The Journal

Notes on feeling well.

Practical, down-to-earth writing from our team on massage, movement, recovery, sleep, stress and seasonal wellbeing.

Supporting Your Health During Cold and Flu Season
Wellness & Lifestyle

Supporting Your Health During Cold and Flu Season

16 June 2026

Have you noticed that it feels like everyone is getting sick at the moment? Many people have experienced more than one virus this year, while others are finding it takes longer than expected to fully recover. Even after the worst symptoms have passed, it is not uncommon to feel tired, run down or si

Why Does My Body Feel Different in Winter?
Wellness & Lifestyle

Why Does My Body Feel Different in Winter?

2 June 2026

Have you noticed that your body feels a little different lately? Getting out of bed takes more effort, your joints feel stiffer, or an old ache you haven’t thought about in months has suddenly returned. As the weather cools, many people experience changes in their comfort, mobility and energy levels

It’s Not Just Ageing
Posture & Movement

It’s Not Just Ageing

22 May 2026

Understanding the real reasons behind stiffness, balance changes and slowing down, and what can help Most people don’t wake up one day and feel ‘old’. It happens gradually. The walk that used to feel easy starts to feel like a bit more effort. Recovery after a long day takes longer. You notice yours

Motion is Medicine in Chatswood
Wellness & Lifestyle

Motion is Medicine in Chatswood

6 May 2026

Why keeping mobile is about so much more than exercise There’s a moment that many people recognise, and don’t like to talk about. It might be the first time you held the stair rail without thinking about it. Or the morning you got out of a chair and felt it was more effort than it … Continue Readin

Simple Strategies for Desk-Day Discomfort
Posture & Movement

Simple Strategies for Desk-Day Discomfort

21 Apr 2026

In our previous blog post, we explored how sustained sitting and repetitive tasks can contribute to accumulated load on the body. The key takeaway is that small, consistent changes across the day can reduce the impact of long periods at a desk. By focusing on movement variety and recovery, these sim

The Physical Impact of Prolonged Sitting
Posture & Movement

The Physical Impact of Prolonged Sitting

8 Apr 2026

Modern work often looks physically light, yet many people notice increasing stiffness, tension, headaches, or fatigue building throughout the day. Whether you’re at a desk, studying, driving, working from home, or managing household responsibilities, long periods in one position, combined with scree

Feeling Run Down?
Wellness & Lifestyle

Feeling Run Down?

20 Mar 2026

A closer look at stress, sleep, and immune resilience in autumn Autumn often brings subtle changes in routine, light exposure, workload, and training patterns. These shifts can influence sleep quality, stress regulation, and immune resilience. Many people describe this time of year as feeling “flat,

Autumn Wellness Reset
Wellness & Lifestyle

Autumn Wellness Reset

6 Mar 2026

Simple habits to support energy, recovery + immune resilience As we move into autumn, routines often begin to shift. Work and school schedules become busier, daylight hours change, and sleep patterns can feel a little less predictable. It’s also the season when coughs, colds, and general “run-down”

Which Recovery Method Is Right for You?
Massage & Recovery

Which Recovery Method Is Right for You?

20 Feb 2026

Staying active is easier when you know what your body needs. With so many options, it’s normal to wonder what to book: Do you need a massage because you’re tight? A chiropractic adjustment because you’re feeling stiff? Acupuncture because stress or sleep are off? Dry needling for that one stubborn s

Recovery Basics for Active People (From Weekend Warriors to Serious Athletes)
Massage & Recovery

Recovery Basics for Active People (From Weekend Warriors to Serious Athletes)

19 Jan 2026

Whether you’re training for an event, playing sport on the weekend, lifting weights, golfing, doing Pilates, or simply trying to feel stronger and more mobile, progress often comes down to one thing: Consistency. For many people, the biggest barrier to consistency isn’t motivation. It’s interruption

Your Goals Check-In: How to Get More Active Without Getting Injured
Pain & Injury

Your Goals Check-In: How to Get More Active Without Getting Injured

16 Jan 2026

If you started the year with a plan to move more, whether that’s walking, running, classes, gym, sport, or simply reducing tightness and improving mobility, that’s a common goal, especially after time off, travel, or a change in routine. Around weeks 3–6, many people notice a similar pattern: That d

Why Most New Year Wellness Goals Fail (and the Simple Way to Make Yours Stick)
Wellness & Lifestyle

Why Most New Year Wellness Goals Fail (and the Simple Way to Make Yours Stick)

2 Jan 2026

Welcome to the first Feel Amazing Chatswood blog post for 2026. We hope you find inspiration, practical tips, and supportive treatment options to help you feel your best this year. Every January, millions of people set wellness goals with the best intentions, yet nearly 80% abandon them by February.

The Gift of Wellness – Caring for Others and Yourself
Wellness & Lifestyle

The Gift of Wellness – Caring for Others and Yourself

2 Dec 2025

December is often called the “silly season” for a reason. End‑of‑year deadlines, school concerts, Christmas shopping, social events, travel, and family gatherings can leave you feeling more drained than delighted. At Feel Amazing Chatswood, we see it every year: tight shoulders, sore backs, headache

Summer Wellness: Staying Active and Moving with Ease
Wellness & Lifestyle

Summer Wellness: Staying Active and Moving with Ease

7 Nov 2025

With summer arriving soon, many of us are eager to spend more time outdoors, hit the beach, and enjoy longer days. But the warmer months can also bring unique challenges to your musculoskeletal health. At Feel Amazing, we’re here to help you make the most of summer while keeping your body feeling it

Headaches and Migraines: Understanding and Managing the Pain
Pain & Injury

Headaches and Migraines: Understanding and Managing the Pain

21 Oct 2025

Headaches are a common condition that causes pain in any part of your head. For some people they occur occasionally, for others, chronic headaches or migraines can severely impact daily life. Today’s blog post will look at different types of headaches (including tension, migraine, cluster, and cervi

Maximising Time and Space: Simple Self-Care Tips for Busy Lives
Wellness & Lifestyle

Maximising Time and Space: Simple Self-Care Tips for Busy Lives

1 Oct 2025

When life gets busy, as it often does, self-care is usually the first thing to fall to the bottom of the list. At Feel Amazing Chatswood, we know that taking care of yourself can feel like just one more task in an already full day. That’s why we’ve put together some easy, no-cost ways to … Continue

Getting Your Groove Back
Wellness & Lifestyle

Getting Your Groove Back

17 Sept 2025

When You’re Feeling Off (and What You Can Do About It) Let’s face it, we all have those times when we’re just not quite ourselves. Maybe you’re tired, unmotivated, tense, or just feeling “off” for no clear reason. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. In fact, no one is immune to these dips in

Lifting Safely to Prevent Injury
Pain & Injury

Lifting Safely to Prevent Injury

3 Sept 2025

One of our Feel Amazing team members noticed our beloved Chiropractor Elijah carrying a heavy box the other day, and when he bent to place it down, he used his knees, keeping his back straight! They were so impressed, because truth be told, how many of us do this correctly? It’s often easier to just