TREATMENTS AVAILABLE:
Remedial / Deep Tissue Massage (Health Fund Rebates Available)
These forms of massages, work intensively on the muscles and
use mobilisation techniques to treat the affected area.
Treatments can range from 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on
the level of dysfunction and follow up treatment may be
required depending on the condition being treated.
Sports Massage
- Massage treatment can accelerate the removal of inflammatory by-products and
improve the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the cells. It increases
circulation, lymphatic flow and decreases oedema. Special techniques aid in
decreasing adhesions that are the result of inflammation and that may restrict
joint mobility. Massage will benefit preparation for sporting activities;
reduce fatigue, sprains, strains, and dislocations.
Gua Sha (spooning)
A spoon or buffalo horn is used to stimulate
the meridians and stir up Qi in the meridians which helps regulate and open the
channels. The purpose of the scraping method is to draw the injury out of the
body. In traditional Chinese medicinal philosophy, sha is considered to be an
accumulation of heat and blood at the subcutaneous levels of the body. Gua sha
is commonly practiced in Vietnam, China and Indonesia and is mainly used as a
form of preventive medicine or for acute conditions such as chills, fevers and
the common cold as well as muscular and skeletal injuries.
Cupping (Eastern and Western)
A flame is used to take the oxygen out of a
glass cup and create a suction effect when it is applied to the body. Cups are
applied to the body where there is local pain or appears to be stasis. When the
blood and lymph circulation is sluggish waste bi-products start to build up and
cause stagnation in the system. Cupping moves vital energy to the area of pain
and draws blood stagnation out. Round marks are sometimes left after cupping.
These usually disappear after 3-7 days. Cupping has long been used throughout
Europe and Southeast Asia. Cupping is good for tired aching muscles, common
colds, sacroiliac pain, general back pain, digestive problems, cellulite*, scar
tissues, muscular-skeletal conditions and menstrual problems. *Cups are
fantastic for detoxifying, tightening and toning tissue.
Burmese Massage
This is very similar to traditional Thai massage. It is performed on a
futon with the recipient wearing loose comfortable clothing. The Burmese massage
has a different feeling to that of traditional Thai. The massage system relies
on a circular palming method, up and down the body to stimulate life force
energy. The massage is deeply therapeutic, relaxing and is finished off with a
series of yoga stretches to lengthen and relax muscles.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) -
This is a gentle and rhythmic
light massage of the skin, which stimulates the lymph nodes to open and
drain. The treatment is very relaxing and non-aggressive. A typical session
will involve drainage of the neck, abdomen, trunk and extremities. It lasts
approximately 40 to 60 minutes, depending on the severity and extent of the
lymphoedema. It is good for women who have breast surgery involving the
lymph glands.
Thai Cupping Massage - This one hour treatment
combines Thai massage and cupping. First the sen lines or network energy
lines are opened up with a Thai massage sequence and then cups are applied
to the acupressure points on the back. The cups are left in place for
around 10 to 15 minutes. While the cups are in place the practitioner works
on the leg area. This treatment is relaxing and at the same time increases
energy because it is eliminating blockages and stagnation in the body.
Ear Candling - A non-invasive
method of cleaning the ears, which promotes a healthy atmosphere in the ear,
inner ear, sinus cavities, eustachian tubes, glands, and throat. It can
assist with sinusitis, swimmers ears, nasal drip, catarrh, migraines, some
forms of hearing loss, restoration of equilibrium, relieving tinnitus and
vertigo.
Reiki
- The meaning of Reiki is “universal life force”. Everything in the
universe has a vibrational or energetic pattern. In this treatment hands
are laid on the body and energy (“Ki”) is channelled into the person having
the treatment. The treatment is guided by a universal spirit or spiritual
nature ("Rei") — flowing through the practitioners palms to heal a person
wherever they may need it. It acts on the physical, emotional, mental and
spiritual levels.
Martial Arts
FMA - Filipino Martial Arts (Kali, Escrima, Arnis de Mano and Dumog),
Sistema Birada, Combat Kali Dumog, Bernas Estocadas-Largo
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