May 15, 2019 | Emma Brackstone
Why do we choose side-lying for pregnancy massage?
We are often asked if we offer pregnancy massage with “tummy cushions.” It is not our preferred treatment position option and we prefer to treat in the side-lying position. You may ask “why?” Here are our top 10 benefits of the side position. Supports the joints as they start to loosen, in particular the hips […]
September 18, 2018 | Emma Brackstone
Pregnancy Series – Trimester 3
Trimester 3 has the most obvious changes as both mum and baby get ready for birth. Welcome to the concluding part of our series about key changes during pregnancy. Baby is now well and truly on its way and growing at a rate of knots. In no time it fills the abdomen to capacity compressing […]
September 11, 2018 | Emma Brackstone
Pregnancy Series – Trimester 2
Continuing our pregnancy series looking at the changes to the body during each stage we are looking this week at the second trimester. Time for that “Baby Bump” to start growing! Muscles through the front of the abdomen start to lengthen and weaken to make space for the baby while muscles in the lower back […]
September 4, 2018 | Emma Brackstone
Pregnancy Series – Trimester 1
Over the next couple of weeks we will be sharing a summary of the changes which are experienced through pregnancy and how massage can help at each stage of gestation. This week we start at the beginning with Trimester 1. Changes may not be visible to the outside world during trimester 1, but they are […]
July 13, 2018 | Emma Brackstone
Above and Beyond
In a largely unregulated industry, Enliven Remedial Massage takes great pride in going above and beyond to ensure you get the best quality care. To comply with our high standards each therapist must meet the following criteria: Hold a formally recognised remedial massage diploma or higher with an RTA Be a full member of a […]
July 5, 2018 | Emma Brackstone
What is a safe space?
At Enliven Remedial Massage it is important to us that every client has a safe space to enjoy their treatment. What does that mean? For us it includes the following: Client confidentiality and seeking permission before talking with any other involved allied health professionals. Support and care if a client requires an emotional break Understanding and […]
September 18, 2017 | Emma Brackstone
Top 5 tips for getting the most from your workout
There are many ways to improve your workout and get the most from your time in the gym. Here are our top 5 tips to help you achieve your goals. Stretch and Warm Up Stretching and warming up may seem like an obvious one but it’s one that is often missed. Going into the gym […]
September 11, 2017 | Emma Brackstone
Massage for Headaches
In today’s busy world its not unusual for many people to spend 8-10 plus hours working in a day. That puts a lot of physical strain on the body and the mind. Its not uncommon for this to lead to tight shoulder and neck muscles causing tension headaches. They are niggling and uncomfortable and in […]
September 8, 2017 | Emma Brackstone
Drink water?
How many times have you had a massage and at the end the therapist has said “drink plenty of water”? Its something that most of us have heard and I think we can all agree it is a good idea to drink water anyway but why is it so important after a massage? Massage in […]