Ivanhoe Massage, Craniosacral and Bodywork

31/05/2025

From July 2025 the federal government's Support at Home program will fund "Therapeutic services for independent living" by remedial massage therapists "to manage ... physical wellbeing in support of the older person remaining safe and independent at home"
The “independence” category may require a co-contribution for some participants (as opposed to Clinical Support which is fully funded)
The client's care plan is managed by their case manager
The CM meets with the client to determine what their care needs are and how they can be best met
They are generally assessed by a physio during this process who documents the need for RM in the care plan
Alternatively, the client can request the service

17/05/2025

or ... you could see a qualified experienced therapist

28/06/2024

Yes, I treat headaches. No, not like this. Come for a session on my heated table soon? ps you don't need to have a headache

07/03/2023

"Heart size determines fitness" The research of associate professor Andre La Gerche, a cardiologist with the Baker Institute

A new study linking the size of one of our most vital organs to fitness level and the risk of heart failure later in life shows exercise is our best defence.

28/02/2023

"When you wake up pain-free for the first time after 6 weeks ... even after 3 days of crossfit and a dance class. Happiness is an understatement" Jacqueline C

20/02/2023

Two 3-day workshops in Sunshine, late April & early May

( Her ) ArT of ToucH in MassagE WorkshoP

My background in life has always been diverse and varied, now I'm older I understand why.
I'd like to offer a fresh perspective within the arena of Touch & Massage.

I'm offering a 2 weekend workshop with a 2 week break in between to digest, practice & explore your new ideas.

Where: In a Sacred space in Sunshine 💌
When: 1st wknd; April 21,22 & 23 2023
Then the 2nd wknd; May 12,13 &14 2023

Whats on offer ?
Well, we'll explore the Physical body through the mind of my yoga masters teachings with a foundation in Ayuvedic doshas.
We'll also be able to enjoy 2 yoga classes over both weekends to enable our own relationship with our body.
We'll touch on different styles of massage with my learnings from Temple style Lomi Lomi massage.
We'll also explore Sound and sound healing in the ArT of Touch.
Lastly but definitely not least, we'll take a walk in the cycle of Nature Sync and the liquid crystals of J.M.Asars teachings ✨ ALL very magical 🌠

The investment $980
Only 6 places available

This is ideal for anyone who wishes to open the mind beyond just the physical side of the body, anyone wanting to learn about touch/massage & our relationship to self then other.

Sounds fun right 💌 for bookings please call or text on 0419 551 287 or email nurturemelomi@yahoo.com au

With love
Melissa Kennedy

04/10/2022

'Sensual' often has a dirty connotation amongst bodywork professionals, but I have included it as part of remedial and other approaches for 40 years now
Gorgeous photo. It shows our essence as tiny precious beings, sadly often hidden within the adult shells we create and endure

SENSUAL TOUCH

I just re-read this in an article published in 2003.
‘Furthermore, the recognition that sensual touch is incorporated in the interoceptive system emphasizes the need to understand the neurobiological basis of the importance of conspecific human contact for emotional and physical health’*
An eloquent affirmation of what we witness daily in our practice, the transformative power of relational touch.

* Interoception: the sense of the physiological condition of the body, AD (Bud) Craig

27/09/2022

07/08/2022

A difficult issue for medicine, but excellent results can be obtained using craniofascial therapy to mobilise the sphenoid bone tissues in the head with gentle interactive forces

Bell’s Palsy (Facial Palsy)- is a form of temporary facial paralysis resulting from damage or trauma to the facial nerves. The facial nerve-also called the 7th cranial nerve-travels through a narrow, bony canal (called the Fallopian canal) in the skull, beneath the ear, to the muscles on each side of the face.
Signs and Symptoms
• Paralysis of facial muscles
• Inflammation of seventh cranial nerve
• Usually one sided and temporary
• Often develops suddenly
• Often spontaneous recovery

27/05/2022

I use the word Restriction, but inertial fulcrum is a more accurate term for 'tight spots' in the body

27/05/2022

One way that compensations can develop. So many symptoms are from compensation strains, not the underlying mobility restrictions and postural imbalance

What is Trick Movement?

When functional gait patterns are obstructed by muscle imbalances or pain, the brain looks for a way around the block.

For example, if the hip won’t fully extend, the brain may choose to hyperextend the lumbar spine to compensate for the fixated hip.

Inadequate hip extension often leads to strain and pain that manifest in the lumbar spine, the sacroiliac joints, or both.

Vladimir Janda labeled such compensations “trick” movements.

A big part of Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques is based on Janda's work.

30/03/2022

Now offering mobile massage for Ivanhoe district
Males and females and couples welcome
After hours by appointment 0416 846940