Treatments
Soft Tissue and Remedial Massage
Soft Tissue and Remedial Massage
Soft Tissue and Remedial Massage
Soft Tissue and Remedial massage therapy is a high level treatment. The aim is to treat all minor and chronic injuries whether caused through sport or lifestyle, using massage and other more advanced techniques. It also aims to identify the underlying causes of injury and offer more long-term improvements in physical well being and injur
Soft Tissue and Remedial massage therapy is a high level treatment. The aim is to treat all minor and chronic injuries whether caused through sport or lifestyle, using massage and other more advanced techniques. It also aims to identify the underlying causes of injury and offer more long-term improvements in physical well being and injury prevention.
This includes taping, strapping and dry needling for sport and remedial purposes. This treatment will focus on one or two particular areas of concern.
Medical Acupuncture
Soft Tissue and Remedial Massage
Soft Tissue and Remedial Massage
Medical Acupuncture, also known as myofascial trigger point dry needling. Dry needling is designed to relieve tightness and pain in muscles. Inserting a needle directly into a knot or pressure point can release tension in the surrounding muscle and reduce pain This treatment is combined with soft tissue therapy.
It works by increasing bloo
Medical Acupuncture, also known as myofascial trigger point dry needling. Dry needling is designed to relieve tightness and pain in muscles. Inserting a needle directly into a knot or pressure point can release tension in the surrounding muscle and reduce pain This treatment is combined with soft tissue therapy.
It works by increasing blood flow and encourages healing. It can be used to treat chronic neck and back pain, headaches, sciatica, muscle spasms and many other musculoskeletal problems.
Cupping Therapy
Soft Tissue and Remedial Massage
Hot Stone Deep Tissue Massage
Myofascial Cupping has been around since the early 19th century. The cups provide suction to decompress the underlying tissue to get deeper into the tissue than hands alone. It may help with pain, inflammation, blood flow and relaxation. Enhanced blood flow under the cups may draw impurities and toxins away from the nearby tissue promoti
Myofascial Cupping has been around since the early 19th century. The cups provide suction to decompress the underlying tissue to get deeper into the tissue than hands alone. It may help with pain, inflammation, blood flow and relaxation. Enhanced blood flow under the cups may draw impurities and toxins away from the nearby tissue promoting well being. The cups can be used on one spot (glass cups) target areas or can be used with oils (rubber cups - RockPods) to glide over the muscle to mobilise underlying fascia.
Hot Stone Deep Tissue Massage
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Hot Stone Deep Tissue Massage
This form of Hot Stone Massage is incorporated into a sports massage. Stones are heated and used with oil to soothe, warm and massage your muscles. This allows your body to relax and release tension and stress. The increased temperature allows the massage to work deeper into the muscles for added benefit.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Manual Lymphatic Drainage massage is used to help decrease swelling and fluid retention. It can help promote the removal of toxins and help detox the body. This light touch massage can be relaxing and can stimulate the lymphatic drainage system.
Taping and Strapping
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage
This includes rigid strapping to fix and support joints and flexible tape such as kinesiology tape to support muscles whilst maintaining full range of movement. This can be done as a short separate session to re-strap previous tape or to tape up for an event.
Compression Boots
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
Deep Tissue Massage
Designed to help promote recovery and ease leg pain. Air compression to the legs can help increase circulation and blood flow, reduce muscle pain, DOMS and stiffness and therefore potentially decrease risk of injury. It can reduce swelling by promoting lymphatic fluid movement.
Separate air chambers can isolate areas of the legs from the f
Designed to help promote recovery and ease leg pain. Air compression to the legs can help increase circulation and blood flow, reduce muscle pain, DOMS and stiffness and therefore potentially decrease risk of injury. It can reduce swelling by promoting lymphatic fluid movement.
Separate air chambers can isolate areas of the legs from the feet to the upper quads.
They are a useful recovery tool for athletes in training and recovery. Also for more sedentary people with leg swelling.
Deep Tissue Massage
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
Deep Tissue Massage
A relaxing deep tissue massage to work out any tension and tightness. Using medium to firm pressure, this treatment will soothe the mind and body. This can be a 30 or 60 minute treatment. Either full body (60 minutes) or full legs or back (30 minutes) . Please let me know if you prefer quiet/no talking for this treatment, no judgement.
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM) is a simple, non-invasive form of manual therapy to help mobilise soft tissue structures.
The treatment uses instruments to mechanically stimulate soft tissue which can help to relieve muscle discomfort, pain and improve overall mobility and function.
Other Services
Rehabilitation
Seated Acupressure
Seated Acupressure
For any injuries and weaknesses, rehabilitation is key. Exercises can be prescribed to complement the treatment provided to encourage full recovery and return to full health and fitness.
Seated Acupressure
Seated Acupressure
Seated Acupressure
Seated acupressure is done in an upright chair performed over clothes. The short 15-20 minute routine can be done at corporate events or at the work place to boost morale and reduce stress.
Events
Seated Acupressure
Events
Whether it is a running event, sporting event or even a corporate event. Pre and post event treatments , taping and strapping can be provided.