What is Myofascial Cupping and why we use it at Holistic Bodyworks?
What is Myofascial Cupping? You may have seen the odd athlete or person walking the streets with dots or round bruises on their shoulders and back, this can be the result from ‘Myofascial Cupping’ or ‘Cupping’. Cupping is an ancient Chinese
All-Body Exercises – From the team at Holistic Bodyworks
OUR THREE FAVOURITE ALL-BODY EXERCISES It can be difficult to know which exercise is the right exercise for a particular body part, so why not choose exercises that work lots of muscles at once? We’ve chosen three of our favourite all-body
Dr. Emily Mason – New Osteopath in Oakleigh South
Welcoming our newest addition to the Holistic Bodyworks team in Oakleigh South, Dr. Emily Mason - OSTEOPATH Dr. Emily Mason will be starting this Saturday so we thought we'd tell you a little about her! Why did Emily become an Osteopath? Emily has
Glutes – why are these muscles so important?
You may hear people (including us!) talking about how important it is to have good Glutes strength, but why is it so important? Our Myotherapist Alana thought she would delve into these muscles! What makes up the Glutes? Your Glutes are made
Low Back Pain! What causes back pain and what can you do about it?
Why do Osteopaths commonly treat low back pain? As Osteopaths, the general public mostly assume that we only treat back pain. The truth is that low back pain is something that we commonly see and treat because LOTS of people get
HERBAL MEDICINE AND NATUROPATHY – Oakleigh Naturopath Magda explains
Last month we talked about nutritional medicine, what it is and how it ties into naturopathy. This month, as a continuation we delve into herbal medicine, what it is and how it is used in healthcare. WHAT IS HERBAL MEDICINE? Herbal medicine
Dr. Jessie Wood – Introducing New Osteopath in Oakleigh South
We'd like to extend a warm welcome to the newest member of the Holistic Bodyworks team, Osteopath Dr. Jessie Wood Dr. Jessie Wood (Osteopath) was first introduced to Osteopathy as a teenager after sustaining a back injury, and she has been
What pain relief is right for you? Osteopaths in Oakleigh South give a brief overview
Pain has been a huge topic for discussion for a long time now. Nearly everyone feels it (I say ‘nearly’ because there is actually a very small minority of people with a special condition that does not allow them to
Neck Pain – A common cause and how Osteopathy can help
DO OSTEOPATHS TREAT NECK PAIN? The short answer is yes, we may be able to assist you with your stiff, sore neck. One of the most common conditions we see at Holistic Bodyworks in South Oakleigh is a postural strain that
Headaches – Osteopath Dr. Jacqueline Roy covers the common types of headaches
Headaches + Migraines Headaches are a common condition seen in our clinic. There are many types, so this blog will cover the most well known headaches. Generally, how they begin is not very well understood, but each of these headaches are