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‘Pain erasure – The Bonnie Prudden Way’ The term ‘Myotherapy’ was developed by Bonnie Prudden.  Prudden was an American pioneer in physical fitness and health. Prudden developed Myotherapy in 1976 as ‘a method of relaxing muscle spasm, improving circulation and alleviating pain’.      Prudden credited three key individuals in the 1940s who inspired her to develop […]

Deep tissue massage vs sports massage –how are they different? You’re feeling a deep ache somewhere in your body.  You want to go for a massage.  Your friend tells you to book a sports massage.  Your neighbour says go for deep tissue massage instead.  How can you tell whether deep tissue massage or sports massage

The science behind sport massage Athletes have been turning to post-exercise massage to facilitate recovery for many years.  Sports massage therapy is an effective tool to manage pain, treat sports injury and speed recovery. Sports massage is the physical manipulation of the body tissues with rhythmical pressure and movement to promote health and wellbeing.  These

‘To stop a toothache, squeeze your toe” Do you know that the ancient tomb of Ankmahor depicted foot reflexology practices in the Sixth Dynasty of ancient Egypt?  The Egyptians were not the only ones who valued reflexology.  This ancient art of healing was also evidenced in China and the North American Indians.   Reflexology is

The history of aromatherapy remains a mystery Aromatherapy is a form of therapeutic medicine that has its origins from ancient Egypt, Greece, and China.  The Egyptians were the first to use distillation machines to extract oils from plants for embalming.  The Chinese were using infused essential oils for relaxation and mood enhancement.  Ancient Greek perfumer,

‘The way to heal health is to have a scented bath and a massage everyday’ Hippocrates, Ancient Greek Physician The misnomer of Swedish massage One of the oldest forms of Western massage, Swedish massage has been used in healing as early as the 18th century.  The origins of massage in the western context was first

One of the oldest healthcare systems in the world, acupuncture originated from China over 2,000 years ago.  Acupuncture is a respected alternative medicine that has been used to treat a large number of conditions.  What is acupuncture? Acupuncture is a healing procedure that uses fine, sterile (single use) needles inserted into specific points in the

Retreat Massage and Wellness Gold Coast practices a holistic approach to promoting health, fitness, and wellness.  Our blogs are full of helpful hints to stay healthy in body, mind, and spirit.  We also feature the latest health scare that the world is facing so our readers are kept informed.  Some important information on Coronavirus The

Do you know the difference between Deep Tissue and Remedial Massage? To be honest, many people do not know the difference – and through this post, we would like to educate our clients a little bit so you can enjoy your treatment at Retreat Massage and Wellness. In short, Deep Tissue Massage is a firmer

Acupuncture stimulates the self-healing process within your body. Like any healing process there will be highs and lows. Regular treatments manages these ups and and downs, maintaining the body at a balance. Traditionally acupuncture is applied everyday until recovery. Due do the difference in environment and culture, treatment frequency may vary from 1-3 times weekly