Massage Therapy for health and wellbeing is a systematic and scientific manipulation of soft tissues of the body for therapeutic purposes. It is both a healing art and a science that can benefit everyone.
Massage has a broad range of applications and can assist with common ailments such as tension headaches, stress, arthritis, back pain and sciatica just to name a few. Its benefits include decreased stress, decreased pain and improved flexibility. Benefits vary based on how clients perceive massage through their physical senses. For detailed information of the service, click the links or ‘Read more’ below
Swedish Massage is a gentle form of massage therapy used for relaxation or stress reduction and improve blood circulation for general health management. It is commonly referred to as ‘relaxation massage’.
It uses a system of broad and long strokes, kneading and rubbing in the same direction to increase blood flow into soft tissue which in turn helps to supply oxygen to cells, eliminate waste products and improve nutrition uptake. This also stimulates the synthesis of hormones; dopamine (pleasure), serotonin (happy) and oxytocin (relaxation).
With the benefits mentioned above, this can be implemented to assist in weight loss, improve skin texture and elasticity and assist in the recovery of mental and emotional stress and its chronic form; burnout.
Swedish Massage is NOT covered by Private Health Funds
Remedial Massage is a targeted therapy focused on specific problems anywhere throughout the body. As issues differ with each client, the therapist will assess before treating the muscle pain, injury, or postural misalignment. These problems can result from injury in the workplace, repetitive strain, stress or poor postural habits.
Corrective deep tissue techniques such as trigger point therapy or Myofascial Release are used with the therapist’s intent to either treat the root cause of musculoskeletal issues (holistic approach) or alleviate the symptoms, usually pain (therapeutic approach).
This can lead to relief from pain, soreness, or tension discomfort, and improved muscular function, and mobility. Read more
Remedial Massage is covered by Private Health Funds
Sports Massage is more focused on athletes and the physically active and emphasises performance and recovery.
It has similarities to Remedial Massage. The techniques however, are more fast, vigorous, and stimulating to warm up muscles, reduce soreness and stiffness.
It is implemented to target specific muscles that experience repetitive strain or overload for injury prevention and subsequently improve performance before a sporting event. It is also used after a sports event to speed up recovery and reduce build-up of post-lactic acid.
Sports Massage is covered by Private Health Funds under ‘Remedial Massage’ service.
Combined Remedial Therapies are an extension of remedial massage which involves the application of a wide range of additional manual skills, to assist in bodily aches, pains, discomforts and physical limitations. Your therapist may integrate one or more of these techniques including but not limited to:
- Myofascial Release
- Myofascial cupping
- Joint mobilisation
- Trigger Point Therapy
- An Mo Tui Na/Acupressure
- Stretch therapy
- Craniosacral Therapy
- Corrective Exercise Techniques
- Dorn Method (holistic joint re-alignment therapy),
A therapist who spent years in the massage industry and are keen to learn new skills will possess a wealth of knowledge to complement their massage session to maximise benefit.
