Border Natural Therapies Wodonga

03/02/2026

Have you been doing your workout routine backwards?🏃‍♀️

Stop static stretching before your workout. Seriously. Here's what you should actually be doing:

BEFORE: Warm up with movement. Think light jogging, jumping jacks, arm circles, or dynamic stretches that keep you moving. You're literally warming up your muscles, increasing blood flow, and prepping your nervous system. Cold muscles that get stretched? Not helpful and potentially risky.

AFTER: Now stretch. Your muscles are warm, pliable, and ready to lengthen. This is when static stretching actually helps with flexibility, reduces muscle tension, and aids recovery. You're helping your body cool down gradually while improving your range of motion.

The quick science: Dynamic warm-ups activate your muscles and joints for the work ahead. Static stretching when you're cold can actually decrease power output and increase injury risk. But after exercise? That's when your muscles are most receptive to lengthening.

Your new routine: 5-10 min dynamic warm-up → workout → 5-10 min static stretching

Your body will thank you! 💪If you are looking for more useful advice come and see one of our experienced practitioners, call 02 60245814 or book online

02/02/2026

Thanks Bowen Training Australia for this great information, too good not share!

For decades, the heart was believed to have little ability to repair itself after injury.

New Australian research* is gently reshaping that story.

Scientists have now observed human heart muscle cells regenerating after a heart attack — not enough to reverse damage, but enough to confirm something important:

The body has an inherent capacity to respond, adapt and repair — even in ways we are still discovering.

This research doesn’t suggest a cure.

But it does reinforce a foundational principle shared across many natural therapies:
the body is not passive — it is responsive.

In Bowen Therapy, we work with the body’s own intelligence rather than imposing force or correction.

Because when systems are supported and stress is reduced, the body often reveals capacities science is only beginning to fully understand.

Sometimes healing isn’t about doing more —

it’s about creating the conditions where the body can do what it already knows how to do.

*Hume, R., et al.
Human cardiomyocytes regenerate after myocardial injury.
Circulation Research, American Heart Association.
*University of Sydney, Faculty of Medicine and Health.
Research led by Dr Robert Hume, Cardiologist.
*ScienceAlert.
Human Heart Tissue Actually Can Regenerate After a Heart Attack, New Study Shows.

01/02/2026

You know it has been hot when you think 30 degrees is cool ! 🥶

Temps in the 40's all last week had us hibernating indoors way more than usual. Is your body feeling the effects of all that sitting around!

Time to venture out and treat yourself to a massage to work out all these knots and get things moving again. Sometimes the best remedy for stiffness is a little self-care.

Get your body back in motion after all this hot weather couch time, book your appointment now!

Call 02 60245814 or book online

31/01/2026

Happy weekend everyone. 🙂

What brings you peace?

29/01/2026

Victorian kids are back in school and you've officially got your days back! 🎒✨

Now's the perfect time to do something just for YOU.

Whether it's a massage to melt away the stress, a Bowen to put a bounce in your step, or that treatment you've been putting off all summer—you deserve it.

Book your appointment today and step into the weekend feeling like your best self. Because when you take care of yourself, everyone benefits.

📅 Limited spots available—don't wait!
Call 0260245814 or book online

28/01/2026

Welcome Back, Hayley! 🙌

We're thrilled to have Hayley rejoin our remedial massage team! Whether you're dealing with muscle tension, chronic pain, or sports injuries, our experienced practitioners are here to help you feel your best.

Remedial massage is a targeted therapeutic treatment that goes beyond relaxation. It works to identify and treat the underlying causes of pain and dysfunction, helping to restore your body's natural balance and mobility. From neck and shoulder tension to lower back pain, our team has the expertise to create a personalised treatment plan just for you.

Ready to book?
📱 Book online
📞 Call us on 0260245814

Our experienced practitioners are ready to help you on your journey to better health and wellbeing.

28/01/2026

Welcome back Hayley Crisp . To book your appointment with Hayley call 02 60245814 or book online www.bordernaturaltherapies.com.au

Hello again!
I have one appointment available at Border Natural Therapies Wodonga this Friday. Appointments are starting to fill quickly so book yours in at your convenience.

Every Monday/Friday at Border Natural Therapies Wodonga

Every Wednesday at Alpine Allied Health Hub Myrtleford

Take care in the extreme heat days. It's okay to move slowly. Something I have learnt over the past five months 🤟😉

27/01/2026

Beat the heat wave! 🌡️☀️

Is your pregnancy bringing extra discomfort during this hot weather?

Som's specialized pregnancy massage can help relieve aches, swelling, and tension. Come in and experience relief in our cool, air-conditioned clinic because you deserve comfort and care.

Book your appointment today and escape the heat while nurturing yourself and your growing baby. 💆‍♀️✨

Call 02 60245814 or book your session online

26/01/2026

Your wellness, our experienced team 🙌

At Border Natural Therapies, we offer a comprehensive range of therapeutic services tailored to your needs:
✨ Acupuncture for balance and pain relief
✨ Bowen Therapy for gentle, whole-body healing
✨ Myotherapy & Remedial Massage for muscular pain and injury
✨ Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) to support your lymphatic system
✨ Specialized care including Oncology Massage, Pregnancy Massage, and Scar Tissue Release

Whether you're managing pain, recovering from injury, navigating pregnancy, or seeking overall wellness, our qualified team is here to support your health journey.
Book your appointment today and discover the difference our services can make.
📍116 Thomas Mitchell Drive, Wodonga 3690
📞 02 60245814

19/01/2026

Feeling tight, sore, or stuck? 💆‍♀️
Myotherapy targets the root cause of your muscle pain—not just the symptoms. Whether it's chronic tension, sports injuries, or everyday aches, myotherapy uses hands-on techniques to:
✨ Release muscle tightness
✨ Improve mobility
✨ Reduce pain naturally
✨ Get you moving better
Your body works hard for you. Give it the care it deserves.
Book your myotherapy session with Glen today 🙌 02 60245814 or book online

17/01/2026

This made me laugh. Have a great weekend everyone 😄

15/01/2026

✨ Fascinating facts about Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) ✨

Think you know massage? MLD is a whole different world! Here's what makes this gentle therapy so special:

🤲 Feather-light touch - Unlike traditional massage, MLD uses extremely light pressure to stimulate lymph flow. No deep tissue work here!
💧 Your body's drainage system - The lymphatic system moves about 2-4 litres of fluid through your body daily, filtering out toxins and waste. MLD helps keep it flowing smoothly
🩺 Medical origins - Developed in the 1930s by Danish doctors Emil and Estrid Vodder, MLD was originally used to treat chronic sinusitis and later became essential for lymphedema management
🌊 Specific stroke patterns - MLD therapists use precise, rhythmic circular movements that follow the direction of lymph flow toward lymph nodes. It's like creating gentle waves under the skin
✨ Beyond relaxation - While incredibly calming, MLD can help with post-surgical swelling, immune support, detoxification, skin health, and chronic inflammation
🎯 The "neck pump" first - Sessions typically start at the neck to clear the central drainage pathways before working on other areas
⏰ Patience required - Effects are cumulative! Most people need multiple sessions to see significant results
💆‍♀️ Not your typical spa massage - Raine our Certified MLD therapist has undergone specialized training to master this precise technique

Call 0260245814 or book online