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When Being Perfect Hurts: How Perfectionism Shows Up in the Body
You wouldn’t think perfectionism and massage are connected, but they are. In fact, some of the most tightly wound, physically sore...

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13 hours ago2 min read


Understanding Running Pain: Your Body is Healed, But Why Does It Hurt?
You’ve rested. You’ve stretched. You’ve seen the physio. So why does that pain keep showing up when you run? Here’s the thing: sometimes,...

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Jun 163 min read


Why Runners Get Overuse Injuries And What You Can Do About It
Running is one of the most accessible and rewarding forms of movement we can do. But it also comes with a downside. Those overuse...

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May 293 min read


Listening to Your Body While Running: Understanding the Signals
Running can serve many purposes: it can be a form of meditation, a way to feel free, or a personal challenge. However, it can also become...

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May 63 min read


Yin and Yang in Massage: Why a Little 'Nice and Nasty' Can Be Just Right
This is where the concept of Yin and Yang comes in. Yin and Yang: The Balance of Opposites In traditional Chinese philosophy, Yin and...

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May 12 min read


The Benefits of Regular Massage for Your Wellbeing
In our fast-paced modern world, it is easy to become overwhelmed by stress, tension, and the demands of daily life. As we strive to...

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Apr 273 min read
Rediscovering Yourself: The Power of Interoception in 2025
In the year 2025, we live in a world that keeps us engaged in constant thought—always planning, doing, and thinking. However, there is a...

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Apr 103 min read


The Power of Perception: Why Nothing Is Positive or Negative Until You Decide
Have you ever noticed how two people can experience the same event and walk away with completely different perspectives? One might call...

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Jan 53 min read


How to Keep Your Body from Going into Overdrive This Christmas
The holiday season is often described as the most wonderful time of the year, but for many, it can also feel like the most overwhelming....

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Dec 14, 20243 min read


Finding the Balance: The Dial Analogy for Your Nervous System
Imagine that your nervous system is like a dial, one that controls how your body responds to the world around you. On one side of the...

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Dec 7, 20245 min read


Is 'Recovery' Just a Buzzword? What It Actually Means
Recovery has become to be seen as a top item on the list, versus just an afterthought in recent years of fitness chats. But the more it...

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Nov 1, 20244 min read


The Benefits of Chewing Your Food More
In today’s world, many of us rush through meals without thinking twice. Eating quickly has become second nature for many, whether it's...

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Oct 30, 20244 min read


How Does Placebo Work?
The placebo effect is still a mystery to many people. But we're slowly starting to understand how it works and the ways it can be used to...

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Oct 19, 20244 min read


The Ideal Running Cadence: Does It Really Matter?
When it comes to running, there's a lot of talk about cadence, or the number of steps you take per minute. Many experts and elite runners...

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Oct 13, 20244 min read


How to Prepare for Your First Ultra-Marathon: A Guide for the Brave and Slightly Unhinged
So, you’ve decided to run an ultra-marathon. Congratulations! You’ve officially entered an event where phrases like “just 50 kilometers”...

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Sep 30, 20246 min read


How Our Brain’s Perception Shapes Pain in Our Bodies
Our brain is like a finely tuned instrument, continuously interpreting the world through a range of specialised detectors: our eyes,...

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Sep 24, 20244 min read


How Your Life Story Influences Your Pain and Injuries: A Fresh Perspective
In the realm of pain and injuries, the conventional approach often focuses solely on the physical aspects - the specific body part...

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Sep 4, 20242 min read


Is Your Achilles Tendon More Like Overcooked Spaghetti? A Light-Hearted Look at Tendon Health
Tendons: The Spaghetti of Your Body Imagine, if you will, that your tendons are like a box of spaghetti. Not the fancy, gourmet kind—just...

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Aug 15, 20243 min read


From Ultrarunning to Partying: A Comparison of Two Exhausting Endeavors
You know, it recently hit me: ultra-running and a wild night out partying have more in common than you'd think. Both start with high...

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Aug 14, 20243 min read


Uncovering the Essentials of a Holistic Self-Care Routine
In this fast-paced world we live in, it's crucial to prioritise self-care to maintain our well-being and balance amidst the chaos. A...

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Aug 3, 20242 min read
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