Syndesmosis Ankle Sprains

Article by Whitney Lowe

Ankle sprains are the most commonly occurring lower extremity soft-tissue injury.1 An estimated 85% of all ankle injuries involve ligament sprains. Of the various ligaments around the ankle, the majority of injuries occur to the ligaments on the lateral side of the ankle, primarily the anterior talofibular ligament (Figure 1). If injuries are [...]

Tom Bowen’s gift to the world of structural therapy

Tom Bowen (1916-1982) was a humble man however his work has made an incredible impact upon the field of alternative health, not only here in Australia, but across most continents of the world. Taught in a number of variations, the essence of the work is in its simplicity and effectiveness.

Bowen developed a unique style [...]

The Power of Water

By Nicola Muoio, Watsu Practitioner

During 2005 I was fortunate to meet Nicola Muoio, Australia’s leading Watsu practitioner and Watsu teacher. Since that time I have had many Watsu ‘floats’ and completed an Introductory Course in this powerful therapy. I found Watsu to be a calming, somatically powerful therapy; a synergistic meeting of shiatsu, directed yoga [...]

Thai Massage

Article by Andie McDouall

Traditional Thai massage is known as “nuad bo-ran” in Thailand, meaning simply “ancient massage”. This antiquity assures its reputation as one of the great healing arts of the world, being tried and tested over more than 2000 years. The founder of the art was Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha, actually an [...]