Bobbie Maree Massage

05/02/2026

Therapeutic Massage for Oncology-Related Anxiety

A cancer diagnosis and treatment journey can keep the nervous system in a constant state of alert.

Research shows that gentle, adapted massage may help reduce anxiety and emotional distress in people living with cancer by:

• Encouraging nervous system regulation
• Promoting relaxation and a sense of safety
• Supporting emotional well-being and stress reduction

This isn’t about “switching off” — it’s about giving the body permission to pause.

Support the nervous system. Support the person.

An Allied Health–registered Therapeutic Massage Therapist is trained to adapt treatment to where you are in your treatment, recovery, and healing journey.

04/02/2026

4 February — World Cancer Day 🌍

Cancer affects millions of people worldwide — not just those diagnosed, but families, caregivers, and communities too.

World Cancer Day reminds us that prevention, early detection, compassionate treatment, and ongoing care all matter.

As a Massage Association, we acknowledge the growing body of evidence supporting massage therapy as a complementary care option for people living with cancer — particularly in helping to manage side effects such as:

• Pain and muscle tension
• Anxiety and stress
• Fatigue
• Sleep disturbances
• Reduced quality of life

When delivered by properly trained, professionally registered practitioners, therapeutic massage can offer safe, gentle support alongside conventional medical treatment — always in collaboration with the broader healthcare team.

Today, we stand for:

🧠 Awareness and education
🩺 Early detection and evidence-based care
💛 Compassionate, person-centred support
🤝 Ethical, regulated complementary healthcare

Because cancer care is not only about treating disease — it’s about supporting the whole person.

Together, we can raise awareness, encourage prevention, and support integrative healthcare that puts people first.

30/01/2026

Did you know a single massage session may lower cortisol (your primary stress hormone) by up to 31%? 📉

That matters — because cortisol plays a big role in how stress shows up in the body: poor sleep, persistent tension, headaches, and ongoing fatigue.

Research from the Touch Research Institute shows that therapeutic massage doesn’t just feel relaxing — it can support real, measurable changes in the body’s stress response by helping the nervous system shift out of constant “fight or flight”.

When the body feels safer, it functions better.
If your body has been showing signs of ongoing stress, support may help — choose regulated, therapeutic care you can trust.

Because lowering your stress response starts with being In Safe Hands.

29/01/2026

Sports Massage: How Athletes Stay in the Game 🏃‍♂️⚽

Injuries don’t usually come from one big moment.

They build quietly — through tight tissue, poor recovery, fatigue, and overload.

Sports massage helps by:

✔️ Improving circulation and oxygen delivery to muscles
✔️ Reducing muscle tension and fascial restriction
✔️ Supporting faster recovery between training sessions
✔️ Identifying problem areas before they become injuries
✔️ Maintaining mobility, strength balance, and performance

For athletes, massage isn’t a luxury — it’s part of smart training.

When muscles recover well, athletes:

• Move better
• Train more consistently
• Reduce injury downtime
• Perform at their best, for longer

Staying in the game isn’t about pushing harder — it’s about recovering smarter.

Recovery starts here 👇
Find a registered sports massage therapist — link in bio.

RecoveryMatters TrainSmart

22/01/2026

🖐“In Safe Hands”🖐 isn’t just a slogan — it’s a promise.

For the public, it means your massage therapist has completed proper, regulated education, understands the human body, and works within clear ethical and professional standards.

It means your health history is respected, your treatment is appropriate, and your wellbeing always comes first.

When a therapist is AHPCSA-registered, you’re not just booking a massage — you’re placing your care in trained, accountable, and professional hands.

🤚Choose registered
✋️Choose safe
👌Choose educated

Find a qualified therapist in your area at our website in the bio 😇

22/01/2026

🖐“In Safe Hands”🖐 isn’t just a slogan — it’s a promise.

For the public, it means your massage therapist has completed proper, regulated education, understands the human body, and works within clear ethical and professional standards.

It means your health history is respected, your treatment is appropriate, and your wellbeing always comes first.

When a therapist is AHPCSA-registered, you’re not just booking a massage — you’re placing your care in trained, accountable, and professional hands.

🤚Choose registered
✋️Choose safe
👌Choose educated

Find a qualified therapist in your area at our website in the bio 😇

21/01/2026

Back Pain and Musculoskeletal Health
Back pain is one of the most common causes of discomfort and reduced daily function. Prolonged sitting, poor posture, physical strain, and stress can all contribute to musculoskeletal tension and pain.

Therapeutic Massage Therapy, when provided by a registered practitioner, focuses on the assessment and management of soft tissue structures such as muscles and connective tissue. This may support:
• Reduced muscle tension
• Improved circulation to affected areas
• Enhanced mobility and comfort

The AHPCSA encourages individuals experiencing ongoing or severe back pain to seek care from registered healthcare practitioners for safe, ethical, and appropriate management.

🔎 Find a registered practitioner:
https://ahpcsa.co.za/practitioners/

17/01/2026

For individuals who experience any chronic pain, the pain doesn’t just impact their day-to-day life when they’re awake. Chronic pain is a 24-7 problem and can make a good night’s sleep a daunting and difficult prospect. Massage therapy can help people with chronic pain reduce their pain so that they can improve their sleep quality.

17/01/2026

Why to consider Monthly Massage as Part of Your Health Budget?

With medical aids benefits resetting, January is the ideal time to build massage into your health routine — not as a luxury, but as preventative care.

Regular Therapeutic massage helps with:
• Mobility & posture
• Pain and tension patterns
• Stress regulation
• Better sleep
• Recovery after long sitting hours..

All claimable through medical aid when you choose an AHPCSA-registered practitioner.

You can find a registered Therapeutic massage therapist on our website in our bio 🤗

16/01/2026

With the rising cost of medical aid in South Africa, members are rightfully asking: “How can I get the most out of my benefits?” We often associate medical aid claims […]

14/01/2026

I’m so proud to be a member of the Massage Therapy Association of South Africa since 2003.

Student member, full member, treasurer, chair, honorary member.

So much has happened in our profession over the years.
Many thanks to the time spent in service by our committee 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Who is the Massage Therapy Association of South Africa (MTASA)?

We’re the professional home for Therapeutic Massage Therapists in South Africa 🤍

MTASA has been around since 1989, supporting therapists who choose to practise ethically, responsibly, and within recognised healthcare standards.

Why this matters to you (the public):
✨ MTASA supports therapists who are registered with the Allied Health Professions Council of SA (AHPCSA)
✨ Registration means proper training, a defined scope of practice, and accountability
✨ It’s about safe, professional, therapeutic care — not guesswork

Think of MTASA as: 👐 A professional voice for therapeutic massage

📚 A guide for education and ongoing learning
🛡️ A layer of protection for both therapists and the public

When you choose an AHPCSA-registered therapist, you’re choosing someone who meets national healthcare standards — and that’s always worth checking ✔️

Good hands aren’t just skilled — they’re registered.

14/01/2026

Tiny daily adjustments = big changes in your life!

A small spinal tweak today can lead to better posture, less pain, and more energy tomorrow.