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Massage Types

Remedial
As the name suggests, remedy of various physical conditions such as:

Musculoskeletal injuries such as: scar tissue, sprains, strains, whiplash. 

Overuse injuries: Plantar fasciitis, compartment syndrome(Shin Splints), tendinitis, bursitis, frozen shoulder.

Conditions affecting head and neck: torticollis, tension headaches, migraines.

Postural dysfunctions: Plantar Fasciitis, Iliotibial Band contracture, patellofemoral syndrome, hyperlordosis, hyperkyphosis, scoliosis

Joint dysfunctions: Hyper or hypomobility, temporomandibular joint dysfunction, degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis. Assessing and treating postural dysfunction to alleviate joint aggravation.

Conditions of the Central Nervous System: Hemiplegia, MS, Parkinsons, Cerebral Palsy, Poliomyelitis. Helping  improve function and mobility.

Conditions of the Peripheral Nervous System: Thoracic outlet syndrome, piriformis syndrome, Sciatica.

Respiratory Pathologies: Sinusitis, chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema, Asthma. 

CIrculatory Pathologies: Hypertension. Relaxation response to decrease stress.

Gastrointestinal Concerns: Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Remedial Techniques include:
Trigger point Therapy
Myofascial Release
Joint mobilization. Treating the skeletal system
Nerve mobilization. Freeing Nerve movement
PNF assisted stretching
Taping: Supporting damaged structures to facilitate healing.

Sports
Pre and Post event treatment, 
muscular balance for maximal efficiency, injury treatment and prevention.

Lymphatic Drainage
Techniques to assist the Lymphatic Drainage throughout the body when this system is not working optimally. 
This can be from a number of reasons:
Being immobile from an injury or less able bodied
Lymph gland surgical removal or damage
Immune dysfunctions.

Shiatsu
Looking at organ system imbalances in the context of Chinese Medicine.
Effective use of active and passive stretches, trigger point therapy (Tsubo), Pin and stretch techniques, to name a few ways in which a shiatsu massage engages whole lines of muscle and fascia to correct dysfunctional patterns.

Cupping
I use cupping to make effective use of time by placing cups on areas of the body whilst massaging another section. This means your body is treated in two areas at the same time to maximise time on the table.

Qualifications

Like most therapists passionate about what they practice, I have spent a number of years developing my capability through structured training and practice:
  • Diploma in Remedial Massage Therapy, Om Shanti College 2011. 
  • Certificate IV in Massage Therapy, Canberra Institue of Technology (CIT) 2010. 
  • Diploma in Eastern Massage Therapy, CIT 2004
        Combined Diploma of Shiatsu and Tui Na (Chinese Remedial Massage) 
  • Certificate in Thai Massage, Chang Mai
        A two week course in the Northern region of Thailand. 
  • YS1 Satyananda Yoga Teacher Training, Mangrove Mountain
        Six months of Yoga teacher training.
  • Currently studying a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Canberra
  • Certificate III in Disability and Aged Care
Why do I mention this last non massage qualification?
Just to let you know that I have a varied work experience in Disability Care as a Carer since 2008 and so am familiar with working with people of varied physical and psychological needs.