Bowen Therapy and Reflexology with Dayna

12/04/2026

Hours of rehearsals.
Hours of performances.
The same movements, over and over again.

Recently I had a violinist come in for a session. As you can imagine, playing the violin places very specific and repetitive demands on the body — the neck tilted, the shoulder elevated, one arm working continuously while the other stabilises. When this pattern is repeated for hours every day, the body inevitably begins to compensate.

At first, these compensations can be subtle. But over time they can lead to neck and shoulder tension, headaches or migraines, spinal misalignment, and ongoing pain that starts to affect performance.

When the body is out of balance, it simply cannot perform at its best.

This is where Bowen Therapy is so powerful. Rather than spot-treating a single sore area, I assess the body as a whole to identify where the imbalance is originating. By addressing these patterns, the body is able to reset and return to what we refer to as the “window of symmetry” — where everything is working together as it should.

And when the body is balanced, movement becomes easier, tension reduces, and performance improves.

Needing a little more balance in your life?
You know where to go 🤗

11/04/2026

How much is your health and wellbeing really worth?

You can have a successful career, financial security, a full social life, and people around you who care about you… but if you wake up every day dealing with pain, headaches, migraines, or constant discomfort, it slowly takes the shine off everything else.

When your body isn’t functioning well, it affects your ability to truly enjoy the things you’ve worked so hard for.

So the real question becomes — is it worth investing the time to properly address what’s been interfering with your quality of life?

I know life is busy. We’re all juggling responsibilities. But a 1.5 hour extended consultation allows the time to properly look at the bigger picture. It gives us the opportunity to gather the information that is often missed in quick, rushed appointments.

Quite often, by the time someone comes to see me, they’ve already tried many other avenues. I’m often the last stop after a long journey of trying to find answers. And it’s usually during that thorough first consult that we begin to uncover pieces that may have been overlooked before.

My extended consult includes:
• A comprehensive assessment
• A Bowen Therapy session
• Follow-up contact the next day
• Ongoing support if you have questions or concerns

All for $135.

For me, personalised care matters. Many people who walk through my door have felt like they’ve been on a conveyor belt of appointments where they didn’t feel heard, understood, or truly seen.

That stops here.

Living with pain can be exhausting and distressing. Everyone deserves to feel supported, listened to, and taken seriously.

If you’ve been struggling, please know this: I see you. I hear you. 🙂

10/04/2026

It’s pretty common for someone to book in wanting to “just fix” their neck and shoulders or the TMJ, or their sciatica symptoms etc etc… but when we dig a little deeper, there’s often a long history of other symptoms underneath it all.

Here’s the thing — the body doesn’t work in isolated parts.

If I were to only treat the area of pain (what I call “spot treating”), it might feel better temporarily… but more often than not, the issue simply shifts or resurfaces somewhere else.

Why? Because everything is connected.

Fascia — the body’s connective tissue — is one continuous web. Tension, restriction, or imbalance in one area will influence another. That tight shoulder? It might be compensating for instability or dysfunction through the lower back, hips, or even further down.

This is why I don’t chase symptoms.

Bowen Therapy works with the whole body, not just where it hurts. By addressing the fascia system as a whole, we allow the body to reset, rebalance, and function the way it was designed to.

The “just treat where it hurts” approach is outdated. We now understand how significant fascia is — not only in movement, but also in how the body distributes load. When fascia isn’t functioning well, more stress is placed on the joints and spine, which can contribute to things like disc issues, degeneration, and ongoing pain patterns.

True results come from looking at the bigger picture.

That’s also why I take the time to really understand what’s going on with each client. This isn’t a quick, conveyor-belt experience — it’s a thorough, considered approach to getting your body back into balance.

If you’ve been treating the same area over and over without lasting change… it might be time to try something different.

10/03/2026

When the Nervous System Is Dysregulated, Menopause Symptoms Can Feel So Much Worse

In today’s world, women are carrying more than ever before.

Many of us are juggling multiple roles every single day — mother, partner, employee, business owner, caregiver, house manager… the list goes on. Add to that financial pressures, emotional stress, busy schedules, and the constant feeling of needing to be “on”, and it’s no wonder our nervous systems are under strain.

As humans, we were never designed to juggle this many balls at once.

When the nervous system is stuck in fight-or-flight mode, it becomes dysregulated. And when this happens, many symptoms — especially during perimenopause and menopause — can become much more intense.

Some signs your nervous system may be dysregulated include:
• Feeling like you can’t sit still
• Always needing to be doing something
• Struggling to switch your mind off at night
• Difficulty sleeping
• Brain fog or forgetfulness
• Feeling constantly “wired but tired”

Over time, living in this state can contribute to:
• Elevated cortisol levels
• Faster ageing
• Weight gain (especially around the midsection)
• Digestive issues
• Adrenal exhaustion
• Chronic fatigue
• Increased inflammation

As we move closer to perimenopause and menopause, these underlying imbalances often become more noticeable.

Trust me — I’m speaking from experience.

I’m currently at that beautiful stage of life where I’m transitioning into what I like to call the “age of wisdom” (otherwise known as menopause 🤪). And I feel incredibly grateful that for the past 25 years I’ve worked on my health from a root cause perspective.

Has it been perfect? Absolutely not.

There have been times of stress, emotional challenges, poor diet, and life’s curveballs. But what I’ve noticed is that whenever my nervous system becomes dysregulated, my perimenopause symptoms become more pronounced.

For example, if I have something high in sugar, I can literally feel the beginning of a hot flush.

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07/12/2025

Tension Headaches: More Than “Just a Headache” 💆‍♀️

Tension headaches often start with muscle and joint tension, not just stress. Key areas involved include the TMJ (jaw joint), the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle, and tightness through the upper back and neck.

When the TMJ is restricted or misaligned, it can create tension through the jaw, temples and base of the skull. A tight SCM muscle (the long muscle running from behind your ear to your collarbone) can refer pain into the head, behind the eyes and around the forehead. Add poor posture or tension through the upper thoracic spine and neck, and the nervous system stays in a constant “fight or flight” state — making headaches frequent and persistent.

✨ How Bowen Therapy helps: Bowen Therapy works by sending gentle, precise signals to the nervous system, encouraging the body to reset and release deeply held tension. It: • Relaxes the TMJ and jaw muscles
• Releases the SCM and cervical spine tension
• Improves upper back and neck mobility
• Restores postural balance
• Shifts the nervous system into a healing, parasympathetic state

Many clients experience reduced headache frequency, intensity, and longer-lasting relief by addressing the root cause, not just the symptoms.

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18/11/2025

✨ Discover the Power of Bowen Therapy ✨

If you’re struggling with back pain, neck tension, headaches, TMJ issues or overall body tightness, Bowen Therapy might be the relief you’ve been searching for. 💆‍♀️💆‍♂️

Bowen Therapy uses precise movements over muscles, fascia, and nerves to encourage your body to reset and heal naturally. It’s a targeted approach and surprisingly powerful.

🌿 Benefits of Bowen Therapy:
✔️ Eases back & neck pain including TMJ issues by reducing muscle tension and improving alignment
✔️ Relieves headaches & migraines often caused by stress postural imbalance, TMJ dysfunction, etc
✔️ Promotes deep relaxation and switches the body into “repair mode”
✔️ Improves mobility & posture using assessment to ensure balance is achieved
✔️ Supports the nervous system, helping reduce stress and tension patterns
✔️ Suitable for all ages babies, right through to the elderly. Pressure used for mice can be adjusted to suit individual pain threshold

Many clients describe Bowen as the treatment that helps when nothing else has. ✨ Sometimes the smallest moves create the biggest shifts.

If you’re ready to feel lighter, freer, and more aligned, Bowen Therapy might be your next step. 🤍

📩 DM to learn more!

15/11/2025

It's not often i get to have 'nails'. It's nice to have long nails for a change. They will be getting the chop tomorrow, ready for me to start consulting again Monday! Have you booked your appointment? I am booking up fast in the lead up to Christmas. Please think ahead and book in to avoid getting caught out! I will be taking 2 weeks off between Christmas and new year 😊.

Some changes will be happening in the new year. I revisited a course in October, I have refined my approach, enabling shorter 30 minute repeat appointments. What does this mean for you? Cheaper sessions, addressing the core issue.

I will outline more detail in the coming weeks😊

13/11/2025

Nourish bowl for breakfast today! Looks delish!

11/11/2025

Another view

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

30th wedding anniversary celebrations!😱❤️

11/11/2025

Mad dogs and Englishman seagull patrol doing their thing at the Sydney Opera house bar. Beautiful day for our 30th wedding anniversary!



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