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Here in Australia we are in the throes of winter. Cold nights, dark mornings, storms and rain in abundance! We need the water to fill our dams so I choose never to complain about the rain! In Traditional Chinese Medicine, winter relates to the Water element and governs the Kidney and Bladder organs. The BEST […]

The thing is I am already sold on dance. I have danced since I was 8 with absolute passion and love for it. But not everyone knows why dance is good for your health and well-being, so I am here today to give you the top 5 reasons why dance is good for you. Dance […]

From Salsacise to Capoiera and Hip Hop, dancing is a fantastic way to work up a sweat. Many of us have imagined ourselves being able to dance perfectly; gliding over the parquet, arms held just so, and impressing the daylights out of friends and family. And a quick look through the Yellow Pages in all […]

Report by Michelle Wranik SOUTHERN COURIER Tuesday, October 19, 2004 A new way to find balance comes to Randwick. Yoga, Pilates and tai chi enthusiasts will be interested in a new spiritual discipline heading to Randwick this week. Wu Tao (“The Dancing Way”), created by Perth mother Michelle Locke, is an exercise therapy that combines dance, […]

Written by Michelle Locke for Wellbeing Magazine 2003 All practices of Oriental Medicine, including Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shiatsu, Tai Qi, Qi Gung and Acupuncture, are based on principles that relate to the understanding of Qi and all have aims of harmonising and balancing the flow of Qi, in order to have the highest quality of […]

Keith McDonald West Australian newspaper TODAY “Alternatives” section, Monday, February 18, 2002 A career-ending injury saw dancer Michelle Locke step out in a new direction which has inspired the creation of a dance therapy. Keith McDonald talks to her about Wu Tao. At the age of 23, Michelle Martin’s world collapsed. On the threshold of great things […]

Words: Olga de Moller West Australian newspaper “Alternatives” section, Wednesday, February 12, 2003 Artist Jan Swinney is dancing her way to wellbeing after battling a chronic illness which left her perpetually exhausted with debilitating joint pain. Diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) – an auto-immune inflammatory disease – four years ago, she turned to acupuncture and […]

WU TAO by Wendy McCready Nature & Health June / July 2003 Combining movement, meditation and music, Wu Tao – or ‘The Dancing Way’ provides a workout for mind as well as body. Wu Tao (pronounced woo dow) is the logical fusion of founder Michelle Locke’s two great passions: healing and dance. When she was […]

Nursing Times (UK) August 2009 Australian Ageing Agenda July 2009 PureCalma Interview Article published in July West Australian 2008

Hi everyone, My apologies for the lateness of this newsletter! I have been in the process of healing an injured shoulder. Its been a beautiful yet challenging journey as the pain has brought to the surface many unconscious beliefs and patterns that I have needed to let go of in order to move forward with […]