Gwenyth Paltrow might have you believing that a face mask is the catch-all of self care. But self care is not just about meditating and aromatherapy, acai bowls (but believe me if that could cure stress and help your immune system, I’d be on that...
Today we're making Bill Nye proud and diving into some new science, and new ways to treat. At Health Place, we make learning for our therapists a priority - from new research, to new techniques to even refreshers. This week we’ve got some cool new...
Is Emotional Intelligence better than IQ? We have probably all heard, or at least know of the the Gary Vaynerchuk talk about EQ. But how important actually is it? Growing up, we all had the pressure from our parents or teachers to study Portuguese / English, or...
Ever wondered why sometimes the source of pain is so hard to find? There are a number of possible injuries or dysfunctions which are located away from the area where you feel discomfort or pain. This is what we call referred pain. One example of...
The best gift to give is the gift of health Do you have someone to shop for but: Don't know what to get them Want to get something practical that will be used Knows they like massage Want to get something easy and...
Looking back on 2020 at Health Place with Pedro What a year 2020 has been. It all started so well with a overseas trip to relax after what we thought was a crazy 2019. Looking back now, 2019 was an easy one, a warm up for...
Put your pain in the past and your treatment timetable in the present So, how often do you actually need treatment? The answer is unique for everyone as it depends on your lifestyle, current condition and what your goals are. If you are doing some self-maintenance and just...
Covid restrictions are easing and that means we can all start getting back on track with our exercise routines. Now that we are all going back to the gym, playing sports and swimming to burn off those extra covid-19 pounds, it is important to consider...
Do you find yourself feeling more fatigued when it's warmer? Do you feel like workouts are harder on your body in the summer? It could be that you’re not staying as hydrated as you would during the other seasons. Dehydration occurs when you use or lose more...
Remedial massage therapy in Australia is certainly growing in popularity but also in its value as a legitimate complementary health therapy. In fact, the National Employment data reveals that there are over 19,000 massage therapists in Australia and it's expected that this number will grow...