Dom Mobile Massage

From Injury to Movement Again 💪

Last year, Tony came to me after a fall from a ladder that caused an injury in the upper body.

At the beginning, he could barely lift his arm past halfway overhead. The injury was significant enough that surgery was a possibility, so the goal was to support his recovery and see how his body responded over time.

Tony was working with a chiropractor while also having massage therapy sessions with me. This combination allowed us to approach his recovery from different angles — working on mobility, soft tissue restrictions, muscle tension and overall movement, while his chiropractic treatment addressed his individual needs.

Session by session, we started seeing changes.

His range of motion gradually improved, and by the time he finished his massage sessions, the difference was remarkable. 🙌

The before-and-after photos really tell the story — from struggling to lift his arm overhead to reaching significantly higher with much better movement.

And the best part? Tony was incredibly happy with his progress and hopeful that surgery might no longer be necessary.

Every injury is different, and recovery takes time, consistency and the right approach. But when different therapies work together, they can complement each other and support the body through the recovery process.

So proud of Tony and the progress he made! 👏

Movement is progress. Recovery is a process. Keep going.

A little story about Vern 🤍

I first met Vern when I was working at a clinic in Nelson. After I left the clinic, we lost touch… until a few days ago when I received an email from him asking if he could book a massage with me again.

He told me that his back had been constantly sore when walking, and that it was becoming quite depressing.

Vern has an ongoing issue with his knee that unfortunately can’t be fixed. His doctor’s advice has been to stay active, maintain his balance, and keep doing what he can.

He still walks for around 40 minutes a day, but over time, the discomfort in his leg had made walking more difficult and slower.

When I was treating him regularly, he noticed something really interesting: as the tension and discomfort reduced, he could walk more comfortably — and even increase his walking speed again.

And that is something I love about massage.

Massage may not always fix the root cause of a problem. But the right treatment, when appropriate and done regularly, can sometimes help you feel better, move better and get more out of your body.

For me, these are the stories that make me love what I do even more. ❤️

Knowing that something as simple as helping someone feel less restricted, more comfortable and more confident in their movement can make a difference in their day… that means so much to me.

This is why I do what I do.
Helping people feel better, move better and do more 🙌🏽❤️

TRAIN HARD. RECOVER SMART. 🏋🏽‍♀️💆🏽‍♂️

A hard workout challenges your body — but recovery is where the magic happens. 🙌🏽

Massage can help reduce post-workout muscle soreness and stiffness, support mobility, and help you feel better after intense training.

Your workout doesn’t end when you leave the gym. Recovery is part of the process. 🔥