Acknowledging Achievers
Thelo Active Therapy acknowedges all those who participate in our programs.
Martial Arts Therapy for Mental Health
Martial arts expert partners up with the Black Dog Institute to raise awareness for mental health
Over two million Australians suffer from mental health conditions and for those from diverse cultural backgrounds the figure is higher, the latest census revealed. South Australian counsellor, psychotherapist and martial arts expert, Vickie Simos, everyone deserves a fighting chance before they become a statistic.
Keep Rolling
Vickie discusses how she infused psychotherapy and Martial Arts for holistic development with individuals to gain confidence mentally and physically on the Keep Rolling with Jake Briggs podcast.
Youth mental health and sport
Vickie Simos certainly has great things to say about helping youth with mental health challenges and how her unique approach incorporating martial art is making a positive difference. She discusses youth mental health in sport with Ken Willner on this episode of Off the Pitch, a podcast discussing the topic of youth development in sport.
Lockdown boxing
Take some time out from lockdown and box it out with me, Vickie Simos. These 30 minute videos include some boxing techniques, and will help you shake off any lockdown blues.
Using a medicine ball to improve your punch
Training with a medicine ball will help to improve the technique and power of your punch. Watch the video to learn how to include a simple strength exercise using the medicine ball into your training regime.
Diverting a punch
Learn how to divert a punch using the weave technique
Martial Arts as a way of soothing people
Martial Arts might be perceived as violent, but in fact learning the skills and principles can help to sooth many people
The Mental Health Fight
Like a lot of the population I suffer from depression and anxiety, but thankfully, it's not as bad as it used to be, due to training in the Martial Arts. Do you suffer from mental health issues? Vickie can help you.
Kids and Martial Arts
Karate specifically is a great way to introduce focus, discipline, self-worth, self-confidence, good self-esteem and self-control to your child and even adults. Most importantly, life long skills and the confidence to deal with the real world.
Vickie Simos’ Story
Vickie Simos, TheInformer’s martial arts expert, shares her story and rise to the top in the launch of her brand new series. Watch the video to learn why Vickie chose Martial Arts and how it changed her life.