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Remedial Massage
This type of massage uses a variety of massage movements including soothing and cleansing open-handed strokes, deeper knuckle strokes and tension relieving Percussion( the traditional “chop-chop” movements).
During remedial massage certain problem areas are isolated in the recipient's body and extra attention is given to them to alleviate the discomfort of problems. If the recipient consents the therapist may use deep pressure on muscle “ tight spots” with fingers or knuckles, to release the tightness and free up nerves that have been affected. Often this will mean a decrease in headaches, back and /or neck pain, and cramps. Remedial massage will also assist in detoxification of the muscles, enhance circulation, and increase pain free movement. By it’s very nature remedial massage will often use a combination of other massage techniques outlined in this brochure to provide relief from aches, pains and immobility.
Sports Massage
Sports massage will maintain your entire body in better physical condition, boost sporting performance and endurance, and help prevent muscular injuries whether you are in training or just want to lead a more active life. Sports massage involves using moderate to deep massage pressure on the muscles. Much of this movement is “across” the muscle fibres. It also involves gentle static and isometric stretching of the muscles. This combination of stretch and crossways motion improves flexibility and restores muscle function. Sports massage is very effective, after muscle injury (once inflammation has subsided) to limit the formation of scar tissue and restore full muscle function and joint mobility.
Aromatherapy Massage
During aromatherapy massage the therapist applies essential oils to the recipient’s body using gentle, open-handed massage movements. This massage is soothing and relaxing and suitable for people with inflammatory conditions which may otherwise be worsened by deeper massage. The oils used ( derived from plants) are carried through the skin and their benefits are felt within the body eg. lavender is very useful for relieving both mental and physical tension and is anti-inflammatory; eucalyptus and tea-tree oils are helpful in boosting the immune system; rosemary helps to soothe away headaches; geranium is known to be very uplifting; juniper greatly enhances the circulation and together with lemon or orange can begin to remove cellulite. There are many, many other essential oils with specific benefits.
Lymphatic Drainage encourages the fluid flow of the lymphatic system. This is the body system responsible for immune response (i.e. fighting disease), reducing fluid retention, oedema and lymphedema, and helping the body to heal injury and disease. Massage movements are light (as lymphatic vessels lie just below the skin), and gently pumping in nature. Lymphatic drainage massage helps reduce fluid retention and lymphedema, enhance immune response , and aid disease recovery.Lymphatic Drainage
Cross-fibre Mobilisation
These movements have also been incorporated into the BOWEN TECHNIQUE. This method was named after Tom Bowen who developed this innovative technique. Cross-fibre mobilisation is a series of movements performed in a specific sequence at specific timed intervals. The movements are light, and work across the muscle fibres at the level of the fascia( the “glove” that holds the muscle fibres together and gives the muscle it‘s shape). Cross-fibre mobilisation will realign the body, and balance and stimulate energy flows. The moves can be safely used on anyone from babies to the elderly and can help a wide range of musculoskeletal problems and even organic conditions like asthma and migraine. The method is very successful on it’s own but can be used as an adjunct to other healing methods.
This technique is based on the belief that all areas of the body are reflected in the feet, and that by applying pressure and movement to the feet it is possible to treat disease in the body. At Hervey Bay Massage we have found reflexology is very helpful for people with inflammatory conditions eg. rheumatoid arthritis, injured muscles, when massage is too painful. The internal organs are also reflected in the feet and such problems as are associated with them can sometimes be alleviated by reflexology. Many people enjoy the benefits of reflexology on it’s own. However it can be combined with massage and the two treatments enhance each other.Reflexology