Here is a comment from my massage client Zach in Mackay. I checked in on him to see how he was doing after he was experiencing heel pain, and back and neck tightness. He gave his permission to share his comment: “Thank you! feeling amazing, riding and back at the gym again, will definitely beContinueContinue reading “Aloha Dreaming Massage – Motion is Lotion”
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Why Massage Works in Healing the Body.
Massage is recommended to help aid in healthy tissue repair and reduce pain felt from poor posture, workouts, or overuse. It also helps with the accumulation of work-related and daily stresses. Massage relieves tightness in the muscles by increasing blood circulation and increasing the healing process. Massage also helps reduce pain by stimulating the release ofContinueContinue reading “Why Massage Works in Healing the Body.”
Lomi Lomi Massage and Why I do it.
Lomi Lomi Massage Mackay How I Found Lomi Lomi I have been to Hawaii many times, but the first time I ever came across this type of massage was at a health and wellness fair back in 2013 at Burleigh Heads, AU. There was lots on offer. I wasn’t really captivated by much until IContinueContinue reading “Lomi Lomi Massage and Why I do it.”
Aging – How You Move Matters!
“You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old.” George Burns. I love that line. I often hear my massage clients say that their pain is a result of old age. This amuses me, as often enough, I am the same age or older than they are. They will ask me afterContinueContinue reading “Aging – How You Move Matters!”
Every Bone In It’s Natural Place
Every Bone Has It’s Natural Place The particular arrangement of the human skeleton is a product of the demands of upright living and the constant force of gravity. Each bone has a natural place relative to its neighbours. As in the song “Dem Bones” by James Weldon Johnson, The foot bones connected to the ankleContinueContinue reading “Every Bone In It’s Natural Place”
Dr’s Testimonial for Gokhale Method
I have to share this great testimonial coming from a GP in my recent Melbourne Gokhale Method Foundations Course. He encourages his patients in Australia to look at root causes of their pain and promotes healthier ways to eliminate it for good! “One of the most difficult things all healthcare practitioners have to grapple withContinueContinue reading “Dr’s Testimonial for Gokhale Method”
Physician, Heal Thyself
Gokhale Method® for a Pain-Free Back By: Esther Gokhale listed in Positive Health Online back pain, originally published in issue 213 – April 2014 Physician, Heal Thyself If you are a health and wellness professional, sitting, standing, bending and lifting likely constitute a large part of your work life. Are these positions comfortable forContinueContinue reading “Physician, Heal Thyself”
How do children develop poor posture?
How do children develop poor posture? Have you ever observed a baby sitting on the floor. They have perfect posture. Nobody is telling them to “sit up straight!” They just do this automatically. If you observe their movements you will notice something quite beautiful. They sit upright effortlessly with their pelvis positioned well to perfectlyContinueContinue reading “How do children develop poor posture?”
Preventative vs Curative
Well-Being for the Open-Minded Sceptic #23 – Preventative vs Curative I recently finished teaching a Gokhale Method posture course. In it, I teach people how to sit, lie down, stand, bend and walk. Ha! You say, “I knew how to do all of those things from a very young age. I don’t need someone toContinueContinue reading “Preventative vs Curative”
“Some Things to Avoid if You Want to Maintain a Healthy Back.”
People recognize that the body has a natural ability to heal and they seek ways to increase that ability. When it comes to back pain. You control your body. You can have good control when you pay attention to the messages and information you receive. You can put out fires as soon as they happenContinueContinue reading ““Some Things to Avoid if You Want to Maintain a Healthy Back.””
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