Those Annoying Glute StretchesIf there is one issue that I see pretty much every day in my clinic it's tight glutes and more importantly the problems caused by tight...
Excerpt from the Rotorua Daily PostHere's a short interview I did recently with the local newspaper here in Rotorua, the Daily Post, about the recent lockdown and how local...
Stretching vs Warming Up and DownContrary to popular opinion, the bulk of scientific evidence does not support the premise that stretching before exercising will help...
Iliotibial Band (ITB) SyndromeThe iliotibial (IT) band is a strong, thick band of fibrous tissue that starts at the hip and runs along the outer thigh, attaching on...
Your glutes and piriformisThere are many things that can contribute to tightness and soreness in the gluteal complex and piriformis muscle. Running, cycling, doing...
Some of the evidence-based benefits of massage.Here are some of the many evidence-based ways that massage can be of help to you. Massage stimulates the release of hormones (endorphins...
The Benefits of Sports MassageAre you a mountain biker, triathlete, trail runner or CrossFitter? Are you wondering what a sports massage can do for your body? Well, it...
Massage and your Emotional Well-Being Sometimes our daily routines don’t allow us enough time to truly be at peace with ourselves or the world around us. It is very easy to...
Positive Effects of Massage on MusclesThe body’s muscles benefit from massage therapy by relieving muscular tension, relaxing muscles and reducing muscle soreness and fatigue....
Massage and the Lymphatic & Immune Systems Promoting lymph circulation around the body is one of the main benefits of massage therapy. Lymph fluid circulation is affected by the...
Massage and the Nervous & Endocrine SystemsMassage therapy has a positive effect on both the nervous and the endocrine systems. It reduces stress, lessens anxiety and promotes...
Massage and the Circulatory SystemMassage and the Cardiovascular System Massage therapy helps the cardiovascular system by dilating blood vessels, improving blood...
Scar Tissue and Broken BonesPositive Effects of Massage on Connective Tissues and Bones Massage therapy has a positive effect on the body’s connective tissues and...
Working At Your Desk All DayDoes your working week consist of sitting at a desk, answering a phone and staring at a computer screen? When you get out of your chair...
Spending All Day On Your FeetChronic lower-limb muscle fatigue has long-term consequences. As we all know desk jobs aren't good for your posture or your health but...
Rehab MassageSometimes, athletes don’t perform as well as they might because of a recurring injury. Sometimes there is no time for a period of...
High Tea and Chair Massage at the Regent with 'Mel's Moments'.What better way to spend a sunny afternoon in Rotorua than having High Tea and getting a Mini-Massage at a luxury hotel? That's exactly...