Six different massage techniques are offered:
- relaxation massage
Superficial massage movements that help to alleviate stress and anxiety, stimulate circulation and can improve quality of sleep.
- remedial massage
Deeper, more therapeutic technique often used in treatment of specific injury or complaint, increases range of movement. Decreases pain and improves tone and function of muscles. Promotes circulation allowing faster healing of muscles and other soft tissues.
- muscle energy technique (MET)
A new technique particularly aimed at strengthening weakened muscles, mobilises restricted joints
- myofascial trigger point therapy (MTPs)
MTPS are hyperirritable points within muscle which may cause a characteristic pain referral pattern. For example, MTPs can exist in neck & shoulder musculature and may produce headaches, arm pain & other nerve disturbances. MTPs are assessed & treated
- sports massage
Generally a more invigorating style of massage incorporating techniques to either reduce muscle recovery times between exercise or to prepare muscles for activity. Massage techniques include muscle testing for strength/weakness, hacking, pounding, deep stroking, deep friction as well as passive stretches to help lengthen muscles and improve range of movement.
- the bowen technique
This technique realigns and rebalances the muscles and connective tissue, stimulating energy and circulatory flow enabling the body's own resources to heal itself. A series of transverse muscle and connective movements enables effective treatment of a wide range of musculo- skeletal and organic disorders.
Sandra is a fully qualified Remedial Massage Therapist. She has a Certificate of Relaxation and Remedial Massage; Sandra has also completed a course in the Muscle Energy Technique (MET). She has worked with various holistic health clinics as well as at the Queen Elizabeth Centre with pre and postnatal mothers. Sandra takes an Oriental approach to her work and has trained in Chinese cupping and spooning techniques.
Darren is a fully qualified remedial massage therapist. He completed his Diploma of Health Science in Massage Therapy from Victoria University in 2003 and since graduating has worked as a massage therapist in conjunction with chiropractors and within the fitness industry. Darren has extensive experience working with patients requiring massage for sport injuries and work related injuries and for those wanting treatment for relaxation and stress relief. In addition to remedial, sports and therapeutic massage treatments, Darren is a qualified Bowen therapist and holds a certificate in Myofacial Cupping.
Darinka is an accredited Remedial Massage Therapist, obtaining her education at Victoria University. She has a Diploma of Health Science Massage and holds certificates in Therapeutic Sports and Relaxation Massage. Darinka's techniques of Myofascial Release and Trigger Point Therapy are ideal for the relief of muscular tension, aches, pains and stress which are common results of our sometimes, hectic lifestyles. Each massage is a unique experience complimented with aromatherapy oils to help heal the mind, body and soul.
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