Holistic Bodyworks

12/02/2026

You might think you need to run a marathon 🏃‍➡️ or blast through a high-intensity workout for your movement to “count” - and brilliant if you enjoy that - but your body also thrives on the small, surprising stuff.

Mindfully sinking into a squat to pick something up, bear-walking your way up the stairs, or giving your feet a slow stretch before you even step out of bed all help keep your musculoskeletal system mobile and balanced. And if you want a little more, a gentle ten minute stretch session will do you a world of good!

If you’re feeling stiff or out of rhythm, the osteopaths at Holistic Bodyworks are here to help support your mobility and ease those daily niggles. Call us on 9570 3388 to book an appointment.
What’s your favourite “unexpected movement” during the day?👇

10/02/2026

Last Saturday the Holistic team enjoyed a night of Barefoot Bowls as a belated Christmas Staff Party!!

We all had a great night with great drinks, great food and even better company!!

09/02/2026

Your body is built to move - quite literally. Joints rely on regular mechanical loading to circulate synovial fluid, nourish cartilage, and keep the surrounding muscles switching on when they should. When we stay still for too long, those tissues behave like chilly elastic bands: stiff, reluctant, and keen to complain 🧘‍♂️🔬

A few minutes of mindful movement each day helps restore these natural pressure-and-release cycles, improves proprioception (your brain’s map of your body), and gives your nervous system the gentle stimulation it needs to regulate tension. Small, frequent mobility breaks often outperform one big workout at the end of the week.

If you’d like exercises tailored to your joints, your lifestyle, and your specific niggles, our osteopaths are here to help guide you with a routine designed to support your long-term comfort and function. Call us on 9570 3388. 🌿

06/02/2026

📚 Let’s take a moment to appreciate a word that quietly carries a great deal of biological importance - lymphatic.

The term comes from the Latin ‘lympha’, meaning water or clear spring. 💧 This root also relates to ‘nymph’, the mythological spirits of water and nature - a poetic nod to the lymphatic system’s clear, fluid-based pathways that move like hidden streams through the body. The adjective ‘lymphaticus’ appeared in medical Latin around the 17th century, and by the eighteenth century physicians were using the “lymphatic system” to describe the network of vessels responsible for fluid balance, immune defence, and waste transport.

Osteopathic techniques work to encourage lymph flow, reduce tissue congestion, and support recovery - a reminder that this “watery” word has powerful clinical relevance.

Even the most clinical terms can have poetic origins! What’s your favourite whacky word fact? Let us know in the comments below. 👇

05/02/2026

Shhh... Guess what??

We are now OPEN SUNDAYS!!

Have you ever woken up on a Sunday and wished you had an osteo appointment booked? 😆 Well you are now in luck :)

Dr. Clementine Carnus is offering appointments as of this Sunday 8th February and will be available once/month for osteopathic consultations.

A 10% Sunday Surcharge will apply.

🚨 One Sunday a month. 🚨

Make sure to book your appointments in soon as these will fill quickly!

Visit our website www.holisticbodyworks.com.au to book, or call the clinic on 9570 3388.

HB x

03/02/2026

Today we pause to honour everyone affected by cancer: those living with it, those supporting loved ones, and those we remember. 💙

World Cancer Day highlights the importance of early detection, equitable access to care, and the research that continues to advance understanding and treatment. Cancer isn’t a single condition but a complex family of diseases involving changes in cell growth, each with its own pathway and challenges. Awareness helps encourage timely conversations with healthcare professionals and supports the communities working tirelessly in prevention, diagnosis, and care.

At Holistic Bodyworks, we stand with all patients, families, and healthcare teams showing strength, compassion, and resilience every day.

01/02/2026

Fascia — your body’s hidden web — connects every muscle, organ, and bone. 🌐💪 That’s why osteopaths often look beyond the area of pain. Sometimes a stubborn shoulder ache might actually be caused by a tight hip — your body’s way of keeping life interesting! 😅 Even the quirkiest aches have a reason behind them. 🌿

Curious what your body’s fascia might be up to? Call the osteopaths at Holistic Bodyworks on 9570 3388 to book an assessment.

30/01/2026

If you’ve been dealing with a nagging ache that seems to have appeared out of nowhere, you’re not alone. Many patients arrive at the clinic confused about why their shoulder hurts when the original problem was their ankle… five years ago. If that sounds familiar then our latest blog is for you. Check it out at the link below 👇

https://www.holisticbodyworks.com.au/the-link-between-old-injuries-and-new-pain-how-osteopathy-works-to-find-the-root-cause/

29/01/2026

Headaches and migraines don’t always start in your head. Subtle restrictions in your spine, joints, or muscles can change how your body moves, affecting blood flow, nerve signalling, and muscular tension - all of which can trigger pain over time.

Osteopaths assess your body as a connected system, looking for restrictions and imbalances that may contribute to headaches. Gentle, hands-on techniques aim to restore movement, improve circulation, and ease strain - helping your body function more efficiently so you can get back to thinking clearly.
Call Holistic Bodyworks on 📞 9570 3388 to explore osteopathic support for tension-free, more comfortable days.

Local Osteopath Near Me. Holistic Bodyworks help restore your body from injury and reignite your desire for a healthy life. Your trusted Osteopathy and Massage.

26/01/2026

🎒 Back to School: Start the Year Healthy

A new school year is the perfect time to set healthy habits that support your child’s growing body. Our osteopaths recommend: keeping backpacks light and well-fitted, encouraging regular movement breaks, and promoting good posture at desks and screens. 🌿

These small adjustments can prevent strain, improve spinal alignment, and support comfortable, efficient movement throughout the day for a healthier, happier school year.

Call Holistic Bodyworks on 9570 3388 to discuss personalised strategies for a healthy start to the school year.

24/01/2026

🌀 Thoracic Spine Rotation Stretch

Feeling stiff in your upper back from sitting or hunching over screens? Here’s a quick way to loosen things up.

Sit or stand tall, cross your arms, and slowly rotate your upper body side to side.

💡 Why it works: This gentle movement improves thoracic spinal mobility, relieves stiffness, and helps your shoulders and ribcage move more freely. Even short daily sessions can make a noticeable difference in posture and comfort.

What’s your favourite stretch when you feel the weight of the world on you? Let us know in the comments 👇.

22/01/2026

Slouching over your phone? Desk hunched? Sleeping in a twisty tangle? 🛌 These daily habits can stress your muscles and joints without you realising.

Sometimes simple modifications make all the difference:
1. hold your phone at eye level
2. adjust your chair and monitor height
3. try sleeping with a supportive pillow under your neck.

If small tweaks aren’t enough, an osteopath can assess your posture, release tension, and guide personalised exercises to keep your body moving comfortably 🌿. Call Holistic Bodyworks on 9570 3388 to book your appointment.