Uluru Wellness Centre

16/02/2026

Digestive health, bloating & IBS — a whole-body conversation

A calmer body supports a happier gut.

Bloating and IBS aren’t just digestive issues.

They reflect how the nervous system, musculoskeletal system, stress load, and gut interact.

Symptoms such as:
• Bloating and abdominal pressure
• Cramping or discomfort
• Altered bowel habits
• A persistent feeling of tension in the abdomen
are often influenced by stress physiology, breathing patterns, posture, and chronic muscular holding — not only food.

✨ How therapeutic massage supports digestive health:
• Calms the nervous system and supports parasympathetic activation
• Encourages healthy gut motility
• Reduces abdominal, pelvic, and diaphragmatic tension
• Supports circulation and lymphatic movement
• Improves body awareness and regulation

Digestive function thrives in a body that feels regulated, supported, and at ease.

Therapeutic massage is a valuable supportive modality within holistic digestive care — addressing the body as an integrated system rather than isolated symptoms.

📩 Speak to a qualified therapeutic massage practitioner to explore whether treatment may support your digestive wellbeing.

16/02/2026

What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage?

A gentle massage technique that encourages the movement of lymph fluids around the body.

🩵 The fluid in the lymphatic system helps remove waste and toxins from the bodily tissues. Some health conditions can cause lymph fluid to build up. Lymphatic drainage massages can benefit people with lymphedema, fibromyalgia, and other conditions.

💙 While the heart continuously pumps blood through the blood vessels, the lymphatic system relies on the movement of smooth muscles to transport fluid through the lymph vessels.

🩵 Lymphatic massage can reduce swelling and improve circulation throughout the lymphatic system.

💙 Lymphatic drainage massage can benefit people who are experiencing the following:

🩵Lymphedema
🩵Fibromyalgia
🩵Swelling or Oedema
🩵Fatigue
🩵Insomnia
🩵Stress
🩵Digestive Problems
🩵Rheumatoid Arthritis
🩵Migraines

💙 Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a very gentle, light and healing massage.

To find an Allied health registered Therapeutic Massage therapist near you skilled in manual lymphatic drainage please hop onto our website, under the find a therapist tab.

16/02/2026

💜 Epilepsy Awareness Day 💜

🖐 How therapeutic massage can support recovery (and day-to-day wellbeing)

Living with epilepsy isn’t only about seizures — it’s also about managing fatigue, muscle tension, stress, and the emotional load that often comes with an unpredictable condition.

While massage does not treat epilepsy or prevent seizures, it can be a supportive part of holistic care when delivered appropriately.

🖐 Here’s where therapeutic massage can help:

• Supports nervous system regulation

Gentle, slow techniques can encourage parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) activity, helping the body settle after periods of stress or sensory overload.

• Reduces muscle tension and postural strain

Seizures, medication side effects, or protective guarding can leave muscles sore and fatigued. Massage may help ease discomfort and restore movement confidence.

• Helps manage stress and anxiety

Stress is a commonly reported seizure trigger. Massage can support emotional regulation and relaxation, contributing to overall resilience.

• Improves body awareness and comfort

Regular therapeutic touch can help people feel more connected to and comfortable in their bodies — especially after frightening or disorienting experiences.

• Enhances quality of life

Sometimes care isn’t about “fixing” — it’s about comfort, safety, and feeling supported as a whole person.

🩺 Important note

Massage for clients with epilepsy should always be individualised, with full health history taken, awareness of seizure patterns, and collaboration with the broader healthcare team when needed.

Therapeutic massage therapists are trained in first aid protocols so should you have a seizure mid treatment, they know how to respond appropriately and keep you safe.

If you or someone you care for lives with epilepsy, seek out a qualified therapeutic massage therapist who understands neurological conditions and works safely within your care plan.

16/02/2026

🍫🤗🤲

What do chocolate, hugs, and massage have in common?

They all make you feel good.

Chocolate can trigger the release of feel-good chemicals.

Hugs calm the nervous system and create connection.
Massage does both — and more.

Massage brings those benefits together through skilled, therapeutic touch.

Intentional touch encourages the release of endorphins, supports a balanced stress response, and helps the body settle into a more relaxed state.

Comfort. Connection. Care.
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This Valentine’s week, celebrate the power of feeling supported — inside and out ❤️

If you could only choose ONE this Valentine’s week…
what are you picking? 👇

We are biased so we think you should choose therapeutic massage, followed by a lovely dark chocolate for antioxidants.

16/02/2026

The following Medical Aids reimburse for Therapeutic massage treatment out of savings:

👋 Medihelp Medical Scheme

👋 Discovery Health Medical Scheme (plans with savings account)

👋 Bankmed Medical Scheme (plans with savings account)

👋 LA Health (plans with savings account)

👋 Quantum Medical Scheme (plans with savings account)

👋 Remedi Medical Scheme (Comprehensive Plan)

👋 Tsogo Medical Scheme (plans with savings account)

👋 UKZN plan types with savings account

Our therapists are so excited to be able to help more people more often.

To find an Allied Health registered Therapeutic Massage therapist near you go to www.mtasa.co.za

The following Medical Aids reimburse for Therapeutic massage treatment out of savings:

👋 Medihelp Medical Scheme

👋 Discovery Health Medical Scheme (plans with savings account)

👋 Bankmed Medical Scheme (plans with savings account)

👋 LA Health  (plans with savings account)

👋 Quantum Medical Scheme (plans with savings account)

👋 Remedi Medical Scheme (Comprehensive Plan)

👋 Tsogo Medical Scheme (plans with savings account)

👋 UKZN plan types with savings account

Our therapists are so excited to be able to help more people more often.

To find an Allied Health registered Therapeutic Massage therapist near you go to www.mtasa.co.za 

16/02/2026

🖐 What Is Multidisciplinary Care — And Why Do We Advocate for It?

Bodies are complex. Every injury, pain, or health challenge has many angles — muscular, structural, emotional, nutritional.

Multidisciplinary care means many hands, many minds working together to address all of them.

Instead of working in isolation, practitioners collaborate to improve outcomes, speed recovery, and reduce risk.

For example it might include:
• A GP
• A physiotherapist
• A biokineticist
• A psychologist
• A dietitian
• A therapeutic massage therapist

Each professional brings a different lens — but the same goal: better patient care.

💙 Why We Advocate for It

Because no single practitioner can treat every angle of a complex body.

When we communicate, refer appropriately, and respect scope of practice:

✔ Patients recover faster
✔ Chronic issues are managed more effectively
✔ Risk of re-injury decreases
✔ Clients feel supported — not shuffled

Therapeutic massage plays an essential role in this team — supporting soft tissue integrity, reducing pain, regulating stress, and aiding recovery.

Collaboration isn’t competition.

It’s clinical maturity.

If you're a healthcare professional, are you building referral relationships — or treating in isolation?

Let’s strengthen the network for better outcomes.

05/02/2026

The Evidence Behind Oncology Massage

Oncology Massage: What Does the Research Say? 🧪

Massage therapy isn’t a cure for cancer — but research shows it can play a meaningful role in supportive care.

✔️ Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of clinical trials show that massage may help reduce:

• Pain
• Anxiety
• Fatigue

✔️ Studies also report improvements in quality of life and emotional well-being for people living with cancer.

This is about comfort, dignity, and care — not claims, not cures.

Supportive care matters. Evidence matters.

Looking for gentle, informed support? Choose a therapist trained in oncology massage.

Supportive care should meet you where you are. Allied Health–registered Therapeutic Massage Therapists adapt treatments to your current needs, recovery stage, and healing capacity.

CancerSupport PatientCentredCare

05/02/2026

🌼 Postpartum (Recovery)

After Birth

Postpartum is not just a return to “normal” — it’s a period of physical recovery, nervous system recalibration, and emotional adjustment.

The body has worked hard.

Now it needs support.

Postnatal therapeutic massage may help by:
• Easing neck, shoulder, and upper-back strain from feeding, holding, and caring for a newborn
• Supporting recovery after birth by encouraging circulation and tissue healing (within medical guidance)
• Reducing muscular tension through the back, hips, and pelvis after pregnancy and birth
• Supporting lymphatic flow and fluid balance during the postpartum period
• Encouraging relaxation and nervous system regulation
• Supporting mood, emotional wellbeing, and sleep quality
• Creating a safe, restorative space focused on the parent — not just the baby

Massage does not replace medical care, but works alongside doctors, midwives, and other healthcare providers to support whole-person recovery.

🌿 Why postpartum care matters Postnatal care is not indulgent.

It is preventative, restorative, and protective of long-term health.

Supporting the parent supports the family.

✨ Find a trained, AHPCSA-registered Therapeutic Massage Therapist near you at
👉 www.mtasa.co.za

05/02/2026

Safe, Professional Care

🌿 Why Training Matters

A Therapeutic Massage Therapist is trained to:

• Treat safely during and after pregnancy
• Adapt positioning and techniques
• Recognise contraindications & refer appropriately
• Work collaboratively with healthcare providers

✨ Massage by AHPCSA-registered practitioners may be reimbursed by certain medical aids.

📍 Find a registered therapist near you:
👉 www.mtasa.co.za

From pregnancy to postpartum — you deserve informed, supportive care.

05/02/2026

C-Section Scar Support

🌼 Postpartum Care: C-Section Scar Support

A caesarean birth is major abdominal surgery — and recovery doesn’t end once the incision heals.

C-section scars can affect more than just the surface of the skin. Scar tissue may influence movement, posture, comfort, and how the body feels months or even years after birth.

When medically appropriate, therapeutic massage may support recovery by:

• Gently addressing scar and surrounding tissue mobility (once healed and cleared by your doctor)
• Supporting circulation to the abdominal and pelvic region
• Reducing feelings of tightness or pulling around the scar area
• Supporting posture and movement patterns affected by abdominal guarding
• Encouraging body awareness and reconnection after surgery

Scar work is always gentle, informed, and progressed slowly — and only performed once healing is sufficient and medical guidance has been followed.

Therapeutic massage does not replace medical care.
It complements surgical recovery and works alongside your healthcare team.

🌿 Why this matters

Supporting scar tissue health can help the body move, breathe, and function more comfortably as part of long-term postpartum wellbeing.

✨ Find a trained, AHPCSA-registered Therapeutic Massage Therapist near you at
👉 www.mtasa.co.za