Remedial / Therapeutic Massage

A restorative and healing treatment tailored to meet particular needs using systematic assessment and manipulation of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and connective tissues. It's aim is to assist with the management and  rehabilitation of pain and injury, and may include a combination of the techniques listed below. 

Deep Tissue

This massage technique focuses on specific areas of complaint using slower, firmer strokes to target the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. It is used for pain relief and enhancing range of movement.  Being well suited to managing chronic pain or injury, this type of massage helps to restore muscle tone and function.  It is most effective when performed on a regular basis as part of a treatment plan to prevent the muscles from re-tightening.

Trigger Point

A therapy to target nodules or tight bands that form within the muscles. These are caused by poor posture as a result of working conditions, injury, over exercise / training, and the stress of everyday life.  Trigger points can be found all over the body, specific points within the muscle are targeted with pressure to relieve muscle tension, improve flexibility and range of motion.

Swedish Massage

The aim of Swedish massage is relaxation and stress reduction.  Circulation and lymphatic flow are improved, giving a feeling of calm and overall wellbeing.  The massage is gentle and slow, reducing the blood pressure, allowing the body to unwind and energise. Great for detox, improving sleep quality and mind clarity.

Sports Massage

Used to assist the body before, during and after a sports event. More than a treatment for injuries, sports massage produces overwhelming benefits for athletes physically, physiologically, and psychologically. Sports massage is designed to prepare the athlete for their best performance, reduce fatigue, relieve muscle swelling and tension, and the prevention of  Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness.

Myofascial Cupping

Negatively pressurised cups are used to lift and separate soft tissue.  This technique has profound benefits, particularly with assisting the body in maintaining range of motion and reducing facial adhesions. Blood flow and lymphatic draining are increased, while giving a gentle passive stretch to the underlying soft tissue. Myofascial cups can be used to assist with trigger point work, and can be incorporated into remedial massage.

Dry Needling

This is a modern treatment to specifically target and restore muscle function.  During dry needling therapy, single use, sterile stainless steel needles are inserted into the muscle.  The body responds by stimulating blood circulation and changes in the chemical balance and neural pathways. The body then starts its own healing process, assisting with the release of knots and tension, improving blood flow, flexibility and range of motion.

McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release

Scars have a huge effect on our presenting problems.  The can cause restrictions in facia, reduction in blood and lymph flow, weaken muscular strength, Inhibit joint movement and reduce energy flow.  They may feel unpleasant, and may even upset us emotionally due to the traumatic events that created them.  MSTR ® Is an innovative, pain free natural method of helping your with your scars.  Gentle, finger tip pressure is applied to the area to help free the restrictions in the scar.  No force is involved and the work is always applied within your tolerance.

Kinesiology Taping

Kinesiology tape is a thin, stretchy, elastic cotton strip with an acrylic adhesive. Therapeutic kinesiology tape can benefit a wide variety of musculoskeletal and sports injuries, physical disorders such as aiding scar healing, plus inflammatory conditions.

Kinesiology tape is almost identical to human skin in both thickness and elasticity, which allows kinesio tape to be worn without binding, constricting or restriction of your movement. It is becoming increasing popular in the sporting arena, with athletes using kinesiology taping to improve their sporting performance, prevent injury and allow them to return to sport quicker.