Rebecca Orchard Remedial Massage

16/06/2022

23/05/2022

🌟 Moving time 🌟

To my dear clients,

Many of you would know by now that my lease in Bolton St is ending. I have decided that after 8 years of working in the CBD that the time has come to move my business closer to home. From the 28th of May 2022 you will be able to find me inside Yum Mum Tum at 137 Beaumont St, Hamilton.

My lovely friend Gemma, owner of Yum Mum Tum, has a space separate to her shop where I will be setting up my business. It will be a great location for my pregnant and postnatal clients where you can relax after your treatment with a cup of tea and have a browse through the shop. I will still be seeing my remedial clients, new clients, and clients with gift vouchers, so you definitely don’t have to be pregnant to book an appointment!

The shop is located in the same block as Mockingbird Cafe and the Exchange Hotel. If you are unfamiliar with Beaumont St then just look out for my sandwich board on the footpath outside the shop. Entry to my new space is through Yum Mum Tum where I will meet you and take you through for your treatment.

I will be changing my address on the Fresha App which will come up on your confirmation and reminder message and email.

Parking is free on Beaumont St but can be tricky at certain times of the day. I would recommend leaving extra time to find a park before your appointment.

I am extremely busy at the moment with the wait time at least 5 weeks for an appointment. I do have a cancellation list if you would like to be notified if an appointment opens up. My after hours and Saturday appointments are always the first spots to fill up, so if you are needing something outside of business hours I would recommend booking well in advance.

If you aren’t able to get in to see me then I can highly recommend Janice in Hamilton, and Emily in New Lambton. Both are amazing massage therapists!

Thank you for your ongoing support and I look forward to seeing you in Hamilton soon!

Bec xx

25/12/2021

Merry Christmas from my little family to yours 💚🎄💚

A big thank you to all of my amazing clients for your ongoing support during a very challenging year. Can’t wait to see you all in 2022!!

Wishing everyone a fabulous day and an amazing year ahead!!!

Stay safe!!

Big love 💚🙏

06/08/2021

06/08/2021

✨Covid-19 update✨

Following the advice from the NSW Government, Remedial massage is listed under health services which are to remain open as an essential service.

At this stage I will be OPEN for the duration of the lockdown

We are doing everything we can in the clinic to provide a safe environment for you to receive your treatment.

Please contact me on 0401027517 if you have any concerns and would like to reschedule your appointment.

Take care and stay safe Newcastle 💚

25/07/2021

🌿Our lovely Riina will be leaving us at the end of August to move back home to Finland 😢 which means that we are now looking for someone to join our team of 3 remedial massage therapists who share the space and all work independently 🌿

🌿We are looking for a friendly, reliable holistic healthcare professional to rent a room in our clinic situated in the centre of Newcastle CBD. Lots of exposure to foot traffic, 2 hour street parking available and close proximity to the tram line, cafes, beach and the business district.

🌿The room would suit a Massage Therapist / Bowen / Reiki / Shaitsu practitioner / Naturopath / Kinesiologist / Hypnotherapist or similar. Other modalities are most welcome to apply.

🌿It is the ideal space for an independent, reliable, mature-minded and friendly individual who appreciates a peaceful and harmonious work environment, and would fit in well with the existing practitioners. A strong existing client base is desired. Own professional indemnity insurance is a must.

🌿The room is situated on the first floor of the building, has lift access and its own convenient entrance from the hallway. There is a gorgeous leafy outlook from the room onto Bolton street, with an abundance of natural light. The room comes partially furnished with an electric treatment table, desk, storage cubes and is air-conditioned.

🌿There is a shared waiting area and kitchen but no reception admin staff so you would take your own bookings and payments. There is a possibility to use existing Eftpos and HiCaps facilities should these be needed.Free Wi-Fi included.

🌿Rent is $90 day, or weekly rent can be negotiated.
The room is available from 31st August 2021 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

If you feel like this could be you, we would love to hear from you!

For enquiries or more information, please contact

Bec Orchard- 0401 027 517 rebeccaorchard_remedialmassage@outlook.com or

Alisha Stirling – 0491 832 499 amsremedialmassage@gmail.com

21/07/2021

I recently completed 3 days of training with and a lovely bunch of practitioners in the treatment of TMJ dysfunction.

I have now added a seperate treatment for TMJ dysfunction to my list of services and will be offering this as a 60 minute or 90 minute treatment.

The treatment is a combination of gentle Myofascial release and Craniosacral therapy techniques, which help to calm the nervous system and release and unwind the fascia in the jaw, neck, face and pelvis.

This treatment may include intra-oral myofascial work (internal mouth work) on the lateral and medial pterygoids which are muscles located inside the mouth, and are important to release as a part of this treatment for optimal results. This technique is performed with gloves.

Some signs and symptoms that you may be experiencing TMJ dysfunction are:

• TMJ pain
• maxillary pain
• Reduced capacity to fully open the jaw
• Chronic neck & shoulder pain
• Headaches and migraines
• Clicking sounds in the temporo-mandibular joint
• Forward head posture

If you are suffering from TMJ issues and would like more information, please get in contact with me and I can explain the treatment in greater detail. This is a deeply relaxing treatment and will benefit most people, even those without TMJ issues.

With the colder weather and the rise in Covid cases, please be sure to cancel or reschedule your appointment if you are feeling unwell. You will also need to check in with my QR code when you arrive and make sure to wear a mask into the clinic.

I am still working Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and every 2nd Saturday. My books are full until the 2nd of September but cancellations do pop up every now and then. If you are wanting to make an appointment and can’t see anything available online please send me a text or email and I will do my best to try and fit you in.

Bec 🌸 xx

14/12/2020

If you’re like me and have grown tired of the materialism and waste that go along with Christmas, then a massage voucher is the perfect gift for a loved one. I have online vouchers available or hand written vouchers that can be picked up in the clinic.

This year has been busier than ever for my little business and I am so grateful to all of my lovely clients for your support 💚

I know there have been many clients trying to book an appointment before Christmas and I apologise for not being able to fit you in.
My books are now closed for the year and my next available appointments are not until the week of the 26th of January. The weeks are filling up fast so please look at booking ahead.

I will be having a little break over Christmas and will be closed from the 25th December to the 7th of January.

Wishing you all a very happy Christmas and a safe and healthy 2021 💚

11/11/2020

A lovely night celebrating the 2021 Newcastle Baby magazine launch🤰💜

As this week is Perinatal Mental Health Week, this years launch was in support of PANDA. Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia 💜

It was so inspiring to be in a room filled with so many like-mined people who all share a passion in supporting mums through pregnancy and beyond.

There are so many incredible businesses that are a part of this magazine. I wish I knew about them all when I was pregnant!!
Next time I will definitely be adding some of these services to my pregnancy self care list 💜

The 2021 Newcastle Baby Magazine will be available in the clinic and other locations throughout Newcastle, including my favourite little coffee spot . Get down and grab yourself a copy 💜

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01/11/2020

Christmas is just around the corner 🎄🌟💚

If you were hoping to get in for a treatment before the end of the year I would recommend jumping online and booking in ASAP. December is filling up super fast!!!

My remaining spots for 2020 are:

Thursday 10th December-
9am & 2:15pm

Friday 18th December-
9am & 10:30am

Monday 21st December-
3pm & 4:30pm

Tuesday 22nd December-
10:30am & 2:30pm

Thursday 24th December-
12:15pm

I will be having a little break over Christmas and will be closed from Friday 25th December to Thursday 7th January.

If you would like to go on my cancellation list please get in touch.

Bec 💚

28/09/2020

Weekend view 💚

Rested and recharged for a busy week of treatments 🌿💚

I am now fully booked until Tuesday 27th October.

Appointments are starting to fill up for November with my evening and Saturday spots booking out very quickly.

If you would like to get in for a treatment I would suggest booking ahead online. I can also add you to my cancellation list in case something becomes available sooner.

Have a lovely week 💚

20/09/2020

Cancellation at 1:30pm. Is this where you need to be today? 💆‍♀️🌿

Book online or send me a message 💚

Our lovely therapist Alisha has appointments available this week.
If you’re in need of some self care then head to her page to make a booking 🌿💚

15/09/2020

We are so excited to welcome another amazing therapist to our team 🌸🌸🌸

Alisha Stirling from AMS Remedial Massage is a qualified Remedial Massage Therapist and fellow Tamworth gal 💜

She completed her Diploma of Remedial Massage in 2017 and has been working full time in the industry since.

Alisha has previously worked in a busy physio clinic treating a wide range of clients including elite athletes, weekend warriors, desk workers, pregnant mums, elderly and everything in between.

She has completed specialised training with Pregnancy Massage Australia and is a qualified NutureLife Practitioner. As a NutureLife Practitioner she has the skills to treat pregnant women from their first trimester to postpartum and beyond, including high risk pregnancies.

She loves seeing the amazing results that come from massage and believes that treating each client holistically provides them a treatment that is going to benefit not only when they leave the clinic but in their everyday life.

Alisha is available Tuesday to Saturday and will be taking appointments from 22nd September.

To book visit

www.amsremedialmassage.com or message
0455 201 646.

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29/08/2020

The best way to start the weekend. 💚🤰🌿

26/08/2020

✨Our clinic is growing✨

We are so excited to welcome Ralph and Sylvie to our team!!

Ralph De Ville is a Remedial Massage Therapist with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He has spent a great deal of his working life teaching at university and TAFE in health related-courses. Having gained a Diploma in Health Science (Massage Therapy) from the Hunter Institute of Technology in the 90’s Ralph taught students of Remedial Massage at the institution for 15 years before undertaking a full time career as a Remedial Massage Therapist. He is most successful treating clients with low back pain, shoulder pain, knee pain and neck pain.

Ralph assesses clients for inequalities and imbalances in soft tissue (muscles, tendons, fascia) which he believes is the main cause of pain and discomfort.

Ralph has been trained in many techniques which he uses in practise, including
• Muscle Energy Trchnique and PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) stretching
• Dry Needling
• Cupping and Acupressure
• Trigger Point Release
• Strain/ Counterstrain
methods
• Neuro-muscular techniques
• Scenar Therapy

Ralph is available on Mondays by appointment. To book, call 0419 295 277 / 49824040 or email badbacktobasics@yahoo.com.au

The lovely Sylvie Laboudigue is a Master Healer and spiritual teacher with over 20 years experience in the healing arts. A born clairvoyant, her combination of light work, gestalt massage and spiritual healing has opened her as a channel, offering profound healing at a soul level.

Sylvie’s work includes healings for those with chronic disease and depression, PTSD, loss and grief, anxiety, major life transitions and any stressful situation.

Sylvie’s healing therapy will help you find peace through:
• Alleviating pain
• Uncovering your deepest
calling
• Promoting a clear, still mind
• Healing your body, mind and
spirit
• Resolving conflict, bringing
happiness, joy, openness
and grace
• Deepening peace,
generating bliss and ecstasy

Sylvie is available on Wednesdays by appointment.
To book, call 0412 498 597 or email saanvivishnou@hotmail.com

12/08/2020

Is Pregnancy Massage safe during the first trimester?

Due to lack of information and myths surrounding pregnancy massage, an expecting mother may be unsure about the safety of massage during the first trimester.

An inexperienced therapist may also feel quite nervous about treating clients at this time.

Pregnancy massage is a specialised treatment which requires the therapist to understand the different changes that the body is going through during each trimester.

Although remedial techniques are used in a pregnancy massage, it is not a remedial massage.

As a therapist who specialises in pregnancy massage, I am able to treat from the first trimester which spans from conception to 13 weeks.

Often women don’t even realise they are pregnant early on and may have already been seeing their therapist without harm.

Most pregnancy trained practitioners would agree that, the risk of causing harm during the first trimester with massage therapy is extremely low. To cause an increase in risk, a therapist would have to work with inappropriately strong techniques which should not be used during the first trimester.

Levels of the hormone relaxin are at their highest during the first trimester, so more care needs to be taken especially around the lower back, pelvis, sacral area and abdomen where the tissues are relatively softer and more unstable.

There are many benefits of bodywork during the first trimester:

- Reduction of stress
- Increased relaxation
- Alleviation of early pregnancy symptoms
- Encouragement of early pre-natal bonding
- Supporting self-awareness
- Encouraging good breathing
- Promoting well-being

If you would like any more information on pregnancy massage please feel free to contact me.

I am here to create a safe, supported and nurturing environment for you and your baby 🌿🤰💚

04/08/2020

Hello lovely people. I am still open and I am here for you 💚

I have been taking a much needed break from social media but wanted to update everyone on what is happening in the clinic.

My days have changed since returning to work and I am now working Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and every second Saturday. I would recommend booking in advance if you are trying to get in for a treatment as I have been extremely busy over the past couple of months.

It makes me so happy to see people prioritising their health and well-being at this time. Massage is definitely one of the best ways to reduce stress and anxiety, plus it is a great boost for the immune system.

With COVID-19 cases rising in Australia I will now be wearing a mask in treatments. If you would feel more comfortable wearing a mask then please bring one along with you to your treatment. I do work around the head, neck and face in my treatments so wearing a mask is important for the protection and wellbeing of myself and clients.

We are now doing temperature checks on client arrival, and increased cleaning and sanitising procedures have been introduced, as we do our best to minimise the spread.

If you have any cold and flu symptoms please reschedule your appointment.

If you wake up feeling ill on the day of your appointment please send me a message to let me know. There will be no cancellation fees at this time.

I now have a waiting list of clients trying to get in for appointments. If you are unable to make it to your appointment please let me know so that someone else is able to book in.
No shows are not appreciated.

If you have recently travelled to any hot spots please wait 2 weeks before booking an appointment.

Thank you for your continued support in these trying times.
Stay safe and healthy.

Bec 💚

10/05/2020

Happy Mother’s Day to all the beautiful mums and mums to be 💗 I hope you have all been totally spoilt today 💗
I am now back in the clinic and so happy to be treating my lovely clients again 💗
My hours have changed a little due to COVID-19, which means at this stage I will only be taking appointments on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday mornings.
Due to my limited hours I am booked out for the next 2 weeks, with my next available appointment on Tuesday 26th May.
I will be increasing my hours in a few weeks, but for now I am happy to be going a bit slower than normal.
Online bookings are still available through my website.
Take care and stay well 💗