Ariel Wellness

13/10/2026

YOUR PAIN MAY START SOMEWHERE OTHER THAN WHERE YOU FEEL IT.

Your body is connected from head to toe, and your fascia plays an important role in supporting movement throughout the body.

When one area becomes tight or restricted, it can influence how other areas move and function.

🔹 Hips & Lower Back: Restricted hip movement can affect pelvic positioning and place additional strain on your lower back.

🔹 Ribs & Breathing: Limited movement through the rib cage can affect breathing mechanics and contribute to tension around the shoulders and upper back.

🔹 Neck & Jaw: Tension and movement restrictions in the neck can be associated with jaw discomfort and headaches.

This is why treating only the painful area isn't always enough.

At Ariel Wellness, we look at how your body works as a whole. Through targeted therapeutic bodywork, fascia release techniques and Deep Oscillation Therapy, we aim to relieve tension, support tissue mobility and encourage more comfortable movement.

💚 Pain Management is our Forté.

Book your next treatment with Bessie or Zita and let us help you move more comfortably!

📞 064 946 2282
📍 Upstairs at The Foundation, Knysna

07/10/2026

29/09/2026

Will I feel different straight after my treatment?

Many people do!

After a treatment, you may notice that your body feels looser, lighter and more relaxed. Some clients experience an immediate reduction in discomfort or find that movement feels easier, while for others, the changes are more gradual.

Your body may continue responding to the treatment over the following 24–48 hours, so you might notice further changes after you’ve left the treatment room.

Every body responds differently, and results can vary depending on the treatment, your individual needs and what we’re working on.

🌿 Ready to see how your body responds?

📍 Ariel Wellness — Upstairs at The Foundation, Knysna
📲 064 946 2282

28/09/2026

An interesting read on massage as supportive care during cancer treatment. 🌿

At Ariel Wellness, we believe in a gentle, individualised approach to supporting comfort and wellbeing.

📍 Upstairs at The Foundation, Knysna
📞 064 946 2282

Always consult your healthcare professional regarding massage during active cancer treatment.

This is just one study: a 2004 breast-cancer trial took thirty-four women with stage I or II breast cancer and randomized them to massage or usual care.

After 30-minute massages three times weekly for five weeks, the researchers reported improved mood and increases in lymphocyte and natural killer-cell numbers.

Only 27 participants provided blood samples, however, making this promising but small and preliminary evidence. It did not examine cancer cure, survival, recurrence or disease progression.

Reference: Hernandez-Reif et al., 2004

25/09/2026

𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓-𝐊𝟐𝐂 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐒 𝗪𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔! 💆‍♂️🚴⁣
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After 89km from Uniondale to Knysna, give those legs some well-earned attention.⁣
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Ariel Wellness will be at the K2C finish line offering post-ride sports massages:⁣
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💆 10 minutes – R150⁣
💆 20 minutes – R250⁣
💆 30 minutes – R300⁣
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To book, please visit the Ariel Massage stand on the day! 🙌⁣
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