Simple Wellness Myo & Osteo - Rowville

19/10/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗼?

While myotherapy often focuses directly on muscles and soft tissue, 𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆, looking at how the musculoskeletal system interacts with the nervous, circulatory, lymphatic, and even organ systems.

At Simple Wellness, our osteopath uses a unique approach called 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻.
This gentle, highly specific technique works by identifying and releasing tension held in the fascia, the connective tissue surrounding everything from muscles and joints to nerves, blood vessels, and organs.

Each session begins with a cranial scan, a subtle but powerful assessment method that helps locate areas of restriction throughout the body. Treatment then involves positioning the body into a place of ease, allowing the nervous system to let go of protective patterns and promote healing.
𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗺, 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅, 𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀.

19/10/2025

🙇 Exciting news!
Our team still has openings available for next week!
Whether you’re looking to schedule your appointment in advance or need a last-minute appointment, now’s the perfect time to book! Secure your spot today before they fill up! 📅✨
To book a time, you can book online using the link below or give us a call at (03) 8204 0970 ☎️
Website 🌐: https://www.simplewellness.com.au/treatments-bookings.html

18/10/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵
There are so many reasons why it’s smarter to look at the bigger picture of your health and wellbeing. That’s why we recommend that our patients work with a team for optimal results.

𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:
- Being able to find and address the root cause of pain or conditions
- Relieving pain not only makes you feel better, but improves your overall health and wellbeing
- Working towards not just lack of pain or dysfunction, but also optimal function of the body as a whole

Want to learn more about a holistic approach to your healthcare? Discover more in our blog: https://www.simplewellness.com.au/blog/the-holistic-approach-why-your-body-is-not-a-compartment

18/10/2025

If you're dealing with these specific injuries or concerns, we recommend booking an appointment with Megan.

💪🌟 Megan has a special interest in managing:
- Pregnancy care
- Women’s health related pain/conditions
- Endometriosis
- PCOS
- Sports rehab
- Knee Injuries
- Tendinopathy

For common issues like headaches, acute injuries, joint pain or surgery rehab, our Osteopath and Myotherapists are all available to provide expert support and treatment and are well-equipped to assist you in your recovery.

☎️ To book a time, you can book online using the link below or give us a call at (03) 8204 0970

🌐 Website : https://www.simplewellness.com.au/treatments-bookings.html

17/10/2025

Dr Sarah Varmalis, our expert Senior Osteopath, will be 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱𝘁𝗵.

During this time, she’ll be taking on three new Counterstrain courses focused on Nerves, Arteries, and Adipose. You can read more about Counterstrain here: https://www.simplewellness.com.au/blog/what-is-counterstrain

We’re excited to see how Sarah brings these new techniques into her treatments! Make sure to 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆, as her availability will fill quickly.

𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴:
- Body systems; Vascular system (veins, arteries and bloodflow), Nervous system, Lymphatic system, etc.
- Hypermobility
- Fascia and connective tissue
- Chronic Condition care

📅 Sarah is available in clinic Monday to Friday.

☎️ To book a time, you can book online using the link below or give us a call at (𝟬𝟯) 𝟴𝟮𝟬𝟰 𝟬𝟵𝟳𝟬
🌐 Website: https://www.simplewellness.com.au/treatments-bookings.html

17/10/2025

Make sure your form is correct while you exercise to prevent injuries!

16/10/2025

𝗔 𝗠𝘆𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁’𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗸 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀
- Stretch often
- Set yourself reminders to move
- Give a sit/stand desk a try
- Get moving before or after work
- Get a regular remedial massage or myotherapy treatment

Want to learn more about preventing desk-work related pain? Discover more in our blog: https://www.simplewellness.com.au/blog/a-myotherapists-top-tips-for-desk-workers

16/10/2025

🪄🪄 We can make a 𝗕𝗜𝗚 difference in a 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 appointment! ⚡⚡

𝘐𝘯 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘵, many injuries don't need longer than 25 minutes 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯, 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦!

𝗜𝗻 𝗮 𝟮𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲:
🧠 Headaches
💪 Shoulder or Elbow injuries
🦵 Hip, Knee or Ankle injuries
🦶 Foot issues like Plantar Fasciitis or Achilles Tendinopathy
🦴 Joint pain

Next time you book, consider a short appointment—especially if you don’t see a 50-minute slot that suits your schedule. A 25-minute session might be just what you need!

16/10/2025

The bucket theory, a metaphor for the reserve principle in biology, helps explain why symptoms or dysfunctions can emerge, not with any single or sudden event, but rather when the body's capacity for handling stressors is overwhelmed.

Duke's blog further explores the bucket theory and the impact multiple stressors have on your body. Want to learn more? Check it out at: https://www.simplewellness.com.au/blog/beyond-the-mechanics-part-2-the-bucket-principle-in-biology-and-physical-health

The bucket theory, a metaphor for the reserve principle in biology, helps explain why symptoms or dysfunctions can emerge, not with any single or sudden event, but rather when the body's capacity for handling stressors is overwhelmed. It conceptualizes th

15/10/2025

𝗚𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹’𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽!
Here is a myotherapy tip from Rachael:

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝘆𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆?
Myotherapy is all about treating the muscles, joints, and movement issues that are causing pain or dysfunction. It’s more clinical than a standard massage. While massage mainly feels nice and helps relax muscles, myotherapy assesses why your muscles are tight or painful, targets trigger points, and works on posture and movement patterns—not just the symptoms. Think of it as massage plus rehab and prevention.

𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 in managing general pain and discomfort, as well as pain related to various chronic conditions. They know exactly how to manage your pain, support recovery, and get you back on track — book in with one of our experts today!

15/10/2025

⚠️⚠️ 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 (𝗘𝗣𝗖) 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 ⚠️⚠️
✅ Dr Sarah Varmalis (Osteopath) can accept EPC's at Simple Wellness
✅ Your GP will need to write a referral for your EPC and list Dr Sarah at Simple Wellness as your practitioner
✅ You may be eligible for an EPC if you have a chronic condition including musculoskeletal conditions, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke, and other health conditions
✅ An EPC allows you 5 subsidised treatments per calendar year, including services like Osteo, as well as Physio, Chiro, Podiatry, Psychologist and many others - the 5 sessions are shared between all services, not 5 sessions per service
✅ EPC's provide you a Medicare subsidy (refund) of $61.80 on your Osteo treatments under the Care Plan
✅ You must bring your referral to the first appointment in your Care Plan - the referral includes all the important information that allows Medicare to refund you
✅ Payment for your treatment is similar to seeing your GP - you pay for your appointment fee and then receive the refund on the spot directly from Medicare
✅ The Medicare refund can't be provided to a credit card or as a cash refund, Medicare refund directly to your savings, cheque or debit account.
✅ Yes, you can still see Sarah as a private patient after you've used your EPC sessions

14/10/2025

𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗸 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿
Our bodies were not designed to sit at desks for hours every day. They were designed to move constantly in a variety of different ways.

Unfortunately, most of us can’t change jobs just to suit the body’s preferences! But you can find little ways to move more frequently throughout your day.

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱:
- Take the stairs
- Go for a short walk on your breaks
- Take a walk around the office every hour or two to get the blood pumping
- Walk to the printer instead of getting someone to fetch it for you!

Want more habits to implement into your day? Discover more in our blog: https://www.simplewellness.com.au/blog/new-years-resolutions-your-body-wants-you-to-make