What kind of massage do I need?
Talking to your therapist about what it is you want from your massage will ensure you receive the best treatment possible. I use more than one form of massage and can customise your massage to suit your age, condition, or any special needs/goals you may have. However, here is a list of massage therapy types so you can have a reference. If you are unsure of what you want, just describe what the purpose of your visit is and a tailor made treatment will be made for you.
What does Massage Therapy help to Treat?
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Anxiety and depression
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Post-surgical rehabilitation
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Sports injuries
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Headaches
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Pregnancy and labour support
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Muscle tension and spasm
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Cancer and stroke symptoms
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Back, leg, and neck pain
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Stress
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Palliative care
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Insomnia
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Tendinitis and whiplash
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Fractures and edema
Massage can also be a regular part of managing illness and chronic conditions, such as:
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Asthma and emphysema
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Multiple sclerosis
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Parkinson’s disease
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Arthritis and bursitis
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Fibromyalgia
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
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Sciatica
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SacroIliac Joint Syndrom
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Periformis Syndrom
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Chronic fatigue
Remedial Massage Therapy
Mainly localised treatment used for chronic pain, rehabilitation, injury recovery treatment or localised discomfort. One of the primary goals of remedial massage is to speed venous blood return from the extremities, shortening recovery time by flushing the tissue of lactic and uric acid and other metabolic wastes.
Pre Natal Massage
Massage therapy during pregnancy is a wonderful complement to prenatal care. Massage relieves many of the normal discomforts endured by a pregnant woman, from back and neck pain to leg cramps, headaches, and inflammation. Additionally, it encourages blood and lymph circulation, helping to aid in better sleep. (Only available past first semester of pregnancy until 33 weeks). For prenatal massage, a special massage table is used as well as special pillows and other tools, so please inform in advance.
Deep Tissue Massage
A deep tissue massage targets the deep layers of the muscle, using deep, slow, and smooth strokes to ease tension beyond the reach of a relaxation massage. It’s particularly beneficial for releasing chronic muscle tension. Treatment is recommended to be localised, however deep tissue massage techniques can also be used for full body treatment.
Relaxation Massage
The Swedish – or any other relaxation type massage – is one of the most popular and effective methods. These form of massages target the upper layers of muscles, using techniques like gentle strokes,Taps, and gentle muscle lifting plus chopping motions to help relieve stress in the muscles.
Hot Stones/Heat Packs/Massage Gun/Aromatherapy/Music Therapy
For accute tension or chronic pain in localised areas, different accesories can be used to complement the massage therapy. Some of the tools I use include Hot stones and heat packs which allow to warm the affected area up and hence induce relaxation in the muscle; Massage guns for stubborn areas of tension, and also aromatherapy and music to induce relaxation mind states. Available in studio only
