Bodyactive Health

12/06/2026

Often we have clients coming in for a remedial massage with a specific injury wanting us to go in harder on the painful area.

We also see clients who tell us they have been left with bruising after having massages that were too hard.

Massage doesn't have to be painful to be effective.

While deep pressure feels nice, going in too hard and deep in certain areas can make pain and inflammantion worse, and lead to bruising.

You can't force a muscle to relax.

Massage works by helping the muscles and nervous sytem to relax, reduces tension in the fascia and by doing so reduces pain, improves movement and supports the healing of damaged tissue.

So by all means go hard.
Just choose where and when to go hard.

https://www.bodyactivehealth.com.au/services/massage-richmond

03/06/2026

To help you relieve those "start of winter" aches & pains, we are giving 20% off all massage treatments this Thursday 4th June and Friday 5th June.

Simply book your session and then mention this post "massage 20% off" when you pay for your treatment.

Hurry. Places are limited.

Book here:
https://www.bodyactivehealth.com.au/services/massage-richmond

26/05/2026

Fog rolling into the Fitzroy Gardens on a Monday evening.
Nice place to relax after a busy day.
Take a walk and listen to the evening birds.
Urban grounding.

23/05/2026

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14/05/2026

In clinic we regularly see people with strains & sprains from their exercise class.

Depending on your injury, we may advise you to rest for a period of time after your treatment.

This is because your treatment is the start of the healing process not the end.

So please, don't "just do cardio" or "just do lower body".

Any exercise may have the potential to disrupt the healing process and that means a longer recovery for you.

If you are advised to rest, please do so.
Allow your body time to heal & fully recover, so you can get back to your favourite
exercise sooner with less risk of further injury.

09/05/2026

We are thrilled to welcome back our Osteopath Dr Anne-Marie Noble to Bodyactive Health.
Anyone who has had a treament from Anne-Marie in the past will know what a fabulous Osteopath she is.

Anne-Marie will be available on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 12 - 7 pm.

If you are experiencing any musculoskeletal pain or wanting help with a long-term condition, do yourself a favour and book an Osteopathic appointment with Anne-Marie.

Use the link below:
https://www.bodyactivehealth.com.au/services/osteopathy-richmond

22/04/2026

The benefit of your massage doesn't end when your massage ends, it's just the begining. What you do after is also important.

Rest . Drink plenty of water. Do your prescribed exercises.
Change those habits that are not doing you any favours.

Book your next masasge - Sports - Remedial - Deep Tissue

https://www.bodyactivehealth.com.au/services/massage-richmond

05/03/2026

If you work long hours, too many chained to a desk looking at a computer screen, or sitting in meetings, then no doubt you will have tight neck & shoulders.
Maybe you are having headaches or shoulder pain.

A massage at least once a month is a healthy fix for this type of stress & tension.

If you like to take care of yourself, keep fit and active, exercise 3-4 times a week,
then your muscles deserve some TLC to help them keep up the pace.

A remedial or sports massage once or twice a month is recommended for body maintainence.

Regular self-care is a healthy habit.
After all, you deserve it!

https://www.bodyactivehealth.com.au/services/massage-richmond

28/02/2026

Discover how Traditional Chinese Medicine views your menstrual cycle and how food can support each phase for smoother periods, balanced hormones and less PMS. Read the full guide by Aimee Mickelburough and start aligning your nutrition with your cycle.

https://www.bodyactivehealth.com.au/post/nutrition-your-menstrual-cycle-a-tcm-perpective

26/02/2026

Whether you're having a Remedial Masage or Acupuncture session, one treatment will provide relief and make you feel better, but sometimes one is not enough.
You may need 2 or 3 treatments in a row to get significant, consistant improvement.

After this, a maintainence session every 4 - 6 weeks is a smart move.

Prevention is better than cure. Pro-Active is better than re-active.

Prevention comes with making regular treatment part of your lifestyle,
just like regular exercise.