Massage Rx

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 💪

04/08/2025

💙 Relief starts here. MassageRx is proud to announce that Afterpay is now available!

I understand the financial pressure many are feeling in this challenging economic climate across Aotearoa. I, like you, am feeling pinch with cost of living and downturns in revenue across the board! It’s tough!!! The stories of hardship I hear daily break my heart 😢 That’s why I’m doing more than just talking about wellness—I’m making it more accessible.

✨ With Afterpay, you can split your treatment cost into 4 easy payments, making self-care a little easier and stress-free.

I’m deeply committed to supporting my wonderful clients and community. Whether you’re recovering, managing chronic pain, or simply needing a moment of relief from niggles, I’ve got you covered.

Stay tuned—I’m also exploring even more flexible payment options to support those in need.

Your well-being matters. Every step I take is with you in mind. 🤝

17/06/2025

To all my fellow allied health clinicians in New Zealand… this is something you don’t want to miss!!! Taking your manual therapy skills to the next level is one click away!

I’ve been lucky enough to complete many courses with the team at and I can honestly say that they are the best in the business in my opinion.

In September, ace will be delivering their electrotherapy course in Auckland. This one-day course will equip you with a thorough understanding of the principles and concepts relating to electrotherapeutics in the clinical setting.
You’ll gain an understanding of the science and the research that supports the use of this modality, and learn to utilise a range of devices in the applications explored.

Join me in attending this course in Auckland on the 28th September 2025.

Find out more about the course and grab your ticket: → https://advancedclinicaled.com/courses/electrotherapy-course

25/04/2025

What a start to the day. Doing what CrossFit does in remembering and recognising our fallen hero’s

02/04/2025

In a little over 4 weeks I will be heading to the beautiful island of Santorini to attend the Advanced Clinical Education ( ) educational retreat. You might say I’m just a little bit excited 😝

Not only do I get to travel to the beautiful Santorini, but I also get to once again learn off the very best in the business and bring back more skills to deliver to my clients.

WORKSHOP 1: Developing Efficiency for Distance Running: A Practical Approach.

WORKSHOP 2: Deconstructing Myths in Manual Therapy: An Updated Perspective for Practice.

WORKSHOP 3: From Injury to Sport Performance: Rehabilitation Strategies for the Ankle.

WORKSHOP 4: Deconstructing the Deadlift.

WORKSHOP 5: Assessment of Acute Knee Injuries.

WORKSHOP 6: The Stiff and Painful Shoulder.

WORKSHOP 7: Manual Interventions for the Lymphatic System.

WORKSHOP 8: Examining the Cervical Spine Anatomy: A Practical Focus.

WORKSHOP 9: Mindfulness Strategies for Clinical Practice.

08/01/2025

To my fellow NZ clinicians… Make 2025 the year of education and opening up new and exciting evidence based techniques to benefit your clients. Advanced Clinical Education are, in my opinion, the best in the biz!!! Early bird prices for March in Auckland up now 🤩🤩🤩

📣 SAVE $100!

Early Bird ticket pricing is available until Monday 13th of January 2025 for Functional Cupping course in Auckland on the 10th March 2025.

Find tickets for the course ⤵️
https://events.humanitix.com/functional-cupping-course-auckland-nz-march

15/09/2024

AKE AKE AKE
A FOREVER LANGUAGE
KIA KAHA TE REO MĀORI

10/09/2024

Let’s go Christchurch NZ!!! - Dry Needling course 18th - 20th October 2024.
This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date dry needling course offered in Australia and New Zealand. This course is constantly evolving and improving in the resources provided and the learning materials. Each needling approach taught has been carefully considered, drawing on detailed examinations of cadaveric specimens, understanding of unique anatomical features and patient specific considerations.
What is included in our 3-day Dry Needling course?
- Needles and equipment to use during the course
- Electronic course notes
- Comprehensive pre-course learning material
- Lifetime access to video review library revise techniques
- 12 month subscription to the worlds leading 3D anatomy app with thousands of hours of educational content
- Dry Needling starter pack
- Lifetime support from the ACE team for any clinical related questions you may have.
- Ability to repeat the course at no cost (T&C applies)
- Access to downloadable full text research articles about
Dry Needling.
This course covers 58 muscles of the body!
Grab your ticket from below ?
https://events.humanitix.com/dry-needling-course-
christchurch-nz

15/07/2024

Simply the best in the biz!!! https://www.facebook.com/advancedclinicaled?mibextid=kFxxJD