Massage has many wonderful benefits to all who partake , and in the winter months, this is no exception. Immune Boosting Massage therapy increases lymph flow which is packed with white blood cells or “killer cells”. These “killer cells” fight off infections and bacteria, boosting your immune system during this time of year where many [...]
As we close our eyes we begin to draw our attention inwardly… We stand in 'Bamboo in the wind', a simple and relaxed standing posture, our focus settles on the breath. Observe the inhalation. The sensation of the breath coming in, through the nostrils, feeling it glide past the back of the throat and move [...]
Ever thought about regular massage to help regulate sleep? Insomnia, linked to low levels of serotonin, also known as 5-hydroxytryptamine is a hormone in the pineal gland, the digestive tract, the central nervous system, and in blood platelets. Serotonin plays an important part in the regulation of learning, mood, sleep and vasoconstriction (constriction of blood [...]
Spending precious time and money on a massage treatment is, for most people, considered a luxury. More and more people are becoming attuned to the long term effects of regular massage, however, for many it is still a rare treat. For this reason, it is so important that this precious hour does for you what [...]
I first became interested in the mechanics of the jaw and the TMJ (temporomandibular joint) when I began to suffer from tension, restricted range of movement and clicking in my own jaw. I think it was a combination of starting up my own business, having a baby and having to cope with a lot of [...]
Who hasn’t experienced anxiety at one time or another in their lives? And I’m not talking about that normal tension you get before an exam, or meeting the in-laws, or going for an interview. I’m talking about the kind of ANXIETY that starts affecting you and your daily life. Anxiety comes in varying degrees from [...]
Like the rest of us, you probably feel a little bit sluggish and bloated after over-indulging through the Christmas/New Year period. You might have stacked on a few kilos or you could be surviving on caffeine to get you through the day. It might be time for a bit of a Detox to recharge the [...]
In this day and age we are constantly reminded about the importance of a healthy heart, watching what we eat, weight training, cardiovascular workouts and getting regular check ups. However, most of us forget about the very important and significant, lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a circulation system for transport and ‘drainage’. We are [...]
Written by Sarit Musat, Massage Therapist Scoliosis is a condition in which a person’s spine is curved from side to side and appears as an ‘s’ or a ‘c’ and almost always involves a bend to the right. The cause can be unknown or it may be a result of a certain vertebrae anomalies at [...]