Here’s How To Keep Fit And Healthy During the Coronavirus Restrictions

The world seems to be slowing down amidst the coronavirus pandemic. As businesses and services close because of the government’s protective measures to contain its spread, Performance Physio Fitness and Health, a health clinic in Toowong and Bardon, will continue to open its doors and serve its clients. 

Performance Physio Fitness and Health is considered an essential service. As health is the most important consideration, the clinic and its staff are implementing the points learned from its completed Australian Government’s COVID-19 Infection Control Training so that it can continue to meet its clients’ requirements. 



Given these unusual circumstances these days, here’s how Performance Physio Fitness and Health will keep their clients fit and healthy in the time of coronavirus:

1. Pilates sessions

Social distancing will be strictly enforced at Performance Physio Fitness and Health’s pilates sessions. Those who prefer individual classes may also avail of the service when they book a session.

2. Exercise Physiology

Performance Physio Fitness and Health will be taking advantage of Brisbane’s beautiful weather thus exercise physiology classes will be done outdoors by the West Rugby Club in Toowong Park. Gym use will be limited to one and one session as much as possible and all equipment will be cleaned and disinfected between classes.

3. Physiotherapy

The clinic’s physiotherapists are expected to follow stringent hygiene advice, including keeping their spaces extensively cleaned in between servicing clients. They may also do home visits for the most vulnerable clients, provided that they or their family members are of great health. 

Exercise sessions with physiotherapists will be outdoors. The clinic is also going to set up a Telehealth Physio Consultations.

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COVID-19 Protective Measures In the Clinic

To date, there are no reported cases of COVID-19 infection from Performance Physio Fitness and Health’s patients, staff and their families. The clinic is also observing strict social distancing, hand washing and regular cleaning of its surfaces and equipment. 

The clinic remains committed to delivering the highest level of care to its clients. Thus, it’s the preferred health clinic for many world ranking Aussie tennis players.  

For enquiries, phone 07 3870 1861 or book a session online. 

New Toowong Eatery Hooch & Co Serves Up Asian-Inspired Bites

The newest restaurant to open in Toowong can be found inside the Jephson Hotel, in the space that used to house Covet Bar & Restaurant. Now, it’s the home of Hooch & Co, which serves up Asian-inspired food that shows the diverse community of Australia. 

Hooch & Co is from the same group that owns Barolos, the 25-year old Italian restaurant on Sherwood Rd. This new eatery offers familiar yet surprisingly different dishes based on Japanese, Korean, Malaysian and Vietnamese cuisines. 



For all-day dining, the Japanese cabbage pancake (Okonomiyaki) comes highly recommended. It’s filled with a blend of flavours from bacon, togarashi fried egg, kewpie, okonomi sauce, fried shallot, pickled ginger and sesame.  

Also quite popular is the Sandcrab Bagel Benedict (Sand crab and chive, poached eggs, gochujang hollandaise, fried shallots). The Breakfast Mee Goreng (Fried noodles, sambal and kecap manis sauce, smoked bacon, shallots, fried egg, puffed pork skin) may also satisfy a famished belly, whether it’s 7:00 a.m. or lunch.

Diners looking for plant-based options may also order a filling Big Breakfast. Lovers of anything sweet can joyfully indulge in the drool-worthy breakfast doughnuts.  

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Hooch & Co serves coffee from Sydney’s The Reformatory Caffeine Lab. Other drinks on the menu include cold-pressed juices, indulgent milkshakes, cocktails, craft beers and at least 35 different selections of wines. These drinks can be ordered with cheese platters or jerky boards if you’re planning an afternoon caper with your friends.

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The restaurant is open daily for breakfast or lunch. Phone: (07) 3736 4400 or email team@hoochandco.com.au for table reservations. 



“Made to feel like family before I even stepped foot in the door. Can’t fault food, coffee or service. Will be back.”

Keith Hayhoe, Facebook 

“Scrumptious brekky… sums up the experience I had here! Great menu choices, easy to change odd bits and friendly staff! Will definitely be recommending to friends and family! P.S. the house bottled and labelled juices were fantastic!”

Nicky Ioannou, Google Reviews