The Wellness Blog

Meet Geish our Remedial Massage Therapist

We’re excited to welcome Geish Nori to the The Wellness Place team!

Geish came to Australia from Japan in 2004 to study sports science. He completed his PhD in Exercise, Biomedical, and Health Sciences from Edith Cowan University in 2007. His research interests are the assessment and development of performance during strength and conditioning (S&C) exercises. Before joining The Wellness Place, Geish was an S&C coach at Western Australian Institute of Sport from 2005 to 2021, where he planned and implemented S&C programs for international, national, and developmental athletes in various Olympic, Paralympic, and Commonwealth Games sports.

What is Bowen Therapy?

Bowen Therapy is a gentle, hands-on technique that uses small, precise movements over muscles, tendons, and fascia. Unlike deep-tissue massage, Bowen does not involve forceful pressure or manipulation. Instead, it encourages your body’s natural ability to reset, repair, and heal itself.

This method was developed in Australia by Tom Bowen in the 1950s and has since been used worldwide to address a range of musculoskeletal and stress-related conditions.

The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Spinal Dysfunction

Spinal dysfunction isn’t always obvious. You may experience occasional stiffness, mild headaches, or minor neck tension, and it can be tempting to ignore these signs. However, small spinal restrictions can have wider consequences over time—affecting both your joint health and your long-term costs, both physical and financial.

Why Rest Alone Doesn’t Fix an Injury

When you injure a muscle, joint, or ligament, the first instinct is often to rest. While rest can help during the initial acute phase, relying on rest alone rarely leads to full recovery.

Neck Pain from Screens: What’s Really Going On

“Tech neck” is a term many of us are familiar with, describing stiffness or discomfort from prolonged screen use. But what’s really happening in your neck?

Not Just Poor Posture

People often assume their neck hurts because their posture is “bad.” The truth is that the neck is designed to bend, twist, and look down. The problem isn’t looking at a screen, it’s staying in one position for too long.

Why Back Pain Is Rarely Just About the Back

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit a chiropractor or physio. But here’s the thing: back pain is rarely just about the back itself.

Why Your Spine Isn’t Really Out of Place: What’s Really Happening with Joint Dysfunction

A common phrase patients use when describing back or neck pain is, “I think my spine is out of place.” It’s an understandable way to explain the feeling of stiffness or discomfort. But here’s the reassuring truth: your spine isn’t slipping out or “out of alignment” in the way many people imagine.

Posture Explained Simply: Why It Matters and What’s a Myth

Most of us have been told at some point to “sit up straight” or “fix your posture.” Posture has a reputation for being the secret to avoiding back pain and looking confident. But what does the research actually say? And is there really such a thing as perfect posture?