Massage Rx

12/04/2026

A little late on this post but two weeks ago I got to help deliver a 3 day dry needling course to an awesome group of Physios, Acupuncturists, Massage Therapists, and more with my family! 3 days of educating and hanging with my buddies doing what we love! No one compares to ACE in what it has taught me and what I know get to pass on! So much fun! This group made me work hard on my dad jokes, but I wore them down in the end 🤣🤣

08/02/2026

This one is much closer to reality except for the misplaced needles in my own hand 🤔🤔🤔🤣🤣🤣

08/02/2026

Following the trend, but may have found my next business card 🤣🤣🤣

27/01/2026

27/01/2026

I often get asked what it is that I do, and why I do it the way I do it, and sadly, why do not many people do what i do. I often struggle to explain it because in NZ we have limited modalities with limiting scopes of practices imposed upon them. So often it is a single thought pattern delivery model.

I get incredibly frustrated for my clients that spend weeks/months getting a single limited service elsewhere with little to no outcomes instead of combining modalities to get a more complete outcome. So I shared my frustration with my good friend, mentor, and all around legend (who is the possibly the main catalyst as to how I treat, communicate, educate the way I do), and is the proud visionary director of (best clinical education company in the business, by far!!!). He listened to my rant and put this video together. Couldn’t agree more with Shaun here!!! 🙏🙏🙏

23/01/2026

If your goals don’t scare you… they’re probably too small.

Registering for the CrossFit Open is not something I thought I’d ever do!!! But here we are 👊 Most people set goals that feel comfortable.
Goals they already know they can achieve.

And sure — that feels safe…
but it also keeps you exactly where you are.

🔥 The right goals should challenge you.
They should make you think:
“Can I actually do this?”

Because that’s where growth lives.

When you choose goals that stretch you (even slightly), something powerful happens:

✅ You become more disciplined
✅ You build confidence through action
✅ You stop playing small
✅ Your nervous system adapts to discomfort
✅ You discover what you’re truly capable of
✅ You create momentum that carries into everything else

You don’t need to be fearless.
You just need to be brave enough to start.

Set goals that scare you a little.
Then show up daily until they don’t.

Because the version of you on the other side of that goal?
They’re built differently.

💪💪💪

08/11/2025

Things you should never say to your massage therapist 🤣🤣🤣

28/10/2025

Here’s my new technique and equipment for those especially stiff and tight clients… you know who you are 🤣🤣🤣

09/09/2025

🧠 Feeling “Fried” After Heavy Deadlifts? Here’s Why…

Ever walked away from a heavy deadlift session feeling more than just sore—like your brain’s been steamrolled and your mood’s in the bin?

You’re not imagining it.

Deadlifting at high intensities can trigger central nervous system fatigue, emotional drain, and even neurotransmitter depletion. It’s not just muscle—it’s neuro overload.

🔍 In my latest article, i break down:

• Why deadlifts hit harder than squats or bench
• The role of sympathetic overdrive and dopamine crashes
• What research says about neural fatigue vs muscle damage
• Recovery strategies to protect your performance and mindset

Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or clinician, understanding this neural cost is key to lifting smarter—not just heavier.

👉 Read the full breakdown here:
🔗 www.massagerx.co.nz/fried-after-deadlifts

05/09/2025

Simply can not wait for this one!!! To all my allied health colleagues… DON’T MISS OUT ⚠️

Auckland Advanced Dry Needling course 27th September 2025!!! Simply the best in the biz!

The Advanced Dry Needling Course goes well beyond Trigger Point Dry Needling!

Participants will be provided with an evidence informed approach to the underlying neurophysiological mechanisms of this modality.

This one-day practical workshop explores dry needling applications for numerous clinical presentations, and will broaden your understanding of the various physiological effects of dry needling.

You’ll be given skills and knowledge to apply new principles in various areas of the body (not just muscles!)💪

This course will also significantly improve confidence in dry needling higher risk areas and teach you how to integrate objective measures and exercise into your clinical consultations.

This course brings the scientific literature 🔬 on dry needling to life, demonstrating exactly how you can utilise many contemporary and novel approaches to needling in clinical practice.

Read more about the learning outcomes from our website and grab your ticket:
→ https://events.humanitix.com/advanced-dry-needling-
course-auckland-nz

📣 Zip and Afterpay available!

14/08/2025

💥 CrossFit isn’t the villain—it’s the misunderstood hero of functional fitness.

Too often, it’s unfairly labeled as “dangerous” or “only for elite athletes.” But here’s the truth: CrossFit is scalable, inclusive, and incredibly effective when coached well. Whether you’re 18 or 80, a beginner or a seasoned mover, the workouts can be tailored to your level.

🏋️‍♀️ It builds strength, mobility, and resilience—skills that carry over into everyday life.

📉 Injury rates? Comparable to other sports, and often lower than you’d expect.

💪 Results? Real. Sustainable. Empowering.

Let’s stop the stigma and start the conversation. CrossFit isn’t extreme—it’s adaptable. And it might just be the movement medicine you’ve been missing.

Read my full article here: https://www.massagerx.co.nz/Is-CrossFit-The-Cure/

13/08/2025

💥Do the Hard Thing—Your Brain Will Thank You!!!

Not every workout is supposed to be fun. In fact, the ones you don’t enjoy might be the most important🤔

Every time you show up for the hard session—the one you dread, the one that’s not your favorite—you’re training more than just your body. You’re strengthening a part of your brain called the anterior mid-cingulate cortex (aMCC). It’s your internal “keep going” button. The more you activate it, the more resilient, focused, and mentally tough you become.

🧠 The aMCC grows through discomfort.
🏋️‍♂️ That workout you want to skip? It’s brain training.
🔥 Resilience isn’t built in comfort—it’s forged in effort.

So yes, do the stuff you love ❤️, But also do the stuff you don’t!

Turn up. Push through. Rewire your brain 🧠 .

Red full article here: https://www.massagerx.co.nz/train-your-brain/

Tag someone who needs this reminder today 💪