While some people set new year resolutions, others might consciously focus on leaving the previous year’s challenges behind while looking for the glimmers that can make life truly amazing. Whatever your approach is, a new year often brings with it a sense of renewal and an opportunity to implement strategies for self-care. After all, self-care …
Dear clients, The time has come for a change in direction of my career and to focus on my life that is now in Orange. So, this December it will be my last working week at Feel Amazing Chatswood. For over 25 years I’ve worked in this area, having established Feel Amazing Wellness Centre back …
Client: Why are you treating that area when it’s not where I told you it hurts? Practitioner: Everything is connected! Pain is a complex sensation – firstly, it’s invisible, so how we feel pain is unique to the individual. Even the way we think about pain can change our perception of what we feel. But …
Understanding the Breath Breathing is a fundamental physiological process that provides our bodies with the oxygen needed for cellular functions and removes carbon dioxide, a waste product of metabolism. Despite its automatic nature, consciously controlling our breath can have profound effects on both physical and mental states. For instance, shallow, rapid breathing often associated with …
In part one of our blog posts on stretching, we looked at what stretching is, common types, and their benefits (read part one here). Today in part two, we’ll look at the difference between stretching and warming up, what the research tells us and how Feel Amazing Chatswood can help introduce you to stretching that …
There are multiple types of stretching but the 2 that will be referred to in this blog are: Static stretching which involves holding a stretch position for a set amount of time (usually 15-60 seconds) without movement. It helps to improve flexibility and is often done after exercising to cool down. An example of …
What is pregnancy care and why is there so much we can offer? Pregnancy care starts long before birth. The journey through fertility sometimes needs support through lifestyle and dietary changes and with treatments that support conception. Then comes along the muscle strain, ligament tightness, fluid retention, discomfort when sleeping, fatigue, nausea, changing gait when …
Dry Needling is a therapeutic technique performed by qualified healthcare professionals, such as chiropractors or massage therapists who have completed additional training, involving the insertion of thin, sterile needles into specific points on the body known as trigger points or myofascial trigger points. Read on for more about dry needling and a special offer for …
Having regular massage during winter is a great way to support your body and mind to behealthier. With the risk of cold, virus and flu increased during these months, the activity youdo, the food you eat and the way you look after your body, really can make a difference. There are several benefits to a …
Most of us can recognise the feeling of tight muscles. That sense of constriction, discomfort, limiting our range of motion and often leading to other symptoms of pain. Then there can be areas of tightness that are often referred to as a ‘knot’ because they feel like a dense ball of discomfort. These can further …