I’m sure everyone is done with the “I can’t believe it’s November already” and “when will winter end?” conversations, so I’m not going to bother. I’d rather be more positive and check in, say hi and remind you that although it is getting to THAT…
For many years athletes, coaches, trainers, sports psychologists etc, have all sworn by massage therapy; it is now more common than not for sporting teams – both professional and amateur – to have a massage therapist on the payroll continuously. I was fortunate enough to…
So that’s another season of footy over which gives rise to getting outside more to pursue those more summery activities, though with this arduously long Melbourne winter – yes, I am over it – you wouldn’t know; when will it end?? Long days on the…
Oooh yeah – Spring is here!! I for one am not made for winter, so i’m pretty stoked for the lighter mornings, longer days and daylight savings starting next month – bring it on!!! No doubt many of you are upping your exercise regime in…
I’m back people and what a time away in Cambodia! My trip with the Joeys as their soft tissue therapist for the U16 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Championships was an extraordinary time, culminating in the Joeys being the overall champions! An amazing experience – so stoked and…
Welcome to winter everyone and yep, it’s been a chilly start! I do hope everyone is keeping themselves healthy and active, which is often hard to do once that winter chill sets in… I am thrilled to share some exciting news for Pivot Health. I’m…
This article has been written about the sport of triathlon, however, is applicable to all physical activities whether it be gym, cross fit, tennis etc. We all want to become fitter, stronger and faster athletes right? It’s these goals that continuously drag us out bed at…
Trigger Points – what are they exactly? Not a day goes by in my practice without someone presenting with trigger points (TrP’s) that need attention so here’s the lowdown on what they are exactly. Basically they are a small contraction in a muscle and when palpated feel…
I always recommend lots of water post treatment and many clients ask me why, so below is the answer…. Massage increases circulation and hydrates your muscle tissues; the soft tissue manipulation provides an increase of blood flow to your muscles. When I hit ‘the spot’ during a treatment,…
So it’s official – it has been a colder than usual Melbourne winter; the coldest in 26yrs apparently. Personally I’ll be glad to see the back of winter, as I am not a huge fan of the cold. I am a summer dude and nothing excites…
Often we get stuck on the Yang cycle of exercise – lifting weights, running marathons, cycling for miles, CrossFitt-ing – that we neglect the Yin. Before I started training 6 out of 7 days at the gym, I was a Bikram yoga junkie. Being injured earlier this year…
We’d all like a deep sleep like a baby right? Well here’s a bit of a rundown on why sleep is so important for our bodies and a few pointers to get a decent nights’ shut eye… Sleep is quality recovery, whether it is from a hard gym/training…
Dry needling for trigger points (TrP’s) involves inserting a single use acupuncture needling into a TrP. It is extremely effective in releasing the pain and tightness associated with TrP’s making the area of pain feeling normal i.e. pain free and with mobility restored. It is NOT acupuncture even…
Natural Methods for dealing with Stress and Anxiety. By Jad Patrick BHsc Naturopathy | Grad. Dip. Counselling | ANTA Member 12680 Jad Patrick is a qualified Naturopath and Counsellor who practices at Prahran Health Foods. Jad was recently interviewed on a podcast about the damaging effects of…
Understanding Overtraining Syndrome – 9 signs you may be overtraining In order to become fitter and increase you physical performance, you must place your body under a certain amount of stress. This is not only limited to professional athletes, but also amateur level athletes and…
Something that often gets a bad rap in the media is a diet rich in fat. Although this is somewhat true, the underlying factor is actually the type of fats you are consuming and your daily energy requirements. Fats play an integral role in any…
“I am fairly new to Melbourne and was recommended to Dougie through the gym I go to and have since been coming to him for about 3months now. Dougie has given nothing other than a professional and very thorough analysis and treatment to myself. I…
