The Art & Relaxation

26/07/2023

NEED A BIT OF ME TIME?
Have aches and pains in the body? Feeling tired? Just need to relax…?

Massage offers excellent treatment possibilities for when you're feeling overwhelmed, suffering exhaustion, pain, stress, depression, physical discomfort and injuries, confusion, grief or loss; it can be a simply wonderful experience of gentle relaxation and sheer enjoyment; and can improve flexibility, circulation and metabolism. Massage can also assist if you're dealing with ongoing illness, work or relationship issues, or just feeling out-of-balance.
Jo’s work with lomi lomi is very effective in rolling you out and reconnecting you quite serenely and in a deeply nurturing way. No matter where the pain may have come from – whether it is physical or emotional tension this great modality will have you feeling recharged, rejuvenated and energized.
The release of tension allows the mind and body to come back to a quality of harmony and balance, enabling you to function more fully in your life liberated from pain and discomfort leaving you with a sense of joyful pride in your body.

My offer to you to encourage you to take a bit of well earned Me Time....book a 1 hr Lomi lomi with me and receive an extra half hour for free...just to make sure you get the full benefit of deep relaxation.
Txt Jo on 0421 949 205 with your preferred date and time....and mention you are committing to some all important Me Time.
And we will get you booked in.

06/09/2022

19/03/2019

I'm excited to announce I am again available for massage treatments. Offering Lomi lomi for that awesome kind of deep nurturing relaxation.
OPENING SPECIAL DEAL
Book in for a 1.5 hour Lomi lomi and receive your second treatment at half price.
Offer available till the end of April.
Call 0421 949 205

08/10/2018

Life is simply amazing sometimes!!

I have been blessed with taking my massage to an organisation called Integrated Living for the over 65's. This organisation provides a Wellness Centre with a gym, chair yoga and massage. Enabling people to remain active and live a better quality of life at home.

This work is probably my most important to date....and these elderly people are showing me what I know.
That is an amazing blessing.
The results have been incredible for some of these people who have lived with pain and limitation for years. And is showing me the power of touch is a most beneficial factor for health and wellbeing.

My home based clinic is now closed down. Sorry to say for those who have regularly appreciated my hands and arms.
My massage room is now a cushion room! lol. Never thought in a blue fit I would have a room full of cushions. My glamping business is growing and it seems right now it is all about the cushions.

Life is amazing and fun....even more so with a room full of cushions :)

Thank you to those who have supported me over the years and enjoyed my Lomi lomi. Aloha to you all

26/06/2018

Great info here for releasing lower back pain and so much more...

And if it’s not kept it good condition, it can affect not only our bodies, but our entire well-being. In fact, I believe that many common health conditions are caused by this muscle. Not being stretched enough, strange as that sounds. What is it?

25/06/2018

This Sunday at the Newcastle Health Collective....an amazing indepth day of nurturing You.
Here's an introduction from some of the practitioners to what you may receive in your package for 3 and a half hours of 'Me Time'
And I'll be offering my beloved Lomi lomi as one of 3 treatments that will definitely transform your weekend.....before you indulge in some of the yummiest food for the soul before you head home
There are only a few places left now for this fabulous mid-winter nurturing.

10/03/2018

Loosen up sticky muscles with these pain-relieving moves.

23/10/2017

The Muscle of The Soul....

Psoas

And one of the most difficult muscles to massage for where it is in the pelvis.

Feeling the tension in mine.... I fully understand what Bruce Lipton is saying in this article and I realise I don't dance enough 😉
http://upliftconnect.com/release-the-stress/

There is one muscle in the body that often stores trauma. Here's how to joyfully release the Stress.

23/10/2017

Love this

Life is amazing. And then it's awful. And then it's amazing again. And in between the amazing and the awful it's ordinary and mundane and routine.
Breathe in the amazing, hold on through the awful, and relax and exhale during the ordinary. That's just living heartbreaking, soul healing, amazing, awful, ordinary life. And it's breathtakingly beautiful.

~ LR Knost

09/10/2017

I needed to be reminded today of powerful I am 💟

Written by Alanna Ketler We all feel down at some point in our lives, and some of us more than others. Sometimes we feel defeated, depressed, and unworthy. If you are anything like me, you may have spent a lot of time feeling broken, ashamed, and guilty, too. These are some of the most difficult e...

09/10/2017

Ritual, Ceremony and Women's Circles. Medicine for a Modern World with Yia Alias

Yia will be hosting a round table discussion on the power of ritual and ceremony on the individual and collective psyche.

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Ritual has the ability to disrupt old patterns, breaking the spell of habituated responses and old default settings. As we process internalised stereotypes and belief systems, so too does the world around us change, freeing people to have the confidence/courage to be authentic, to live lives saturated in meaning and purpose.

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Witnessing/hearing each other in sacred space, affirms and speaks to our collective experience. Each woman's story is every woman's story, as we are all part of the “Oneness” as Minmia Senior Wiradjuri law/lore woman says.

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Yia's intention, is to inspire women to circle together, to share their stories, to create ritual to transition/birth into the best versions of themselves, to design ceremonies that celebrate life, and to inspire, encourage and celebrate each other and to honour this beautiful planet, our Mother.

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Drawing on her many years of witnessing/sitting in circle, Yia will share stories of ritual and ceremonial processes and will hold space for women to share their experiences.

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This discussion will be held within the sanctuary of the Red Tent.

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“If enough women start sitting in circle together, this could tip the scales of planetary consciousness and bring about a much more feminine and powerful society.”

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Jean Shinoda Bolen:
author of Urgent Message from Mother, Gather the Women and save the World.
Goddesses in Every Woman.

​www.wisewomengathering.com

07/10/2017

Despite their importance in mobility and general health, the hip flexors are the most neglected major muscle group in strength training.

06/10/2017

Wise Women Gathering 12th - 14th Jan '18

Reducing Pain and Inflammation Naturally with Alison Mitchell Naturopath

Most people will experience pain at some stage in their lives, however for some this pain can be chronic, at times severe. Many people struggle with the side effects of conventional pain medications, and turn to natural medicine for support.

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Herbal medicine and food can be used to assist in the management of pain conditions, both in addressing the underlying cause of pain conditions, and in providing some pain relief.

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In this talk, Alison will discuss a naturopathic approach to some common pain conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia and some autoimmune conditions, covering points such as the importance of a healthy digestive system, immune system and nervous system, and you will learn reasons why inflammation doesn’t resolve when it should, and some ways to address this. You will also learn about some ways to reduce the dependency on and side effects of conventional pain relieving medications with herbal medicine – some of which are already in your kitchen cupboard.

05/10/2017

Almost the end of the week....and time to relax.

An hour or so of Lomi lomi will definitely have you appreciating the weekend all the more.

Bookings available Saturday & Sunday.

You totally deserve it!!

Ph 0421 949 205

Have a great weekend 🍁
Cheers
Jo

01/10/2017

The Five Tibetans is a series of exercises for rejuvenation believed to be 2500 years old. Find out how just ten minutes a day can change your life.

29/09/2017

It's The Long Weekend......An Extra Day to Relax
Lomi lomi Massage IS the best way I know.

You Deserve It!

appointments available Sunday & Monday
Ph 0421 949 205

29/09/2017

I was reminded today with a client whose been coming to me over a few months.

Her comment at the end was how good it felt to know my work, my hands and this technique.

I agree with her....apart from all the other benefits that massage offers.....there is a power in this knowing.

And it develops trust.

And this I see is all powerful in a healing treatment.

There is an expectation of surrendering up the stress and tension being held in the body....easily letting the mind depart for this time.

You, the client are then able to work with me for your greater benefit.

On my part after a few regular visits, I get to know your body.
I know the pressure you like and what works well for your body and your nature.
I learn to read whether you need a slowdown massage or an invigorating massage. Sometimes its a combination of both.

There is nothing more inspiring than to see a client wander out into the world peacefully relaxed.

I love it!