Information

Initial Consultation

The first appointment that you make with us needs to be for an hour, so that the therapist has adequate time for an assessment of your body and can formulate a treatment plan specifically for your needs. 

Remedial Massage

- is a scientific method of manipulating the soft tissues of the body to have a specific effect. Its objective is the restoration of function, release of tension and the re-establishment of the contours where this is desirable. It can also be called deep-tissue or sports massage.

Hahana Hot Stone Massage

- water heated stones are used as massaging agents to apply pressure and heat to the body. They can also be coated in oil and  are applied by the therapist with massaging techniques.

Myofascial Release

- a manual massage technique to stretch the fascia and releasing bonds between fascia and muscles with the goal to eliminate pain and easing range of motion.

Pregnancy Massage

- for expectant mothers. We have a pregnancy bed with a hole in it for your tummy or you can choose to have your treatment in a chair or lying on your side. We do recommend that the first massage be after the first 13 weeks. It helps to alleviate symptoms  - lower back pain, headaches, calf cramps, swelling and many others. Give us a call and find out about our Pregnancy Massage Packages.  

We also have Gift Certficates for a great gift idea!

What to Expect

In the first 24- 48 hours after a massage you may feel tenderness or superficial soreness through the area that was massaged, particularly if this is your first massage of this kind. Those who are susceptible to bruising may bruise through some areas worked and there is the possibility to feel tired or lethargic immediatley after a massage.

Why discomfort may occur 

A muscle is made up of bundles of muscle fibres. If a muscle has been damaged or put under a lot of stress, micro tears occur within the muscle fibres. When the body starts to heal, it lays down new fibres in a mesh like pattern. This process can cause adhesions or scar tissue within the muscle which can decrease range of motion. Massage realigns these fibres so that the muscle can relax and contract properly. The pressure required to realign these fibres, particularly in the deeper muscles, may cause slight inflammation, commonly known as bruising.

If the tightness, spasm or active trigger point within a muscle occurs  in deeper layers, then it may be necessary to apply relative pressure through the superficial layers of tissue to get to the deeper layers of muscle.

To help minimise soreness after a massge we recommend that you increase your daily water intake by 1 litre above what you normally drink to help flush out any toxins and waste products that are released into the system after a massage. Avoid excess alcohol, tea coffee and other toxins for 24 hours after a massage so that you are not further overloading the lymph system while it is trying to effectively eliminate waste products. This will help reduce the feeling of tiredness that may occur.

Also, do any stretches or heat and ice treatments that the therapist has recommended to encourage the fibres to stay in their new lengthened position. If you intend to do exercise in the 24 hours following a massage, please consult your therapist regarding guidelines as it is essential that you warm up and cool down well pre and post massage.  

Do you experience any of the following?

Lower back pain:

- may be coming from a variety of causes. Our therapists will do testing and massage to various areas based upon their assessment of you particular condition. Lower back pain is often a result of tightness that stretches beyond the lower back to other areas throughout the body. Our therapists will help to explain why you are getting your pain and work towards alleviating all your pain with work on the responsible muscle groups.

Headaches or migraines:

- tightness induced headaches and migraines respond extremely well to massage. Addressing the pain is paramount, and is the first thing that the therapist focuses on. The therapist will then solve ways to minimise further headaches so you can be pain free.

Neck and Shoulder Pain:

- may be the result of a specific incident or just a buildup of tightness through the muscles that insert in the cervical and thoracic region. It is a complex area that requires an intricate understanding of how the relationship between the muscles, joints and nerves in the upper body function. Our therapists will assess and massage the areas that they have identified as contributing factors, and work towards reducing your pain as fast as possible.

Stress and Tension:

- often creep up and nest themselves in your muscles without you even being aware that it is happening and then all of a sudden you feel like the world is resting on your shoulders! Massage is a wonderful way to peel back the layers of tension and restore a normal balance to your body so you can feel brand new again!

Sciatic Pain:

- there are a number of causes of sciatic pain and tightness in the muscles of the gluteals, hamstrings, calves and lower back can all contribute to sciatic pain. Pain travels down the legs and can be VERY intense and it is recommended that you seek treatment as soon as possible.

General Tightness:

- can come from just living everyday. Job related tightness or sporting soreness is not uncommon and postural awareness is something that our therapists will educate you on and help to release quickly and effectively.

General Stiffness:

- age is only one of the reasons that can be attributed to stiffness. Stretching and loosening of the soft tissues to allow muscles and joints to function harmoniously is importnat and our therapists will work with you towards your goals.

Lactic Acid Buildup:

- this occurs when your body has waste products still trying to be metabolised and removed from the body after sport or rigorous activity. Massage is a faboulous way to help promote the removal of lactic acid and quickly make your muscles feel better.

Pins and Needles:

- this should not be ignored - as it is your body's way of trying to tell you that something is not quite right. This is a nerve related response and may be the result of a nerve being affected somewhere along the nerve path. Our therapists will massage your soft tissues based on the assessments that they do to achieve the desired chande and alleviate the pressures places on the nerve wherever possible.  

Numbness:

- like pins and needles is a nerve related complaint. Our therapists will map out your numbness to ascertain if it is caused by tight muscles putting pressure onto nerves or if it is stemming from the nerve roots exiting from your spine. They will actively refer you and liase with other health care professionals if your complaints stretch beyond soft tissue to ensure that you get the very best care possible. 

Strained Muscles:

- work, sport or jsut everyday life can often end with muscle strains. Ice in the early stages is very important. Massage can be beneficial after 24hrs to begin to ensure that the tissues that are healing, heal with the msucle matrix ina an ideal pattern. Stretchin and massage are paramount to ensuring that recovery is swift and the integrity of the muscle is returned to normal without scar tissue buildup.

Injury Rehabilitation:

- injuries come in a variety of forms and the recovery from each will be individually based. Our therapists are able to assist you with your progression through injury with recommmendatipons of exercises or working in conjunction with your rehabilitation expert. Massage will help to promote faster healing with increased blood flow, increased pliability pof muscles and increased strenght with specific exercises.

Fluid Retention:

- massage is wonderful for increasing circulation and promoting the removal of excess fluid buildup. Lymphatic drainage is also available, so book in now to ease the discomfort that fluid retention can cause, and promote the body's circulation.