Kathy Chase Wellbeing

02/09/2025

Buccal Massage is here at Kathy Chase Wellbeing!

Your clenched jaw will thank you!

What makes Buccal Massage a little different?

Buccal Massage is intra-oral, which means I will be massaging your cheeks from both the inside and outside of your mouth.
What are the benefits?
You’ll leave feeling lighter, more relaxed—and yes, even a little more sculpted.
TMJ & Jaw Pain Relief
Release tight jaw muscles and reduce the discomfort caused by clenching or grinding.
Headache & Sinus Pressure Relief
Gentle therapy to ease sinus congestion, facial pressure, and tension-related headaches.
Face Sculpting & De-Puffing
A natural lift. Reduce puffiness, soften tension lines, and bring out your natural facial contours.
Using gentle, focused soft tissue therapy, I work with the muscles of the face, jaw, neck, and head to relieve pain, reduce tension, and support long-term relief.

A cold-pressed Jojoba oil is used for the Buccal Massage.

This is followed by:
A plain or lavender-enfused steam compress.
A facial cleanse either with Dermaveen foaming cleanser, perfect for sensitive skin or our locally produced Huaota Lavender and Kawakawa foaming cleanser from Leafy Hollow Lavender Farm in Waiuku.
An application of Dermaveen Ultra Light Face SPF 50.
Don’t let tension live in your face.
Feel the difference after just one session.

Express Buccal Massage (45 min) $95
Cheek massage from both the inside and outside of your mouth. Combined with Myofascial Release for the face and scalp.

Express Buccal Massage (60 min) $120
Cheek massage from both the inside and outside of your mouth. Combined with Myofascial Release and lymph drainage techniques for the neck, face and scalp.

or

Buccal Massage Add On (30min) $65
You can also add Buccal massage to another clinic appointment.

You can book via:

https://kathychasewellbeingbooking.as.me/?appointmentType=category:Buccal%20Massage

Or message me directly if preferred.

02/09/2025

Want learn more about scars?

Download our FREE "quick-read" 28-page ebook - 'The Human Side of Scars'.

https://www.mcloughlin-scar-release.com/ebook

02/09/2025

Manual Lymph Drainage & Perimenopause

Perimenopause is a natural transition, but it can bring challenges such as bloating, breast tenderness, sinus pressure, headaches, joint stiffness, and disrupted sleep. Many of these symptoms are linked to fluid retention and changes in circulation caused by fluctuating hormones.

Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) is a gentle, therapeutic technique that supports the lymphatic system—the body’s natural fluid and immune network. During perimenopause, MLD may help by:

Improving fluid balance to reduce bloating and puffiness

Relieving breast and tissue tenderness

Supporting sinus drainage and easing headaches

Enhancing circulation to reduce stiffness and discomfort

Calming the nervous system to support sleep and stress management

By encouraging healthy lymph flow, MLD offers a supportive, non-invasive way to feel lighter, more comfortable, and more at ease during this stage of life.

💆‍♀️ If this resonates with you, I invite you to book a session and experience the benefits of MLD for yourself.

Booking link for an initial assessment/therapy session:

https://kathychasewellbeingbooking.as.me/?appointmentType=71236225

01/09/2025

9.30am to 1.30pm
14th September, Sunday
All Materials Provided
Refreshments and nibbles provided

You don't need to be a drawing expert, simply have fun and give it a go!

It's a small group, so plenty of one-on-one attention if you need extra guidance. I take a step-by-step approach, so beginners are welcome.

$95 pp
Book now!

To book:
Use the online booking link:
https://kathychasewellbeingbooking.as.me/?appointmentType=81897479
or
email: kathy@kathychase.com
or
Text: 021 0381180 or Messenger

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29/08/2025

I nice yoga flow. Enjoy!

It's Friday Flow Time!!

Learn to teach Kneeling Cat Swan Flow at https://www.tummee.com/yoga-poses/kneeling-cat-swan-flow (Search “Tummee Kneeling Cat Swan Flow " on Google)

Level | Beginner
Position | Sitting
Type | Stretch , Forward-Bend, Back-Bend

Kneeling Cat Swan Flow is a set of 5 movements which can be done as a warm up. When the transition from one pose to another is done with breath awareness and when the movements are synchronized with the breath, Kneeling Cat Swan Flow proves to be most effective in balancing the energies of Ida (Moon or the feminine energy within us) and Pingala (Sun or the masculine energy within us) due to which the mind stay put in the present making the rest of the practice fruitful.

It benefits the following muscles Arms and Shoulders, Lower Back, Middle Back, Upper Back, Biceps and Triceps, Core (Abs), Knees.

25/08/2025

I often talk about this interesting link to the pelvis and jaw. Have a read.

Your jaw tension is literally crushing your breathing and destroying your posture from the inside out.

The masseter muscle (your jaw) shares a neurological highway with your diaphragm and pelvic floor they’re all connected through the same fascial chains and nervous system pathways.

Here’s what happens when your jaw is clenched:
•Your diaphragm can’t fully expand, reducing oxygen by up to 30%

•Your pelvic floor compensates by over-tightening, creating lower back tension

•Your entire core becomes rigid instead of responsive

•This creates a domino effect: tight jaw → shallow breathing → weak core → poor posture

The Science: 1️⃣ Trigeminal nerve (jaw) → 2️⃣ Vagus nerve (diaphragm) → 3️⃣ Pelvic nerve → 4️⃣ Postural collapse

With a clenched jaw: Your diaphragm stays elevated, your pelvis tilts forward, creating that hunched-over “tech neck” posture.

With a relaxed jaw: Your diaphragm drops fully, your pelvis stabilizes, your entire spine decompresses.

Most people try to “fix” their posture by pulling their shoulders back. That’s like trying to fix a foundation by painting the roof.

The REAL fix? Release the jaw tension that’s hijacking your entire breathing system 24/7.

That’s what I created the 5-Minute Posture Fix giving you a scientifically-designed protocol that targets the jaw-breathing-posture connection in just 5 minutes a day, link in bio ☝️

18/08/2025

WHY CONSIDER SCAR RELEASE THERAPY?

Your scar is raised and bumpy.
Your scar catches on clothing.
Your scar is numb or just feels weird.
Your scar feels tight and restricts your movement.
Your scar is tender and painful.
You hide your scar, struggle to look at or touch the scar.
Since abdominal surgery you have had lower back pain and/or issues with digestions.
You have cording from lymph node removal surgery.
The area around your scar is puffy and swollen.

Whatever your reason if your scar bothers you, Scar Release Therapy could make your scar much easier to live with.

Book an assessment with me at my Waiuku clinic.

Booking link:

https://kathychasewellbeingbooking.as.me/?appointmentType=15715693

If you have a question or would like to book an assessment. Please feel free to message. Late afternoon appointments are available on request. A special rate is available for children.

07/08/2025

Do you have an active scar?

06/08/2025

Please note the date change.

🧠 Happy Fascia: A Therapeutic Workshop

Are you ready to bring some comfort back?

Join Kathy Chase, Myofascial Release Therapist and Yoga Instructor, for a practical, movement-based workshop designed to help you understand your fascial system—the intricate web of connective tissue that supports our muscles, organs, nerves, and blood vessels.
We'll explore how tension and restriction in fascia can impact your mobility, comfort, and overall function. You'll be guided through:

🔹 An introduction to fascia and its role in posture, pain, and movement
🔹 Techniques for identifying where your body holds tension
🔹 Self-myofascial release methods Kathy recommends in clinic—gentle, yet effective
🔹 Yoga-based movement and breathwork to restore fascial happiness
🔹 Tools and insights to support long-term fascial health and nervous system regulation
Whether you experience chronic tension or simply want to move with more ease, this workshop offers both knowledge and hands-on strategies you can use on a day-to-day basis.

📅 Sunday November 23rd 2025
🕘 9:30am–12:30pm
🌿 Held at the peaceful Hill Top Haven Reiki Retreat, Waiuku
🫖 Morning tea included
🎥 Access to recorded video tutorials for home practice
💲 $125 | Limited spots—bookings
📩 Message me directly to reserve your place or click on the booking link provided.

Booking link:
https://kathychasewellbeingbooking.as.me/?appointmentType=81245933

04/08/2025

What happens at your first Manual Lymph Drainage session?

04/08/2025

So if you come along for a manual lymphatic drainage session with me, you might find I pay attention to this small but rather powerful structure.

What Is the Cisterna Chyli?
The cisterna chyli is a small, pouch-like structure in the lymphatic system. Think of it as a collection and transit hub for lymph fluid—especially from the lower half of the body.

As an added bit of totally useless information, purely for exploration into how my mind works 🤣. In my head, I pronounce this in an Australian accent, thanks to my gorgeous Australian manual lymph drainage instructor. Chyli, I pronounce as Kylie (hence I remember this anatomical name by thinking about Kylie Minogue).

Getting back on track....................

What Does It Do?
1. Collects Lymph Fluid
It gathers lymph from:

The lumbar trunks, which drain fluid from the legs, pelvis, and kidneys

The intestinal trunk, which drains the digestive organs

2. Transports Chyle
It carries chyle—a milky mix of fats and lymph—from the intestines up toward the chest, where it eventually joins the bloodstream.

3. Starts the Thoracic Duct
The cisterna chyli is the beginning of the thoracic duct, the body’s largest lymph vessel.

Why Is It Important?
✅ Maintains Fluid Balance
It helps return fluid and proteins from the lower body back to the bloodstream, reducing the risk of swelling.

✅ Helps Absorb Fats
It moves fat from digested food—especially long-chain fats—into the bloodstream.

✅ Supports the Immune System
It transports immune cells (like lymphocytes) to where they’re needed to help fight infection.

✅ Removes Waste
Draining lymph it helps clear waste and debris from the tissues.