CRM Massage

Local Businesses I’m loving….

As a small business, I rely on word of mouth and personal recommendations.
Here are a couple of my own local favourites - two businesses I love and regularly visit.

On a Friday night we love to wander up to the Naremburn shops and grab a table at
Flat Rock Brew to have either some Fish & Chips or just a couple of drinks.

They brew their own beer, but have cider, gin and wine on offer too.

There is usually live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights, so it's very lively and such a great vibe to start the weekend. Plus, it’s dog friendly!

And our favourite local Sunday morning cafe is EatNChill in Naremburn - which is where we are in this pic!

A Wholefood Cafe, they serve fabulously tasty food, there’s great service and strong coffee!

It’s also within walking distance from our house, so a wonderful way to start our Sunday morning walk with Ernie 🐾 🐾

Feel free to comment with your own favourite local businesses 🌟

Using a heat pack during Winter can be a simple and effective way to support your body, particularly if you're dealing with muscle tension, stiffness, or the effects of this colder weather.

It feels like Winter may have finally arrived here in Sydney…🥶

Dry needling is a treatment technique used by trained practitioners to target tight, sensitive areas within muscles, often referred to as trigger points. It can be a valuable addition to a remedial massage treatment plan.

In my latest Newsletter to clients, I outlined a Patient Story where my initial massage treatment plan wasn’t getting the required, long term relief.

Having reassessed and consulted with my patient, we agreed on a course of Dry Needling.

She found immediate relief after the treatment, however we needed to reassess after a week to ensure the relief she felt was ongoing.

The following week when my patient returned to the clinic, she was very positive.

After months of pain and tightness, she finally had some continued relief. I can continue with this strategy, and coupled with ongoing maintenance my patient should have a full resolution.

There are many reasons why I love my job but at the heart it is obviously helping to relieve people of their pain and discomfort.
While it may seem to some that massage is just a benign combination of strokes, pressure and maybe some stretching, for me there is a lot more to it, and it begins with some detective work 🕵️‍♀️
Each new treatment begins with a focus on creating a clear treatment path to alleviate the presenting symptoms.
I’ve outlined here the steps I take and the process I go through in determining what the treatment plan should be in order to best help a new client.
If you have friends or family looking for a Remedial Massage Therapist who really cares, then please share this post with them 💝

Planning your King's Birthday Long Weekend? 👑

I’ll be in clinic on Saturday, and ready to help you unwind, recharge and feel your best.

Closed on Sunday & Monday, so please book your massage ahead of time via the website or you can always shoot me a text message: 0452 355 375

https://www.crmmassage.com.au/book-online

Have a wonderful long weekend folks! ✨

Spending hours at a desk might feel harmless, but over time, poor posture, repetitive movements and long periods of sitting can lead to stiffness, tension and repetitive strain injuries.

The good news?

A few simple stretches and targeted exercises throughout the day can help relieve aches, improve mobility and keep your body feeling more comfortable and supported at work.

In my May newsletter to clients, I outlined a 3 x Step Guide, complete with Moves that are ‘Antidotes to Sitting’, some Desk Friendly Stretches and a routine for Micro Breaks.

To incorporate these into your week at the desk, you can check out my guide over on the blog: https://www.crmmassage.com.au/blog

The placebo effect is one of the most fascinating examples of the mind-body connection — proving that sometimes, belief alone can create real physical changes in the body.

From fake surgeries producing real results, to patients improving simply because they thought they were being treated!
Over on my blog, I’ve included 12 x mind-blowing Placebo Facts that might completely change the way you think about health and healing. Read them by clicking the link below:

https://www.crmmassage.com.au/blog

Prepare to be amazed 🤩

Give Mum the gift of relaxation this Mother’s Day 🌸
Massage Gift Vouchers are available for 60 or 90mins.
Purchase yours in clinic or online (click the link below).
And give Mum a chance to switch off, unwind & feel looked after 💝

Gift Certificate | CRM Massage

We did it!

What surprised me most about my first half marathon is how busy it was and how many supporters were lining the road.

It was quite overwhelming to begin with, but the energy of the day really helped, not only as a distraction but as a real motivator.

I think both Heidi and I found the whole race very challenging. From the 12km mark we really had to motivate each other, our legs became very heavy, and it felt like they may cramp at any moment, so we took the decision at about the 16km mark to walk the hills. This had not been our original plan, we had hoped to run most of it, but we decided that we had to be strategic if we wanted to finish.

But the final 3km were really the most challenging, and Heidi was fantastic in keeping the talk positive and helping to push us to the finish line.

To read the rest of my Half Marathon Wrap Up, please visit the blog on my website:

https://www.crmmassage.com.au/blog

The “No pain, no gain” ethos doesn’t belong on the massage table.
Effective remedial massage is about working with your nervous system — not against it.
When your body feels safe, it lets go.
And that’s where the real gains happen 💫
https://www.crmmassage.com.au/book-online