The Essential Armoury

05/11/2025

I know there's a lot of you out there looking for after hours availability for massage therapists!

04/11/2025

🌿 Call For Volunteers...THANK YOU!!! These spots have now all been filled🌿

I’m currently undertaking a training program, and as part of my certification process, I’m offering a limited number of FREE sessions to help me consolidate my learning.

If you’ve been curious about improving your core strength, posture, diastasis recti, or pelvic floor function through mindful and functional movement, I’d love to hear from you.

👉 I’m looking for 3 committed participants who can attend a short series of sessions with me in person at my clinic in Sale.
�No prior experience needed, just curiosity and consistency!

If you’re interested, please comment below or message me directly for more details 💫

25/10/2025

Just wow!

What an incredible human for getting up and going at life with the fullest of intensity, over and over and over again.

He may have single handedly kept half the medical profession employed to date though!

🦴 This X-Ray Doesn’t Just Show Bones — It’s the Autobiography of Pain, Repair, and Resilience

What you’re looking at isn’t a skeleton full of metal.
It’s a map of a life lived at full speed.

This X-ray belongs to Travis Pastrana, one of the most fearless athletes in extreme sports history — a man who turned gravity into a challenge and pain into punctuation.

Every plate, screw, and surgical rod in this image tells a story.
Fractured femurs from motocross crashes.
Rebuilt knees from rally rollovers.
Fused vertebrae from falls that should’ve ended everything.

By the time most people retire from risk, Travis had already undergone over 30 surgeries.
Each time he woke up in a hospital bed, his body ached, but his resolve didn’t.
He got up. He rode again.

What medicine calls orthopedic reconstruction, he calls rebuilding the machine.

To physicians, this image is anatomy and engineering.
To athletes, it’s a reminder that the human frame can bend, break, and still rise stronger than steel.

Because resilience isn’t just mental — it’s cellular.
Every scar stimulates healing. Every fracture demands growth.

So when you see the metal shining through his bones, you’re not just seeing injury —
you’re seeing adaptation in its purest form.

19/10/2025

Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that can significantly limit your shoulder mobility and quality of life. It occurs when the capsule of connective tissue surrounding the shoulder joint becomes inflamed and thickened, leading to stiffness, pain, and a limited range of motion. It often develops gradually and can take months or even years to resolve without treatment.

The exact cause isn’t always clear, but frozen shoulder is more common in females and people aged 40-60yrs. Those who’ve had a shoulder injury or surgery leading to immobilisation are more prone to the condition, as are those with diabetes or thyroid disorders.

Seeking professional assessment early as this can help you get on top of the pain, prevent worsening and shorten the overall course of the condition. Physiotherapy is a cornerstone of frozen shoulder management, particularly in the early stages.

If you're struggling with shoulder pain, stiffness, or limited movement, it’s important not to wait. Early intervention can make all the difference, whether it's frozen shoulder, a sports injury, or another musculoskeletal concern.

Bookings and enquiries @ www.theessentialarmoury.com.au

18/10/2025

🌸 World Menopause Day 🌸

As a perimenopausal woman privileged to work with women during this incredible phase, I can honestly say that this transition is real. It’s raw, it’s powerful, it’s unpredictable. And yes, it can feel like a full-blown emotional and physical roller coaster some days. 🎢

But here’s the good news. We can take back the controls! 💪

Thanks to powerful voices and researchers around the world, we’re finally seeing menopause spoken about openly, intelligently, and with compassion. And we’re smashing down the narrative that it’s something to be suffered through in silence.

The conversation is finally changing. Together, the collective voices of women around the world are helping to normalise, educate, and empower. We are being reminded that this season of life can be just as vibrant and strong as any other.

✨ I’m also thrilled to share that I’ll be launching my brand new education and exercise series in the new year. Empowered Seasons is designed to support women in understanding their bodies, building strength, and navigating various stages of womanhood with clarity and confidence. Learning how we can control the controllables (and hopefully enjoy the ride a little more like exhibit B).

If you’d like to know more, I’d love to hear from you. 💌

www.theessentialarmoury.com.au

Here’s to more understanding, more empowerment, and a whole lot more support.

Let’s keep the conversation going and keep lifting each other up. If you have a favourite podcast or resource, please share the love below 👇

15/10/2025

🌿 Why Attend Holistic Childbirth Education? 🌿

Pregnancy and birth are powerful, transformative experiences and they deserve thoughtful, whole-person preparation that allow expectant parents to feel empowered.

That’s exactly what Fi and Tracey from Sista of Soul offer with their Holistic Childbirth Education sessions. The cover a LOT over two full days, providing a space where mind, body, and birth knowledge come together.

I’m proud to co-facilitate these sessions as the physiotherapist on the team, focusing specifically on pelvic floor education. This is a topic that’s too often overlooked, but absolutely essential.

✨ Learn how pelvic floor health can support you through labor and recovery.
✨ Get practical, evidence-based tips in a supportive, holistic environment.

Let’s prepare together for a stronger, more empowered birth experience.

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Bookings and enquiries directly to Sista of Soul

15/10/2025

Are you one of those incredible humans who just finished the Melbourne Marathon?

Whether you’ve just conquered your first Melbourne Marathon or you're adding another medal to your collection… congratulations! Completing 42.2km is an incredible achievement, both mentally and physically.

But now that the finish line is behind you, don't forget that your recovery is just as important as your training.

Marathon running takes a toll on every system in your body including the muscles, joints, tendons, and even your nervous system. It’s completely normal to feel sore, tight, or even a little emotionally flat after the race.

But, if you’re feeling more than just regular post-race soreness, don’t ignore it. It might be that same knee ni**le that’s been there since week 10 of training, or a recurring ache in your foot, now is the time to listen to your body.

Did you know that "over 70% of marathon runners report a running-related injury within 12 months." (Source: van Gent et al., 2007). Ask Yourself:

🦵 Do I have any lingering pain that wasn’t just from race day?

🏃 Was there a part of my body that struggled more than expected during the race?

⚠️ Am I ignoring something because I’m afraid of what it might mean?

These could be signs that your body is compensating, overworked, or carrying a minor injury that could become more serious if left unaddressed.

The post-race window is ideal for assessing your biomechanics, releasing muscle tension, addressing imbalances and rehabilitating small injuries before they become big problems

Think of it as an “off-season tune-up” before you start building toward your next goal.

📆 Don’t wait until training ramps up again to address those nagging issues. Give your body the attention it deserves.

Bookings and enquiries @ www.theessentialarmoury.com.au

09/10/2025

Bookings for the November childbirth education classes with Sista of Soul close soon.

👏 I’ll be back presenting the pelvic floor component with more updated knowledge and tips.

🤰Please tag any pregnant parents you think might want to attend.

01/10/2025

Recently I had the pleasure of experiencing a 9D breathwork session with Kat from One Love Co at The Hive Holistic Health Centre.

What an incredible session!

Thank you to Kathleen for making me feel so comfortable throughout the journey.

I will be back for more, it was truly transformational 👌

30/09/2025

28/09/2025

💨🎶 Do you hum???

Breath is the foundation of movement, recovery, and calm. How you breathe can impact everything from pain levels to muscle function and nervous system regulation. And that’s where a humming breath comes in.

Humming is a a surprisingly easy way to enhance your breath, boost your recovery and bring some calm into your day. Here are my favourite ways that the simple act of humming can help to support our health:

🔹 Stimulates the vagus nerve, which is the longest cranial nerve in the body. It runs from your brainstem, through the face, neck, chest, and abdomen, and is part of the parasympathetic nervous system. Since this is the part of our nervous system that regulates "rest, digest and heal" mechanisms, it's pretty cool that vibration of the vagus nerve from humming can positively affect heart rate, breathing, digestion, inflammation, mood and pain regulation.

🔹 Boosts nitric oxide levels in the nasal passages...up to 15x more than normal breathing! That boost enhances circulation, especially in the head, neck, and respiratory tract. Better circulation means more efficient oxygen delivery to tissues, which supports cellular repair, reduces fatigue, and improves muscle function. And that all creates a healthier environment for healing.

🎵 Small sound, big impact.

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21/09/2025

🌟NEW OFFERING 🌟

Recently I attended a course that allows me to bring something very different to my clients. I am excited to advise that I will now be offering Pellowah energy healing sessions.

Pellowah is a high-frequency energy healing technique that influences the aura and works on the mind and spirit. In this sense, healing takes place from the top down. By healing our mind and spirit, the rest of us (e.g. our physical body) typically comes into balance.

Pellowah healings are non-contact and can sometimes seem more subtle than other forms of healing (e.g. Reiki which tends to be rather earthy and physical). The sessions nevertheless can create incredibly powerful and long lasting results.

Key Characteristics

* Pellowah works on the auric field, clearing energetic blockages and realigning meridians to restore the flow of energy for overall well-being.

* Facilitates a consciousness shift, helping individuals gain new perspectives, make better choices, and access their true potential from within.

* A hands-off healing modality that does not involve physical touch. The energy works at a subtle level, influencing the auric field and consciousness rather than the physical body. ��

* Encourages transformation from the inside out, helping individuals build on their existing frameworks rather than breaking them down, leading to a lasting sense of well-being.

Pellowah Healing Technique© is a recognised modality with IICT – a professional association for Therapists.

Sessions can be conducted in person or remotely.

Please note that no rebates are available for Pellowah sessions.

For enquiries, please email TheEssentialArmoury@gmail.com or call 0494 037 554

Bookings are also now available online at www.TheEssentialArmoury.com.au