Remedial Massage | Sports Massage | Relaxation Massage

Remedial Massage Therapy has been defined as normalising restriction and reducing pain when caused by soft tissue (muscle, ligament, tendon or joint irritation). We use a combination of techniques including deep tissue, trigger point, reflexology, myofacial release, shiatsu and cross fibre techniques to achieve the most effective and quickest results possible for each client.

What to expect from your remedial massage
A remedial massage may be painful at times. The goal of the therapists is to fix your injury in the shortest possible time with a minimum number of visits. You may be a little sore after your massage, but your muscles and joints should feel relaxed and free. It is also normal for some people to experience a bit of a "bruised" feeling for a few days after a remedial massage. When you get up off the table the majority of people feel a definite improvement in their soft tissue injury.

What types of conditions can remedial massage treat?
A good remedial massage can treat the following, as well as some other conditions with a very high success rate (depending of course on the cause of the problem):

• Headaches/migraines
• Neck and shoulder pain
• Tennis & Golfers' elbow
• Scoliosis, Sciatica & other back pain
• ITB complaints
• Knee pain
• Shin splints/Achilles tendonitis
• Foot pain/sprained ankles
• Various other injuries

Virtually all injuries involving muscles, ligaments or tendons, including sprains and strains can greatly benefit by massage.

Sports Massage has been defined as a form of physical treatment aimed at optimizing athletic performance, reducing the risk of injury and assisting in the rehabilitation of injuries of a soft tissue origin.

What to expect from sports massage

• Your massage will be done with a deeper pressure than that of a relaxation massage and the strokes will be quicker
• More time will be spent on muscles that take a greater load from your chosen sport/activity
• Pre and post event massages can be arranged on site for your special event
• After your massage you should feel relaxed but alert, your muscles and joints should feel relaxed and free

The benefits of sports massage

• Warm and ready the muscles for activity
• Prevent sports related injuries
• Improve performance and endurance
• Relieve post-event pain and stiffness
• Return muscles to normal faster

Relaxation massage is a gentler, slower massage than either a sports or remedial massage. Relaxation massage is a smooth, flowing type of massage, and you may even fall asleep during your treatment. It is best to have a friend pick you up after your massage as your driving can be impaired by the deep levels of relaxation, which can be instilled by this form of massage.

What to expect from your relaxation massage
Your massage will be done with a firm pressure and will flow from one stroke to the next. If you would like more or less pressure, please let your therapist know - it is your massage. Don't be surprised if you fall asleep on the massage table. Studies have shown that a one-hour full body massage is the equivalent of eight hours sleep for your muscles. When your massage is finished take care getting off the massage table as it is likely you will feel a little dizzy when standing up.

You can find us at one of the following location:

HEAD OFFICE:
Mount Waverley
25 Mount Pleasant Drive
Mount Waverley 3149
(03) 9807 0650