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Why “No Pain, No Gain” Is Old Hat, Especially for Chronic Pain
12 September 2025

Why “No Pain, No Gain” Is Old Hat, Especially for Chronic Pain

If you live with chronic pain, you've likely heard it all before: “Push through it,” “Mind over matter,” or the old favourite, “No pain, no gain.” While these slogans might work in a gym setting or a motivational poster, they’re not helpful, and are often harmful, when it comes to long-term pain conditions. read more

What is Upper Cross Syndrome and how can massage help correct it?
13 August 2025

What is Upper Cross Syndrome and how can massage help correct it?

Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS) is best described as a common postural presentation caused by a muscular imbalance affecting the shoulder complex and the neck. This imbalance is caused by key muscle groups in the front and back of our upper body being equally weak in some parts and tight in other parts. read more

Kate Mikulandra joins the team at CHH!
14 December 2022

Kate Mikulandra joins the team at CHH!

Kate Mikulandra joins Canterbury Health Hub in 2022 as a Remedial Massage, Sports Massage and Relaxation Massage Therapist after graduating from Victoria University with a Diploma of Remedial Massage. read more

Lauren joins the team at CHH!
1 October 2022

Lauren joins the team at CHH!

We are excited to announce that Remedial and Relaxation Massage Therapist, Lauren Torpey, has joined the team at Canterbury Health Hub after completing a Diploma of Remedial Massage at RMIT University and is currently studying an Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy. read more