Winter Wellness Through the Lens of Remedial Massage
As the colder months settle in, it’s common to feel a little tighter in the body — and perhaps a little heavier in spirit too. We hunch our shoulders against the wind, move less, and spend more time indoors. While these seasonal shifts are completely natural, they can also take a toll on our muscles, circulation, and overall wellbeing.
Massage offers more than just relaxation. It’s a way to support your body through the rhythms of the year — especially in winter, when aches, stiffness and old injuries tend to flare up. A well-tailored session can help restore circulation, ease tension, and soften areas that feel stuck or overworked. It’s about bringing your system back into balance, with touch that’s purposeful, responsive and deeply nourishing.
Supportive techniques you can try at home:
Self-massage with a warm oil: Use gentle strokes on your forearms, calves, or neck using a warmed massage oil. Even five minutes before bed can promote better sleep and relieve surface tension.
Heat packs on stiff spots: Apply a wheat bag or hot water bottle to areas like the lower back or shoulders. Follow it with light stretching — heat makes your tissues more pliable and receptive.
Slow, mindful movement: Gentle joint circles, a few minutes of shaking out the limbs, or rolling on a foam roller can support lymph flow and prevent winter stagnation.
Hydrotherapy at home: Alternate warm and cool water on your feet or forearms in the shower to invigorate circulation. It’s simple and surprisingly energising.
Winter doesn’t need to be something we just get through — it can be a time to restore and recalibrate. If your body’s feeling the effects of the season, massage can help unwind the deeper knots, support immunity, and create space to move freely again.
Remedial Massage Therapists Johanna Keyes and Soledad Barahona
are available Tuesday through Saturday
at Beattie Street Health Studio in Balmain.
Sessions are tailored to your needs and always grounded in care and depending on your health fund, rebates are available on the spot.
