Osteopathy vs Massage – What’s the Difference?

Osteopathy vs Massage – What’s the Difference?

It’s a common question I hear: “My back is sore, or my shoulders are tight — should I book a massage, or should I see an osteopath?” Both are hands-on treatments, both can be relaxing and relieving, but the philosophy, training, and scope behind each are quite different.

How Coffee and Tea Affect Sleep: A TCM Perspective

How Coffee and Tea Affect Sleep: A TCM Perspective

Last week, I had a cup of oolong tea in the evening, and I couldn’t fall asleep until 2 or 3 a.m. This experience made me wonder: how do coffee and tea affect our sleep? And what insights does the ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) classic, “Huangdi Neijing (The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon)”, offer on the subject of sleep? In this blog, Songtao our TCM therapist, explores this everyday yet essential topic.

Exercise and the Pelvic Floor

Exercise and the Pelvic Floor

Keeping fit and active is one of the best things you can do for your physical and mental wellbeing.  But, recent Australian studies reveal that almost one in two Australian women experiencing pelvic floor symptoms during sport or exercise stop participating. In this blog Liz, our pelvic health physio, explains the symptoms that might indicate a pelvic floor issue and what you can do to help resolve them.