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The benefits of combining Massage and Stretch and Mobility Training

by DriftMassageWellness, posted in Importance of Movment, Workshops

When you are in the pursuit of a healthy balanced life, it’s essential to consider a holistic approach to wellness. Integrating stretching, mobility training, and massage therapy can be a game-changer in achieving optimal physical and mental well-being.

This synergistic combination offers a myriad of benefits that go beyond relaxation and pain relief.

The Power of Stretching and Mobility Training

Stretching is more than a pre or post workout ritual; it’s a cornerstone of maintaining a functional agile body. By engaging in regular stretching routines, you unlock a host of advantages:

1. Enhanced Range of Motion: Stretching encourages joints to move through their full range, crucial for day-to-day activities and athletic performance.

2. Injury Prevention: A flexible body is less prone to strains and injuries, safeguarding you during physical activities.

3. Improved Posture: Stretching corrects muscle imbalances, promoting proper alignment and reducing strain on the spine.

4. Stress Relief: Stretching induces relaxation, releasing muscle tension and calming the mind.

5. Better Balance and Coordination: It fosters a strong mind-body connection, enhancing coordination and reducing the risk of falls.

Complementing stretching, mobility training focuses on functional movements. It hones in on the body’s ability to execute tasks efficiently and safely, translating to improved performance in everyday life. 

The Integrative Magic of Massage

Adding massage therapy to your wellness routine elevates the benefits of stretching and mobility training:

1. Deep Tissue Release: Massage targets knots and tension, ensuring muscles are pliable for effective stretching and mobility exercises.

2. Improved Blood Circulation: Enhanced blood flow aids in nutrient delivery, waste removal, and overall tissue health.

3. Stress Reduction: The calming effect of massage complements stretching, offering a holistic approach to relaxation.

4. Accelerated Recovery: Post-stretching and mobility session massages promote muscle recovery, reducing soreness and expediting healing.

The Synergy Unleashed

When stretching, mobility training, and massage therapy work in harmony, their collective benefits are amplified:

1. Optimized Performance: The combined effects lead to improved physical performance, whether it’s excelling in sports or tackling daily tasks with ease.

2. Enhanced Mind-Body Connection: This trio fosters a profound connection between your mental state and physical abilities, promoting a balanced, centered sense of self.

3. Longevity and Quality of Life: Regular practice of these three components contributes to overall health, reducing the risk of injuries and enhancing longevity.

The integration of stretching, mobility training, and massage therapy is a powerful trifecta in the pursuit of holistic wellness. By adopting this approach, we are excited to bring Move Pilates to Drift Massage clients. Providing this synergistic approach to elevate your physical capabilities and nurture your mental and physical well-being. 

You will not only elevate your physical capabilities but also nurture your mental well-being. Remember, true wellness is a journey, and with the right tools, you can pave the way to a healthier, happier you. Embrace this and unlock the full potential of your body and mind.

Written by Deborah Swan, Sport Physiologist & pilates instructor

Deborah runs Move Pilates in Kallaroo and holds regular Stretch and Mobility classes at Drift Remedial and Relaxation Massage in Clarkson. Deborah is passionate about helping you to be able to move and function so you can get the most of of your day and achieving your fitness goals through semi-private small classes that are tailored to suit your needs and capabilities.

How to manage Stress and Anxiety with your subconscious

by DriftMassageWellness, posted in Mental health, Wellness, Workshops

Are you feeling stress and anxiety and don’t know what to do about it?

Well… you are not alone, as a Remedial Massage Therapist I see and feel what stress and anxiety does to my clients, and while a regular massage does help to reduce stress, there are alternative therapies that have a longer effect that does not involve medication.

Life is busy, and juggling a career, family, aging parents, running a household and finances can take a tole making stress a part of your day-to-day life, and while many of us can recognise when we are under stress, however sometimes stress can develop over time, and we may not be aware of the effect it is having on us.

Feelings of stress and anxiety:
  • Worried most of the time
  • Tense and on edge
  • Scared
  • Panicky
  • Irritability
  • Detachment from your body
Long term stress can affect may aspects of your mental and physical well-being and can lead to:
  • Insomnia, sleeping problems
  • Headaches
  • Problems concentrating
  • Malnutrition, gaining or losing weight
  • Pounding heart
  • Increased blood pressure
  • Feeling irritable, teary and or angry
  • Addictions: alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs to relax
Stressed or Anxious? You are NOT alone!

As a matter of fact:

72% of Australians feel that stress is impacting their physical health

64% of the population think that stress has an impact on their mental health

but… only a few people are seeking professional help.

One way to naturally reduce stress and anxiety is through Hypnosis.

how can hypnosis help you?

Stress and anxiety are subconscious reactions to situations and circumstances.

Sometimes we know what triggers these strong stressful feelings; other times, we do not, and they overcome us straight out of the blue.

The mind is a deeply intricate organ that can be retrained through the therapeutic process of Hypnosis. By getting to the root of the problem, Hypnosis will reveal things that your conscious mind is unaware of.

Hypnosis (as described by the Mayo Clinic) is a trance-like state in which you have heightened focus and concentration. Hypnosis is usually done with the help of a therapist using verbal repetition and mental images. When you’re under hypnosis, you usually feel calm and relaxed, and are more open to suggestions.

Hypnosis can be used to help you gain control over undesired behaviors or to help you cope better with anxiety or pain. It’s important to know that although you’re more open to suggestion during hypnosis, you don’t lose control over your behavior.

During Hypnosis, you get access to your higher mind (subconscious) and changing these programs has a powerful effect on your daily life.  This can occur with or without relaxation and therefore Hypnosis is not sleeping, but rather a focused concentration on some idea or image.

Surprisingly, people who had a significant anxiety problem over the years and choose Hypnosis as a last resort and after attending a program of 5 sessions, they don’t recall precisely why they were coming because they don’t experience these problems anymore.

Drift Remedial and Relaxation Massage and Urslua from Hypnosis Joondalup has run previous hypnotherapy workshops in the past. For more information about the benefits of Hypnosis please go to www.hypnosis-joondalup.com.au

Raising the Vibe!

by DriftMassageWellness, posted in Art en Soul, Wellness Fundraiser

Talk about raising the vibe… I do believe we successfully did that recently at “Raise Your Vibe – Meet Your Tribe” event, where at Art en Soul, we threw open our doors and created a memorable night for all.

Art en Soul Wellness Centre, located near Clarkson Station, has been carefully designed, decorated and harmonised, using Feng Shui remedies, to become a beautiful relaxing haven. A place for calm, healing and peace.  A place to escape the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives.

The evening opened with an introduction to the Art en Soul therapists, followed by a group meditation, facilitated by Sarah, our Reiki Master and designed to connect, centre and raise the vibe, and boy it did so, what a buzz was felt in the room.

From there the guests were able to explore the centre, chat with the therapists, get free advice, create a heart-felt message for the Message Tree, which was designed and created especially for the night by Larah from Art Therapy Connect who specialises in helping people connect and heal by expressing and using their hands in creative ways.

IMG_0737Our meeting room was full when Sarah from Neuro Body Balance held a discussion on hormones and hormone balancing and the effects everyday living has on them, including a demonstration showing how we balance hormones with kinesiology.  Beth our Naturopath from Naturally Thyroid who shared her wealth of knowledge on the effects of yo-yo dieting on our bodies and how to stop it once and for all with the proven and effective metabolic balance easy weight loss solution.

Sara, with her amazing Feng Shui knowledge and experience,  is the creator of our beautiful centre and its nurturing energy.  In keeping with her Healthy Home philosophy, on the night she introduced a new natural skin care range called Oxymax. An Australian made chemical free range of skincare products  with high quality, natural ingredients that promotes healthy skin and cell rejuvenation.  Oxymax is exclusive to Art en Soul in WA.

Venturing outside you came across Narda from Perth Soapworks and her luxurious display of handmade all vegan body soaps and shampoo bars.  Not only were you able to purchase her handmade soaps but you could sign up to experience one of her soap making courses.

Elaine from Balance for Life Pilates was on hand to talk to those who wanted to know more about practicing Pilates every Friday morning in Art en Soul’s tranquil courtyard, which makes you feel like you have left the suburbs behind and are on a retreat in Bali.

You could not go pass an organic wine tasting with Howard from Raw Wine Estate, his knowledge and passion for organic wine is infectious and to top it off they are delicious.

Back inside you were able to experience Emmett therapy, a unique form of non-invasive body work, with Riana from Valentino Sanctuary.

While our guests were experiencing all the centre has to offer, I was having a great time meeting guests and helping them to relax, release and reinvigorate their body and mind through a chair massage.

Prizes and giveaways were draw and the night was even more special as we had over 30 people attending the event, and managed to raise over $500 for the Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre. A non-profit centre that has built a thriving community of children and parents in Western Australia, supporting them to face the challenges of type 1 diabetes with confidence, through unique educations programs, inspirational role models, support, connection, clinical care, action packed camps and events.  As a mum of a Type 1 Diabetes child, the wealth of support and knowledge the centre have given me and my family is invaluable.


​Definitely a night enjoyed by all, and we look forward to organising and holding our next one, we hope you can make it!

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Quinn’s Bulls Year 8 Tornadoes End of Season Celebration Fund Raiser

by DriftMassageWellness, posted in Wellness Fundraiser

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What a cracker of a year these kids have had with their footy.  Their mateship and team spirit is outstanding and as they head into the finals lets help them celebrate in style.

By helping yourself you can help them

Book in a 60 or 90 minute remedial or relaxation adult or a 60 minute children’s massage before the 8th October 2018 and $15 of your first massage will go to the Quinn’s Bulls Year 8 Tornadoes Team, and $5 for every return massage.

Relaxation and Remedial Massage Prices

  • 60 minutes massage – $80
  • 90 minutes massage – $120
  • 60 minutes children 16 years and under – $60

$15 from the above massages will be donated to Quinn’s Bulls Year 8 Tornadoes Team.

$5 from the above massages will be donated Quinn’s Bulls Year 8 Tornadoes Team for any further massages booked.

To book your massage please contact Belinda on 0417176122 or you can book online, just let Belinda know that your massage is to help the Quinn’s Bulls Year 8 Tornadoes Team.

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Conditions:

  • Massage to be booked, received and paid for before Monday 8th October.
  • $15 will be given to Quinn’s Bulls Year 8 Tornadoes Team for every full price 60 or 90 minute adult relaxation or remedial massage.
  • $15 will be given to Quinn’s Bulls Year 8 Tornadoes Team for every full price 60 minute child’s massage, child has to be 16 years or under.
  • $5 will be given to Quinn’s Bulls Year 8 Tornadoes Team for any further full price massages by client after their initial massage during fund raising period being to the 8th October 2018.
  • Can not be use with any other discount.

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If you would like to create a Wellness Fundraiser for your team, event or cause please contact Belinda on 0417176122 or belinda@driftmassage.com.au and I will be happy to set up your Wellness Fundraising Page.

 

7 Signs you are in need of a massage

by DriftMassageWellness, posted in Uncategorized, Why you need a massage

We all know massage helps us to relax and feel good.  But did you know your body lets you know when it needs one?

Here are the 7 most common signs…

  1. Aches and Pains

Aches and Pains in the neck, back, shoulder, hip, foot… you get the idea.  Those niggling pains should not be ignored as it is your body’s way of telling you something is wrong. We need to listen to our bodies more and massage may help to reduce or eliminate these nagging pains, before they become chronic.

  1. Reduction in range of motion

Maybe you can’t turn your head smoothly, be able to lift your arms up freely, or touch your toes like you once could. These are signs of muscles tightness and massage therapy can assist in reducing the stiffness while increasing your flexibility.

  1. Headaches

Headaches can be triggered by the tension in the muscles around your shoulders, back, and head. Regular maintenance massages can relieve these tension headaches, helps to reduce stress induced ones, and can even assist with the reduction of migraines and cluster headaches.

  1. Stressed Out

Stress has become a major factor in many of our lives and how we do or do not manage it, will eventually affect us on a cellular level.  Massage therapy helps to reduce stress by reducing the level of the stress hormone cortisol, while flooding the brain with the feel good endorphins.  An hour on a massage table can do wonders to the body, mind and soul.

  1. Poor Sleep

Not getting enough or good quality sleep is detrimental to our health. Sleep is incredibly important, as we recover and heal when we sleep. Massage therapy helps promote healthy sleep habits through body relaxation.  60 minutes of massage is about the same as 8 hours of sleep!

  1. Exercising

You have started your New Year’s resolution to get fit, participate in this year’s HBF Fun Run or even returning to Palates classes now that your kids are finally back a school.  Whatever the reason, when you start to challenge your body physically it is important to remain injury free and regular massage can help do so by reducing tension, improving your range of motion and stretching your muscles so you can remain active and help to achieve your goal.

  1. It’s been ages since your last massage

You haven’t had a massage for months, or even years.  While you might get one every day when you are relaxing in Bali, the benefits of massage are best when you receive them on a regular basis.  As a massage therapist I would recommend every 4-6 weeks for regular wellbeing and maintenance, and more regularly if you are training for a sporting event or if you are rehabilitating an injury.

Don’t put if off any longer, Belinda Hampson, our in-house Massage Therapist can assist you and through Relaxation, Remedial, Deep Tissue and Sport Massage.  Book your appointment today!