REMEDIAL / DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE

$85.00 – 1 hour
$110.00 – 1.5 hours

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Remedial massage located in Wynnum, Brisbane 

Remedial massage targets specific areas of need.  Remedial / Sports massage is tailored and modified to whatever your body needs to recover.
Remedial / Sports massage is considered a deep tissue treatment.  Treatment may focus the entire hour on the upper half of the body or the lower half of the body depending on current circumstances.

If you are wanting to claim private health for remedial massage it is important that you understand what a remedial massage treatment involves.

Definition of Remedial Massage directly from Medibank 

Remedial massage is the systematic assessment and treatment of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and connective tissues of the body to assist in rehabilitation, pain and injury management.

Remedial massage aims to reduce or eliminate pain, and restore normal function of  muscles and joints.  It can help joint mobility and flexibility, stimulate the lymphatic system and promote blood flow, particularly to injured areas.

How is remedial massage different to other types of massage?

There are many different types of massage, many primarily for relaxation or enjoyment including therapeutic massages, aromatherapy massages, hot stone massages.

In contrast, remedial massage is focussed on treating a particular injury or condition through massage and stretching.

What to expect from a remedial massage appointment?

Before any remedial massage treatments begins, your therapist should perform a thorough consultation and assessment to figure out the best treatment for your injury or condition.

To claim a benefit using Medibank Extras, your therapist must develop a specific treatment plan for your injury or condition.  This treatment plan forms the basis of the clinical notes, which must be taken by the therapist at each consultation.

Techniques and assessments used in remedial massage may include:

• Myofascial Release Techniques
• Muscle Energy Techniques
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Lymphatic Drainage Techniques
• Range of Movement Assessments (ROM)

A myofascial trigger point is a point in a taut band of skeletal muscle.  Trigger points are produced by muscle stress, such as overwork, repetitive motion, or sudden excessive stretch.
During the remedial / sports massage treatment testing may be required throughout the treatment to check if pain has reduced or range of movement (ROM) improved.

This massage benefits Office / Admin workers and athletes equally.

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGE

(Including personalised essential oil blend)

$85.00 – 1 hour tailored to specific areas of the body
$110.00 – 1.5 hours tailored to specific areas of the body
$175.00 – 2.5 hours Full Body

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The lymphatic drainage massage is very gentle, light and extremely relaxing.  Lynphatic Drainage Massage Wynnum, Brisbane

The Lymphatic System runs parallel to the Circulatory System.  Although, unlike the Circulatory System, the Lymphatic System does not have a pump like the heart.  The lymphatic system is responsible for the drainage and removal of waste from all parts of the body, filtration of interstitial fluid from tissues, the absorption of fatty acids from the digestive system and probably most importantly transports many of the cells involved in immune system function especially in response to infection.

Why would I need a Lymphatic Drainage Massage:

• general health maintenance
• cleansing / detoxification
• oedema / fluid retention (eg swollen ankles after being on your feet through the day)
• migraine / headaches
• constipation
• stress related problems
• sedentary lifestyle
• for those who enjoy more relaxing treatments
• Very helpful treatment for elderly people with swelling in the legs & feet, gentle and caring strokes applied

AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE

 (Sequential massage performed by qualified aromatherapist)

$85.00 – 1 hour

Professional, therapeutic massage located in Wynnum, Brisbane.

The Aromatherapy Massage technique is an extremely relaxing, sequential massage which is carried out the same way every time by qualified aromatherapists.
(Simply adding essential oils to a massage blend does not constitute an aromatherapy massage).

The Aromatherapy Massage technique has a profound effect on well-being because the massage techniques help to regulate the autonomic nervous system, stimulate the lymphatic system, ease muscular tension, promote circulation and balance the electro-magnetic field of the body.

As an added bonus Aromatherapy treatments are tailored to each individual client.  Based upon medical history and current mental and emotional state, a personalised pure essential oil blend is made up that is specifically for you – made with careful consideration to enhance the treatment outcome.

Beginning with a relaxing foot soak you can sit back for several minutes and let your cares drift away.  The Aromatherapy Massage starts on the back of the body and the scalp, then moves to the feet and back of the legs, then you roll over and the massage begins on the scalp, face & décolletage, then the abdomen, finishing with the feet and front of the legs.

Some of the techniques utilised in the aromatherapy massage come from:

Foot Reflexology Treatment

(Eunice Ingham relaxing style)

$70.00 – 45 minutes

$85.00 – 1 hour

Reflexology deals with the principle that there are Reflex areas in the feet, hands & ears that correspond to all the organs, glands and body parts. Reflexology is a unique method of using the thumb and fingers on these reflex areas to stimulate the body to achieve and maintain homeostasis.

During the Reflexology treatment when the Reflex areas on the feet are stimulated there is improved blood circulation to the corresponding part of the body.  There are also Acupressure meridians that run through the feet and throughout the body.  These meridians and related acupuncture points are thoroughly stimulated during treatment.

• Reflexology is a very relaxing treatment that relieves stress and tension.  May improve sleep quality after treatment.
• Reflexology improves nerve function and blood supply
• Reflexology encourages elimination of wastes

Reflexology Wynnum, Brisbane

Personalised full body treatment

(Combining Relaxation & Eastern Massage Techniques with Hot Stone therapy with added benefit of personalised pure essential oil blend)

$85.00 – 1 hour Full Body
$110.00 – 1.5 hour Full Body

Personalised massage treatments provided in home based studio located in Wynnum, Brisbane.

Performed by fully qualified massage therapist, this massage can be modified and adjusted during treatment to include both relaxing effleurage techniques along with eastern techniques of restoring energy flow through meridians and activation of pressure points indicated during treatment.  Flowing strokes of Lomi Lomi aid in the relaxation feeling like gentle waves moving over the body. Relaxing reflexology points on the feet are stimulated to encourage the body to heal.  The massage treatment ends with a relaxing scalp massage to melt away any stress. Aromatherapy & Hot Stones used in this massage.

This massage benefits anyone who loves relaxation and pampering but can also handle a little pressure to release really tight, sore muscles.