Note to self - massage therapy

02/03/2026

Hmm,

You may or may not believe there’s a correlation or Collaboration (for more Insta-sounding benefits) happening within your body regarding stress as a trigger to you pain. Your short term or chronic pain.

Let me give you a real life example, a sneak peek into my own.

Now, I must begin by saying that I am highly in tune with my body, my anatomy and the origin of my initial sources of pain.

I’m also nervous system aware and appreciative of the triggers that show up in my body and the reasons ‘why’ my body protects me, even though it causes pain. (That’ll be a whole other post.)

Today, Monday. Not massaging. Have several jobs to do. All cool, all in the plan, feeling great after a fab nights sleep, morning ritual, stretching, breathwork, tending to attention seeking cats, all going cruisy and on track…..

😬 2pm - slip on wet floor, manage to keep myself upright.
Phew! Swore like a trooper. ‘That was lucky. Heya low back, we are all cool and safe right now’
Deep breaths - crisis avoided!
🚗3.30pm - triggered by driving in the rain (previous horrible and scary experience) - low back tightened and said ‘I’ve got you! I’m a freaking hero right now’ Pain = cheers and eye roll 🙄
Deep breaths - hey hero - chill out - crisis averted.
👧☎️6.10pm - youngest child calls from QLD - (almost 19yrs old) starts convo with “OH MY FU***NG GOD! MY LIFE AT THE MOMENT IS FU***NG CRAZY!”
Instant back tightening! WTF is happening? I’m soo far away! Thoughts of ‘I can’t be there to help you’. ‘Are you safe’ ‘Stay calm - she needs to hear calmness’ ….

In each and every one of these instances, I noticed my back JAM UP, make me walk differently, compensating for the changes.

It wasn’t my brain going ape-sh*t, it was my body.
My body took on my anxiety and stress and created pain.

However, I KNOW that’s how it works. I KNOW, it’s on my side, on my team. Trying to keep me safe. Alerting me to dangers.

These moments, my BODY sensed danger.

And that’s what it’s REALLY GOOD AT! And we have to learn to listen to it.

What signals is it sending? What are we ignoring? When should we slow down and take notice?

Find out more 🔗

14/02/2026

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

Grateful in so many ways! Today, Jan 1st, I’m not resting a weary head from celebrating. I’m nurturing my body, currently challenged with a coldy, chesty funkiness!

Not ideal, but I’m sure my body is alerting me to working it very hard in the lead up to the end of year.

I have had to reschedule treatments, taking it slow to ensure I can show up for you all once I’m better.

Rescheduling feels hard for me because I don’t like letting you down, however I also practice what I preach - listening to your body for what it needs in the moment. I wholeheartedly appreciate your understanding and wishes.

Thank you for a phenomenal 2025 and for understanding the hiccups of 2026 (already 🤦🏽‍♀️)

Please stay safe and well.

I have some new ideas for 2026 and will be spending my downtime putting together something very unique for you and your whole body, mind and future self love.

2026 is going to mean soo much more…

Thanks for a magnificent 2025. Hello 2026

26/12/2025

It’s that time of the year when we don’t even know what day it is, we are catching up with friends and family and cooking up Christmas feasts.
Whilst I enjoy my quiet Christmas I wanted to say a very heartfelt thank you to everyone for a wonderful year.
Many of you came in for regular treatments to keep the niggles at bay, Frozen shoulder treatment, relaxation and with the newest treatments including Menopause support and Chronic Pain management treatments that both included coaching support, all in all you have kept me very busy and loving looking after you.

I wish you a wonderful Christmas break, however you are spending it. 🎄🎄

Much love and thanks for trusting me and some of the bat-sh*t crazy or hippy-dippy woo-woo things I talk about and ask you try out!

❤️ Leanne

19/12/2025

Breathwork has changed my life and today is going to be a special treat for myself as it’s been a long time since I have had a guided breathwork 1:1 session. Today I’m trusting Nikki from to hold my space and explore what comes up within the session.
Now, just like you, I ‘hold’ onto my emotions at times and I know they’re stored in all sorts of places in my body.
Today, I’ll be open minded and let some things go.
I’m nervous, I’m excited and I’m grateful.

03/12/2025

This one is for my amazing and beautiful peri and menopausal peeps!

😂

2508 likes, 190 comments. “I know it has something to do with oestrogen, but whatever it is, I love it. Let’s go wild.”

21/11/2025

OMG!

How did I miss this?!

How long have I been listening and hearing so many of you talk about the challenges you’re going through as peri and menopausal women, and I’ve only just realised that NONE of you have experiencd a hot flush on the treatment table?!

So I’ve been spending some time figuring it out.

* you feel safe
* you feel relaxed
* you feel heard and not judged
* you enjoy the space and time where you can switch off
* you feel supported by a fellow menopausal woman
* your nervous system is saying ‘ahhhh, I can breathe, let it out and relax for a while’

Ooooh how I love that’s how you feel when you’re here.

I love to listen, support and hold you where you need it.

I love working with you and teaching you more about your nervous system and how you can regulate it, for the oh-so-many ways you benefit from this amazing experience.

I love to see and hear how you’ve been open to and experienced something a little bit different, a little bit hippy-dippy and yet so powerfully relaxing for you.

You’re seen, heard and more than welcomed here.

Book your 2hour menopause massage and coaching session online via links or website.

I’ve sooo got you ❤️

Leanne

18/11/2025

I saw this on another FB page and was curious.

Can the amazingly beautiful peeps who follow Note to Self help each other out in some way this Christmas?

I know many of you are going through some life changes, business growth, financial struggles and soo much more.

Can we all do something to help someone else out? 🥰



What is one thing you absolutely NEED but cannot afford right now?

Everyone check to see what others say. Maybe you have it and don't need it or have a connection to get it. Never know who we can help or how we can help each other.

Please don't ask for money, things like a Christmas tree or something you may need for your kids or need help with your yard, reasonable things that people may be able to help with.

(I saw this in another towns group post and thought it was a really nice way to watch people connect and help each other! 🤗

10/11/2025

MOVEMBER AT HBC 🖤
We’re proudly getting behind the mo! Each November, people everywhere grow moustaches and raise funds for men’s health — tackling prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and su***de prevention.
Get involved your way:
🧔 Grow a mo and fundraise supporting HBC
💰 Donate or sponsor a mate (QR code/jar at the club)
🥩 Join us for Steaks & Mates on:
• Nov 12 • Nov 19 • Nov 26 (usual booking process applies -Ring 5243 6971)
It’s not just for the blokes — Mo Sistas, your cheers and chats matter too!
Let’s spark conversations, have a laugh, and bowl over men’s health challenges together this Movember!

07/11/2025

November is men’s mental health month and the Highton Bowls Club is all over it!! A little birdy told me that the fellas at our great local club have decided to bring awareness to men’s mental health and fundraise by having Steaks and Mates nights every Wednesday starting 12/11.