Kathryn Foster Remedial Massage Therapy Practitioner

When can I start massaging my baby?

You can begin massaging your baby from birth! In IAIM classes, we welcome all babies from birth and we support parents in adapting strokes and rhythms to suit their baby’s needs.

For newborns, massage is introduced gradually, respecting their sensory threshold and natural adjustment to life outside the womb. Even gentle touch and eye contact are part of early communication. Over time, massage becomes a beautiful routine that supports development, bonding, and relaxation.

Starting early helps parents feel more confident in responding to their baby's cues and emotions. However, if your baby is already a few months old—or even crawling—it’s never too late! IAIM instructors are trained to guide families at every stage.

What matters most is not when you start, but how present and connected you are.

✨ Massage is not a race. It’s a relationship.

Rare opportunity, I have had a couple of remedial appointments become available Friday & Saturday.
Book online at
https://kathryn-foster-remedial-massage-therapy-practitioner.au4.cliniko.com/bookings
Or ring me on 0402928992

With winter comes body aches and pains.
Remedial Massage can help you get moving.
Kathryn Foster Remedial Massage Therapy Practitioner has availability this week.
Appointments can be booked online at
https://kathryn-foster-remedial-massage-therapy-practitioner.au4.cliniko.com/bookings
Or by phoning 0402928992

🙋🏼‍♀️ Has the cold weather flared up your pain?
❓Can remedial massage help chronic pain?

Yes, massage can be a helpful tool in managing chronic pain. It can provide relief from pain, improve mobility, and reduce stress, all of which contribute to an improved quality of life for those living with chronic conditions.

Book an appointment with
Kathryn Foster Remedial Massage Therapy Practitioner for a consultation & treatment.
Book online
https://kathryn-foster-remedial-massage-therapy-practitioner.au4.cliniko.com/bookings
Or for further enquires phone 0402928992

Now accepting new clients.

Kathryn Foster Remedial Massage Therapy Practitioner is now taking on new clients.

🔥Chronic pain lasts months or years and can affect any part of your body. It interferes with daily life and can lead to depression and anxiety.

👉Remedial massage therapy can be beneficial for managing chronic pain by reducing pain, improving mobility, and promoting relaxation.
It can also help alleviate stress, enhance circulation, and potentially reduce reliance on pain medication.

🌻Here's a more detailed look at the benefits of Remedial massage for chronic pain-
Pain Management:
Reduces pain and inflammation:
Massage therapy can help alleviate pain by increasing blood flow to affected areas, reducing muscle tension, and promoting the release of natural pain-relieving substances in the body.

🌺Break the pain cycle:
Massage can help to disrupt the cycle of pain, stiffness, and reduced movement that can be common in chronic pain conditions.

🪸Targets specific pain points:
Techniques like trigger point therapy can be used to address localized areas of pain and tension.

🍄Increases endorphin levels:
Massage stimulates the release of endorphins, the body's natural pain relievers and mood boosters.

💃🏼Improved Mobility and Function:
Enhances flexibility and range of motion:
Massage can help loosen tight muscles and improve joint mobility, allowing for greater ease of movement and participation in daily activities.

🕺🏼Reduces muscle stiffness and spasms:
By releasing muscle tension, massage can help alleviate stiffness and reduce painful muscle spasms.

🧚‍♀️Stress and Mental Well-being:
Reduces stress and anxiety:
Massage therapy promotes relaxation, which can help lower stress hormones like cortisol and reduce feelings of anxiety associated with chronic pain.

🧠Improves mood:
Increased endorphin levels can also contribute to an improved mood and sense of well-being.

🗣️Other Benefits:
May improve sleep quality:
Relaxation and pain reduction can contribute to better sleep patterns, which can be negatively impacted by chronic pain.

☎️For more information or to book an appointment give Kathryn a call on
0402 928 992
or book online
https://kathryn-foster-remedial-massage-therapy-practitioner.au4.cliniko.com/bookings

Taking appointments this long weekend. Online bookings https://kathryn-foster-remedial-massage-therapy-practitioner.au4.cliniko.com/bookings

What is psoas syndrome?
Psoas syndrome is painful irritation or an injury in one or both of your psoas muscles.
Psoas syndrome can cause pain in your hips, lower back, butt or groin. It might be hard to tell what’s causing it because there are so many muscles in those areas of your body.

What are psoas syndrome symptoms?
Psoas pain is the most common psoas syndrome symptom. You might also feel:
😩 Lower back pain — especially in the border between the bottom of your spine and your butt (the lumbosacral region).
😩Stiffness or tightness in your lower back.
😩Butt pain (pain in your buttocks).
😩Groin pain.
😩Hip pain.
😩Pelvic pain.
🏃‍♂️ Psoas syndrome pain may get worse in certain positions or during physical activities.
😩The pain might spread (radiate) down your legs or get worse when you try to stand up straight.
🚶‍♂️ You might notice pain that’s bad enough to make you limp or shuffle your feet when you walk.

If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms and would like some relief, book a consultation and treatment with Kathryn at the link below 👇 or for more information please call 0402928992

https://kathryn-foster-remedial-massage-therapy-practitioner.au4.cliniko.com/bookings

Do you have pain, numbness or restricted movement in your lower back, butt, hip or upper leg?

It can occur when the piriformis muscle presses on the sciatic nerve. The condition may be caused by injury, swelling, muscle spasms or scar tissue in the piriformis.

Piriformis syndrome symptoms occur in the butt, hip or upper leg. People often describe the feeling as:
Aching.
Burning.
Numbness.
Pain.
Tingling.
Shooting pain, down the leg.
Symptoms may get worse during certain activities, such as:
Sitting for long periods of time.
Walking or running.
Climbing stairs.

Remedial massage is a great source of relief.
You can book an appointment online at the following link or for more information call 0402928992

https://kathryn-foster-remedial-massage-therapy-practitioner.au4.cliniko.com/bookings

What is AromaTherapy Massage?

Aromatherapy massage is a clinical approach to applying essential oils. Aromatherapy Massage improves wellbeing by reducing physical and emotional stressors and supports healthy autonomic function. The technique uses Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade (CPTG) essential oils for an unparalleled grounding experience for recipients.
Unlike traditional Aromatherapy Massage, this Technique utilizes eight specific essential oils and blends to promote relaxation and stress relief, offer immune support, decrease pain and inflammation and elevate mood. Essential oils applied along energy lines and on reflexology points stimulate homeostasis and balance in the body.
Appointments can be booked online at
https://kathryn-foster-remedial-massage-therapy-practitioner.au4.cliniko.com/bookings
Or phone 0402928992

I’ve had an appointment open up today. Book online https://kathryn-foster-remedial-massage-therapy-practitioner.au4.cliniko.com/bookings