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Archive for the ‘Remedial Massage’ Category
Tuina Massage – Robert Coombs at New Leaf Natural Therapies
Wednesday, January 11th, 2017Remedial Massage; Reflexology; Chi Nei Tsang; Aromatherapy; Deep Tissue; Sports Massage – at New Leaf :-)
Tuesday, March 8th, 2016Are you aware of the types of massage we do, the benefits and why we keep offering it for your health problems?
Massage is perhaps one of the oldest healing traditions. Many cultures – including the Ancient Greeks, Egyptians, Chinese and Indians – were convinced of the therapeutic properties of massage and used it to treat a variety of ailments.
Massage is the application of manual techniques to the soft tissue to mobilise them to maintain flexibility. Massage is especially effective in breaking compensatory pain postures and patterns. For example, a tension headache is often self-sustaining because the pain makes the person clench the affected muscles even harder, which, in turn, creates more pain. A thorough neck and shoulder massage can reduce muscle tension and break the pain cycle.
Massage for treatment of some disorders
Modern studies have shown that massage can be used to successfully treat a variety of disorders, including:
- anxiety
- arthritis
- back or neck pain
- soft tissue injuries
- chronic pain
- constipation
- depression
- headache
- high blood pressure
- insomnia.
Benefits of massage
One of the immediate benefits of massage is a feeling of deep relaxation and calm. This occurs because massage prompts the release of endorphins, the brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) that produce feelings of wellbeing. Levels of stress hormones, such as adrenalin, cortisol and norepinephrine, are also reduced. Studies indicate that high levels of stress hormones impair the immune system.
Some of the physical benefits of massage include:
- reduced muscle tension
- improved circulation
- stimulation of the lymphatic system
- reduction of stress hormones
- increased joint mobility and flexibility
- improved skin tone
- speedier healing of soft tissue injuries
- heightened mental alertness
- reduced anxiety and depression.
Different types of massage
Typically, the massage practitioner uses either oil or talcum powder to allow their hands to slip over the person’s skin. Sometimes, a sheet or thin piece of cloth might be used for the same effect.
The different types of massage may include:
- Aromatherapy – essential oils made from selected flowers and plants are added to the massage oil for their particular therapeutic properties. For example, the scent of sandalwood is thought to reduce nervous tension.
- Baby massage – can help to treat constipation, colic and sleeping problems. Studies have found that regular massage helps premature babies to gain weight at a faster rate.
- Reflexology – massage of the feet can encourage healing in other parts of the body.
- Therapeutic – also known as ‘Western’ or ‘Swedish’ massage. One of the most popular forms of massage in Australia, this technique is designed to promote relaxation and improve blood circulation.
- Remedial – encourages healing of injured soft tissue, such as muscles, tendons and ligaments.
- Hot Stone Massage – is a relaxing technique that uses the heat from the stones to penetrate into the muscle tissues
- Sports – is a blend of techniques that aim to enhance performance and help overworked muscles to recover quickly.
- Chi Nei Tsang – an abdominal massage process (45-60 minutes on the abdomen) which improves circulation to the abdominal organs, intestines, reproductive organs, muscles and tendons inside the pelvic cavity and lower back.
Special considerations
There are some instances where massage isn’t recommended, including:
- during pregnancy, especially the first trimester
- if skin rashes, cuts or infections are present
- if fractures or broken bones are suspected.
Call us on 3348 6098 to see if we can help you!
Madonna Guy ND Naturopath / Kinesiologist
Remedial massage at New Leaf Natural Therapies!
Tuesday, March 8th, 2016
Looking for a great remedial massage clinic? Our bright, bubbly, caring new pracci will support you in getting well – with her amazing skills of remedial massage. We have experience is supporting you deal with:
- neck pain, jaw pain
- spinal cord and disc pain
- shoulders and hips
- lymphatic congestion – swelling and inflammation
- for headaches, migraines, chronic head, neck, jaw pain
- arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
- abdominal massage – for pain and inflammation in your digestive organs, reproductive organs and hip flexors
- fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome
- hip realignment
- feet, ankle, leg aches and pains
Our Remedial Massage payment plan is from only $80.50 / month (saves 30%) and if you’re on a payment plan you also save 10-30% on all other treatments and testing processes at New Leaf.
Madonna Guy ND
New Leaf Natural Therapies
3348 6098
New Leaf Natural Therapies – Ta Nui: A Shiatsu treatment by Rachel…
Thursday, March 10th, 2011Have you ever experienced Shiatsu?
Ta Nui is a Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedial Massage therapy which is a fantastic Addition to our remedial massage skills at New Leaf…
It is:
- fully clothed
- there is stretching involved in the process
- it uses a rocking technique on the muscles in order to reposition ligaments and tendons
- great for muscular aches and pains
- great for arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue
Rachel is a fully qualified naturopath who is doing extra study in Traditional Chinese Massage and we’re proud to add Ta Nui as a treatment process.
30% off your first TCM Ta Nui ‘Shiatsu’ treatment…
3348 6098