What is remedial massage?
Remedial massage is used to locate pain and tightness in muscles. Through massage, we are able to repair swollen, sore and painful parts of the body and it also speeds up the body’s own healing processes. Remedial massage can be performed with varying pressure...
8 Days before baby number 2 is due
Hi everyone, I wanted to share my thoughts and feelings with you. It is now 8 days before Gerowyn and I welcome our 2nd child into the world. Here is a bit of insight into what I am thinking at this stage, and a bit of a plan for what happens afterwards as I...
What is Moxa?
What is Moxa?? I often get asked about what the strange, smelly cigar is and what it actually does. Moxa or Moxibustion, has been around for as long as Acupuncture (about 2000 years), with some believing it predated Acupuncture itself. The Chinese character for...
When should you see a Remedial Massage Therapist instead of a Physio?
We’ve all had an injury or pain arise and are not sure what we should do or who we should see. Do you see if it gets better on its own? Ask your GP? Get a massage or does it need attention from a Physiotherapist? Firstly, how much pain are you in and is it persistent?...
So what is the difference between Premium Pilates at Scarborough Physio and Health and regular pilates classes?
At Scarborough Physio we have had pilates classes at our clinic since 2012, back in the days when Mitch Hamer started teaching at our clinic. Since then our classes were taught by both Todd and Shena, and it was great to see not only the results that our clients...
The 3 main reasons your kids get pain
Introducing Sarah Schofield and our new Premium Pilates Service
It is with much excitement that we would like to introduce you to a great new team member here at Scarborough Physio and Health, and a revamped pilates offering that you have been asking for! Since 2012 Scarborough Physio and Health has been offering pilates in a...
How to stretch your neck – for office workers
Do you get a sore neck sitting at your desk? Our awesome new massage therapist Michelle is going to show you how to do a couple of simple neck stretches to help you not get so stiff when you sit at your desk to work. Enjoy! If you want to book in with Michelle she has...
New rehab gym at Scarborough Physio and Health
What one critical error are you making with your injuries?
Hi Guys, I decided to shoot this quick video as I treated a couple of people yesterday who made a simple but all too common error after they got injured that will cause them to take much longer to recover than they should. Check out this 2 minute video here. [video...