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Coastal Village Massage Therapy Offering Pregnancy Massage in Shellharbour
Here at The List, we love finding out about new Illawarra businesses and meeting the people behind them. Going for a massage is one of those things that feels like such a luxury, that it often gets pushed to the end of the ‘to-do’ list. We often only go for a massage when we’ve picked […]
What is a HOCATT sauna?
The Illawarra’s first HOCATT sauna uses ozone steam and far infrared tehcnology to detoxify your body, boost your immune system and optimise your athletic performance and recovery.
The rise of smudge sticks in the Illawarra
There’s a buzz about town lately and it might surprise you. It seems that the practice of “smudging” (the use of smoke to clear negative energies away) is growing in popularity in the Illawarra area…
I asked Figtree Holistic Therapies – What is Reiki?
I’ve never really understood much about Reiki – I believed it was a type of massage with some extra “woo” factor, but not having known anyone who’d experienced a Reiki session, I remained oblivious… It was only a few months ago that a friend met up with a group of us for an afternoon drink […]
The benefits of sauna use and where to find a sauna in the Illawarra
This article was updated August, 2023. I’ve loved the feeling of sauna bathing for many years, but only as a rare treat when on holidays or visiting a health retreat. In the past three or four years, I’ve started indulging in the sauna regularly. Having always viewed sauna as nothing more than a relaxation tool, […]
Floatation Therapy. What is it and why am I hooked?
This article was updated in August, 2023. Unfortunately, the business Cocoon Floatation has closed down post-pandemic, however, there are other float tank experiences available in the Illawarra area. I’d heard about floatation therapy being used by the likes of Joe Rogan and Tim Ferriss amidst the many hours of podcasts I consume while driving each […]