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Hollow Reed Healing

My mission is to create a world of wonder, compassion and forgiveness by witnessing, allowing and empowering, healing and beauty.

Working with the mind body and spirit to empower self healing

19/11/2025

Client Testimonial 💬

“James is definitely the best in his field. Over the years (especially during the last 9 years doing CrossFit 3–4 times per week) I’ve had quite a few sports massages — most of them unnecessarily painful and with almost no tangible benefit or relief.

About 3 months ago I started having sessions with James once a week — he’s the first therapist I’ve been able to see consistently. This has truly been one of the best decisions, a game changer for me.

Every time I leave a session with James I feel ready to go again and smash my fitness goals for the week! I would highly recommend Hollow Reed Healing for anyone who trains strenuously or is dealing with muscular strains and wants relief and progress without derailing their fitness program.”

It’s always humbling to receive words like these.
I love supporting people who push their limits — helping their bodies stay open, strong, and ready for what they love doing.
Thank you, Nick, for trusting me with your body and your goals. 💚

17/11/2025

Massage as Medicine

Massage is so much more than relaxation — it’s medicine for the whole system.

In a world that constantly pulls us into tension and overdrive, touch brings us back into balance. It helps us feel again. It reminds the body it’s safe to soften.

Here’s how massage can support everyday wellbeing and healing:

🌀 Chronic Pain
Many forms of pain are the body’s way of asking for attention. Massage works with the nervous system and fascia to release tension patterns, improve circulation, and create space for the body to realign and heal itself.

🌿 Stress & Anxiety
When we’re constantly in “go” mode, our nervous system stays in fight-or-flight. Massage activates the parasympathetic (rest and restore) response — calming the body, slowing the mind, and allowing you to exhale.

💪 Performance & Recovery
For athletes and active bodies, regular bodywork keeps muscles supple, joints mobile, and movement efficient. It supports recovery between sessions, helping you train harder, move better, and stay injury-free.

💛 Depression & Emotional Wellbeing
Touch is connection something our modern world often lacks. Massage can increase serotonin and dopamine levels, helping to lift mood, restore connection to the body, and remind you that you’re not alone inside your experience.

Massage is medicine not because it “fixes” you, but because it helps you come home to yourself — one breath, one release, one moment of presence at a time.

23/10/2025

**How Massage Affects Day-to-Day Life**

Massage isn’t just something you do when you’re sore — it’s something that changes how you live.

When your body is relaxed and open, your whole system starts to move differently. You breathe deeper. You sleep better. You react slower to stress. You feel more here.

It’s not just about releasing muscles — it’s about regulating your nervous system, softening the constant noise of the mind, and allowing your body to come back into balance.

Regular bodywork helps you move through your day with more ease.

* You notice tension before it becomes pain.
* You recover faster from training or long work hours.
* You show up calmer, clearer, and more present in your relationships.

When your body feels supported, life feels lighter.

Massage is more than touch — it’s a reminder to slow down, listen, and reconnect with the wisdom of your body

20/10/2025

Headaches — One of My Specialties

I can’t even tell you how many people I’ve helped with headaches over the years. It’s honestly become one of my specialties.

A new client once called to book a session, and I joked on the phone that I’m pretty good with headaches. When she arrived with her partner, she was a little skeptical — and fair enough.

Ten minutes in, after finding a few key trigger points, the room fell completely silent. Her partner looked at me and said, “You have to teach me that.”

All jokes aside, after three sessions she hasn’t complained about her headaches since — and yes, I actually did teach her partner a few techniques to help at home.

Sometimes it’s not magic, it’s simply about understanding where the body holds tension, bringing awareness there, and creating space for release.

17/10/2025

Coming Back to the Body

Somewhere along the way, we’ve forgotten about the body.
Most people spend 80% of their day living in their minds thinking, analyzing, over-processing.

Even when the body speaks through stress, anxiety, joy, or excitement we take those sensations straight to the mind and start thinking about them instead of *feeling* them.

But feelings aren’t meant to be thought about.
They’re meant to be felt, expressed, and moved through the body.

In a world where touch and sensation are fading from daily life, the body’s language has become foreign to us.
As a physical therapist, one of my deepest passions is helping people **drop back into their bodies, to reconnect with the rhythm, wisdom, and truth it carries.

Your body has always been speaking to you.
It’s time to start listening again.

14/10/2025

**Massage as a Tool for Preparing for a Training Event 🏋️‍♂️🏃‍♀️**

Whether you’re gearing up for a marathon, a CrossFit competition, a big hike, or any athletic event — preparation isn’t just about training hard. It’s about recovery and readiness too.

💪 **Pre-event massage** helps:

* Increase circulation and oxygen flow to your muscles
* Improve mobility and flexibility
* Reduce tension or tightness that limits performance
* Boost body awareness so you can move more efficiently
* Calm the nervous system and focus the mind before the big day

Massage before an event isn’t about deep work — it’s about getting your body and mind in sync, ready to perform at their best.

You train for the event. Massage prepares you for *the moment

13/10/2025

**Massage & the Integumentary System**

The integumentary system is your **body’s largest organ system** — your skin, hair, nails, and glands. It acts as your first line of defense, regulates temperature, and keeps everything in balance.

Here’s how massage supports it:

✨ **Improved Circulation** – boosts blood flow to the skin, delivering oxygen & nutrients.
✨ **Lymphatic Support** – aids in detox and immune defense through lymph movement.
✨ **Healthier Skin** – gentle pressure stimulates oil and sweat glands, improving hydration & elasticity.
✨ **Scar Tissue Healing** – massage can soften adhesions, improve mobility, and support tissue repair.
✨ **Nervous System Regulation** – skin is loaded with sensory receptors; massage calms stress signals and promotes relaxation.
✨ **Temperature Regulation** – by stimulating circulation, massage helps your body regulate heat.

💡 **Fun fact:** Your skin makes up about **15% of your body weight** — taking care of it through massage isn’t just about feeling good, it’s about supporting your whole system.

09/10/2025

Fun Self-Regulation Exercise: Creating Safety

Ask yourself —
💭 *What do I need from someone to feel safe?*

Would you need:
✨ Confidentiality?
✨ A space free of judgment?
✨ To be heard without interruption?
✨ Advice?
✨ Acceptance instead of fixing?

Notice how your body feels as you ask these questions.
How does it feel when someone tries to fix you instead of seeing you?

These are beautiful introspective questions that help you understand what safety means *for you.* Everyone’s needs are different — and the only way we discover them is by asking.

Now here’s the deeper part of the practice:
💗 Once you know what makes you feel safe — can you create that environment for yourself?
What would it look like to offer yourself the same presence, patience, and compassion you wish others would?

Self-regulation begins by learning to be the safe space you’ve always needed.

07/10/2025

Massage as a Tool for Self-Regulation, Stress Relief & Decompression

In a world that’s always “on,” your body and mind need moments to reset. Massage isn’t just about relaxing muscles — it’s about regulating your entire system.

When you receive a massage:
💆🏽‍♀️ Your nervous system slows down — shifting from “fight or flight” to “rest and digest.”
🫀 Your heart rate and breathing steady, helping your body release stress hormones.
🧠 Your mind quiets, allowing clarity, creativity, and emotional balance to return.
🌬 You reconnect with your body, grounding yourself back into the present moment.

Massage is one of the most powerful tools for self-regulation — helping you find your calm, restore balance, and reconnect to yourself.

06/08/2025

🌿 Client Love 🌿

“I can’t recommend James enough! The treatment/massage was exactly what I needed—so relaxing and therapeutic. He’s professional, focused, and really knows how to target problem areas. Definitely the best. He listens to your needs and tailors each session perfectly. If you haven’t tried him yet, you’re missing out!” — Chantal Mc Luckie

💆🏽‍♂️ Your body deserves care. Whether you're seeking relief, restoration, or deep relaxation — I'm here to support your journey.

📍Book your session and experience it for yourself.

05/08/2025

🔬 What Is Scar Tissue?
Scar tissue forms as part of the body’s natural healing process after injury, surgery, or repeated stress. It’s made of collagen, but unlike healthy tissue, it’s more fibrous and less flexible. Over time, scar tissue can create restrictions in movement, stiffness, pain, or altered function.

💆‍♂️ How Massage Helps Scar Tissue:

Breaks Down Adhesions
Massage techniques like deep tissue and myofascial release help soften and break down adhesions that form between layers of tissue.

Improves Flexibility & Range of Motion
Consistent massage can help re-align collagen fibers and encourage healthy tissue remodeling.

Increases Circulation
Boosting blood flow to the area supports healing and brings vital nutrients to the affected tissues.

Reduces Pain & Sensitivity
Gentle desensitization and tension release can ease discomfort and nerve irritation around scars.

Promotes Body Awareness
Massage helps reconnect you with areas of your body that may feel numb, tight, or emotionally disconnected.

04/08/2025

✨ The Three Conversations of Massage ✨

In every massage session, I experience three conversations happening all at once:

🗣 The Verbal — You arrive and share what’s going on. “I’m sore here,” “I feel tight there.” This is the first layer — using words to connect, understand, and set intention.

🤲 The Hands and Body — As I work, your body speaks to mine. It shows me what hurts, what flows, where to be gentle or go deeper. Sometimes, a new technique emerges in the moment — not taught, not planned — your body simply teaches mine what to do. And I listen.

🌊 The Nervous System — Beneath it all, your nervous system gives constant feedback. I feel the shifts — resistance, surrender, release. This rhythm tells me how you’re doing, and guides the pace and depth of the session.

When all three conversations align, it’s not just bodywork — it’s a co-creation. A dance of presence, sensation, and healing.

This is the space I hold. This is the work I love.

Address

202 Leith Road
Boksburg
1501

Opening Hours

Monday	07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 18:00
Thursday	07:00 - 18:00
Friday	07:00 - 17:00
Saturday	07:00 - 11:00

Telephone

+27743692559

Website

https://hollowreedhealing.co.za/

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