Massage

Can you overdo massage? Finding the right balance

Apr 11, 2025

Let’s be honest—who doesn’t love a good massage? It’s that one-hour escape from the world where stress melts away, and your body gets a bit of the TLC it deserves. Whether you’re booking one to unwind, treat a sports injury, or deal with...

How to study integrative medicine and build a holistic health career

Apr 10, 2025

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if natural therapies and mainstream medicine worked together instead of separately? That’s exactly what integrative medicine is all about. It’s where acupuncture meets antibiotics, and nutrition advice...

Relaxation massage in Australia: Benefits, techniques, oils & what to expect

Apr 09, 2025

Ever felt like your body’s holding onto stress like a sponge soaked in tension? You’re not alone. Life can get pretty hectic—between work, relationships, and that never-ending to-do list, sometimes you just need a moment to hit pause. That’s...

What is bodywork? A guide to this powerful healing practice

Apr 09, 2025

Ever heard someone mention bodywork and wondered what they actually meant? You’re not alone. It sounds a bit mysterious, doesn’t it? But in reality, bodywork is one of the most transformative approaches to health and wellbeing—especially if you’re...

Kahuna massage: The art of Hawaiian healing

Apr 07, 2025

Have you ever stumbled across the term "Kahuna massage" and wondered what on earth it was all about? Don't worry—you're not alone. Before I tried my first Kahuna massage, I pictured something vaguely tropical with palm leaves and ocean sounds (not...

Top 5 massage therapy associations in Australia

Apr 07, 2025

As a massage therapist, joining a reputable professional association can really elevate your career. Not only will it boost your professional credibility, but you'll also enjoy useful perks like indemnity insurance, private health fund rebates for...

11 therapies for natural pain management (2025)

Apr 02, 2025

Living with pain—whether it’s chronic, recurring, or temporary—can be exhausting. While conventional painkillers may offer short-term relief, many Australians are now turning to natural therapies that aim to address the root causes of pain and...

7 Ways to Effectively Advertise Your Massage Business

Sep 30, 2022

There are approximately 19,000 massage therapists in Australia, so competition is fiercer than ever. This requires the use of the most effective advertising and marketing strategies in order to stay ahead in the race. Creating an advertising strategy...

Eye Health Basics: What is Blepharospasm?

Apr 29, 2022

Blepharospasm, also known as benign essential blepharospasm, is an eye condition characterised by the involuntary muscle contractions of the eyelid. The eyelid may close tightly or blink excessively. Blepharospasm usually begins gradually and worsens...

Natural Cancer Treatments to Consider

Mar 16, 2022

Cancer is a disease that is characterised by the uncontrolled division of abnormal cells that can invade surrounding tissues or spread to distant parts of the body through the blood or lymphatic system. Cancer can develop in any part of the body. There...

What is Panchakarma?

Feb 23, 2022

Panchakarma is a cleansing process used as part of several other Ayurvedic treatments designed to detoxify the human body. Panchakarma treatments consist of five therapies that aim to cleanse and rebalance the three doshas, namely vata, pitta and...

Essential Oils vs. Incense: Which is Better?

Feb 14, 2022

What's the difference between essential oils and incense sticks? It can be confusing to make sense of this question since both are natural aromatic products. However, there are some key differences between them which you should know about if you want...

Occupational Therapy Explained: What Exactly Do Occupational Therapists Do?

Jan 10, 2022

Occupational therapy is an allied health profession that helps people to achieve their goals by working on three main areas: skills, function and health. An occupational therapist will assess each person's individual needs and create a treatment plan...

Massage Guns: Friend or Foe?

Jan 05, 2022

There it goes again, the agonising pain in your lower back. Unfortunately, you must render over time and will not be able to see a massage therapist to help with your sore muscles. So, what do you do? You reach for your handheld massage gun, hoping...

Can Melanoma Be Treated Naturally?

Dec 30, 2021

Melanoma is a kind of skin cancer that develops in melanocytes, which are the cells that create melanin, a natural pigment that gives skin its colour. As the cancer cells spread from the melanocytes to form into surrounding tissues, it develops in...

Coccydynia: What You Need to Know About Tailbone Pain

Nov 25, 2021

We all know that pain can be a result of many different things. Sometimes, the cause of your pain is not as simple as you might think. Coccydynia is a condition where one experiences chronic pain in the coccyx or tailbone region due to inflammation, and...

Parkinson's Disease: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Nov 23, 2021

For those dealing with Parkinson's disease, living with it is an ordeal, but what makes it worse is that so many people misunderstand the disease, to the point where they can only categorise it by one symptom - tremors. This guide will walk you through...

Neuralgia: Types, Symptoms & Treatments

Nov 18, 2021

Rare but debilitating, neuralgia causes long-term and, oftentimes, debilitating pain. Australian researchers found that 8% of patients have this as a complication of shingles, and 26% are diabetics. Other people experience different types of neuralgia...

Treatments for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Oct 11, 2021

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition where the median nerve in the carpal tunnel, a narrow passageway in the palm area of your hand, becomes pressed and squeezed. This puts pressure on the nerve and causes pain, numbness and tingling sensations.

What are the Natural Healing Options for My Body, Mind and Soul?

Sep 01, 2021

What is happiness? Is it something we do? Is it something we feel? Can we make it, fake it or duplicate it? Is it attainable? What makes you happy? If you were to make a long list of what makes you happy and read it every day, then you would have a...