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Myotherapy is getting set to take the throne in the land of musculoskeletal therapy. In the hands-on treatment of muscles, joints, and ligaments, Myotherapy is even a solid competitor with Physiotherapy. Remedial Massage has been diluted with various hands-off or relaxation modalities like Reiki and hot stones that have dubious effects. The Diploma qualification itself …
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Sprain and strain injuries are some of the most common types of injuries we see in our practice. They can be niggly and annoying at best, and at worst they can put you out of action for months. What is the difference between a sprain and a strain? We’ll forgive you for not knowing the …
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Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) specifically works on your lymphatic system. “But what is the lymphatic system?” I hear you ask! Our lymphatic system is one of the many major systems in our bodies. Other systems include our digestive system, nervous system, and circulatory (blood) system. A Cleaning System Our lymphatic system is linked, yet separate …
Sports Massage & DOMS Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is exercise-related muscle pain. DOMS develops after excessive and unaccustomed exercise. It often occurs after eccentric exercise, where the muscles are contracting whilst lengthening, for example, the downward phase of a bicep curl. What Causes DOMS After Exercise? DOMS is caused by tiny tears in the muscle …
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By Fiona Budini, Myotherapist and Bowen Therapist Bowen Therapy and Naturopathy. The perfect partnership. A match made in heaven! They work so well together in fact, that a lot of Naturopaths ALSO do Bowen. In some Naturopathy schools Bowen is even an elective! So why is it these two magical modalities work so well together? …
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By Nikola Minet, Ka Huna Therapist Have you enjoyed a KaHuna massage yet? It’s an OMGGGGGG experience. You lie naked on the massage table, draped in a sarong, while your therapist drenches your skin in oil and gently and lovingly massages all the tension out of you. When you close your eyes you can almost …
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By Nikola Minet, Ka Huna and Remedial Massage Therapist Touch and physical connection with other humans is one of our greatest psychological needs. So you can imagine how beneficial for your overall wellbeing it is to receive regular touch. Sometimes, however, we are not in a place where we’re able to receive touch from those …
(AKA What the frick is Bowen therapy?!) Bowen is a relatively new modality, created in Victoria, and only began being shared and taught since the late 80’s. Because of this, most people actually have no idea what it is or what it can do for you. As it is a hands on modality people most …
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Get a recommendation from someone you trust. Finding a therapist from the phone book (good luck finding a phone book!), or from Google may end in disaster. There are loads of shonky ‘massage’ therapists out there. At best, you’ll waste your money. At worst, you’ll be offered a handjob. Or maybe that’s a good outcome, …
Get a recommendation for your massage from someone you trust. Finding a therapist from the phone book (good luck finding a phone book!), or from Google may end in disaster. There are loads of shonky ‘massage’ therapists out there. At best, you’ll waste your money. At worst, you’ll be offered a handjob. Or maybe that’s …
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