For an Active You Massage session you are the superstar. You are the reason we’re in the room – we got you covered! Actual Treatment Time 1 hour = 60 minutes. The clock doesn’t start until you walk in the room and finishes when you walk out of the room. We allow 15 minutes between clients so we aren’t rushing you in and out and our therapists have time to process your payment, take their notes, make up the room fresh for the next client and have a minute to themselves.  That’s not the case for every business, many 1 hour bookings are only 50-55 minutes of time in the room with the thera ..read more

What is it? Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is when the median nerve becomes entrapped/squeezed at the wrist, thus sensation of pain, weakness or numbness of the hand, wrist and radiating upwards along the arm.  The median nerve runs along the forearm and into the palm of the hand, this nerve receives signals from the thumb, forefinger, middle finger and half of the ring finger and also from some of the small muscles that allow the fingers and thumb in the hand to move and flex.  The carpal tunnel is a passageway in the wrist that continues into the hand, it is surrounded by the bon ..read more

Repetitive Strain Injury In a previous blog we spoke about shoulder pain caused by repetitive movements, poor lifting techniques, misfiring muscles or imbalances. We then went on to talk about upper and lower cross syndrome. Today we’ll be talking about repetitive movements. What does repetitive movement actually mean to the body and me? You may have heard around the place the term RSI or the words Repetitive Strain Injury, much like the name implies it’s caused when you get an injury due to repetitive movements. It is an umbrella term that includes many common injuries such as ..read more

Poor Posture, Sore Shoulders and Headaches One of the most common presentations we see in clinical practice is that of headaches stemming from tightness in the neck and/or explicit neck pain. This tightness or pain is often caused by poor posture, prolonged sitting and lack of strength and stability of the upper back muscles. Why do we suffer from sore shoulders and headaches? When we talk about shoulder pain and headaches, we must really think about what’s the main cause of it and why are we presented with excruciating symptoms While some shoulder pain can be caused by repetit ..read more

The Perfect Father’s Day Gift DOES Exist: Health! With Father’s Day just around the corner, you’re probably wondering… “What can I possibly get him to celebrate the day?” While we know the dad in your life appreciates gestures of all kinds, there’s one gift idea you may be overlooking…the gift of natural health with our clinic. Benefits of Massage Massage is not just about feeling relaxed but can help with aches and pain that come from work and the daily grind. Fathers are a big part of our clinic, and we regularly welcome dads who seek our help to: Reduce muscle pain and tension Reco ..read more

What is it? Sciatica is constant pain and tenderness of the back, hip and leg, sensations of numbness and weakness originating from the lower back and radiating downwards towards the feet following the sciatic nerve.  The term sciatica has been used loosely and often mistakenly used to describe any back and leg pain. Sciatic is most commonly caused by pressure/impingement of the sciatic nerve. Signs, Symptoms, and health issues? Sciatica is most commonly caused by the impingement of the Sciatic nerve which is the longest nerve in the body; the nerve is situated on both sides of ..read more

Suffering from foot pain, and other issues in the legs and hips? If you are experiencing problems in your feet, ankle, knees and hips, then your feet have changed to an abnormal position. When we talk about feet, we should think of them as the foundations of a building; if the foundations are incorrect then the building will not be level or aligned properly.   The human foot is designed in an incredible way by having its own shock absorbers acting as a suspension system while we walk; this shock absorber called the plantar fascia that  is essentially connective tissue made up of f ..read more

Overview of Trigger Points Therapy In a previous blog we spoke about shoulder pain caused by repetitive movements, poor lifting techniques, misfiring muscles or imbalances. We then went on to talk about upper and lower cross syndrome. Today we’ll be talking about repetitive movements. What are they? Muscle aches and pains are a part of everyday life, much like that cynical quote “Pain lets you know you’re alive” This is particularly true as trigger points are a natural part of the muscle tissue whether you use them all the time or don’t. What also is interesting about trigger p ..read more

Poor Posture & Back Pain – Lower cross syndrome Why do we have lower back pain, what’s associated with it? Well when we talk about lower back pain, we must really think about what’s the main cause of it and why are we presented with excruciating symptoms It might not be life threatening – but damn it can affect your quality of life! The lower segment of the body, which makes up the lumbar spine and the hip complex, is not aligned properly and functioning in an abnormal manner; causing lower back pain and tension. The majority of the time this is caused by a ..read more