Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
Patients undergoing IASTM treatment often report a ‘soothing’ experience, that can result in swift pain relief and improvement in movement
“Where you think it is, it ain’t” Dr Ida Rolf
Ida Rolf (1896-1979) created the postural education and fascial therapy known as Rolfing. She studied osteopathy, chiropractic medicine,...
Back to Basics (Deep Tissue Massage)
I see a lot of people with back pain. Neck, shoulder, lower back and sciatica. Possible causes: foot problems, causing a change in the...
Fascia - what is it? What has it got to do with massage?
As well as skin and muscle some sports masseurs work on releasing your fascia. Fascia is described by Ruth Duncan author of Myofascial...
My Career - Transitioning, Growing As A Pro, Accepting what you don't know!
12+ years ago I had a dream job: teach climbing & become a personal trainer. I started as a gym instructor working long hours earning...
Kinesiology tape debate
Should we be taping our bodies or is this using an unecessary crutch? Listen to the debate between two physio. Another interesting...
Massage Explained - what type do I chose?
Multiple types of massage can be used to treat a patient. The skill is deciding what mix of techniques is best suited to an individual...