The Massage Therapist uses several specialised techniques to locate and repair damage and to support and speed up the body's own repair mechanisms. The massage is applied directly to the skin using a lubricating medium, usually oil, which ensures that the muscles associated with the disorder and mobilisation of the joint are deeply penetrated. Passive stretching moves are also used.

Remedial Massage is beneficial in that it helps to stimulate the blood supply allowing toxins in the muscles to be removed as well as calming the peripheral nervous system to ease pain and discomfort.

Remedial Massage also helps to tone and relax muscles so as to improve joint mobility.

Remedial Massage is particularly helpful for fibrositis, spondylitis, arthritis, frozen shoulder, muscular cramps, whiplash, muscular atrophy, sports and dancing injuries and pregnancy massage.

Sessions can take 30 minutes, an hour or and hour and half, depending on the whether the practitioner will just address a specific area or give a whole body massage.

As oil is used, it is necessary for you to be unclothed for the treatment.  If you prefer a female or male therapist you should state this at the time of making your booking. If you have specific allergies to oils or creams it is advised that you bring your own oil, and inform the therapist of your allergies.

Some health funds do provide refunds for Remedial Massage and you should check with your fund if a rebate will be provided.  All of our Remedial Massage Therapists have ATMS accreditation.

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Lymph is a thick clear fluid spread through out the body passing between each cell. It carries our immune cells and plays a major role in clearing debris and old waste tissue out of the body. Sometimes this system can become sluggish or blockages can occur in some sections.

Lymphatic Drainage is a gentle rhythmic massage designed to improve the flow of lymph fluid around the body. The therapist touch is light and much slower than a regular massage, assisting the natural drainage patterns of the lymphatic system.

The effects of a lymphatic drainage massage may not be immediate. As the body adjusts to an improved lymph flow, some of the benefits that can be experienced include increase in immune function, reduced fluid retention and clearer skin. This therapy is useful to continue on a regular basis for vitality and general wellbeing.

Originally devised for post operative fluid retention this method is now proving useful for people with a lowered immunity and general fatigue like symptoms. The treatment invigorates the immune system and assists in improving immunity. It also improves the skin tone and condition.

This massage is not always appropriate for people who are taking immune suppressant drugs, and you should check with your specialist about this type of massage.  If you are in doubt ring us and we will make sure that this massage is appropriate.

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