Lemon Balm Clinic Katoomba

12/09/2025

Recently, a client asked me why I was completing a Bowen procedure on her ankle, feet and toes when she had backpain! 🙃 😂
I hope this picture clarifies things somewhat, in that it shows one of the main myofascial (muscle and fascia, i.e. connective tissue) tracts in the body, the Superficial Back Line, or SBL. This tract connects the entire back surface, from the bottom of the foot, to the brow.
Each Bowen move, though gentle and done at a superficial level of fascia, has referred reactions to other areas along this tract, including to the internal organs through stimulation of the skin, muscles and nerves.
So in this case, doing Bowen moves on the feet helped to resolve tight hamstrings which were associated with the clients' lower back pain.
If you are considering trying Bowen Therapy, give Marga a call on 0438710281, or make an appointment at www.bluegumbowentherapy.com

11/09/2025

If you’ve ever been curious about Tania's journey from engineering to Chinese medicine, you can read all about it in the latest Brave magazine! In this Spring edition, themed Built to Evolve, she shares how curiosity, courage, and a love of learning guided her from the corporate world into a career she's truly passionate about — helping people feel empowered, aligned, and well.

Read the full article online and discover how growth with grit can lead to personal reinvention, seasonal self-care, and a life that feels deeply fulfilling.

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08/09/2025

Tania recently spoke with Sallyanne on the Eating for You Podcast about the wisdom of springtime eating from a Chinese medicine perspective. They explored how to transition smoothly from winter to spring with seasonal foods, gentle cooking, and the support of the Liver.

Enjoy this podcast and listen to our discussion on your favourite podcast platform!

What’s the best way to transition from winter to spring without a diet?

Spring isn’t about crash diets or cold salads! ❌

Learn why gentle cooking, sour flavors, and light, warm meals help your body transition smoothly into the season of renewal.

🎙 Tune into the Eating for You Podcast for all the insights, via your favourite podcast platform, the link in my bio,

YouTube: https://youtu.be/c2Hj1aaPMls
The Eating for You website: https://eatingforyou.com.au/podcast/

-diet

06/09/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to our Open Day on Saturday. Together, we raised funds for WIRES while sharing what we love most — supporting health and wellbeing through natural therapies.

We hope you enjoyed your mini treatments, Jennifer Craig’s insightful talk on The Effects of Trauma on Wellbeing, and the chance to meet and chat with our wonderful practitioners.

It was such a joy to welcome so many of you into the clinic and to see people discovering new ways to care for their health and wellbeing.

✨ Congratulations to Karen, who won the raffle and will be enjoying a complimentary treatment of her choice!

If you tried a therapy you loved, why not book in for a full session and continue the journey toward better health? Our practitioners would be delighted to support you further.

We’d also love to hear from you — leave a comment below and share what you enjoyed most about the day.

From all of us at Lemon Balm Clinic — thank you for being part of such a special day.

06/09/2025

Today’s the day!

Our doors are open and our wonderful practitioners are ready to welcome you.

Come on in, explore natural therapies, enjoy $10 mini treatments, and help us raise funds for WIRES.

See you at Lemon Balm Clinic, 99 Lurline St, Katoomba!

04/09/2025

Did you know that tension, stress, and even past trauma can settle deep in the body, affecting how you feel every day?

Craniosacral Therapy offers a gentle way to release these hidden layers of tension and restore ease in your body and mind. Many people find it helps with stress, overwhelm, fatigue, and those lingering aches that never quite go away.

At our Open Day this Saturday, 6 September, you can experience a 30-minute Craniosacral Therapy session with Kim for just $10. All proceeds go to WIRES.

This is your chance to explore a deeply restorative therapy in a safe, supportive space.

Bookings are essential — comment below or contact the clinic to secure your session with Kim.

03/09/2025

Discover Bowen Therapy this Saturday

Have you heard of Bowen Therapy?
It’s a gentle, hands-on treatment that works with the body’s soft tissue to encourage deep relaxation and reset your nervous system. Small, rolling movements signal your body to release tension, improve circulation, and restore balance.

People often turn to Bowen for:
* Relief from back, neck, and shoulder pain
* Support with headaches and migraines
* Easing stress and improving sleep
* Restoring mobility and flexibility

At our Lemon Balm Clinic Open Day this Saturday, 6 September, you can experience a 30-minute Bowen Therapy session with Marga for just $10.

Marga will be offering appointments in the afternoon, so it’s the perfect chance to try this deeply relaxing therapy and see how your body responds.

All proceeds go to WIRES, supporting care for injured and orphaned wildlife.

Call the clinic or comment below to book your spot with Marga.

01/09/2025

Ever wondered what it feels like to have tension just melt away?

At our Lemon Balm Clinic Open Day this Saturday, 6 September, you can experience it for yourself with a 30-minute massage for just $10.

Our amazing massage practitioners, Elyssa and Takako, each bring their own unique skills to help you release stress, ease muscle tightness, and leave feeling lighter and more relaxed.

It’s the perfect chance to try their work, meet them in person, and discover how massage can support your health and wellbeing.

All proceeds go to WIRES to help care for injured wildlife.

Spots are still open for Elyssa and Takako – don’t miss this rare opportunity to treat yourself for just $10.

Call the clinic or comment below to book your session!

30/08/2025

Ever wondered what it feels like to reset your whole system in just half an hour?

That’s the gift of a massage with Takako. Her treatments have a deeply grounding quality — calming an overactive mind, soothing frazzled nerves, and restoring a sense of inner stillness that lingers long after the session ends. Plus, this is a great opportunity to chat to Takako about what Inner Space Techniques (IST) is all about and how it can complement your massage and overall wellbeing.

At our Open Day on Saturday 6 September, you can experience this for yourself with a 30-minute massage with Takako for only $10. It’s a beautiful way to welcome Spring feeling lighter, clearer, and more balanced. All proceeds go to WIRES.

Bookings are essential to secure your spot at a specific time — contact the clinic today to reserve your place or comment below

28/08/2025

Curious about how trauma might be affecting your body and mind — even in ways you don’t notice?

At 12 pm on Saturday, 6 September, Jennifer Craig, our trauma-informed psychotherapist and Gestalt therapist, will be speaking about "The Effects of Trauma on Wellbeing".

In this talk she will be describing how the legacy of trauma not only affects our thoughts and our feelings, but can also affect our bodies. She will describe some common ways in which trauma can complicate our best attempts to heal, and some simple steps we can take in order to start attending more effectively to what is going on.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insight and practical guidance on supporting your wellbeing — all welcome.

26/08/2025

If you’ve never had a remedial massage with Elyssa, now is the perfect time to book in.

Elyssa has a gentle yet deeply effective way of working — releasing tension, easing sore muscles, and helping you feel lighter in both body and mind. Many of her clients walk out saying, “I didn’t realise how much I was holding until it let go.”

Massage isn’t just a luxury — it’s a powerful way to support circulation, reduce stress, improve mobility, and restore balance to your whole system.

* Elyssa is available here at Lemon Balm Clinic every Tuesday and offering special $10 mini treatment for the Open Day.

Book your Open Day mini treatment today and experience the difference her skilled hands can make. Comment below or call the Elyssa (0468 848 858) to book in.

21/08/2025

As a Bowen Therapist, it is very exciting to see research into fascia happening. I would love to attend one day!! ✈ One person who was there was Dr. Robert Schleip, the Director of Fascia Research at Ulm University in Germany and a world expert on fascia.
According to Dr. Schleip, researchers have discovered a profound connection between our nervous system and the immune system. For example, chronic stress may make fascia stiffer, such as in "frozen shoulder" and may be the main driver in fibromyalgia. Dr. Schleip is an enthusiastic proponent of Bowen Therapy, not only because it works with the fascia and is so gentle, but also because the pauses following a set of moves are very helpful in moderating the stress response, respecting and integrating the treatment.
If you would like to find out more about Bowen Therapy, would like to make an appointment, go to www.bluegumbowentherapy.com or give Marga a 📞 on 0438710281