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Remedial Massage
Holistic Health Practice - Massage - Remdial Massage

Remedial Massage

If left unchecked, our body responds to the dysfunction by setting us up with compensatory mechanisms and lazy movement patterns which culminate in a domino effect that typically makes the original condition worse.

By using remedial massage techniques such as focused trigger point therapy, myofascial release, active and passive stretching, and deep tissue massage, the therapist is able to encourage the release of muscle tightness, improve blood flow and tissue healing for reduced scar tissue and correct muscle function.

OUR REMEDIAL MASSAGE CLINIC HELPS WITH:

  • sciatic pain
  • frozen shoulder
  • golfer’s/ tennis elbow
  • lower back pain
  • chronic or tension headaches
  • tightness in mid-back or neck
  • movement restriction
  • ligament/ tendon damage
  • muscle tears

THE BENEFITS OF REMEDIAL MASSAGE INCLUDE:

  • Reduced pain
  • Freedom of movement and flexibility
  • Better range of motion
  • Encouraging a better posture
  • Feeling balanced in your body
  • Enhanced injury healing
  • Further injury prevention
  • Enhanced sporting performance
  • Improved sense of well being

Price list of Remedial Massage

Remedial Massage 30 mins

$80.00

Suitable for acute conditions in one area of the body. All health funds apply depending on your level of cover.

ADD ON

  • Dry Needling + $25.00
  • Hot Stones + $25.00
  • Essential Oils + $15.00

Remedial Massage 45 mins

$105.00

Acute conditions requiring extra time in one or two area of the body. All health funds apply depending on your level of cover.

ADD ON

  • Dry Needling + $25.00
  • Hot Stones + $25.00
  • Essential Oils + $15.00

Remedial Massage 60 mins

$120.00

Acute or chronic conditions of the musculo-skeletal system where several areas of the body are involved requiring treatment and a complete assessment. All health funds apply depending on your level of cover.

ADD ON

  • Dry Needling + $25.00
  • Hot Stones + $25.00
  • Essential Oils + $15.00

Remedial Massage 75 mins

$145.00

Chronic conditions of the musculo-skeletal system involving several areas of the body requiring treatment and a complete assessment. All health funds apply depending on your level of cover.

ADD ON

  • Dry Needling + $25.00
  • Hot Stones + $25.00
  • Essential Oils + $15.00

Remedial Massage 90 mins

$170.00

Chronic conditions of the musculo-skeletal system involving several areas of the body requiring treatment and a complete assessment. All health funds apply depending on your level of cover.

ADD ON

  • Dry Needling + $25.00
  • Hot Stones + $25.00
  • Essential Oils + $15.00

Sports Massage
Holistic Health Practice - Massage - Sports Massage

Sports Massage

Sports massage is a type of remedial massage that focuses on specific muscles or muscle groups that are recruited in a particular sport. We will ask you about your sport, how often you train, the length of training sessions, and when the big event is! Often a deeper style of massage is required, but not always! It really varies between athletes.

Sports Massage uses a variety of techniques (e.g. deep tissue massage, Muscle Energy Technique (MET), proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), pin & stretching and mobilization) on specific muscle groups relating to a particular sport. Exercises and specific stretches may be prescribed. Sports remedial works well in conjunction with Physio and or Chiro treatments.

Sports and Remedial massages are very similar, although sometimes Sports Massage will include dry needling too.

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Doctor uses dry needles for treatment of the patient
Doctor uses dry needles for treatment of the patient

Have you been wondering what is the difference between Sports Massage and Remedial Massage?

Really, Sports and Remedial massages are very similar, like two peas in a pod! Although sometimes Sports Massage will include dry needling too.

As I often get asked what’s the difference, today I’ll share two case studies that highlight the difference in types of massage.

Case 01.

Jane who has booked a Sport Massage

Jane who has booked a Sport Massage

Jane is training for a triathlon, and is experiencing very tight calves, and mid-back pain, as well as tight hip flexors. After questioning, it is determined that the main cause of Jane’s tightness is her long hours training on the bike and turbo!

Specific massage techniques are used to release these muscles, and these techniques are similar to those used in a remedial massage. The difference however, is that a professional massage therapist will understand all the muscles involved in the sport training, and hence potential level of tightness based on the activity!

Based on the scheduled event, and training load, we can better recommend the frequency of sports massage so that Jane can be at her absolute best on race day! And injury free!!

Case 02.

John who has booked a Remedial Massage

John who has booked a Remedial Massage

John works long hours at the computer working as a statistician. John also loves his weekly game of golf, and has arrived at the massage clinic with tightness in his lower back, neck, and in-between his shoulder blades. The tightness and pain varies in intensity in the different areas and John just wants to feel better.

For John, general massage techniques are used to balance out the body with some specific techniques to pinpoint and release the tightness in his back and neck.

After his remedial massage, John reported back he had a more relaxed, better golfing swing the following week, and his neck pain had eased whilst at work.

The difference between ‘sports massage’ and ‘remedial massage’ is where the focus lies, and what techniques are used to resolve the issue.

An experienced professional masseuse will have a background understanding of both the sport and postural position for a specific job. This knowledge helps us work out the targeting muscles, and the depth of pressure for the specific areas. And to assess the neighbouring muscle groups.

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Price list of Sports Massage

Sports Massage 45 mins

$105.00

Sports Massage for releasing tight muscles, increasing the fast recovery of damaged muscles and improving body movements. Also, you will realize which muscles will matter where it is and how it is.

This 45 min treatment is designed for one particular area and body movement that you improve.

Example: For Runners
45 min Lower back sports Massage Treatment will be considered for the Gluteus muscles, Psoas/Iliacus muscle mainly and relating the lower body.

ADD ON

  • Dry Needling + $25.00

Please read: Dry Needling for effective Sports Massage

Sports Massage 60 mins

$120.00

Sports Massage for releasing tight muscles, increasing the fast recovery of damaged muscles and improving body movements. Also, you will realize which muscles will matter where it is and how it is.

This 60 min treatment is designed for one or two particular areas and body movements that you improve.

Example: For a Softball player
60 min Right Shoulder and Left side lower back/hip Sports massage treatment: Shoulder/scapular mobilization, arm massage, spine including cervical and sacrum adjustment, and Glutes and legs massage.

ADD ON

  • Dry Needling + $25.00

Please read: Dry Needling for effective Sports Massage

Sports Massage 75 mins

$145.00

Sports Massage 90 mins

$170.00

Sports Massage for releasing tight muscles, increasing the fast recovery of damaged muscles and improving body movements. Also, you will realize which muscles will matter where it is and how it is.

This 75/90 min treatment is designed for one or two particular areas and body movements that you improve. Also making the whole body balanced by the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight). (Stress controlling).

Example: For an Athletic swimmer
75/90 min full body musculoskeletal maintenance sports massage for quick recovering, improving body performance and into a zone of mindfulness controlling.

ADD ON

  • Dry Needling + $25.00

Please read: Dry Needling for effective Sports Massage

Zen Shiatsu
Holistic Health Practice - Massage - Shiatsu Massage

Zen Shiatsu

Zen Shiatsu is a traditional Japanese, hands-on massage that is performed over clothing – a great option for those sensitive to skin products. Applying pressure to all parts of the body along specific energy pathways (meridians) helps to rebalance the energy and alleviate tensioning pain throughout the body.

Price list of Zen Shiatsu

Zen Shiatsu 30 mins

$80.00

Zen Shiatsu 45 min

$105.00

Zen Shiatsu 60 min

$120.00

Zen Shiatsu 75 mins

$145.00

Zen Shiatsu 90 mins

$170.00

Zen Shiatsu is a traditional Japanese, hands-on massage that is performed over clothing – a great option for those sensitive to skin products.

Pregnancy Massage
Holistic Health Practice - Massage - Pregnancy Massage

Pregnancy Massage 

A pregnancy remedial massage can assist with the aches and pains experienced during pregnancy, which are often caused by the extra weight and shift in the centre of gravity. There are many physical benefits to a pregnancy massage in addition to the nurturing and emotional support provided by the massage therapist.

Price list of Pregnancy Massage

Pregnancy Massage 45 mins

$115.00

A shorter pregnancy massage that focuses on a specific concern – does not include the full body.

Pregnancy Massage 60 mins

$130.00

Pregnancy Massage 75 mins

$155.00

Pregnancy Massage 90 mins

$180.00

A specialised pregnancy massage suitable for any stage of your pregnancy. We have two sized pregnancy belly pillows to support you lying face down during most of the time allocated.

Aromatherapy
Holistic Health Practice - Massage - Aromatherapy Massage

Aromatherapy

A full body massage (including face/ abdomen is desired) with a tailored essential oil blend based on a brief consultation. Indicated for stress, anxiety, jet lag, fluid retention, and low mood.

Price list of Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy 60 mins

$130.00

Aromatherapy 75 mins

$155.00

Aromatherapy 90 mins

$180.00

A full body massage (including face/ abdomen is desired) with a tailored essential oil blend based on a brief consultation. Indicated for stress, anxiety, jet lag, fluid retention, and low mood.

Hot Stone & Essential Oil
Holistic Health Practice - Massage - Hot Stone & Aroma Oil Massage

Hot Stone & Essential Oil

Full body remedial/ relaxation massage utilising hot volcanic basalt stones and your favourite essential oils. This head-to-toe massage will send you to the free world! Pure bliss.

Price list of Hot Stone & Essential Oil

Hot Stone & Essential Oil 75 mins

$175.00

Full body remedial/ relaxation massage utilising hot volcanic basalt stones and your favourite essential oils. This head-to-toe massage will send you to the free world! Pure bliss.

Hot Stone & Essential Oil 90 mins

$200.00

Acute conditions requiring extra time in one or two area of the body. All health funds apply depending on your level of cover.