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Thrive Active Founder of Thrive Active.Group fitness, Myotherapy, Nutrition, Health Coaching & Retreats. Karratha. Even if you have no time & lacking motivation.

Sarah Moss
Adv Dip Myotherapy
Cert IV in Fitness
Adv Diploma in Dietetics for PT's

Busy Mum of 3 - lover of strength training & food! A proven Health Coaching system helping busy women break the cycle of Binge Eating & yo-yo dieting so you can feel good about your body, have more energy without giving up the food you love. I support women to improve their health & wellbeing through a unique and powerful blend of strength training, sustainable nutrition strategies and mindset coaching so you can achieve sustainable lifestyle changes & create a body you love! Apply for 1:1 Coaching by filling out this form. https://forms.gle/j4EuSd93UrHMgRJH7

You have the ability to achieve anything you want in life, you just need to believe you can.

Mum life 😝
03/10/2026

Mum life 😝

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE 💧Let’s bust a few common myths…MYTH 1: It’s a detox.Your body already has systems that remove waste. ...
03/10/2026

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE 💧
Let’s bust a few common myths…

MYTH 1: It’s a detox.
Your body already has systems that remove waste. Lymphatic drainage supports lymphatic flow — it doesn’t “detox” your body.

MYTH 2: Harder pressure = better results.
Lymphatic drainage is intentionally gentle. Deep pressure isn’t needed to stimulate superficial lymphatic vessels.

MYTH 3: It’s just for swelling.
While swelling is a common reason for treatment, lymphatic drainage may also be used as part of post-surgical care, scar management, and support for conditions such as lymphedema and lipedema.

MYTH 4: You should feel sore afterwards.
No pain, no gain doesn’t apply here. Treatment should generally feel gentle and relaxing.

Good treatment isn’t always about doing more.
Sometimes, gentle is exactly what the body needs. 💧

Have a question about lymphatic drainage? Ask us below.

September is Pain Awareness Month 🤍A reminder that you can be healing and still be in pain.With chronic pain, pain doesn...
24/09/2026

September is Pain Awareness Month 🤍

A reminder that you can be healing and still be in pain.

With chronic pain, pain doesn’t always mean ongoing damage. The nervous system can become more sensitive and protective, and things like stress, sleep, movement and previous experiences can all influence how we experience pain.

Healing isn’t always about reaching zero pain.

Sometimes progress looks like moving with more confidence, having fewer flare-ups and trusting your body again.

Pain is complex. Treatment should be personal.

Did you know Kate incorporates reflexology into her treatments? 🌿At Thrive Active, reflexology isn’t offered as a stand-...
22/09/2026

Did you know Kate incorporates reflexology into her treatments? 🌿

At Thrive Active, reflexology isn’t offered as a stand-alone treatment. Instead, Kate integrates elements of reflexology into her sessions where appropriate, alongside remedial massage, lymphatic work and other hands-on techniques.

For Kate, treatment is about more than simply working on the area that feels sore.

She takes the time to listen, observe and understand what may be happening for you as a whole — using what she feels through the feet, your symptoms and how your body responds to help guide the session.

It’s another layer to our whole-person approach to bodywork — meeting you where you are and tailoring each treatment to what you need on the day.

Because no two bodies — or treatments — are exactly the same.

Where science meets healing. 🤍Treatment isn’t just about finding the sore spot and trying to “fix” it.Every person who w...
22/09/2026

Where science meets healing. 🤍

Treatment isn’t just about finding the sore spot and trying to “fix” it.

Every person who walks into our space brings a different body, a different story and different needs on that particular day.

Sometimes your body needs deeper, more targeted treatment.
Sometimes it needs gentle hands-on work, movement or mobility.
Sometimes it needs lymphatic or scar work.
And sometimes it simply needs to feel safe enough to let go.

At Thrive Active, our treatments are client-centred — combining clinical knowledge, hands-on therapy and an intuitive approach to meet your body where it is.

We listen. We observe. We adapt.

Because healing isn’t always about doing more.

Sometimes it’s about creating the right environment for your body to do what it already knows how to do.

Science. Connection. Movement. Healing.

Well done to everyone who played in the netball grand finals yesterday! 🏐👏 Such a great way to finish off the season!Jus...
20/09/2026

Well done to everyone who played in the netball grand finals yesterday! 🏐👏 Such a great way to finish off the season!

Just a little clinic update…

We have one week left of term before I take a little break over the school holidays to slow down, spend some time with the family and enjoy a bit of a reset. 🤍

I may open up a few appointments during the holidays, so if you’re needing a treatment, please send me a DM and I’ll see what I can do.

We’re also booking up quickly over the next few weeks, so please try to book ahead where you can so you don’t miss out.

And to everyone heading into the school holidays — I hope you get a chance to slow down, enjoy some time with your people and do a few things that fill your cup too.

Happy Sunday ☀️🤍

WHAT IF YOUR BACK PAIN ISN’T JUST ABOUT YOUR BACK?Chronic back pain is complex.When pain has been present for months or ...
17/09/2026

WHAT IF YOUR BACK PAIN ISN’T JUST ABOUT YOUR BACK?

Chronic back pain is complex.

When pain has been present for months or years, there may be more influencing it than muscles, joints and what shows up on a scan.

Stress.
Fear.
Poor sleep.
Past experiences.
Anxiety.
Feeling constantly “on”.

These things don’t mean your pain is imaginary.

Pain is real — but pain is also influenced by your brain and nervous system.

When we’re under prolonged stress, we may breathe differently, brace more, move less, sleep poorly and become more sensitive to sensations from the body.

Over time, the nervous system can become more protective.

That’s why managing chronic pain isn’t always about finding one tight muscle and “fixing” it.

Sometimes treatment is about helping you move again, building strength and confidence, improving sleep and recovery, reducing fear around movement and finding ways to help your nervous system feel less threatened.

Your emotions aren’t necessarily “stored” in your back — but how you feel can absolutely influence how you experience pain.

And that’s why chronic pain deserves a whole-person approach.

“MY MRI SAYS I HAVE A BULGING DISC.”First — don’t panic.Disc bulges are common imaging findings, including in people who...
15/09/2026

“MY MRI SAYS I HAVE A BULGING DISC.”

First — don’t panic.

Disc bulges are common imaging findings, including in people who don’t have back pain.

A disc bulge also doesn’t automatically mean you need to stop lifting, running or exercising.

What matters is your symptoms and clinical presentation, not the MRI report alone.

Depending on the individual, management may involve temporarily modifying aggravating activities, gradually restoring movement, building strength and progressively returning to normal loading.

Myotherapy can also be used as part of a broader management plan to help with pain, movement and returning to activity.

And remember:

A bulging disc doesn’t mean your back is broken.

Your spine is adaptable, and in many cases conservative management and progressive exercise are an important part of recovery.

Seek medical assessment promptly if back pain is accompanied by significant or worsening weakness/numbness, changes to bladder or bowel control, or numbness around the saddle/groin area.

One of the most common things I see in clinic is people trying to “stretch their shoulder” when the real limitation is c...
13/09/2026

One of the most common things I see in clinic is people trying to “stretch their shoulder” when the real limitation is coming from their upper back.

Your thoracic spine plays a huge role in how your shoulder moves. If it doesn’t extend well, your shoulder often has to compensate — which can contribute to pain, stiffness and reduced overhead mobility.

This doesn’t mean thoracic stiffness is the cause of every shoulder problem, but it’s an area that’s often overlooked.

As a myotherapist, I’m always looking beyond the painful area. Sometimes improving how your thoracic spine moves can make a noticeable difference to shoulder function and help you get back to training, work and everyday movement.

Have you ever noticed your shoulders feel better after mobilising your upper back?

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12/09/2026

It sounds scary. But degenerative changes on a scan don’t automatically explain how much pain you’re experiencing — and they don’t mean your spine is worn out or that you should stop moving.

Changes such as disc degeneration, joint changes and osteophytes become increasingly common as we age, and they can also be present in people who have little or no pain.

So what can you do?

→ Keep moving
→ Build strength gradually (this is the most important thing you can do, follow a program designed for you specifically)
→ Modify aggravating loads rather than avoiding everything
→ Work on mobility where appropriate
→ Prioritise sleep and recovery
→ Get help if pain is stopping you from doing the things you enjoy

With Myotherapy, we’re not trying to “reverse” degeneration.

We’re looking at you — your symptoms, movement, strength, lifestyle and what your body needs to get back to functioning well.

Your scan is part of the picture. It isn’t your future.

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