Lymphoedema and Compression Therapy

Lymphoedema and Compression Therapy Compression Therapy is used in the management of Lymphoedema. This is achieved through a combination of Multi Layer Lymphoedema Bandages and/or Compression Garments which compensate for the lack of elasticity in the tissues caused...

What is Massage?

What is Massage? Massage is touch – and touch is something we all do every day. An understanding of the body provides an insight into the therapeutic benefits of touch. Several different massage styles are available to us all today. Relaxation Massage helps to relax...

Welcome to 2011 Goal Shooting or Target Practice

Welcome to 2011 Goal Shooting or Target Practice As 2011 begins in earnest and the sun and holidays of last week are already beginning to fade, it is opportune for us to look forward to where we are heading and what we would like to achieve this year. What would you...

Therapeutic Massage : General Articulatory Technique

Therapeutic Massage : General Articulatory Technique General Articulatory Technique (GAT) was originally named “General Osteopathic Technique” by Simon Fielding, a visiting osteopath from the UK, who taught this therapy approx. 20 years ago at South Pacific College of...

FITNESS FOR AGE

FITNESS FOR AGE Middle-age is the time to get fit for a rewarding old-age.  How you cope when you reach retirement age depends on what you do now.  Now is the time to act. RESISTANCE TRAINING Why is resistance training so important for us as we age?  ‘Maintaining...