Harmony in Health & Nature

10/01/2026

Lymphoedema can develop after breast cancer surgery or radiotherapy treatment. If lymph nodes are removed – usually from the armpit – fluid can build up and cause swelling known as ‘lymphoedema’.

Most people who are going to develop lymphoedema will see signs within 2 years of surgery. The risk is life-long though, so early intervention and monitoring are important.

SOZO can detect lymphoedema in its early stages and monitor it at any stage. Ideally, a baseline SOZO measurement would be taken before treatment begins but it can be done at anytime. Lymphoedema is treatable in a multitude of ways and monitoring with SOZO is a way to assess how well the treatment is working.

In addition to measuring fluid, SOZO can also be used to monitor skeletal muscle loss which can result from chemotherapy treatments. This condition, called sarcopenia affects overall health and quality of life. Ideally, a baseline SOZO measurement would be taken before treatment begins and then at regular intervals to track mass change. Understanding the extent of muscle loss is important for determining treatment options.

Both the lymphoedema and sarcopenia measurements can be taken at the same time and both are included in the $40 cost of a SOZO measurement at Harmony in Health & Nature, Mildura.

More information can be found at:
https://hhnmassage.com.au

https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/side-effects/a-to-z-of-side-effects/lymphoedema/signs-and-symptoms-of-lymphoedema

06/12/2025

Scar tissue can cause swelling (oedema). This picture demonstrates how scar tissue can slow or block the flow of lymph in the body.

Common symptoms of swelling/oedema include:
~ a feeling of heaviness
~ aching
~ stiffness in the affected joints
~ overall fatigue

In my clinic, gentle scar therapy combined with manual lymphatic drainage massage has proven an effective means of improving lymphatic flow and reducing swelling.

By gently softening the scar tissue those boulders become like sand and the soothing strokes of lymphatic drainage massage allow the fluid to swiftly flow where it needs to go.

It is my joy and privilege to improve your health and wellbeing with natural, nurturing, drug-free therapy!

Georgia Tilley
Dip RMT
Oncology Massage Therapist
Gentle Scar Therapy Practitioner
Certified lymphoedema Practitioner (Casley-Smith Method)

07/11/2025

At Harmony in Health & Nature in Mildura, oncology massage is a gentle, nurturing form of massage therapy designed specifically for people undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment. This specialised approach considers the physical and emotional changes that come with a cancer diagnosis, chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and the recovery process.

Georgia Tilley, the oncology massage therapist at Harmony in Health & Nature, has received professional training in oncology massage. As a client of Georgia’s, you can expect an evidence-informed, professional, and results-based approach during each and every session. Treatments are tailored to your individual needs, with care and respect for where you are in your health journey.

23/10/2025

What you see on the skin is just the tip. Underneath, scar tissue can create adhesions that limit movement, cause pain, and affect how your body functions.

Fascia, a web of connective tissue beneath your skin, links everything together. Tightness in one area can cause discomfort elsewhere.

Gentle Scar Therapy helps improve blood flow, softens scar tissue, and promotes healing, allowing your body to move more freely and comfortably.

Feel better, move better — inside and out!

14/10/2025

Place one hand on your chest and one on your abdomen. You are belly breathing when the hand on your abdomen moves much more than the one on your chest as you breathe.

It seems like such a simple thing but for those who are chest breathers it takes practice to learn. Practice patiently and persistently if this is you. The mental and physical health benefits of belly breathing are profound.

06/10/2025

Manual lymphatic drainage massage is one method of managing lymphoedema, but it is also much more than that...

28/08/2025

Please send me a text or leave me a message on 0408 059 032 to make a booking or find out more. My website https://hhnmassage.com.au/ also has more information

30/06/2025

Please contact me if you have any questions or if you would like to discuss your scars and how gentle scar therapy may assist you.

12/05/2025

28/08/2021

Did not expect to find a preying mantis indoors! Now safely relocated outside.