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Based in Maungatapere, Whangarei True Nature NZ offers relaxing therapeutic massage and Laura is dev I use Swedish massage and myofascial release techniques.

Each massage is tailored to what your body needs. I work with you to ensure the pressure used and area of focus is what you need. Myofascial release techniques are very effective at increasing the movement and freedom within the body, removing restrictions within the fascial tissue that surrounds and contains the muscle. This is a suitable technique for athletes and non-athletes, and can be an effective treatment for conditions such as plantar-fasciitis. Massage is a great way to reduce built up tension, improve restricted movement, prevent injury and help manage stress and anxiety. The benefits of massage can include:

• Decreased stress and muscle tension

• Better quality sleep
• Improved freedom and range of motion
• Improved circulation
• Improved immunity
• Injury prevention and better injury recovery

Your massage is tailored just for you. You will leave with a feeling of calm and freedom within your own body.

08/11/2025

Whole foods all the way

06/11/2025

What a lovely message to receive this morning ……..

“Thanks so much! I feel great! That was one of the best massages I have ever had! Will book in again next month! 😘”

From a beautiful new client who is recovering from a broken leg.

04/11/2025

The other day, my client paused for a second and said, “Oh… so you're not telling me to calm the feeling down... you're telling me to honor it?”

Yes! Exactly that. What an a-ha! I live for these moments 💙

Most of us were never taught how to be with our feelings. So we try to manage them, shrink them, fix them, or override them, because that’s what we think we’re supposed to do. I know I did it for decades...

But the truth is... your feelings don’t need to be argued with. They don’t need to be hidden or polished or explained away. And they certainly don't need to be blamed or shamed.

They just need to be met gently and honestly. Like a part of you is waving its arms saying: “Hey... I’m here too. Can you see me?” and you say "Ye, absolutely. You matter to me. How can I help?"

You don’t have to drown in the feeling. But you also don’t have to run from it... You can sit beside it... breathe with it... and maybe offer it the one thing it’s been longing for all along: a little understanding, a little care, a little of you.

It changes my life for the better each and every time I do 🌈.

How about you?

♡,
Dr Sophia

03/11/2025

More flowers 😍
There’s a few spots available Wednesday and Thursday and even space for one more on Saturday!!!

31/10/2025

I looove steak for breakfast! Nice one Mikki😍
🥩
Choose nutrient dense food at every meal. Choose food that feeds your cells and biochemical pathways. 🥦
Food that calms and nourishes the whole body including the nervous system.
Real foods, from nature. 🌱

28/10/2025

Due to cancellations I have appointments available tmrw (Wednesday). Give me a text, call or book online

26/10/2025

It’s not so much about how long you move; it’s how often.

A growing body of research shows that you don’t need long gym sessions to improve health. The 2025 expert consensus statement (citation below) highlights how brief, frequent bursts of movement throughout the day, called short bouts of accumulated exercise (SBAE), can deliver many of the same benefits as structured workouts.

1️⃣ What Is SBAE?

Short bouts of accumulated exercise are small sessions of movement, often 2–10 minutes, performed several times per day.
They “add up” to meaningful totals of physical activity over time.
🟢 Example: Walking up the stairs, doing air squats after a meeting, or brisk walking after meals.

2️⃣ Why It Works
Each short bout boosts blood flow, glucose control, and mitochondrial activity, while breaking up long periods of sitting — a key driver of metabolic and cardiovascular risk.
🟢 Example: Even a 2–5 minute walk every 30 minutes can help regulate blood sugar and reduce insulin spikes.

3️⃣ How to Apply It (Prescription Recommendations)

The consensus provides a practical “exercise prescription” for SBAE:
Frequency: Move every 30–60 minutes, several times daily.

Intensity: Start light to moderate; progress to brief vigorous bouts if tolerated.

Duration: Aim for ≥150 minutes per week of total activity, accumulated in short bouts.

Timing: Post-meal movement is especially beneficial for glucose control.

Type: Prioritize bodyweight or resistance-based movements that activate large muscle groups.
🟢 Example: Three 10-minute brisk walks daily = similar cardiovascular benefit as a single 30-minute session.

4️⃣ Key Benefits of SBAE

Improves insulin sensitivity and glycemic control

Enhances vascular function and blood flow
Reduces inflammation and oxidative stress

Supports cardiometabolic health and mental well-being
🟢 Example: Studies show SBAE improves blood pressure and mood, even in people who don’t meet standard exercise guidelines.

5️⃣ Who It’s For

SBAE is feasible for nearly everyone, including older adults, people with limited mobility, and those managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease.
🟢 Example: Breaking up sitting with 2–5 minutes of movement is a practical, accessible strategy for desk workers and older adults alike.

6️⃣ Future Directions

The consensus calls for research into:
Optimizing intensity and timing for different populations.

Using wearable tech and AI to track and personalize SBAE.

Integrating SBAE into clinical guidelines for chronic disease prevention.

You don’t need a gym or an hour - just consistency.
Short bouts of accumulated exercise break the “sit–disease” cycle, enhance metabolic health, and make movement accessible for all.

Yin M, Chen P, Mao L. Expert Author Group. Short bouts of accumulated exercise: Review and consensus statement on definition, efficacy, feasibility, practical applications, and future directions. J Sport Health Sci. 2025 Sep 18:101088.

21/10/2025

Your jaw controls your pelvis - here’s how:

When your jaw clenches, your pelvis compensates.

The cascade:
1️.Jaw imbalance pulls your head forward
2️.Your neck muscles tighten to stabilize
3️.Your spine compensates by shifting
4️.Your pelvis tilts to maintain balance
5️.One-sided back pain, hip tightness, or SI joint dysfunction appears

Why this happens:
1.Your jaw connects to deep neck muscles that attach directly to your spine.

2.When jaw muscles stay tight, they create a chain of compensations that travel downward.

3.Your brain tries to keep you balanced, so when your head shifts forward from jaw tension, your pelvis shifts backward.

👉🏽This is why jaw clenchers often have chronic lower back issues that don’t respond long term to hip stretches or core work.

The pattern: Stressed → Clench jaw → Head forward → Pelvis compensates → Chronic pain

Most people treat the pelvis or lower back. But the trigger is higher up - in the jaw.

Fix the jaw tension, and the pelvic compensation often releases automatically.

20/10/2025

🍁Women! Know your hormone cascade! 🍁

The very passionate and compelling Mindy Pelz talks about our hormone cascade.

💫With insulin at the bottom - first we must balance blood sugar to avoid spiking insulin. This supports hormonal, mental and metabolic health.

There is obviously a dietary component here 🍭and there is also a stress component 😵‍💫……

💫Second, to balance blood sugar and avoid insulin spikes we must balance cortisol. Excessive cortisol causes blood sugar to rise (among a miriad of other inflammatory side effects).

💫Third!! Oxytocin, the hormone of connection ✨🤗 🫶. Released when we connect with another person (or pet an animal). Oxytocin is a master hormone helping to regulate both cortisol and insulin!!

😇So, as part of your self care strategy you should be scheduling or even PRIORITISING time with friends and loved ones. Making connection 🖇️ a priority everyday ❤️

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Maungatapere
Whangarei
0179

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+64221868203

Website

http://truenaturenz.co.nz/

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Laura is a relaxation massage therapist and student in naturopathy located in Maungatapere, Whangarei. Contact me now to book your massage and reap the benefits of restorative care. The stresses of everyday life manifest in our bodies as tension. Massage is the perfect way to counter this.