Total Balance Osteopathy

03/06/2026

So Tallow got us started on the push up challenge.
And with him leaving I wasn’t sure whether I’d do it again. But a group of my friends are getting on board so I thought I’d jump in with them.
And also we had a personal experience where a long term acquaintance chose to end their life a month ago. It’s really relevant that we all need to know someone cares & the darkest days don’t last forever. Keep posted for links on how to donate. We are choosing to support headspace with our donations

01/06/2026

Total Balance Osteopathy wants to wish Tallow & Kayla all the best on their new adventures. May the snow be plentiful & the travels fruitful.
Just remember you’re always welcome to pop back for a visit. You will be missed by all of us.
Much love Total Balance Team.

01/06/2026

A refresher on Rocktaping for the shoulder.

29/05/2026

A little refresher for those wanting to use Rocktape to manage knee complaints. It is important to use good quality tape. Cheaper brands don’t have the same elastic recoil & therefore will not perform as well.

26/05/2026

Total Balance Osteopathy wants to introduce our new massage therapist- Peter Harrison.
He is currently finishing a Diploma of Remedial Massage Therapy and holding a Certificate IV in Massage Therapy.
He has a keen interest in sport, sport science and biology, he enjoys using his knowledge and hands-on skills to help individuals recover from injuries, manage pain and improve overall health – using soft tissue techniques such as petrissage, trigger points, friction, stretches, MFR and METs.
With a background working on farms and in the disability support sector, Peter brings a range of general life experience to his practice. He is also a Fantasy novelist, a poet and a lover of camping, hiking, board games and composing music.

We are happy to welcome him to the clinic. For bookings phone 02 65 846122 or book online .com.au

23/04/2026

Chanthorn one of our Khmer friends sharing how to perform a lying Sciatic nerve glide or nerve flossing technique.
I like the lying technique as I find patients can relax more than the seated techniques.
It’s important to try to keep the rest of the body relaxed.
- Have the leg you are gliding at 90 degrees to the table.
- as you extend the knee ( straighten the lower part of the leg)
- tilt the head back (chin to the ceiling)
- make sure you pull the toes back towards your head as well.
- then as you relax the foot, bring the chin back down & allow the knee to bend again.
-Repeat 10-15 x on one leg & then change sides.
- Do this under guidance from a qualified health practitioner as there are circumstances where this may not be appropriate.

17/04/2026

Wishing this legend a very happy belated bday for Tallow. We wish him all the best wishes.

06/04/2026

I can’t tell you how many patients I’ve treated thinking they are doing “the right thing” joining Pilates classes in large gym classes with a single instructor. The large classes with no prerequisite one of one training often means class participants are performing the exercises incorrectly. Which is often missed in large gym class Pilates classes. As the numbers are too large for individual correction
And they only realise this after sustaining an injury.
It is only a great routine if performed correctly with adequate supervision. Buyer beware

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18/03/2026

A little more Endo awareness
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We know that many women, and persons, are missed & dismissed when it comes to endometriosis. It's one of things I really get angry about.

But while there are inadequacies in the healthcare profession when it comes to endometriosis, not all mismanagement can be blamed on healthcare professionals.

There are people who are not seeking proper help soon enough, and some not at all, and this can lead to long-term complications too. There are always reasons for that, and I get all the reasons, I really do. Unfortunately without proper help, this then just creates one hell of a mismanaged cycle that does not help anyone.

But as an Endometriosis Expert, what has prompted me to do this post is so that all concerned get to know what the serious side of mismanaged & unmanaged endometriosis is.

There is no doubt that this disease can be very devastating for anyone who has it, but what happens in the worst cause scenario, if it is not managed properly.

The following can be serious complications of unmanaged endometriosis:
Ruptured ovaries
Ovarian torsion
Obliterated fallopian tubes
Ruptured endometrioma
Pelvic infection/Pelvic pain
Obliteration of the pelvic cavity
Peritonitis
Sepsis
Obstructed/perforated bowel
Torsion of the bowel & intestines.
Bladder obstruction
Painful bladder syndrome
Multiple organs adhered together
Other organs damaged
Cardiovascular events
Stroke
Chronic nerve pain
Chronic musculosketal, or spinal pain
Chronic Migraine
Malignancies & cancers
Recurrent miscarriage
Permanent infertility
Opioid dependency & addiction
Psychotic disorders
Suicidal ideations.
Death (rare from endometriosis directly, but can be from associated factors related to endometriosis)

This is why endometriosis needs to be managed properly, and managed by a healthcare professional that is an expert in the management of endometriosis and associated symptoms. There are people who can, and will help you.

If you do need help with managing endometriosis properly, contact my clinic and find out how I can help you. Contact [email protected] or call +61 0451 408 898. In person & online consults available, no matter where you live.

04/03/2026

Soo last week I was fortunate enough to be asked to present a little of our story around the support we provide in Cambodia. It was an honour to share how this came about & the journey thus far.
And I’m Quietly very proud of what we’ve achieved so far & more excited for where this journey will take us.
A huge Thank you to Rotary for the invitation & thank you to my friends & patients who cheer us on in the background.