Mind to Muscle Remedial Massage

Home
Australia
Mount Warrigal, NSW
Mind to Muscle Remedial Massage

Work, family and/or exercise commitments leave you feeling sore with no time to look after yourself?

17/02/2026

I almost said no today.

After a broken night’s sleep — up for a long stint with my son, three wake-ups for my daughter, and her deciding 4:30am was morning… it would have been easy.

Drop the kids to care.

5 clients back to back —
• Chronic neck pain
• Neuropathy + autoimmune swelling (MLD)
• Workers Comp
• Spondylolisthesis neck & lumbar
• Post tummy tuck MLD
admin in between and after.

Pick the kids up. Quick dinner.
Turn up 10 minutes late to class… and realise I’m training solo.
Everything in me could’ve justified going home.

But I stayed.

Because sometimes it’s not about motivation.
It’s about identity.
It’s about keeping promises to yourself.

The kids got time with their dad.
I left to tears (overtired ones 😅).
Came home to milk, cuddles and calm.

This is the juggle.
This is business.
This is motherhood.
This is discipline.

You don’t have to feel like it.
You just have to turn up.
And that’s enough.

16/02/2026

Are you struggling with lowerback or hip pain or both? Here is how to improve it ;).

Why this release order matters 👇
We’re not just rolling where it hurts.
We’re working from the ground up so your body actually resets instead of tightening back up.

1️⃣ Foot → 2️⃣ Calves/Shins
Your feet are your foundation.
If your ankles are stiff, your hips and lower back will compensate.
3️⃣ Quads
Tight quads pull your pelvis forward and increase pressure in your lower back.
4️⃣ TFL
This small muscle on the front/side of your hip can switch off your glute med.
If we don’t calm it down first, your glutes won’t work properly.
5️⃣ Glute Med
Now we release the stabiliser.
This is often sore because it’s overworking.
6️⃣ Hip Flexors
Tight hip flexors pull on your lower back and increase compression.
7️⃣ QL (Lower Back Muscle)
We leave this until last.
It usually feels tight because it’s compensating for everything below it.

Big takeaway:
If you release the lower back first, it tightens again.
If you fix the chain below it, the back can finally relax.
Release in order → then activate → then train.
That’s how we build strong, pain-free hips 💪.

If you'd like us to help?
Book with one of our therapists today!
www.mindtomuscleremedialmassage.com.au

08/02/2026

Roses are red 🌹
Violets are blue,
Your Valentine deserves a massage…
(and honestly, you probably do too 😉)

Skip the chocolates this year and send a Mind to Muscle e-Gift Card straight to their inbox — instant brownie points guaranteed.

Because nothing says “I love you” like helping them relax, recover, and feel amazing.

https://www.mindtomuscleremedialmassage.com.au/gift-card

04/02/2026

✨ Meet Ellie & one of our favourite treatment positions ✨

Today Ellie is showing how we keep our clients comfortable, supported and conservative by rolling them onto their side and draping properly in a side-lying position.
This position is brilliant because it’s: ✔ Gentle
✔ Safe
✔ Extremely effective

It’s especially ideal for pregnant women, but honestly — it works beautifully for everyone.

💡 Why side-lying works so well:
When you’re on your side, your body is fully supported and relaxed, which allows us to work deeper without forcing or compressing tissue.
In this position we can access and treat:
• The ITB (outer thigh) safely and effectively
• The outer hip and thigh
• Deep hip stabilisers
• Glute med
• Lower back
• Muscles along the ribs and upper back
• Tight lats that affect posture and shoulder tension
(Pretty much everything except the hip flexors at the front.)
✨ Less strain on the body
✨ Better access for the therapist
✨ Better results for the client

📆 Availabilities now open with Ellie
🗓 Wednesday, February 11th
📲 Book online — spots are limited.
www.mindtomuscleremedialmassage.com.au

03/02/2026

🚫 STOP FOAM ROLLING YOUR ITB
The Iliotibial Band (ITB) is not a muscle. It’s a thick fascial band designed for stability, not compression. Just like the plantar fascia on the bottom of your foot, the ITB does not respond well to aggressive pressure.
If you’re foam rolling, theragunning or trigger pointing directly on the ITB and wondering why it’s not improving — this is why.
Fascia doesn’t release by being crushed.
✅ What actually works (and works faster):
• Lift the tissue
• Stretch surrounding structures
• Mobilise the hip and knee
• Cup the ITB for decompression, not force
These methods improve fascial glide, reduce tension without irritation, restore movement and prevent flare-ups. The ITB responds to decompression and movement, not brute force.
🔑 Key takeaway:
If you treat fascia like muscle, you’ll keep chasing pain instead of fixing the problem.
Train smarter. Treat fascia properly.
Your hips and knees will thank you.

02/02/2026

WHY DO I DO WHAT I DO?

WHO I AM

I’m someone who understands the body through lived experience — not just textbooks.
I rebuilt my body after burnout as a PT in 2015.
I lost my cycle for seven months.
I developed pericarditis after food poisoning during extreme stress.
That season taught me what happens when the nervous system, hormones, and recovery are ignored.
I’ve played soccer for over 15 years — injuries, compensations, wear and tear included.
I’m hypermobile.
I live with varicose veins and Raynaud’s syndrome.
I manage ongoing damage and swelling through my right ankle — and I know exactly how unaddressed restriction there can drive compensation into the lower back and referral into the leg if I don’t release and train intelligently.
I’ve rebuilt after a complete pelvic floor tear.
A broken foot.
And I continued running a business with both of my children at just 10 weeks old.
I’m still here.
And I’m stronger than I’ve ever been — because I learned to work with my body, not against it.

Today, my work is about more than symptom relief.
It’s about intelligent assessment, education, strength, recovery, and timing — the right input, at the right moment, for the body you’re living in.

I do this alongside my husband, Brent — together we run Mind to Muscle, built on integrity, resilience, and care that actually lasts
If you’re looking for a quick fix, I may not be for you.
But if you want to understand your body, trust it again, and build sustainable strength — you’re in the right place.
This is who I am.
And this is why I do what I do.

30/01/2026

8 Week Challenge – Week 2 almost done 💪
This week has looked like:
🚴‍♀️ 3 bike rides
🚶‍♀️ 2 walks
🏋️‍♀️ 2 strength sessions
🔥 1 HIIT workout
Last year was very different. I was breastfeeding and rebuilding my body after 9 months of pregnancy with my second child in 2024, while still navigating the long-term impacts of a complete pelvic floor tear from 2022.
During that time, returning to movement — including soccer — was about understanding what my body could tolerate, how my pelvic floor responded, and rebuilding trust in my strength again.
Now, just two weeks into this challenge, I have energy. Even with broken sleep from my daughter not sleeping through yet, I feel stronger, more stable, and I’m already noticing the benefits.

Do I find that training makes my massage work suffer?
Not at all.
If anything, it’s made me stronger, more conditioned, and has helped correct the postural strain that comes from bending forward over clients all day. My body feels more supported — not depleted.
Recovery matters just as much as training:
🥗 food
💧 hydration
😴 sleep
🧠 muscle release
It’s not about doing everything. It’s about doing the right thing at the right time, and balancing training with your current state, workload, and condition.
Strong bodies last longer.
And I’m here for longevity — in motherhood, movement, and my career.

29/01/2026

✨ Welcome Ellie to Mind to Muscle ✨

We’re excited to officially welcome Ellie to the Mind to Muscle team 🤍

Ellie Windo – Sports Therapist (UK)

Sports Therapist (MSc) / Therapeutic Massage / Sports Taping & Strapping / Injury Rehabilitation / Exercise Prescription / Pitch-Side Sports Therapy

Ellie is a UK-qualified Sports Therapist, holding a Master’s Degree in Sports Therapy, with a strong background in injury assessment, rehabilitation and hands-on soft tissue treatment.

She has completed extensive clinical and sporting placements both in the UK and Australia, working alongside physiotherapists and strength & conditioning coaches, and managing athletes with acute and chronic injuries across a wide range of sports.

Ellie is passionate about helping clients reduce pain, restore movement and return to activity safely. Her approach combines thorough biomechanical assessment, orthopaedic testing, soft tissue therapy and corrective exercise prescription to address the root cause of symptoms — not just the pain itself.

She has gained valuable experience working with football, rugby, soccer, swimming and school-based athletes, including placements with Birmingham City Women’s Football Team, Gloucester Rugby Academy, Sydney University sporting teams, and private injury clinics.

Ellie is currently practising as a Therapeutic / Sports Massage Therapist while completing her Australian certification pathway, and offers a lower introductory rate until health fund rebates are available.

Bookings with her are now LIVE!

25/01/2026

Thank you, 2025 — and here’s to 2026 ✨
As we step into a new year, we want to share a small team update with our community.

At Mind to Muscle, looking after our members is always our top priority — ensuring you continue to receive the highest level of care, support and consistency.

We’re saying a heartfelt thank you to Clare for a fantastic 2025 with us. This Saturday, 31st January, will be Clare’s final day at Mind to Muscle. It’s been wonderful to have you as part of the team, and we know you’re going to do great things closer to home as you build a better work–life balance.

With this change, we’re excited to welcome a new member to the team — Ellie, who will be starting with us on Thursday 5th February 🎉

This addition allows us to continue supporting our members with the care, attention and availability you expect from us.

Keep an eye out for more news about Ellie very soon.

Here’s to growth, care, and an exciting year ahead 🤍

02/01/2026

Starting 2026 strong!
At Mind to Muscle Fitness.

Our 8 Week Body Composition Challenge also starts next week! If you are interested, DM me for details!

26/12/2025

Our Christmas 2025.
Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
What a gift 🎁

23/12/2025

Merry Christmas from the whole Mind to Muscle family ❤️🎄
Thank you for supporting us, trusting us and laughing with us this year.
Enjoy your day, stay safe, and we’ll see you in the new year ✨

Address

24 Durgadin Drive
Mount Warrigal, NSW
2527

Telephone

+61422929777

Website

http://www.mindtomuscleremedialmassage.com.au/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Mind to Muscle Remedial Massage posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Mind to Muscle Remedial Massage:

Shortcuts

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Mount Warrigal?