The Essential Armoury

16/12/2025

The Sista of Soul Holistic Childbirth classes are in hot demand for the new year. Can’t wait yo share some pelvic floor and birthing tips with more couples im the new year 🤰

⬇️⬇️NEW DATES RELEASED ⬇️⬇️

01/12/2025

🌟 The Christmas season is my favourite time of the year. It’s also a time where many people find themselves buzzing, stressed and often in pain thanks to the whirlwind this time of year can generate.

Now, more than ever, it’s important to take some moments of self care.

✨Schedule a five minute mindfulness meeting with yourself
✨Practice Yoga or Pilates
✨Exercise
✨Walk outdoors
✨Joiurnal
✨Soak in a hot bath with magnesium salts flakes and relaxing essential oils
✨Use breathwork practices, even something super simple like five silent breaths in and then focusing on a long gentle exhale
✨Traditions that bring you peace and joy during the festive season
✨Be aware of who and what you surround yourself with, so as not to drain your emotional battery
✨Use your essential oil diffuser with a blend of calming and uplifting aromas

Why does it matter? Because stress and tension can drive pain and inflammation. But we can consciously choose calm, serenity and joy, keeping our nervous system regulated and pain at bay. I’m also here to help if you’re struggling with pain, tension or overwhelm. Bookings are available for either physiotherapy or Pellowah sessions throghout the Chrsitmas and New Year period.

So this Christmas season, love your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies by taking some mindful moments to recharge

…and maybe enjoy a homemade gingerbread if it soothes your soul too 🫚 Here’s my favourite tried and tested “healthier” gingerbread recipe. It’s been a tradition in my family for about 15 years now. Rest assured it’s in some lunchboxes today!! A double batch will yield you an incredible gingerbread house too 🎄

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19/11/2025

What a fabulous course learning all things fascia. Wishing I’d done this years ago when it first appeared on my radar. Will definitely be back for more! Loving integrating my new knowledge into client sessions.

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. 💌

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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 👌