HL Movement & Massage

27/09/2025

Daylight savings starts tomorrow.
Make sure to turn your clocks forward this Sunday as we embrace Spring!

22/09/2025

In the northern hemisphere, 22nd September marks the beginning of Autumn, while we enjoy the blossoms and longer days here.😎🌻
This day also marks the "100-day countdown" to the end of the year!!
Crazy, hey?!

If there is anything you want to do before the end of 2025, you have one hundred days to do it.
My first priority: I need to schedule time to film some content for an archery course so that I can cross that item off my "25 for '25 list".
It is fun... - so why haven't I done it yet?🤔

🗓️Start your 100-Day Countdown.
Do you have a "need to sort that ni**le" on your 2025 wishlist and you're not booked for solving it yet?
Here is your chance, book now:👇
https://hl-movement-and-massage.au4.cliniko.com/bookings

14/09/2025

What Professional Care Should Feel Like

3 things to expect from a professional massage therapist:
🔊 Clear communication
🔎Treatment explained and 𝘸𝘩𝘺
🌿A space where you feel respected and safe

This is the standard you deserve ❤️
We have to give you all the information needed and make sure it is understood so that you can decide on the session.
You have the Superpower to choose if the treatment is right for you; you can ask all the questions you need to make your decision.

Every Pilates and massage therapy session is intentional, functional, and tailored to help you move with confidence and purpose.

Welcome to HL Movement & Massage.🙌
Your journey to recovery starts now:
https://www.hlmovementandmassage.com/

07/09/2025

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – More Than Just the Wrist ?!

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is often thought of as just a wrist issue, but the median nerve travels all the way from your neck, through the shoulder and arm, down to the wrist and hand. Compression or irritation anywhere along this pathway can create those familiar CTS symptoms:

👉 Tingling or numbness in the thumb, index, middle, or ring finger
👉 Weakness in the hand (struggling to grip or button clothes)
👉 Burning sensations in the hand or fingers
👉 Pain in the wrist, palm, or forearm – often worse at night or with repetitive use

What contributes to CTS?
Wrist anatomy and/or past injury
Repetitive hand movements (typing, knitting, tools)
Health conditions like diabetes, arthritis, thyroid issues, pregnancy
Compression points higher up the chain (forearm, shoulder, or even the neck)
Age & gender

Why the neck matters:
Since the median nerve starts in the cervical spine, poor posture, nerve compression, or muscle tightness in the neck and shoulder can either mimic or worsen CTS. That’s why a full assessment is so important.

How manual therapy can help:
💆‍♀️ Massage therapy to ease compression and tension
🤲 Stretching & mobilisation for nerve and joint mobility
🌀 Myofascial release for tight connective tissue
🔧 Joint mobilisation at the wrist or neck
🎯 Trigger point therapy to reduce referral pain

If it feels like you, save time, book online👇
https://hl-movement-and-massage.au4.cliniko.com/bookings

07/09/2025

Happy Father’s Day 💙

Today we celebrate all the dads, stepdads, grandads, and father figures who give their strength, support, and love every day.

Whether it’s cheering from the sidelines, lending a helping hand, or being the steady anchor in life’s ups and downs—you make a difference that lasts a lifetime.

Here’s to you, dads. Wishing you a day of rest, appreciation, and maybe even a well-deserved massage 😉

https://www.hlmovementandmassage.com/vouchers

30/08/2025

Last game of the season for the Otago Country prems boys in windy Balclutha against Southland country.
Hanging the boots, and medic kit for 2025!

Let's go OC

29/08/2025

Not sure what to get Dad this Father’s Day? 💡

Give him the gift he’ll truly appreciate – time to relax, recharge, and feel his best.

A massage gift voucher is the perfect way to say thank you for all he does. 💙

📩 Get in touch today to arrange a voucher – simple, thoughtful, and guaranteed to make his day.
https://www.hlmovementandmassage.com/vouchers

25/08/2025

Make sure you are IN!

Book online:
https://hl-movement-and-massage.au4.cliniko.com/bookings

18/08/2025

At this year’s Massage Aotearoa NZ annual meeting, I’ll be taking a short and interactive NZSL (New Zealand Sign Language) workshop.
A big thank you to Merge NZ for trusting me to organise this session—I'm excited to share the beauty of NZSL with my fellow massage therapists.

This relaxed, hands-on session is a taster—designed to spark reflection on how we welcome and support clients from all walks of life. Learning NZSL has been like music to my ears: it’s expressive, fun, and deeply meaningful. It’s also one of Aotearoa’s official languages, along with Te Reo Māori, and a beautiful expression of cultural identity.

This workshop isn’t about mastering signs—it’s about expanding our awareness, deepening connection, and starting conversations about accessibility and cultural inclusion within our practices.

If you haven't signed up yet, there is still space to meet us in Twizel:
📆Saturday 13th September from 2:30 pm.

Come along, be curious, and join me in exploring how even small steps can make a big difference. Everyone is welcome. 💬🤟
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secretary@massagenewzealand.org.nz

11/08/2025

10/08/2025

If scar tissue is affecting the way your body moves and functions, it could be stopping you from getting the results you want, no matter how old the scar is.

Scars (and even deeper fibrous tissue) can restrict movement, alter muscle function, and place strain on surrounding areas. Even though the scars healed properly and look fine, if they’re not addressed, your progress might only ever be partial or short-lived.

Scar therapy helps ease those restrictions, allowing your body to respond more effectively to your massage therapy sessions, exercises, and everyday movements.

It might be time to look beneath the surface.
Come and witness the difference.
🙌👇
Book Now:
https://hl-movement-and-massage.au4.cliniko.com/bookings

03/08/2025

Waking Up With a Sore Jaw or Headaches?
You might be clenching—day or night.

Bruxism, or jaw clenching and teeth grinding, affects over 1 in 5 people; it usually lessens in adulthood. And Most people only notice when it starts to hurt—or when a partner hears grinding at night! Symptoms can be:
🔹 Jaw pain or stiffness
🔹 Headaches or neck tension
🔹 Clicking or crunching in the jaw (TMJ pain)
🔹 Tooth sensitivity or wear
🔹 Limited mouth opening
🔹 Ear symptoms like pain, buzzing, or dizziness
🔹 Scalloped tongue or bony lumps on the gums (Tori)

It’s not just stress (though that’s a big factor). Other common causes include:
• Sleep apnea
• Quiet reflux
• Certain medications
• Postural dysfunction
• Jaw habits like gum chewing, poor tongue posture, or wearing a face mask
• Stimulants like caffeine, alcohol, smoking
• Family history

If you're noticing tooth or bite changes, your dentist may recommend a night guard. But if you're experiencing muscular tension, TMJ pain, or headaches, soft tissue therapy can make a real difference.
I am here to:
✅ help you understand the why behind your tension
✅ assess posture, movement patterns, and compensations
✅ use hands-on treatment to calm overworked muscles and restore balance
✅ guide you through breathwork, jaw release techniques, and daily habits to support recovery

Bruxism can affect your sleep, mood, movement, and even performance.
Let’s find the root, not just treat the symptoms.

If that resonates with you,
Book your session now 👇
https://hl-movement-and-massage.au4.cliniko.com/bookings

🙌