Knead Holistic Massage

10/06/2026

Long Standing Jaw Tension!
A testimonial from a client from yesterday

Grateful to have gentle effective tools, facial, jaw, intra oral myofascial release and some jaw gym !

10/06/2026

Lipodema and pool exercise!

08/06/2026

Lymphatic Drainage is very trendy, everyone is promoting this and that to help. So much of it is untrue.
This video breaks things down into must haves, and the rest. There is so much that we can do for free, move, breath and a pinch of salt.

Are you confused by all the different gadgets and methods for lymph...

07/06/2026

Bookings Update.
From time to time, I close bookings for new clients.

I am currently closed for new client appointments.

However, if you are planning or recovering from surgery, including cosmetic/plastic surgery, please do email me
[email protected]

I will update here when I reopen.

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05/06/2026

Yes! If it plays to your fears, sounds too good to be try yes it probably is.

03/06/2026

Watch out for this local therapist - please read for the full details.....Laughter is good medicine!!!!

RANGIORA — A local Somatics teacher is under investigation after allegedly operating what authorities are calling “an unregulated calmness distribution network” from a quiet studio in Loburn.

Officials from the New Zealand Posture and Nervous System Authority (NZPNSA) confirmed the inquiry after multiple residents were observed leaving classes “noticeably softer through the shoulders” and “making prolonged eye contact with trees.”

The teacher, whose identity has not been released but who reportedly owns “an alarming number of foam rollers and woollen blankets,” is accused of encouraging participants to:
lie on the floor for extended periods
move unusually slowly
notice their breathing
and “release tension without even stretching properly”

Authorities became suspicious after reports emerged of attendees no longer clenching their jaws during traffic delays.
“We initially believed this was standard yoga activity,” one investigator said. “But witnesses reported people saying things like ‘my ribs feel spacious’ and ‘I can suddenly turn my head when reversing the car.’ That’s when we knew we were dealing with something more serious.”

A raid on Tuesday evening uncovered dim lighting, folded blankets, and handwritten instructions encouraging participants to “sense the support of the floor.”
Officials also seized multiple suspiciously soft blankets, two foam rollers, and a basket of eye pillows believed to facilitate “illegal levels of relaxation.”

The investigation escalated after one participant admitted they had attended “just one class” before sleeping through the night, unclenching their pelvic floor, and no longer needing “three wines and a panic scroll” to relax in the evening.

NZPNSA spokesperson Karen Tension confirmed the case may involve “intentional down-regulation of the nervous system.”
“In some cases,” she said, “participants experienced reduced Nor’wester-related neck pain, improved breathing patterns, and an unfamiliar sensation described only as ‘having a body again.’”

Locals remain divided. Some expressed concern about the growing spread of Somatics throughout Canterbury, while others asked whether there were still spots available in classes.

02/06/2026

During Lipedema Awareness Month, we encourage healthcare providers to recognize lipedema as a real, progressive disease that affects millions of women and is frequently misdiagnosed or overlooked. Patients need knowledgeable, compassionate support from their medical team, not simply advice to lose weight. Early recognition and appropriate management can improve symptoms, function, and quality of life. Conservative therapies such as compression, manual lymphatic drainage, movement and exercise programs, and targeted muscle strengthening should be considered as part of comprehensive care. For patients with advanced disease, referral to an experienced lipedema surgeon may be appropriate. We invite all providers to learn more by reviewing the Standard of Care for Lipedema in the United States and partnering with patients to ensure they receive the evidence-based guidance, treatment, and support they deserve.

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