FUSE Fitness & Massage, Blackmans Bay, Hobart (2026)

05/05/2026

𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 ✅📅✏️ Recurring niggles? RSI? Tension headaches? Postural discomfort? Physical exhaustion?

Prevention and proactive maintenance is always best for managing soft tissue. If you’re seeing predictable patterns in your body that show up seasonally, or with sports and activity, don’t leave it to the last minute.

It can be hard to find an experienced therapist with availability same day or same week. It takes planning and patience to find the correct schedule of care. My suggestion… choose the frequency that suits you best (eg. 3wkly, 6wkly, 8wkly) and book your treatments in around fun runs, sports events, hikes, etc.

Prioritise self care and book your massage when you’re at 75%, not when you’re running on fumes. Consistency makes all the difference! 🙌😊

www.fusefit.com.au

01/05/2026

🌟 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪𝗦 🌟 When receiving massage for the first time, or looking to buy massage as a gift, it's best to get a recommendation or read testimonials. Thanks Sandra.

Read client reviews here 👉 www.fusefit.com.au/reviews/

28/04/2026

𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘 🏋🏻‍♀️🦵🏻👊 I dread this machine… can anyone guess what it is?
It builds and strengthens VMO, Rec Fem, Vastus Lateralis, and Sartorius.

When quadriceps atrophy or weaken around the knee, we can lose capacity for basic functions such as hill climbing, descending stairs, getting in and out of cars, or standing up off the couch. In a massage setting, clients with quad strength deficit might describe patella tendon pain, soreness above and/or below the knee cap.

Deconditioned quadriceps can also lead to a hypertonic, painful Iliotibial band, which becomes irritated or strained with repetitive (or long duration) weight bearing on uneven or slippery surfaces.

Quads might also weaken when there is underlying structural damage - knee arthritis, cartilage degeneration, meniscus tears, or ligament injury.

The single leg extension helps build tissue that supports knee function by loading both concentrically & eccentrically throughout flexion and extension. Even though it’s gruelling, it’s an important part of my programme.

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25/04/2026

𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 🌟🚀 What motivates you to maintain self-care?

Motivation is not innate… we DO need to actively seek it. What helps us get out of bed in the morning? What inspires us in our work? What enables us to stay on track and keep promises to ourselves. What holds us accountable and reminds us of the sort of person we’d love to be. All these questions stem from motivation and reflecting on what’s most important.

𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙚𝙭𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚… In the gym, I’m not the slightest bit motivated by appearance BUT I am highly motivated to feel capable, build muscle, maintain strength, balance, and prevent injury.

𝘼𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙚𝙭𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚… When prepping healthy meals, I’m not motivated by dress size or skin quality BUT I am motivated by kindness to myself and others. I’m extremely motivated to manage energy levels and manage the mood roller coaster. I’m also motivated by my enjoyment of delicious food.

𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙚𝙭𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚… when structuring hours and choosing my volume of care, I’m not motivated by accolades, money or reputation. I’m motivated by providing high-quality trusted care to a small, loyal, and local client base (you guys! 🫶) and I’m motivated to connect with people who share similar health values. I’m incredibly passionate about teaching self-care, and also motivated to find the right volume of work hours that allows me to be a fantastic, loving, and present mum.

Food for thought - What motivates you? On days when you’ve lost your spark, skip training, or make a poor food choice, come back to this. Understand your motivation, and you’re winning! 👌🌟

www.fusefit.com.au

21/04/2026

Makes my day! Thank you 🙌😊✨

17/04/2026

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 🗣️💡💬 Look at all the informative chats we’ve had over the last few years! (how cool is that?! 🤩)

In January 2024 I started cataloging interesting conversations with clients and colleagues that I felt we could all benefit from. Topics cover a wide range including placebo, rest, exercise, pressure, communication, boundaries, therapeutic relationships, technical skill and more.

I design these posts for:
👉 People that are new to massage
👉 Current clients in the massage room
👉 Athletes and health enthusiasts
👉 People keen to improve self care
👉 Remedial massage students
👉 Referrers, Allied health, and RMT’s

Can I get a wave please if you see these posts on your feed? 👋 👀 I don’t advertise or use any paid sponsorship. Interaction with posts enables them to be visible - which allows greater impact!

Are there any questions or conversations from the massage room that have sparked curiosity? Or inspired action? Are there any important topics you’d like to discuss?

Love to hear your thoughts ☺️🙌✨

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14/04/2026

𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 👫👭 Super excited…. Only 6wks until I see my massage conference crew again!! Massage therapists are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. (biased, I know! 😉)

There are certain characteristics that all RMTs share - they are generous, they are curious and open minded, they reserve judgement, are kind and have your best interests at heart, they want the best for others, they are great listeners, and they want to make a difference in the world. And I get to hang out with these 𝘐𝘕𝘊𝘙𝘌𝘋𝘐𝘉𝘓𝘌 people for a whole weekend in May! 🫶🎉

Whilst attending the Massage & Myotherapy Australia Conference, I’ll learn treatment protocols for Sacroiliac Joint pain, Iliopsoas dysfunction, and Iliolumbar ligament pain with the fantastic Aubrey Gowing. Also looking forward to meeting some new folks at the networking event hosted by The Health Leader Co..

Can’t wait to see everyone soon 🙌✨

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10/04/2026

𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 👧🏻👩‍🦰👨🏽‍🦱👵🏻 In massage treatments, pressure is not one-size fits all. Firm and light are relative terms. What’s firm for one person, might be feather light for the next person. It’s fascinating to see how people describe pressure preferences, and how each experience varies.

Sometimes there is a contrast between what a client initially requests - and the pressure they enjoy receiving during treatment. Needs also change from day to day. It’s intriguing! A client might ask for light pressure… but then as you increase circulation, find trigger points, and release deeply held tension, they feel the benefit and change the brief.

The opposite also happens- someone might request firm pressure (eg. “No pain, No gain”), but then during the appointment find that they are sensitive to pressure, and in this situation we adjust accordingly. In this example it’s counter-productive to apply deep tissue. So we switch to moderate flat palm petrissage and effleurage, with less elbows.

The massage therapist is continually ‘listening’ to feedback from the body, needs to communicate effectively, check in with the client, and adjust as they go. They have to really be paying attention and tuning in to find the right balance!

www.fusefit.com.au

06/04/2026

Tuesday 7 April 2026 is 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🌎
(www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day)

This years theme celebrates scientific collaboration to champion and preserve the health of people, animals, plants and planet.

Remedial Massage is a blend of evidence based therapy and intuition - art and science. It combines rigorous screening, treatment plans, and physical assessment with holistic, energetic, and empathic client-centred care.

In our profession I believe we can’t have one without the other. For best outcomes we must be able to recall and apply our scientific training of musculoskeletal anatomy, biomechanics, trigger points, circulatory and nervous systems. Then combine this seamlessly with the therapeutic skills of listening, understanding, supporting and affirming our clients to promote a sense of healing, calm and relaxation.

As a physical therapist and healthcare provider, I most definitely . The tricky part is how to deftly, subtly, and expertly blend both.

That’s where the magic is ✨🙌🏋🏻‍♀️🌎

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03/04/2026

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥! 🐣🐰🍫🌳⛺️ Building dams, bike riding, puddles, creek swims, marshmallows and campfires, egg hunts, cosy tents, reading, laughter, good times, and traditions. This is my happy place.

However you spend it, hope you have a relaxing weekend!

31/03/2026

𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦 🐰🐣 Hope you get a chance to rest, recharge, and enjoy some family time. The massage room is closed Friday 3/4/26 – Monday 6/4/26.

27/03/2026

𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 🙌💪🏻🤸🏻‍♂️🏋🏻‍♀️ This one’s for the therapists! As healthcare professionals that provide physical therapy, we absolutely must build strong foundations for our trade. We must practice what we preach.

To maintain our volume of care, to have longevity in our work, sustain our income, and avoid injury, we absolutely must dedicate time and effort to staying fit, healthy and well. If we don’t have our own physical health, it’s near impossible to provide care for others. Selfcare is not a luxury, it’s a basic building block of business.

Some ways to make time for movement:
🚶🏽‍♀️ go for a walk between treatments
🏋🏻‍♀️ wake up early to train strength
🏖️ have a swim in the sea
🤸🏻‍♂️ 10-15min stretch post treatments
🦵🏻enjoy a spiky ball and SMFR session
🧘🏽 Yoga or Pilates class
🥾 go for day hikes
🏊🏻‍♀️ swim some laps in the pool
⚽️ join a team sport
🏃🏻‍♀️‍➡️ jog around the oval

15-30mins daily is ideal… but 45-1hr every second day also works, with a rest day in between (if you’re short on time, like me!)

Remember it’s a fundamental 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠. We make time for movement to counter and avoid the repetitive strain of working around the massage table.

The beauty is that… when clients see you prioritising YOUR strength & health, it inspires them to do the same 😉 win/win.

Strong foundations, successful massage careers!! 🙌💪🏻🤸🏻‍♂️🏋🏻‍♀️

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