What is Myofascial release? Fascia is a connective tissue that wraps and covers every muscles, bone, nerve, artery, organs, brain and spinal cord like one continuous sheet that exists from head to toe. Fascia has an important role to support and functions our bodies, shapes, strength and for continuity. It is composed of 3 primary…
Why Should You Sit Like A Man?
Believe it or not the men have it right. For years women have been taught to act like ladies and cross their legs and take these little cute short breathes. Well I am here to tell you the men are right and we need to start sitting like a man! Did you know by crossing…
Do you have Frozen Shoulder?
What is frozen shoulder ? If you are not be able to reach for a high shelf, lift your arm over your head, or perform a movement of the affected shoulder. And your sleep is affected when you try to sleep on the side of your affected shoulder. You should be aware of that you…
Remedial VS Relaxation
What is a Remedial Massage? We often are asked what is the difference between a remedial massage and a relaxation massage. Simply, a remedial massage is a massage that helps manipulate the muscles, joints, tendons, and connective tissue to respond and do what they are supposed to do. A relaxation massage is to calm the…
Induction Pregnancy Massage Benefits
Most pregnant women experience discomforts and added stresses in their bodies at various times during their pregnancy, especially, close to due date. This may be why more and more women are discovering the benefits of having pregnancy massage. There are many natural ways to induce labor, “Induction Massage” is one of them. “Induction Massage” is…
Consultations
What can you expect in a Consultation at Alternative Body Works? When you come to Alternative Body Works, you come for a very high quality clinic, with highly trained and qualified Therapists. You enjoy receiving higher health fund rebates from your private health insurance, as we are number one referred in Darwin, and all are…
What are the benefits of having massage with my workouts?
We have many clients who are keen to work out for losing weight, improving health, and to up their energy levels. We always get asked these questions “What is the benefit from massage?” “When is the best time to have massage before or after I exercise?” “Is massage good ongoing maintenance for my body?” If…
Did you know we offer Cupping treatments?
Do you notice many athletes at the Rio Olympics with large red circles all over their skin? The marks are the result of Cupping therapy, a technique using suction cups that has been practised throughout Asia like ancient Egyptian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern cultures for thousands of years. Do you know what Cupping therapy is…
Holistic Physiotherapy!
Holistic Physiotherapy We specialise in a human-based approach with expert hands-on manual therapy supplemented with tailored therapeutic exercise and individualised home care advice. Long treatment sessions of 40 or 60 minutes (or even longer if required) allow time to explore your condition holistically, get to the core of the issue, and provide the best quality…
Reflexology VS Massage
What is Reflexology? Reflexology is an alternative therapy based on the principles that points of the feet (also hands, face and ear) are energetically connected to other parts, organs and systems of the body. These points are stimulated by pressure with specific thumb and finger techniques. Reflexology then aims to re-establish energetic balance in areas that are source…
