Five weeks before a planned hike - a 50km over 6 days, full pack hike!Training was going well. I was: Seeing my Exercise Physiologist (EP) weekly for strength sessions - strength based training, starting to learn weightlifting, cardio, building isometric strength A home program set by my EP - lunges, step ups, squats Walking up […]

Can Acupuncture help a hamstring injury? Acupuncture involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate nerve endings, muscles, and connective tissues. In contrast to dry needling, qualified Acupuncturists have more in depth training around needle technique and multiple strategies to solve a muscular problem.

Demystifying Chinese Medicine: How does Acupuncture work? Acupuncture, a foundational practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has gained popularity worldwide for its ability to alleviate various health issues, including pain. But how does Acupuncture work? How exactly does this technique involving tiny needles lead to recovery, repair and healing? In this post, we'll delve into […]

Foot and Heel Pain? Here’s How Acupuncture May Help Are you struggling with sharp pain in your heel or foot? Or have you already received a diagnosis and want relief? Acupuncture can support healing and reduce discomfort for many common foot conditions. With 15 years’ experience as an acupuncturist, I’ve seen acupuncture help with several […]

You might be in the middle of preparing for Coastrek or Oxfam Trailwalker by doing amazing things in your training sessions. Or you might have just finished your big race day. Too often people just collapse in bad that night and wake up and go about their day to day as per usual, without fully […]

Its common to hear stories of people getting through Endurance events such as Oxfam Trailwalker and Coastrek, telling their war-like stories of getting through it, battle wounds and all. It's true, you can get through it. But what if you also had something left in the tank on finishing, were blister-free and weren't hobbling around for the […]