Strive Myotherapy

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Looking after yourself yet?
Remember self care needs to be a little higher on your to do list...whatever that is for you...or choose from this list...
Time alone, move more, eat well, book a fitness class, commit to a challenge, start a hobby, pamper time, get back to a sport you enjoy, meditate, yoga class or yoga at home, stretch daily, read a book, get a massage, learn massage,OR...
BOOK your myotherapy treatment to address that pain that's affecting your motivation or ability to do any of the above....😁🌿
We have 3 experienced myotherapists in the clinic who can help;
Simone (MYOptimal movement)
Caroline (Integrative Touch)
Sally (Strive Myotherapy)
ALSO Reflexologist Yolande Perreau
Psychologist Amber Ross and
Kate Culy for counselling and coaching

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Getting excited...🎾🙌🌿

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Welcome December!
We have limited availability over the next few weeks, and some of us are taking breaks. We can take bookings for 2024 if you're keen to plan ahead, and can also do gift vouchers for a useful Christmas gift idea. Organise directly with your therapist...see strivemyotherapy.com.au
Stay calm, keep well, and focus on the positives throughout this festive season.
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How do you come out of 'fight or flight' mode?
It depends...its different for everyone...but if you don't try, it's not sustainable for anyone to remain in chronic stress long term (and stay healthy). Our bodies will always adapt to the stressors we put to it. For better or worse.
Staying in a constant state of stress causes a heightened brain protection response which means our brains will always be on the lookout for danger, both within our bodies or our environment. In this state, the logical decision making part of our brain is dulled down as we prioritise safety. Fear and emotion driven behaviour takes over.
Additionally, where pain is involved, the brain increases 'pain checking' messages back and forth, which then can cause an increase in those message pathways, and a release of an inflammatory response. Inflammation in the body can show up in all sorts of ways and actual physical issues. And then the cycle of pain, stress and inflammation continues. It can be exhausting.
You may have the strength and motivation to go flat out 🚴or ride up a hill 🚵 while using 'good stress', but just as you need to slow down if you're going too fast down a hill, you need to 'find your brakes'. 🚦
You simply can't maintain the same high speed and high energy all the time.
To come out of a chronic fight/flight stress response and return to a regulated state allows you to make better choices and decisions. Your body is able to function again as it should, breathing, digesting, healing, restoring. Your logical and clear-thinking brain can come back online.
What helps you 'come down'?
Things like breathing slowly, sitting or walking in nature, any slow and mindful activity, a warm bath🛀, a massage🙌, cross stitch or knitting, yoga 🧘, drawing or colouring in, time with a pet 🐱, etc..
The list is endless, and up to you. 🌿
Whatever you choose, the intention is to slow your heart rate down, and allow your lungs to expand to their full potential as you breathe. Your amazing body will do the rest. Give it a chance, your body is actually always aiming for balance.
Learn to recognise when you're in a fight or flight stress state, 'find your brakes' and slow down, just long enough for your system to restore and reboot. 🥰
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Strive Myotherapy Myotherapists to help your body heal and move well. Soft tissue injuries and pain management.

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Thinking of how you might like to 'carry' or 'present' yourself may help change your opinion of your posture.
It's not 'good' or 'bad', it's how your body is adapting to your day, your mood, your environment, your load.
What story are you you telling today?

Posture is not so blunt as simple alignment.

Along with a host of neurosensory and reflexive responses, it reflects how you inhabit your body, and is the visible embodiment of your thoughts and feelings, for all the world to read.

You can change yours in a heartbeat.

Ask yourself: "What story am I telling about myself today?"

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Been planning on booking in for counselling? Coach and counsellor Kate Culy is now available at our clinic !
Kate comes with a wealth of experience and is a member of the Australian Counselling Association with a bachelor’s degree in speech pathology, graduate diploma in counselling and diploma in coaching. Kate works with people over 18, especially those who lack confidence, feel overwhelmed by life, or have experienced bullying and want to be larger versions of themselves.
Kate says "Reaching out for help is a brave and hopeful step. Contact me to arrange a time for a brief chat. You'll tell me a bit about you and learn a little about the way in which I work to see if it is a fit for you"
See our website for more info and Kate's online bookings link.
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Why see a myotherapist? 🤷‍♀️
Our knowledge and techniques used are backed by research and results
We work with you to help solve the causes or puzzles behind your pain🤔
Hands on techniques feel great! 🙌
You don't have to rebook, sometimes one treatment can put you back on track or give you the relief you need
If further treatment may be beneficial we work this out to suit you 📅
We know when to refer on, and we know great people to refer to
We love helping you get back to your sport, or to doing whatever you like to do, functioning without pain or with less pain, and enjoying life again 🥰
We have four experienced myotherapists working at Strive, you can find how to book (we have different online links and phone numbers) on the website booking page 🧍‍♀️🧍‍♀️🧍‍♀️🧍‍♀️
Strive to make 2023 a year of balance
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If you're keen to try pilates this year, here's a great Friday afternoon class just upstairs from our clinic...

Fridays 2pm session open for bookings this new year.

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Wishing you all a very happy Christmas, and a new year full of great health and happiness.
Thank you for trusting us to support you, we look forward to seeing you next year. Keep moving 😁
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Sally, Simone, Joanne, Caroline,
Yolande and Janet.
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Welcome Caroline Avila-Stanes!

Another great myotherapist working from Strive.

Caroline works Wednesday and Thursday all day 'til late. To book an appointment contact Caroline directly on 0432 284 342.

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Good morning, and hope you're enjoying mid Spring! Still wearing masks in the clinic as a healthcare service with some vulnerable clients, but so much more to smile about as the community all get moving around again, sporting, travelling and socialising.
An update since it's been a while between posting..
We've had a minor renovation to transform our massage chair room, and can now welcome Janet Maxwell, a lovely and experienced Clinical Psychologist, joining us 3-4 days a week.
The massage chair is still available and can be booked online if you need 30mins to destress without interruption for $20.
Simone, Joanne and I are available for myotherapy, and we are looking forward to bringing in an additional myotherapist (or two!) over the next couple of months. As you may know we operate as separate businesses within the clinic, so you'll notice that you need to use separate links via our website when checking online for our availability.
Its been great to have Yolande back in the clinic this year, increasing her availability with her transformational reflexology treatments. Text to book.
With 11 weeks until Christmas, and the better weather bringing on more activities, you may like to plan ahead for your next appointments.
Keep moving, stay well, and we'll see you soon 🌿