Remedial Massage
Remedial massage is a highly targeted therapy that aims to accelerate healing, reduce inflammation, and improve joint mobility. It actively supports the rehabilitation of soft tissue injuries, chronic pain and repetitive strain.
Clinical soft tissue therapy uses specialised techniques to help with:-
Tension relief from tight and restricted muscles
Restriction and discomfort from postural imbalances
Musculoskeletal injuries
Soft tissue injuries
Specialised techniques used:-
Specialised massage techniques
Myofascial release techniques
Trigger point therapy
Dry needling
Cupping therapy
Muscle energy techniques
Neuromuscular techniques
Postural analysis
Most areas can be treated but in particular:-
Jaw/TMJ
Head/neck
Back
Ribs/diaphragm
Hips and knees
Legs and feet
Elbows/Shoulders
Your treatment will be very individualised to your musculoskeletal problem. Your treatment may incorporate trigger point therapy, which is specifically targeted pressure over an area of tension or pain for a sustained period using the thumbs, fingers or elbows, the sensation may be felt in other areas of the body called 'referred pain'. Myofascial therapy targets the fascial layers (connective tissue) that may be causing restrictions in movement. Cupping therapy helps to bring blood flow to the area of inflammation or pain site by increasing the circulation and lymphatic flow. Dry Needling may be used to target myofascial trigger points that the hands cannot reach and aims to restore biochemical balance for reduced pain and restrictions by resetting the neuromuscular system. Sterile single use needles are used for this treatment, and thorough information will be given to the client prior to the treatment. NMT (Neuromuscular therapy) to target the nervous system (that gives us the feeling of pain) - to calm the nerves that innervate the area in question. MET (Muscle Energy Technique) to relax, lengthen, and restore mobility to tight muscles and restricted joints
Your initial appointment starts with a clinical assessment before any physical treatment begins. The practitioner conducts an intake evaluation. This includes taking a detailed medical history and analysing your posture, joint range of motion, and muscle imbalances. A discussion with you will commence before your treatment to run through the techniques that may be used for your presenting condition. Although you should feel relief/results from your first session, depending on your condition, it is not always a 'one time fix' - Remedial massage therapy techniques may be prescribed in conjunction with treatments such as physiotherapy to help manage existing injuries or speed recovery.
*Appointment times are case by case
Initial appointment - please allow for approx. 60 mins for form filling and postural analysis as well as a full treatment $100.
Follow-up treatments may range between 35 and 50 minutes depending on the issue and area. After your initial appointment, subsequent appointments will be discussed with your Therapist.
35 mins $80
50 mins $100