Corrective Massage Melbourne

28/08/2023

NEW CLASS: Move it, Don’t Lose it!

A class to support you to combat the everyday demands of life through mobility & stretching.

Wednesdays 6:30pm at The Urban Health Collective, Collingwood (entry to studio via 133 Sackville Street).

You will learn exercises which:
- Have our genetically defined motions at their heart
- Are designed to maximise the mobility in the joints & of the spine
- Stabilise weak muscles & make them flexible at the same time
- Restore lost feelings for movement

SPECIAL OFFER: 5 sessions for $85 if paying cash at the door.

❗️ Whether purchasing a 5-pack or individual sessions, make sure to contact Uschi on 0413 255 717 to secure your spot EACH WEEK!

If you’d rather purchase individual sessions, book online via Eventbrite for $20 +booking fee: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/move-it-dont-lose-it-tickets-673540787627

Make sure to:
- Wear comfy clothing
- BYO yoga mat (optional)
- BYO towel

Spaces are limited, so book your spot now!

Looking forward to stretching with you 🙆🏼‍♀️

12/08/2023

12/08/2023

THE REAL REASON WHY MOVEMENT IS SO IMPORTANT

Have you ever wondered why exercise is important?
Okay, it burns calories and keeps the muffin top away, it’s fun to go on a bike ride with your mates and of course life saving is very important.

But beside all these effects, I’d like to let you in on a little secret today.

The reason why movement is so important lies in the fascinating world of fascia. It would be hard to not have heard something about this mysterious part of the body since everybody seems to be talking about it. Nearly as much as about toilet paper at the moment.

Fascia is the stuff that covers all your muscles and bones and even enwraps your nerves. Besides acting like a shock absorber, preventing damage to your body, fascia creates stability in your body. Something has to keep these bones of yours in place!

So to make sure this phenomenal organ can do its important job it needs to be nourished or one could say needs to be well “oiled” or rather “watered”. Another reason to keep this H2O coming.
On fascia’s long job description is the task of supplying cells with nutrients and while they’re at it, getting rid of any waste that lures in between the cells as well.

Beside enough fluids, movement, stretches mainly, are the most important thing to keep this hard worker happy. I always picture fascia as the underpaid employee that is the heart and soul of the company called body.

Not enough movement, stress and a bad diet can lead to fascia that is “glued” together. Which in turn can lead to failure in fulfilling the long list of responsibilities. Unfortunately nobody else can be hired to take care of them though!

Once the fascia is glued together no fluid can move through it or can be absorbed by it. And here’s the real reason why movement is so important. You have to keep the fascia happy.
Come on it’s not asking for much!

Let’s make sure to treat fascia kindly, to drink enough water and to keep the body moving.

02/06/2023

I have exciting news... From Friday, 9th June, I will be consolidating my practice and working from two wonderful clinics in Collingwood. You will find me practicing from Mint Clinic Wellington Street and The Urban Health Collective Johnston Street Collingwood.

20/02/2020

Relationship advice from your body therapist

You and your loyal partner, your body have a long lasting relationship.
And like in every other relationship there are times when things aren’t running smoothly. Tensions can be high and in these situations we tend not to listen to the other party.

Which is not a good idea as every couple’s therapist will be able to tell you!

Listening is the most important thing in every relationship. Therefore I’d like to encourage you to listen to your body. When you feel pain your body tells you that something is wrong. And your body never lies.

Since I’m not a psychotherapist I can be that blunt: Your body is always right!

Sometimes your body needs rest and most of the times stretches.

Don’t ignore your pain. Go and see a specialist.

I’m happy to help the two of you to get back on good terms!

13/02/2020

There’s nothing more rewarding for me than seeing people walking away from my treatment feeling better.
I love to find the reasons behind your pain and a remedy for it.

The human body is such a fascinating thing! And its capacity to heal doesn’t stop to surprise me.

When you are on my massage table, in a way I start a conversation with your body. This guides me through the diagnosis and tells me exactly what you need.

Remedial massage, CarnioSacral Therapy (Upledger), Myofascial Meridians with Thomas W. Myers (Anatomy Trains) and Dorn Spinal Therapy are a few of the therapies I’ve studied.

I use elements of these techniques to tailor my treatment to your specific needs and will send you home with tools to prevent for example harmful posture and a kit of first aid stretches!

Harmful posture is very common and is the cause of many health problems.

Besides who doesn’t like the posture of trained dancers. They look so graceful. And the best thing about it? You don’t have to spend a whole life at the barre to get there, I can share some tricks with you!

22/01/2020

Now that the holidays are over and you're back at work doing the same thing over and over again the old aches and pains are lurking in the shadows!
If you're spending long hours at your desk here are a few helpful tipps to break up prolonged sitting. Research shows that sitting longer than 20 minutes at a time will for example stiffen your buttocks:

- Getting up regularly is important. Of course it's easy to get carried away with what you're doing!
A simple rule could be to get up for every sip of water.

- Don't fill up your 2.5 l bottle, fill up a glass and refill as needed from the tap.

- Don't ask your colleague who's on the way to the xerox machine to get your printouts, get them yourself.

- On the way to the bathroom move your arms that will relief tension in your neck and shoulders.

Watch this space for more handy hints and check out my website:
www.correctivemassagemelbourne.com