Appointments are available for some disciplines:. Mon - Fri Saturdays. Reception is open:. Mon - Thurs Fridays Saturdays. Massage therapy can be defined in many ways and come in many forms, also known as modalities.
As defined by the Australian Association of Massage Therapists; "Massage is the practice of influencing soft tissue by physical, functional, and in some cases psychological purposes and goals by accredited professionals. Massage can be applied with the hands, fingers, elbows, forearm, and feet. Massage New Patient Form. Acupressure is a technique of Chinese Traditional Medicine and is often described as 'acupuncture without needles'. Deep finger pressure is applied at certain points and can reduce tension, increase circulation and offer pain relief for many complaints, and removes energy blockages to promote good health.
These points follow the energy channels of the body's meridian lines. Acupressure is one of the massage therapies that encompass the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit. Connective Tissue Massage is an intense but non-invasive technique which does not involve the use of oil or lotion. Connective Tissue Massage manipulates fascia, effectively promoting relaxation, vitality and increased awareness. It can be of benefit to almost anyone, as it can relieve chronic tension, improve posture and relieve painful symptoms of chronic diseases such as Arthritis, Tendonitis, TMJ, and Sciatica.
Myofascial Release Therapy is a very gentle yet very effective hands-on manual therapy using sustained pressure into restrictions in the fascial system. Fascia is a system of thin connective tissue that weaves continuously throughout the body including the muscles, bones, organs arteries veins etc. The therapy is based on the principle that poor posture, physical injury, illness and emotional stress can shift the body out of alignment and cause the intricate web of fascia to become tight and constricted.
It connects every part of the body to every other part of the body. This type of massage eliminates pain and restores motion and function to the body. Adhesions and scar tissue may also be broken down with these types of massage. Pregnancy massage is the application of Swedish and Remedial massage techniques by specially trained practitioners to reduce stress and promote general well-being throughout pregnancy.
