I get a real thrill from opening up each morning. I really love working in this new environment to help our special ladies. If you haven't been here then please drop in for a look. I am sure you will love it as much as all the others who have been in the door since we opened! Debra

So we've been officially opened!

Wow.. what a night. Just back home after our official opening of our new store at Clayfield. We had a small group of very special people who have all contributed to the on going success of the Boutique and more importantly our new shop at Clayfield. We thank them all for their attendance tonight. Councillor David McLachlan of the Hamilton Ward unveiled a plaque and officially opened the new store. Thank you so much David. here are some quick snaps from the night. Till next time... Debra.