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I am a qualified Kinesiologist, Remedial Massage Therapist and NutureLife® Pregnancy Massage Practitioner with over 13 years experience in the healing space. I combine traditional and modern techniques to treat sources of pain and dysfunction in the body, and to encourage the body’s own natural healing abilities.
Remedial massage aims to relieve your muscle tension and pain, whether from a specific injury, over-use or mis-use of the body structure. Using Kinesiology I can delve even deeper into the underlying cause of your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual imbalances and bring your body back into balance. My clients have been able to overcome their physical pain, emotional stressors, hormonal imbalances, sleep difficulties and gut dysfunction through regular kinesiology sessions.
I have also had considerable experience providing massage services for both pregnant and postnatal women, and have had significant success treating lower back pain, pelvic and hip pain, and headaches that are a common part of pregnancy, as well as providing much needed relaxation.
Curious to see how I can help you restore your health? Use the link above to secure a session with me.
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Womens Circle
Monday 23rd September 2024 – 1pm-3pm
A women’s circle for women interested in learning how to tap into their intuition or learn simple energy healing techniques.
This will be an informal small group, aimed at beginners, those who are just curious, or who have an open mind and want to make new friends.
Cost $20 (afternoon tea provided)
21 Yacca Road, Seacliff
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Reclaim your health in 2024
If you want to finally get the results you desire, it is time to go deeper.
I don’t follow the rules. Even though I went through the traditional training, what I have learned from each of the many bodies that I have worked on over the years, is that even though there are patterns and reasons to your pain, tension or health issues, every single one of you is a unique puzzle.
In order to get you back to your full version of health, YES we are going to have to make body corrections, YES there are foundations in health that make sense for everyone to adopt, but it is everything in between that we need to really deeply listen to your body and your system to figure out what the right recipe and rhythm is for you. That is my specialty that no one else seems to be doing.
If the rules haven’t been working for you in all the other sessions you have been going to and you haven’t been seeing results, maybe it’s time to break them!
In 2024 I will be taking a handful of clients through a transformative journey that includes regular bodywork, kinesiology and coaching sessions to really discover what your body has been trying to say and what it needs to finally heal. Single irregular sessions are not going to give you the results you seek. It requires regular sessions with integration and embodiment of all the things your body has been asking for to give it the ability to heal (yes that means following through on your homework and lifestyle changes). Give me at least three months and I will give you massive changes to your health and happiness.
Each month you will receive 2 x 90 minute kinesiology sessions (or a combination of kinesiology and bodywork, depending on what your body requires), and 1 x 60 minute online kinesiology session. Between sessions you will also receive ongoing 1:1 coaching and support, personalised tools and trainings, priority access to non-advertised appointment times in my calendar, as well as free admission to any womens circles held during the month.
You will receive all of this for an introductory price of only $490 per month!
If you are ready to make big changes to your health and life in 2024, contact me today to secure one of the limited places in this program!
Women’s Circle and Walking Group
Are you seeking to build connections with other local women? Or interested in strengthening your intuition or self-healing abilities?
I have a group that meets regularly for casual walks and women’s circles.
To be the first to hear about upcoming events, join my dedicated Facebook Group for all the info.
APPOINTMENT TIMES
Monday – 11:00am – 4:30pm
Tuesday – 9:00am – 4:30pm
Wednesday – 10:00am – 4:30pm
Thursday – 9:00am – 3:00pm
Friday – 9:00am – 3:00pm
Saturday – closed
Sunday – closed
PRICES
Kinesiology
60 minutes …… $120
90 minutes …… $170
(Initial appointments are 90 minutes)
Massage
30 minutes …… $70
45 minutes …… $90
60 minutes …… $105
90 minutes …… $155
Private health rebates are available for remedial massages and lymphatic drainage treatments
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Pregnancy / Postnatal Massage
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy massage has the same goals as regular massage –
- To relax tense muscles and ease sore spots;
- Improve circulation and mobility; and
- Bring about a sense of relaxation and an improved state of mind.
It is also tailored specifically to the needs of pregnant women and their changing bodies. Carrying a baby changes your centre of gravity and puts a lot of stress on your back, knees, neck, abdominal muscles, and shoulders. Pregnancy also relaxes your ligaments, so that your pelvic joints are less stable. All of of these changes can bring about muscle, joint and ligament pain from the new and different stresses placed on the body.
It is important to note that continuing to receive massages from your regular massage therapist may no longer be appropriate during pregnancy if the therapist is not specifically qualified in pregnancy massage, or does not know how to position you safely. There are areas of the body where massage must be avoided so as not to stimulate contractions. The massage also needs to be gentler than you may be used to, to ensure the safety of the baby and to prevent stress on your circulatory system (which is already working overtime). Some aromatherapy oils must also be avoided.
As a trained NutureLife Practitioner, I can target those sore spots and provide relief, while knowing which areas and what techniques to avoid.
Optimal comfort during a pregnancy massage
Some women find it uncomfortable to lie facedown right from the start of pregnancy because of their breasts feel more tender. It is also difficult to lie facedown on a traditional massage table once your belly has started to grow. It isn’t recommended that you lie flat on your back either, particularly once you’re past mid-pregnancy, as you can compress the vein that returns blood to the heart, and therefore restricting oxygenated blood to your baby.
For these reasons, once you are no longer comfortable lying on your stomach, or you are midway through your pregnancy (whichever comes first), you will receive your massage in a side-lying position with pillows and wedges for support. This position provides the optimum positioning for your spine and pelvis for receiving massage and you will find the position to be deeply relaxing and still incredibly effective.
Massage can be extremely beneficial at any stage of your pregnancy, when performed by a fully qualified Pregnancy Massage Therapist. Note that in instances of a high-risk pregnancy, I may require clearance from your doctor or midwife before treating you.
Is massage safe during the first trimester?
The common misconception exists that women in their first trimester are unable to receive a massage treatment, a myth which is often reinforced by massage therapists that are not qualified to provide pregnancy specific massages.
As a qualified NutureLife® Practitioner I am able to assist all women during their pregnancy whether they are in their first trimester or beyond. The specific benefits of receiving massage during the first pregnancy include:
- Helping with headaches associated with a change in hormones during the first trimester;
- Reducing hip, back, shoulder and neck pain (some which can be pre-existing prior to pregnancy and need treatment to continue through pregnancy);
- Stabilising mild nausea;
- Improving sleep patterns and reduce fatigue;
- Reducing stress and anxiety; and
- Beginning to help create the mother-baby connection.
Postnatal massage
It is as important to care for yourself during the postpartum period as it is during pregnancy. Massage can help you deal with the physical demands of caring for your newborn by:
- Easing muscle tension, especially in the neck, shoulders, and back;
- Increasing energy / decreasing fatigue;
- Improving sleep;
- Improving mood; and
- Improving breastfeeding (assisting with the milk letdown by reducing tension).
I understand it can be difficult to find time for yourself during this period, but the benefits are well worth it.
After a vaginal birth, postnatal massage can be performed as soon as you feel up to it. This may be after only a few days, or can be after quite a few weeks if you have suffered significant perineal tearing. After a caesarean section (c-section) delivery, it is recommended that you do not have a massage for 6 weeks post surgery, or after you have doctors clearance to do so.
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About Karen
Karen Hobbis
Kinesiologist, Remedial Massage Therapist and NutureLife Pregnancy Massage Practitioner
ABOUT ME
I received my Diploma of Remedial Massage over 12 years ago, having taken some time off from my tax advisory role to have my first son. I originally studied massage with the intention to help family and friends, but soon realised that massage therapy was my calling. Since that time I have helped many clients to overcome pain and dysfunction through extensive remedial techniques that I have added to my toolbox over the years.
Wanting to help my clients delve even deeper into their underlying health conditions that couldn’t be fixed with a massage, and to find a solution to my own health issues, I discovered Kinesiology. Since 2021, I have been using kinesiology with my clients to find why the pain in their body keeps returning to the same area, as well as treating a myriad of other underlying health issues from depression and anxiety to unrestorative sleep and poor digestion.
I am constantly learning and studying to add even more tools to be able to help my clients, friends and family, to live healthy and happy lives. I look forward to meeting you too to see what we can achieve together.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Dynamic Kinesiology Practitioner
Diploma in Remedial Massage
NurtureLife® Pregnancy Massage Practitioner (Diploma in Pregnancy Massage)
Diploma of Acupressure
Reiki Master
Myofascial Cupping (Level 1)
Craniosacral Release (Level 1)
Certificate in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Level 1)
Certificate in Pre & Postnatal Exercise
Certificate in Nutrition for Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation
Yoga Teacher (Level 1)
First Aid
ATMS Fellow Member
AKA Kinesiology Intermediate Practitioner (Level 4)
D-Codes Level 1 Practitioner
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