We are pleased to let you know that Lauren now officially taking bookings starting next week at Sydney Phobia Clinic. To compliment an already fantastic program provided by the clinical psychologists she has put together packages for patients which include :1) Medication administration assistance2) Needle exposure sessions (2 hrs)3) Appointment attendance4) Medical procedure preparation and/or […]
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What is Trypanophobia?
Introducing Trypanophobia, the tongue-twister of a word for needle phobia. Have you ever found yourself paralyzed with fear at the thought of a needle? You may just have it. The exact cause is a mystery, but it can be triggered by various factors, from environmental to genetic influences. The symptoms can range from heightened anxiety […]
All you have to do is just show up.
Are you guilty of neglecting your health and putting it on the back burner? Do you have crumpled pathology request forms and overdue check-up reminders buried deep in your handbag or inbox? It’s time to prioritize your wellbeing and stop the cycle of healthcare avoidance. Your health is more valuable than any material possession or […]
Are your kids afraid of needles?
Here are some parenting hacks to help make sure your kids get their medicine easily and will develop a positive attitude towards receiving medical treatment.😇 As soon as a baby enters the world they undergo a series of routine procedures that involve needles like Vitamin K or Hep B injections.👣 Before leaving hospital they may […]
Clinician’s Perspective: Needle Anxiety Solutions | NeedleCalm™
We love getting people involved in our projects. A few weeks ago, we put the call out to find people a little more rare than our needle phobic patients – a clinician with a needle phobia. We were lucky enough to find Kristy Hawkins who is an anaesthetic technician. She first discovered that she had a needle […]
Endeavour Awards 2022
We are pleased to share our recent recognition for being awarded as the Endeavour Awards – Australia’s Most Outstanding Startup in 2022. Sponsored by Manufacturers Monthly, these awards represent one of the most prestigious recognitions from within the manufacturing industry. Our thanks go out to all of our sponsors and Prime Creative Media and AMGC […]
Mum’s Mission: NeedleCalm & a family GP
A 15-year-old with a known needle phobia had been putting off his immunisations for years. His last vaccination — more than two years earlier — had come after months of procrastination and stress for the whole family. His mother spent six months researching NeedleCalm, preparing him gradually, then brought the device to the appointment herself […]
NeedleCalm receives the Tech For Good Female Founders Award 2022
Last week we had the honour of receiving the Tech for Good Female Founder Award presented by Fishburners. It was an incredible night with a line up of some really impressive start-ups and founders including BindiMaps HomeableBookbot, LendForGood, PairTree, Humanitix, NetNada, baresop. RecycleSmart, GreenGravity, FloodMapp, Adiona, PeakMedical, Harrison.ai, nuroflux, Genepath Laboratories, Compassion Creamery, JetWet Technology and […]
NeedleCalm is now readily avaliable to IVF patients
IVF treatment is probably one of the most stressful treatments involving needles that we have come across. Almost on a weekly basis we hear from patients that are having difficulty performing their procedures and worse yet having no body on hand to help them especially when it comes to those crucial trigger injections. We are […]
Premier’s NSW Export Awards 2022- NeedleCalm is a finalist.
We’re excited to be among the finalists for the 2022 Premier’s NSW Export Awards in the Development Impact category. Congratulations to our amazing team and our fellow nominees. See you on 12 October! #nswea22 #exportawards
Jane’s* Story: Our first patient.
Jane* had been managing multiple health conditions for years — hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s disease, chronic low iron and vitamin D. All of them requiring regular blood tests. All of them going unmonitored, because Jane couldn’t get through a needle procedure. Her response to needles wasn’t mild discomfort. It was full-body — fainting, nausea, sweating, crying, physically […]
Remember Needle-Phobia!
This acronym is a great way of remembering some simple tips and tricks to help your needle-phobic patients. Remember that giving them a few extra minutes of your time can help change a patient’s trajectory, set or re-set their relationship with their own health and their relationship with their healthcare provider. Being on the receiving […]
