Cupping – Written by Kirsty Newbery, Proprietor and Director, Caring Cottage Strathpine What is cupping? Cupping is a Traditional Eastern therapy to ‘bring stagnant blood or energy’ to the surface of the body for release. Cupping treats respiratory disorders in Chinese Traditional Medicine (TCM). In musculoskeletal therapies, cupping also helps release back, neck and shoulder pain. Cupping...

Recently I bumped into a friend who experiences painful symptoms of osteoarthritis. She just told me her doctor wants to screen for other forms of arthritis as well. She said she was interested in exploring natural treatments for arthritis. During our chat I remembered that I have seen good results with other clients who have...

Cupping – Written by Kirsty Newbery, Proprietor and Director, Caring Cottage Strathpine What is cupping? Cupping is a Traditional Eastern therapy to ‘bring stagnant blood or energy’ to the surface of the body for release. Cupping treats respiratory disorders in Chinese Traditional Medicine (TCM). In musculoskeletal therapies, cupping also helps release back, neck and shoulder pain. Cupping...

Reflexology treatment helps hay fever. My husband is home today with hay fever. He asked me to make a remedy for the symptoms. He knows that reflexology treatment helps hay fever. He also loves reflexology. I decided to make a foot balm with essential oils. This would be used during a reflexology treatment to help the hay...

Cupping – Written by Kirsty Newbery, Proprietor and Director, Caring Cottage Strathpine What is cupping? Cupping is a Traditional Eastern therapy to ‘bring stagnant blood or energy’ to the surface of the body for release. Cupping treats respiratory disorders in Chinese Traditional Medicine (TCM). In musculoskeletal therapies, cupping also helps release back, neck and shoulder pain. It...

Massage relieves sinus pain. Recently, I used my understanding of anatomy and physiology to provide relief to clients with both chronic and acute ‘sinusitis’ and head cold symptoms. This week, when I was teaching some students about the muscles I mentioned that massage in the throat, neck and jaw area will provide relief of symptoms...

Aromatherapy massage uses selected essential oils to specific areas of the back, arms legs feet head and torso. Who is it for? Anyone can have aromatherapy massage, but it’s most useful to help shift energy blockages associated with recent illness, insomnia, anxiety and stress. For example when physical symptoms of constipation and upset stomach, fluid retention and...

Achilles tendonitis – Caring Cottage Strathpine Written by Kirsty Newbery Achilles tendonitis is an inflammation of the Achilles tendon. Cause include over-use, poorly fitting footwear, and flat feet. Treatment includes rest, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), physical therapy and avoiding activities that aggravate the condition. Tendons explained A tendon anchors muscle to the bone. The Achilles tendon...