Massage News Doncaster East, Melbourne

Massage Reviews on Truelocal & Google

massage@souri.com.au — 2012-03-23T17:29:07+11:00

Thanks a lot for some more reviews on Truelocal and Google Maps. It is great to get some positive feedback :-).

Massage Reviews on Truelocal:

March 2012
I've seen Souri for over 4 years now and every time I leave the session feeling awesome. She is good at focusing on and relieving key areas of pain or injury and giving you tips to prevent them from reoccurring. She also does awesome relaxation massages if just need to relax. I can't wait to see her again!

March 2012
If you are in search for a professional and qualified remedial massage therapist in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, just let Souri's healing hands cure your aches and pains! Highly Recommended.

Find all my reviews on Truelocal - Souri’s Myotherapy & Massage in Doncaster East.

Massage Clinic in Doncaster East is open again

massage@souri.com.au — 2012-02-01T19:07:02+11:00

Souri’s Myotherapy & Massage is open again. We had a beautiful relaxing time and looking forward seeing you again.
We are open Monday to Sunday 9am to 9pm by appointment only. Book your massage early to secure your preferred appointment time.

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Thanks for the reviews

massage@souri.com.au — 2011-12-01T13:47:36+11:00

Thanks a lot for all the reviews on the net. Souri’s Myotherapy & Massage does not do any advertising. We only have our little web page and get our clients through word of mouth. Thanks a lot for taking your time and writing about your experience at Souri’s Myotherapy & Massage. It is great to see that I can help so many people.

Here are just a few examples of the reviews you find on Google & Truelocal:

Google Places

“Souri has more than 10 years of experience. Wonderful relaxing environment. My back pain is gone ... thanks for helping me.”

“Great massage Souris techniques are amazing. One of a kind and a must for all. I look foward to getting back there again”

“Highly Recommended Very Relaxing and enjoyable Massage from Souri. I would recommend her to others.”

“I am a very active person (half marathon and long distance cycling events eg. Alpine Classic Extreme) and Souri's deep pressure massages helped me to recover from my weekend warrior activities.”

Click here to go to Google Places

Truelocal

“I started seeing Souri hoping that she can help me to get rid of the anxiety I was experiencing following a heart surgery. I cannot express my gratitude to Souri well enough. My anxiety was gone the moment Souri started talking to me. Her gorgeous nature, divine massage and priceless advice on how to look after my mind, body and soul have truly healed me. I now started to seeing her for aches and pains and she gets to the root of the problem in an instant. She is an amazing healer! The room is welcoming and lovely and sooo close to my home! She always finds the time to fit me in no matter how many clients she has in the day. I would honestly not go to anyone else for a massage! Souri, you are truly the best! Your hot stones are amazing! X”

“Souri's massage is great and have received better treatment then most Physio's i have been to. The attention to detail in finding the problems, fixing the problems and the streches provided is great. Really relaxing environment as well. Would recommend to anyone and everyone :)”

“I had a shoulder injury and had been seeing a Chiropractor for 8 months before seeing Souri. She worked her magic and within 5 sessions the problem was gone! I haven't looked back since! I can do all sorts of exercise now without pain, and can lift things with full power that I had lost. Her session times are flexible and worked around my busy schedule which is great when you work full time like me. Her massage room is relaxed and elegant. She is a wealth of knowledge and would not go to anyone else for a massage after going to her. Thanks Souri!”

“Highly recommended. A beautiful environment and a highly trained therapist. An incredibly relaxing experience while also getting the benefits of a degree in Myotherapy. Souri gave me some tips and stretches in order to rectify my posture and therefore reduce tension. Hot stones are amazing, best massage I've ever had, definitely go and see her!”

Click here to go to True Local

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Christmas opening times - January closed

massage@souri.com.au — 2011-12-14T13:04:35+11:00

Souri's Myotherapy & Massage is open until 31 December 2011 (only closed christmas day - 25/12/2011). Book in your treatment today. Relax from all the christmas stress.

I will be taking bookings again from the 1st Febuary 2012. Please try not to injure yourselves until then!

Should you have a gift voucher which expires in January 2012. Don’t worry … you still can redeem it until March 2012.

Book your massage appointment …

New prices from 01/01/2012

massage@souri.com.au — 2011-12-14T12:24:06+11:00

From the 01/01/2012 our prices in our Doncaster East clinic are as follows:

Relaxation Massage 1 hour $90
Remedial Massage 1 hour $90
Deep Tissue Massage 1 hour $90
Myotherapy 1 hour $90
Pregnancy Massage 1 hour $90
Hot Stone Massage 1.5 hours $150

We are closed in January and these prices are valid from 01/02/2012.

Our gift voucher online shop will be be updated with the new prices on the 01/01/2012.
Until the 31/12/2011 you still have the chance to buy gift vouchers for the old price.

Amazing Time Lapse video - nothing todo with massage

massage@souri.com.au — 2011-10-08T11:44:03+11:00

It has nothing to do with massage. But I love relaxing time lapse videos. This one is my new favourite … just amazing.

The creator of this stunning piece is Dustin Farrell. “Every frame of this video is a raw still from a Canon 5D2 DSLR and processed with Adobe software,” he says “I felt that showing them again with motion controlled HDR and/or night timelapse would be a new way to see old landmarks.”

Landscapes: Volume Two from Dustin Farrell on Vimeo.

Neck & Shoulder pain - Guitar Hero

massage@souri.com.au — 2011-09-16T21:06:00+10:00

Part 3) Guitar Hero - the game

I recently had a young lady visit me with shoulder pain which she has had for a couple of years. She had torn a shoulder muscle. She had seen a specialist about it and they informed her that it was a very unusual to have such a tear at such a young age. It was normally seen in much older people. The young lady had no idea how it had come about. She could not recall any trauma to the area. Even when she came for a treatment with me she still had no idea. It wasn't until I informed her that I had a similar injury and the position at which my arm was at when it happened, that she clicked as to what could have caused it. Yes, guitar hero the game. She used to play it at the most advanced level very often until the injury! I have also had clients who have strained their neck and shoulders due to playing the real guitar.

Neck & Shoulder pain - The cross trainer

massage@souri.com.au — 2011-08-16T21:04:00+10:00

Part 2) The cross-trainer (or elliptical trainer)

Keeping fit can spell injury for some. One piece of equipment which has brought in some clients is the cross-trainer (also known as the elliptical trainer). It is a stationary exercise machine which simulates walking or running without any impact on the joints. No impact, no injury -right? Not quite, as it seems. Yes, sure there is not pressure on the joints which you would normally get while pounding the pavement but what about the way you have to hold these machines? I have never personally used one myself but just looking at the way these things are designed explains why my clients are suffering. The handle bars are too high and makes the arm swing in an unnatural way, in no way simulating the normal arm swing during walking and running. I would presume that most people using these machines would grip the handles too tightly. Add in the arm swing and do it for a prolonged period. The neck and shoulder muscles become strained. This doesn't mean that you should stop using the cross-trainer if you enjoy it - just don't use the handgrips!

Neck and Shoulder pain - Iphone & Nintendo DS

massage@souri.com.au — 2011-07-16T21:02:00+10:00

I see a lot of people with neck and shoulder pain. The main cause has been poor posture and being slumped over at the desk eight hours a day, five days a week. Recently I have had clients who have strained their necks and shoulders due to using some very common devices.

PART 1)

The Iphone and Nintendo DS

Yes, this little phone can be a big pain in the neck! I remember when they first came out a few years ago. I had a client who I saw regularly and she told me that she suddenly developed a really tight neck and was having headaches. She had not done anything too strenuous or different since I last saw her. It wasn't til the end of the treatment and she went to call her husband on her new iphone. She told me that it was fabulous and that she used it to surf the net, send mail, play games. Aha! This poor lady had been slumped over this little device for hours each day, chin down on her chest, tapping away with one hand. The result of this is that the chest and neck muscles at the front shorten, the shoulder muscles are stretched. keep yourself in one position too long and all sorts of pain arise.

Recently I have seen younger clients with this iphone syndrome (my own name for this condition). One was an 11yr old girl who was in so much pain that I could barely touch her when her mother brought her in for a treatment. She was having to take panadol forte for headaches daily! She was spending a lot of time on her home computer, her Nintendo DS, and also her mother's iphone! Triple the pain! I could only advise her mother to gently massage her daily and apply a heat pack to help calm the pain down.

I myself have been a victim of the iPhone syndrome. Playing Angry Birds on it! So I do understand how easy it is to injure yourself. Lucky I know how to fix myself up. Anything that puts you into that chin-down to chest, arms having to reach forward position will create a lot of neck and shoulder pain.

I can only suggest reducing the usage of these devices (I know nobody will do this) or position yourself very well when using them.

I am always telling my little girl to lie back on some cushions (so her head is supported) and placing her arms on another cushion to raise her Nintendo DS to eye height. This has helped a lot in reducing her neck pain.

Green Massage - A eco friendly massage?

massage@souri.com.au — 2011-11-16T17:14:00+11:00

Environmently friendly massage in Melbourne? Does anybody think about a “green” massage here in Australia? Who cares about a eco friendly massage? The energy prices and water prices are soaring in Australia and make my little business more and more expensive to run. But you still want to I thought I give it a shot and look at some eco friendly improvements to my little massage clinic in Doncaster East, Vic.

More and more people are interested in living their lives in an environmentally friendly way. So I looked at a lot of different eco websites (for example www.ata.org.au) and tried to get as much information as possible how to convert my massage clinic in Doncaster East, Melbourne into a more environmentally-conscious business.

Today, evidence of environmental awareness is everywhere but there are no existing standards to classify a massage clinic environment friendly. So I just applied some common sense. Making the effort to transform my massage practice into and eco-friendly business may not seem to be enough to make a big difference ... but as always it starts with each individual to contribute their part.

We checked our energy (electricity & gas), water, chemicals and the products we use. We identified the following 6 things which are already incorporated at our massage clinic.
We know that there is far more that we can do - but it’s a start :-).

1. Massage Towels
For every massage we need a lot of clean, fluffy towels. There are a lot of tips on the Internet to use cold water for washing. We do this already for our private clothes. But for a professional massage clinic. Hot water and a hot dryer are necessary to kill any infectious organisms. So what else could we do?

a) We got some new energy efficient appliances. The top loader had was replaced with a modern 5-star front loader.
b) Hang the washing on the line and use the dryer only for 30min to get fluffy towels.
c) We use the electricity night tariff. This means our washing machine and dryer usually runs at 11pm.

3. Water consumption
Washing all these massage towels uses a lot of water - even in our very efficient front loader. But there is a way to reuse the water in the garden. We installed a grey water system with the effect that we do not need to water our garden at all - even in a very hot summer. All the water gets reused by my plants. We also connected the shower and the bathtub to the grey water system. A great way of reusing water.

3. Biodegradable washing powder
As a positive side effect of the grey water system is that you have to use biodegradable washing powder which contains no phosphates. This is necessary that the plants survive. We do not use the grey water system in winter to give our plants some regeneration time.

4. Lights
It is amazing how much energy a little business like ours can use. There were a lot of old 50W downlights installed in my massage clinic & house. In total we had 32! Thirty-two! 1600W! We slowly started to convert them to energy efficient LED lights (3W - 9W) or lower wattage halogen lights (20W). When one of the old light bulbs is damaged we replace them with new efficient light bulbs. We also fitted some low energy fluorescent lights where possible.

5. Solar System
We also looked into green energy from our electricity provider. All the offers we checked did not really convince us that it makes sense to pay a little more and receive green energy. How could we be sure that we really get green energy? We couldn’t! So we decided to put a small solar system on our roof. This would produce enough energy to offset our usage in the massage clinic. 100% renewable energy!
The system will not pay itself back totally (we look at 8 years at current electricity prices) as we use too much energy within the day and can’t feed much back into the grid.

6. Massage oil products
A lot of people are allergic to certain chemicals and have skin irritations. Since the body absorbs chemicals through the skin, using best organic massage oils and creams are a must for an eco-friendly massage. We only use premium quality coconut oil which is extracted from fresh organically grown coconuts. The extra virgin coconut oil is produced using the Direct Micro Expelling (DME) process. This creates empowerment opportunities for farmers, and produces a pure and natural oil within one hour of opening the nut. (You can also buy this oil here.). We also offer water based oil as an alternative to the coconut oil.

Any ideas what we can do better? Let us know.

Books for my massage room

massage@souri.com.au — 2011-06-10T16:58:00+10:00

I am currently looking for nice books for my myotherapy & massage room and the planned waiting area. Travel, Art, Health, People, Lifestyle, Fashion ... so many great books available. Find a little selection of books here. What are your favourite coffee table books ... let me know and write me an email: massage@souri.com.au

HOLIDAY !!! Soon ...

massage@souri.com.au — 2011-04-29T14:48:57+10:00

Souri is away from the
07/05 to 30/05.

Get in quick when you want an appointment before my holiday.
~~I have some appointments left~~ but they are filling quickly.
Or book already for the first week in June.

Update: All appointments before my holiday are taken ... what a busy week.
Please write me an email to massage@souri.com.au when you want to book for the first week in June. I have access to my email.

Update: 01/06/2011 I am back ... I had a fantastic holiday and looking forward to my first clients tomorrow :-) !!!

Book now!

Spoil Mum this Mother's Day

massage@souri.com.au — 2011-04-28T14:42:23+10:00

Spoil your Mum this Mother's Day with a massage gift voucher from Souri's Myotherapy & Massage.

Your mum has the full choice of the treatment type.
We also offer a luxurious Hot Stone Massage gift voucher.
You can buy them in our little online shop or just give me a call.

Vouchers are valid for 1 year and you can pick them up or we ship them to you or your mum.

Buy now!

New fitness idea for Melbourne

massage@souri.com.au — 2011-02-23T19:00:33+11:00

We have thousands of gyms in Melbourne, VIC, Australia. But why get fit in a sticky room ...

Check out the Adidas Runbase in Tokyo. This new store concept turns the whole city into a gym. Runners rent a locker in the store and can borrow the newest Adidas shoes and clothing. They also provide showers and change rooms.

Wouldn’t that be a great idea for the Melbourne CBD?

New Massage Gift Vouchers

massage@souri.com.au — 2011-01-11T10:55:53+11:00

Over the christmas holidays we created 3 wonderful new designs for our glossy massage gift vouchers. The vouchers come in an envelope and there is enough room to leave a personal message.

You have now the choice between a

1 hour massage voucher for a treatment of your choice (Remedial Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Relaxation Massage, Myotherapy)
1.5 hour Hot Stone Massage
1 hour Pregnancy Massage

Buy a massage gift voucher today in our online shop.

All vouchers are valid for 1 year and can be redeemed at Souri’s Myotherapy and Massage in Doncaster East, Melbourne.

Christmas competition - and the winner is ...

massage@souri.com.au — 2010-12-27T15:44:21+11:00

In the last month we were running our little christmas competition on facebook and had lots of entries. You got 5 entries for a picture, 3 for a comment and 1 for tagging yourself in this picture.

Check out a few of the beautiful photo entries we got:

To make it fair, we placed all entries into a santa hat and drew out the winning entry.
And the winner is.............Kristy Annett!
Kristy please call or mail us to redeem your prize. Congrats!

And as it was such a beautiful sunny day today which made us really happy,
we decided to draw another winner............congratulations Chantal Robert!
Please call or mail us to redeem your prize. Congrats!

Your prize: 1 hour massage (remedial massage, relaxation massage, myotherapy, deep tissue massage or pregnancy massage) valid until 30/06/2011.

If you didn’t win this time don’t worry ... we soon will do another competition. Want to know more about future competitions, health, sports and some local information. Sign up for our massage newsletter.

Christmas lights - The Boulevard in Ivanhoe East

massage@souri.com.au — 2010-12-21T16:48:04+11:00

What to do after a massage at Souri’s Myotherapy & Massage? Visit the Boulevard in Ivanhoe East in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for a free Christmas experience. A great little trip for the whole family. The Melbourne residents of the Boulevard in Ivanhoe East take a lot of effort to decorate their houses with wonderful christmas lights. More than 100,000 Melbournians visit the street every year before christmas. The best christmas lights display in Melbourne.

The Boulevard Lights has been running for over 60 years, with the residents of The Boulevard and surrounding streets decorating their houses, gardens and windows with colourful Christmas lights. As well as the great lights displays, there will be entertainment from a variety of choirs and musical groups, and refreshments available along the way.

Just get off Burke Road Exit on the Eastern Freeway and park your car close by. Walk down the street for the best experience - don’t drive just through the street. I suggest arriving at around 8:15pm. You get easily a car park and it is not so busy yet. Usually the council also runs a shuttle bus from Ivanhoe train station.

The lights are on display every year before christmas. The display is open in 2010 between Saturday, 11 December to Thursday, 23 December from 8.30pm - 11pm.

More info:
Banyule Council
Wikipedia

Our christmas giveaway ... 1 full hour free massage

massage@souri.com.au — 2010-11-29T14:44:55+11:00

It’s nearly 1st December and everybody will be counting down the days to Christmas. But for those of you with no chocolate advent calendar from your mum this year, Souri’s Myotherapy & Massage might just have something else for you to unwrap …

The prize

We give away one full hour massage treatment of your choice worth $80 at Souri’s Myotherapy & Massage in Doncaster East, Melbourne. You can choose between a remedial massage, relaxation massage, deep tissue massage, pregnancy massage or a myotherapy treatment.

How to enter

You can enter our competition in more than one way (get as many entries as you can - a maximum of 3 photos and 3 comments count towards the competition)

1 entry - tag yourself in this photo on facebook - What treatment do you prefer ...?
3 entries - write a interesting massage, health, sports or relaxation related comment on our facebook wall.
6 entries - What is relaxation to you? Post a photo on our facebook wall.*
6 entries - Your favourite sports picture? Post a photo on our facebook wall.*

^{*you can also send us the photo via email to massage@souri.com.au}.

Sample photos:

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The winner

The winner will be drawn out of all the entries and announced on facebook and on our website on the 29th of December 2010. Just check if you have won and contact us.
Good luck!

A few Terms & Conditions ... to keep it fair

Entry is available for all people in Australia over 18 years.
The competition runs between the 30/11/2010 and 28/12/2010.
A maximum 3 comments and 3 photos count towards the competition.
Prize is not redeemable for cash. The prize is redeemable until 30/06/2011 only at Souri’s Myotherapy & Massage in Doncaster East, Melbourne.
All uploaded photos must be taken by yourself. You give us the right to use your photo on our website and facebook page.

And don’t forget:

A massage gift voucher from Souri’s Myotherapy & Massage, Doncaster East, Melbourne is always a good present.

Win Free Stuff

Are you walking the right way?

massage@souri.com.au — 2010-11-26T23:57:30+11:00

Re-Learn to Walk

I was very flat-footed and loved running. My legs were not happy. I had suffered shin pain, calf pain, ankle instability, foot pain. A doctor suggested I get some orthotics, but at $400 a pair I wasn't rushing out to get them.

I tried some cheaper half orthotics which just transferred my weight onto the outside of my foot. This caused more shin pain and a lot of blisters on the arch of my foot. I did persevere with them and they got a little softer but were never comfortable.

A few years ago I attended a workshop on ankle and foot pain. I was only doing it in order to gain some needed continuing education points as a requirement to remain with my myotherapy association. The presenter was a physiotherapist named Phillip Brownrigg. I learned a lot.
He talked sense. He started off by telling us of how he used to make and sell orthotics, lots of them. That was until he realised that they weren't necessary. My thoughts exactly. I always thought it was unnatural for people to be reliant on these things. Now someone who was an expert in that field confirmed it.

Phillip went on to say that people are born knowing how to walk correctly. They just learn to walk incorrectly by watching others (parents, siblings). Incorrect walking results in back, hip, leg, ankle and foot pain. Phillip now teaches people how to walk correctly.

The correct way of walking is as follows:

1) Heel hits the ground
2) Roll along the outside of your foot to the ball of your little toe
3) Roll along the balls of your toes to the ball of the big toe then push off.

Easy as that.

Most of us will be walking on the outside or the inside of our feet which puts unnecessary strain on different parts of our body. Just take a look at the bottom of the shoes you wear the most and see where it is worn out the most. That is where all your weight is going. If your shoes are worn out evenly, then you are walking correctly.

Only a short while later of practising the correct way of walking, I threw out my half orthotics. I have not suffered my normal leg pains. I enjoyed running more.

Years later I am still walking correctly. It's quite natural now. I have even developed a nice little arch in both feet! I advise a lot of clients on how to walk correctly as part of my treatment. Those that listen do feel the benefits.

Amazon Kindle - eBook reader

massage@souri.com.au — 2010-10-17T10:17:47+11:00

Sometimes it is great to relax and read a good book.

I recently bought the third generation of the Amazon Kindle to read my books. Everybody talks about the iPad but all what I wanted is a ebook reader. Great battery life, light weight and a perfect display. What do you want more?

Get your Kindle here:

Bike on Eastlink - Ringwood to Frankston

massage@souri.com.au — 2010-09-18T13:38:07+10:00

Join Melbourne’s most exciting cycling event in 2010! This is your unprecedented opportunity to ride on the full length of EastLink whilst raising funds to help Hanover break the cycle of homelessness.

This traffic free experience allows cyclists to ride non-stop using both EastLink carriageways from Ringwood to Frankston and back, including trips through the two 1.6km Melba and Mullum Mullum tunnels. Two completely separate rides will safely cater for both skilled cyclists and those looking for a rare recreational experience to share with family and friends. Safety is our priority.

Challenge riders will enjoy an uninterrupted 75 km course; professionally timed with an ability based structured start and an exclusive team start time. Corporate team and individual riders are welcome – places are strictly limited, so register early. Skill and speed criteria apply.

Recreational riders will enjoy an unmatched, uninterrupted recreational 35 km cycling experience. Individuals, couples, teams, friends and families able to cycle 35 km are all welcome.

Entry is by pre-event registration and payment only – places are limited!

Ringwood is very close to Doncaster East (where Souri’s Myotherapy and Massage is located). Book your massage or myotherapy treatment after your bike ride or for your training.

Massage Giftvoucher Onlinestore - now open

massage@souri.com.au — 2010-08-26T09:38:10+10:00

We updates our Myotherapy & Massage website to include a little online shop. You are now able to buy our glossy gift vouchers online.

You can choose between a Remedial Massage, Myotherapy Treatment, Relaxation Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Pregnancy Massage or a Hot Stone Massage. You can select different options in our store to personalise your gift voucher.

We have online payment facilities via Paypal (Visa, Mastercard). Shipment is only 2.50 per order or you can also pick up the voucher in Doncaster East, Melbourne.

Treat yourself or someone you care about to a massage today. Click here to go to our online store.

Thanks for the reviews ...

massage@souri.com.au — 2010-09-07T19:16:38+10:00

There are more and more websites where you can rate services and products. Souri’s Myotherapy & Massage is listed with a few of these websites - just to name a few:

We encourage all of our customers to write a review on one of these sites. We like to hear about positive and also negative comments to improve our massage and myotherapy treatments.

Here are a few of the latest comments we received so far:

Angela - written on Truelocal:
Thank you soOOoo much Souri! The hot stone massage you gave me, was more than just an amazing experience, it was incredible!!! I am still enjoying the relaxing effects of it today! I feel restored! I think of myself as a relaxed, fun and happy person. It had been years since I had allowed myself the luxury of a massage. I was really surprised to find I had been living with and accepting as normal, extreme tension, aches and pains. To have all of that massaged away, with beautiful smelling oils and hot stones was just bliss... A heavenly experience!!! Thanks again Souri, your the best!!!

Anita - written on Truelocal:
I enjoyed an awesome Hot Stone Massage last week. It was simply divine and I felt so much better and relaxed after it. Souri truly knows which trigger points to use to just blow away tension and stress. Must be her many years of experience in this field.

I look forward booking in the next massage and can recommend the same to anyone. Lovely and charming set up room in a private atmosphere and a therapist who truly knows what she is doing!

Tiff - written on Truelocal
Highly recommended. A beautiful environment and a highly trained therapist. An incredibly relaxing experience while also getting the benefits of a degree in Myotherapy. Souri gave me some tips and stretches in order to rectify my posture and therefore reduce tension. Hot stones are amazing, best massage I've ever had, definitely go and see her!!

Emma - written on Truelocal:
Wow! Thank you Souri! Your massage was absolutely fantastic!.
I can highly recommend anyone with aches and pains to see Souri and try her deep tissue massage. My legs and lower back were so tight and heavy feeling I now realise just how much I was in need of a massage. Souris attention to detail was fantastic and she is truly talented, my hip flexors and legs are so much better now!
Thank you for making me feel so warm and invited your studio is really lovely, I will be back again very soon and promise to try the stretching exercises that you gave me!

Sabine - written on Truelocal
Great massage in a beautiful room. It was as nice as any day spa I've visited. I felt so relaxed! Thanks!

Miniwombat - written on Truelocal
Thanks for the great massage.
Positive: Nice environment ... very relaxing and private atmosphere. Well trained and experienced massage therapist with myotherapy diploma. My back pain is gone. Also got some stretching and exercise tips. Will definitely come back.
Negative: Availability. Not cheap ... but worth every cent.

Tristan - written on Google Places
Very Relaxing and enjoyable Massage from Souri. I would recommend her to others.‎

Joanna - written on Google Places
Souri’s techniques are amazing. One of a kind and a must for all. I look forward to getting back there again‎.

Congratulations to Tiff & Ian's mother in law ;-)

massage@souri.com.au — 2010-08-25T09:28:36+10:00

Over the last week we were running our Facebook competition to give a way one free Hot Stone Massage. All you had to do is post in the comments on our Facebook page why you or someone you know deserves it the most.

We got a lot of great entries:

Here are some examples:

Ian
_{my mother in law gets a chronically sore back from holding her 6 month old grandchild but she loves her too much not to, she always helps babysitting often at short notice and has really great advice.}

Lucinda
_{I would like a hot stone massage because I'm feeling really run down and stressed and need something to help boost me back up.}

Sonozaki
_{My chance for the only relaxation from studious year of HSC. Perhaps one that I could think off to break free from my textbook and the failed massage chair that was import from china on ebay.}

Tomika
_{Motobike riders are often "naughty", and "stones" in the road are hazards, but this massage would be the perfect blend of "hot stones" smoothing out the "naughty" rider. :o)}

Dean
_{I would love a hot stones massage because I'm feeling the streess of 2010, after straining my back in front of the tv with the world cup. Still hurts from then :(}

Anna
_{I want a free hot stone massage beacuse I get these really stiff knots in my back from sitting at the computer all day. I go to the gym to try and excercise them out but I can't givee myself a massage.}

Tiff
_{I'd love to win a hot stone massage as I'm currently stressed to the max :) i'm in my last year of my doctorate of forensic psychology, i go to uni full time, do unpaid placements 3 days a week, run psych programs for offenders two nights a week, teach at deakin one day a week and work in retail two days a week. In my free time I write my thesis. Please help me!!}

Michelle
_{Id like to win a stone massage for my friend as she works incredibly hard as the manager of a retail store, as well as having to come home and look after her entire family. She only gets one day off a week and I know she'd LOVE to use it having a massage she so desperately needs! Thanks :)}

Bec
_{feeling a little bit stale...need a mind and body freshen up for Spring and what better way to do that than relaxing with a Souri's Hot Stone Massage?!}

Cher
_{This wet winter is making me low and lethargic, my arthritis is active and Im not. Some Souri stone treatment is what I need to put spring into my step.}

Cam
_{Cath never stops working whether she is at work or home. I think she deserves a nice, relaxing unwind. What's in it for me? Well...a happy Cath is a happy Cam...}

Agatha
_{Because I love massage! And love it more when it free!!!}

Monika
_{I deserve a free hot stone massage because 1) I SO DESERVE IT!!! and 2) BECAUSE I SO DESERVE IT!!! :D and 3) because I still feel sore from Zumba in certain places, ha ha!Seriously, if I win the free massage, not only will I be giving you free advertising via word of mouth to whoever will listen, you will have another regular customer like your Tuesday ones... well, almost as regular ;)}

Sin Yee
_{I think I deserve a Hot Stone Massage because it definitely helps me to relax my body and soul especially after a long day of work.}

Tegan
_{The gift of giving would keep on going to win this for my mum as she's just a stone throw away from Doncaster East which is really sweet!}

David
_{Cycling all the way out to Doncaster should be a good enough incentive to get stoned!}

And the winner is ...

We found it very hard to choose the winner from all the great entries! So we have decided on 2 winners - Tiff (she begged for help!) and Ian's mum in law (how many guys speak about their mum in law like that!).

Thanks again for all entries - you will get another chance in our next competition.

Love life and smile lots ;-)

Free Hot Stone Massage Competition

massage@souri.com.au — 2010-08-15T00:23:22+10:00

To celebrate the addition of Hot Stone Massage to our services, Souri's Myotherapy and Massage in Doncaster East is giving away one free Hot Stone Massage (1.5hour duration) worth $150.

All you have to do is follow us on facebook (just click the button below and then the “like” button on our facebook page to follow us) and post the reason why you or someone you know deserves a Hot Stone Massage the most. That is all.

Souri's Myotherapy & Massage

Hurry as entries close at midnight Sunday 22nd of August 2010.

Winners will be notified at the latest by Sunday the 29th of August 2010 via facebook. Good luck!

Am I the only female who doesn't like Zumba?

massage@souri.com.au — 2010-08-13T18:17:22+10:00

I was a personal trainer for ten years but gave that up because I couldn't face motivating another person to exercise! Three years on and I am struggling to motivate myself. The most I was managing to do was a walk once a week and found it a struggle going up hills!

So, in an effort to get back on the road to fitness, I gather a group of girlfriends who had also not experienced Zumba yet and headed for a class. I was very curious to see what many females were raving about. It involved music and dancing - it must be good. I am not ready to hit the gym or do anything else that is specifically designed as an exercise. Zumba may be the answer. I had attended a couple of salsa classes and loved it! I was even slightly good at it. This was going to be a breeze.
So I stand at the back of the class with my equally nervous friends. It's an all female night.

The instructor turns on the music and starts us off on some easy first moves. Hey, so far so good. Second song comes on and the instructor starts shaking her hips like Shakira. She's good. The moves get harder and I am reminded of my horrid experiences with aerobics in the past where I couldn't keep up with the moves. I vividly remembered a gay instructor addressing me personally, via his headset microphone, to please keep up and move in the right direction!

So I shook my hips and shimmied my way as Shakira-like as I could through the rest of the class. I looked around me to see if I was the only uncoordinated one there. No. There were a few who were really good at it but the majority were there just as bad as I was. The difference was that they were enjoying it! And why not? There was a bit of salsa, hip-hop, bollywood moves and great music.

The class finishes finally, but not before the instructor gathers us all to the middle of the room to put our hands together and shout - “ZUMBA!”

I have now experienced Zumba and will not be going back for more. My girlfriends enjoyed themselves and one is keen to do more classes. For someone who is good with sports and loves hitting a dance floor, I failed miserably at Zumba.

And after all that hip shaking and twirling, some of my back muscles are crying for help. I need a massage in Doncaster East!

Health Fund Rebates - Can I claim Myotherapy or Massage treatments?

massage@souri.com.au — 2010-07-24T22:53:00+10:00

Myotherapy treatment and/or Remedial Massage is usually covered under the extras cover of most health insurers. Depending on your cover you can claim some of the costs from your health fund back.

As there are so many different health funds and different levels of extra cover we recommend that you check with your health fund first.

The following health funds accept claims for Myotherapy and/or remedial massage treatments (depending on your cover):

• Australian Unity
• C.B.H.S
• GMF
• Grand United Health
• HBA/ Mutual Community
• HCF
• MBF
• Manchester Unity
• Medibank Private
• N.I.B
• N.R.M.A

Australian Health Management Group - AHM
• Australian Country Health
• Better Health
• Government Employees Health Fund
• Illawarra Health Fund
• Mutual Health

Australian Regional Health Group (ARHG)
• A.C.A Health Benefits Fund
• Cessnock District Health Benefits Fund
• CUA Health (former Credicare)
• Defence Health
• GMHBA
• Health Care Insurance Ltd.
• Health Partners
• HIF WA
• Latrobe Health Services (Federation Health)
• Lysaght Peoplecare
• Mildura District Hospital Fund
• Navy Health Fund
• Phoenix Health Fund
• Queensland Country Health
• Railway & Transport Health Fund
• Reserve Bank Health Society
• St. Luke’s Health
• Teachers Federation
• Health Teachers Union
• Health Transport Health
• United Ancient Order of Druids Friendly Society
• Westfunds

If you have any more questions feel free to give us a call at Souri’s Myotherapy and Massage in Doncaster East, Melbourne, VIC.

Hot Stone Massage - Now in Doncaster East

massage@souri.com.au — 2010-08-12T21:54:29+10:00

(also known as Hot Rock Massage or Lastone Therapy)

The use of hot stones for healing dates back to ancient times in India and China, and more recently by the North American Indians. Smooth, heated basalt (stones rich in iron which retains heat) or river stones (used because they are so smooth) are placed on key points of the body to relax muscles and increase blood flow in those areas.

The therapist then uses the warm stones to massage the body at a depth which is requested by the client. It may be of the lightest pressure, or deeper for areas where there is a lot of tension. The warmth of the stones may help to improve circulation, aid in mental relaxation and accelerate the healing process.

People generally request a Hot Stone Massage for relaxation as they find the heat from the stones very comforting. Hot Stone Massage is great for people who feel the cold. People who would like relief from tension but only want light pressure would enjoy and benefit from a Hot Stone Massage at Souri’s Myotherapy & Massage in Doncaster East, Melbourne.

The heat from the hot stones also allows the therapist to deliver a deeper massage to those in need of deep tissue work.

Hot Stone Massage is also used to help a variety of conditions such as:

Muscular aches and pains
Depression
Insomnia
Poor Circulation
Tension, stress and anxiety

Hot Stone Massage is not recommended for:

People with infectious skin disease, rash, or open wounds
People who have just had surgery
Immediately after chemotherapy or radiation, unless recommended by your doctor
People prone to blood clots. There is a risk of blood clots being dislodged.
People with heart disease should consult with their doctor prior to booking a Hot Stone Massage
Pregnant women should check with their doctor first before booking a Hot Stone Massage

Come and experience a Hot Stone Massage at Souri's Myotherapy and Massage which will be customized to your needs.

Give the gift of a Hot Stone Massage with a Souri's Myotherapy and Massage gift voucher to someone you care about.

Call Souri's Myotherapy and Massage for more information or to make an appointment.

You can reach Souri’s Myotherapy & Massage easy in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne (Doncaster East, Doncaster, Templestowe, Lower Templestowe, Park Orchards, Donvale, Blackburn, Blackburn North, Box Hill, Box Hill North, Balwyn, Surrey Hills, Mont Albert, Mont Albert North).

Stress Down Day - 23. July

massage@souri.com.au — 2010-07-13T00:03:18+10:00

Friday 23 July, 2010 is Lifeline Australia’s Stress Down Day. This day is dedicated to reducing the burden of stress on our community, and will encourage people in schools and workplaces to have fun with their fellows, friends or family to reduce stress levels, have fun and raise funds for Lifeline. The money will go towards helping run our 24 hour telephone support services, a service that is literally life saving for thousands of Australian’s every year.

What is stress?

Stress is our body’s way of dealing with an increase in demand.
When we experience a high level of demand due to situations occurring around us (life, work or anything really), it can trigger an increase in energy, alertness and strength.
In some cases this is a healthy reaction, as it helps us to cope with a situation. It can also be harmful, especially when the stress is significant or prolonged. Emotional stress or stress from fatigue and over work can be detrimental to our physical and mental wellbeing.

What happens to people who are stressed?

Stress can affect both your body and your mind. Physical manifestations of stress can include headaches, aches and pains and feelings of exhaustion. But not only can they can make us physically sick, stress can result in significant reduction in motivation and mental wellbeing. Stress can also lead to serious mental health issues, especially if it is prolonged. People who are stressed can be irritable, angry and depressed, they can feel lost and overwhelmed and in some cases can be feel suicidal.

Ways to deal with stress

Some handy simple tips for dealing with stress:

• Take time to look after yourself physically and emotionally
• Allocate time for thing you enjoy or that make you happy
• Don’t place unnecessary pressure or expectations on yourself.
• Make time for friends and family amid other priorities– strong connections with loved ones are good for mental health.
• Make time for discussion about emotions within your family – make mental health a discussion point without judgment or stigma attached to it.
• Limit alcohol intake and use of other substances.
• If you feel your stress levels peaking take a few minutes of time out in a private place to assess the situation.
• Schedule both personal time for relaxation, and social time for getting involved in group activities.

Places to go for help

Studies show that if people seek out help, some can significantly alleviate issues of distress and negative mental health experiences:
• Talk to a trusted family member or friend, or a professional such as a GP or Psychologist.
• Connect with a helpline such as Lifeline’s 24 hour telephone counselling
service – 13 11 14.
• Utilise online self help resources. A number of organisations offer information and resources about mental health. Find out more or download a self help tool kit at www.lifeline.org.au

What can Souri’s Myotherapy and Massage do for you on Stress Down Day ... ???

How about a relaxing massage just to wind down? Relax a little bit and enjoy life ...
Update: Please be advised that on Stress down day all of our therapists are fully booked.
Gift Vouchers are available and appointments are still possible on the following weekend ( Sat 24th and Sun 25th July).

Find us online ...

massage@souri.com.au — 2010-07-10T23:33:19+10:00

I checked google, yahoo and bing how you can find us online. While searching I found a lot of business directories online which list us. In most of these portals you also can leave some comments and ratings about the service you got. This is a great opportunity for customers to be able to give feedback and help other clients to find the right service. We always want to provide world class service and help you with our treatments. Please feel free to give us a rating and write about your experiences and treatment at Souri’s Myotherapy & Massage.

A few of these sites are:
TrueLocal
StartLocal
Hotfrog
Google
Yahoo
onlymelbourne.com.au

Also listed on:
Yellow Pages
Manningham Business Directory
Totaltravel
Localbusinessguide
Business.com.au

Livingsocial Massage Deal Melbourne

massage@souri.com.au — 2010-07-06T21:19:36+10:00

Since April 2010 Livingsocial is doing a lot of localised online advertising in the net at the moment. Looks like a big advertising budget. They advertise so many great deals - for example a 60 minute massage for $30 in Melbourne. Great? Not really ... as nothing is available at the moment.

When you click on the banner you get to page to register for the service which will start soon. That’s it. I personally think that this is wrong advertising as they do not have the specific offer at the moment and just want my email address and registration to count me to their user base. Secondly I am not a big fan of discounting services just to get first time customers ... we at Souri’s Myotherapy & Massage prefer fair prices for everybody and like to reward our long term clients. Good therapists will not discount their services.

Update: Livingsocial is now live with some massage deals. Let me know what you think about it. Any good experiences?

LivingSocial is the social commerce leader behind LivingSocial Deals, a group buying program that invites people and their friends to save up to 90 percent each day at their favourite restaurants, spas, sporting events, hotels and other local attractions in major cities. LivingSocial has an extensive user base of more than 85 million and is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

Suburb Pages - Melbourne - How to get to us?

massage@souri.com.au — 2010-07-09T01:46:51+10:00

We are introducing our suburb pages for Melbourne. All of our surrounding suburbs of Doncaster East will get a little page to show you what is special there and how to get easily to Souri’s Myotherapy and Massage clinic.

Balwyn
Box Hill
Blackburn
Bulleen
Doncaster
Doncaster East
Donvale
Lower Templestowe
Mont Albert
Nunawading
Mitcham
Park Orchards

Book in your treatment today ... even when you live not in Doncaster East. We are conveniently located close to the Eastern Freeway.

Coenzyme Q10 - CoQ10 (also known as ubiquinone)

massage@souri.com.au — 2010-07-08T00:05:00+10:00

This vitamin-like antioxidant compound which is present in all cells, is produced naturally in the body. Our bodies also produce free radicals (organic molecules responsible for tissue damage, ageing and possibly some diseases) during normal energy production.

As we get older we produce more of these free radicals. CoQ10 is an antioxidant which prevents cell damage due to free radical activity. We produce less CoQ10 as we age. This imbalance leads to a lot of damage in those whose bodies don’t produce enough of CoQ10 and other antioxidants.
CoQ10 is found in high levels within hard-working body tissues, especially in the heart. The level of CoQ10 becomes very low in people who suffer from heart disease, resulting in less energy for the heart to function normally.

It is not possible to acquire enough CoQ10 from diet alone. So, to increase the amount of antioxidants we need, a daily intake of a supplement is required.

Studies have been carried out on the affects of CoQ10 on:

Cardiovascular disease
Diabetes
Gum disease
Cancer
Parkinson’s disease
Migraines
Male infertility
Chronic fatigue syndrome
High blood pressure
Heart surgery
Athletic performance

The studies have shown evidence that CoQ10 is effective on some of these conditions but not all benefits have been conclusively proven. Even if taken in high doses, there are no known side effects of CoQ10. Therefore it may be worth taking a daily supplement for those with any of the listed conditions, especially those with heart conditions, and to monitor the results.

It would be a good idea to seek medical advice before taking CoQ10 as certain cholesterol or blood sugar lowering drugs reduce the effects of CoQ10. The body’s response to warfarin and insulin may be changed by CoQ10 supplementation. CoQ10 is quite expensive compared to most supplements.

What is Remedial Massage?

massage@souri.com.au — 2010-07-05T23:11:01+10:00

What is Remedial Massage?

When muscles and tendons become damaged or impaired, knotted and tense or immobile, Remedial Massage provides a healing treatment that can be gentle or strong, deep or shallow.
Remedial massage holistically treats the whole body and traces the discomfort as far as possible back to the original cause, healing both the cause of the disorder as well as the symptoms.

Remedial Massage Technique

It uses several specialised techniques to locate and repair damage and to support and speed up the body's own repair mechanisms. The massage is applied directly to the skin using a lubricating medium, usually oil, which ensures that the muscles associated with the disorder and mobilisation of the joint are deeply penetrated. Passive stretching moves are also used.

Benefits of Remedial Massage

Key benefits of Remedial Massage include: the stimulation to the blood supply allowing toxins in the muscles to be removed; the calming of the peripheral nervous system to ease pain and discomfort; and the toning and relaxing of muscles to improve joint mobility. An improvement to the health of the cells, the repairing of tissues, and the easing of stiffness and tension can also be experienced through therapeutic relaxation.

Muscular and skeletal dysfunctions often treated with Remedial Massage include Fibrositis, Spondylitis, Arthritis, frozen shoulder, muscular cramps, Whiplash, muscular atrophy, sports and dancing injuries.

Remedial massage available at Souri’s Myotherapy & Massage in Doncaster East, Melbourne - Restore Balance to Your Body.

Myotherapy & Massage Gift Vouchers - Feel good this winter.

massage@souri.com.au — 2010-07-04T22:12:32+10:00

Need a great present? We now have glossy gift vouchers available. Treat yourself or someone you care about to a massage today. You find more information here: Gift Vouchers

Easter Massage & Gift vouchers

massage@souri.com.au — 2010-03-24T23:39:10+11:00

The long easter weekend approaches fast. How about a relaxing massage to start the holiday. We still have some appointments available over the easter weekend 02/04/2010 - 05/04/2010. Book now.

Or do you need a myotherapy or massage gift voucher to hide it with the easter eggs and bunny. Unfortunately we have not yet setup our web shop that you can order online. Just give us a call and we can send you a voucher per mail or email as a pdf. Vouchers are valid for 1 year and cost $80 for a 1 hour massage or myotherapy treatment.

Happy Easter,
Souri

Welcome to my Massage & Myotherapy blog

massage@souri.com.au — 2010-03-20T13:35:15+11:00

Dear clients,

We finally got our new website up to give you some more information around our little Myotherapy and Massage clinic.

Here you will find soon some helpful information around different topics ...

- Myotherapy & Massage
- Health & Food
- Sports

and many more interesting topics.

Souri