Massage Therapies

Remedial / Deep Tissue Massage

The purpose of Remedial massage therapy is to increase the blood flow, locate and repair damaged tissues and support the body's own repair mechanisms. Specialist strokes and movements aim to support the affected areas, and allow the healing process to take place. Regular massage will not only ease tension pain and joint stiffness, it helps stimulate the cardiovascular system, detoxes the body and improves your immune function. Remedial massage is firm and thorough; the therapist will assess you, then apply appropriate techniques including remedial and deep tissue massage, trigger points or acupressure points, treatment may including passive stretching. Remedial Therapists have an intensive 18 month full time study including 110 hours of clinical training.

Relaxation / Swedish Massage

This type of massage is designed to relax muscles by applying soft but firm pressure to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles. This massage will aid recovery from muscular strain by flushing out lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes, from the tissues. It will increase circulation without increasing heart rate, and stretch the ligaments and tendons keeping them supple and pliable. Swedish massage also stimulates the skin and soothes the nerves to reduces stress, both emotional and physical, and is often encouraged as a regular program for stress management.

Prenatal Massage

Prenatal Massage is specially designed to support and nurture pregnant women and their changing bodies. Prenatal Massage will ease aches and pains, relax muscles, improve circulation, reduce swelling in hands and feet, and relieve fatigue. Women lie on their back or front supported with pillows if during the early stages of pregnancy. When this becomes uncomfortable women lie semi reclined for face up work and on their side supported by pillows for deep relaxing massage.

Pregnancy causes changes your posture and centre of gravity. This puts a lot of stress on your back, neck, abdominal muscles, and shoulders. Pregnancy also relaxes your ligaments, so that your pelvic joints are less stable, and your pelvis may shift and forward. The extra weight you're carrying plus postural shifts often cause aching lower back, neck and shoulders. Our trained prenatal massage therapists know where a pregnant woman's sore spots are likely to be. Prenatal massage treatment is also deeply relaxing and calms the body and mind. Acupressure massage can also help to induce labour when women are full term.

Accupressure Massage

Accupressure massage uses the chinese meridian system to balance the bodies energy. Instead of using needles accupressure uses pressure applied by the practitioner on the accupuncture points. The practitioner may also use electrical stimulation similar to TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation). Accupressure is often used to stimulate labour when the pregnancy is at full term.

Maya Abdominal Massage

Maya Abdominal Massage is centred on the ancient Mayan techniques that reposition pelvic and abdominal organs that have dropped and restricted the five channels of flow in the body: blood, vein, lymph, nerve and chi energy. The technique works for both men and women by relieving congestion and blockages to improve the flow of chi and fluids of the circulatory, lymphatic and nervous systems to prevent the progression of chronic diseases. As with any other natural healing, Maya Abdominal Massage seeks to restore the body to its natural balance, known as homeostasis. The work is best known for the correction of the prolapsed, fallen, retro verted or tilted uterus and for the relief of many common reproductive, digestive, urinary and bladder complaints. For more info go to www.mamoz.com.au

Infant Massage Instruction

Through the gentle art of infant massage, learn how to build stronger, more loving bonds with
your children. You will also discover how to relax yourself and your baby and create a peaceful
and nurturing environment in which your baby will thrive, with invaluable techniques to assist in
relieving the discomfort from colic, teething, congestion and emotional stress.
Infant Massage Instruction services provided by Renee at the lotus centre. View schedule of fees below.

Infant Massage Instruction for children with special needs

Massage therapy is a proven effective therapy for children and adolescents with medical and
psychological problems. Daily massage for the child can make the parent feel less helpless and
more involved in the child’s treatment, offering a level of comfort and feeling of security for the
child. Massage techniques are adapted to assist with the symptoms experienced from specific
conditions such as autism, asthma, Asperger’s syndrome, ADHD, cerebral palsy and children with a
terminal illness, to name just a few. It is important to work one-on-one with the family and child to
individualise the massage techniques and provide the best care to meet the child and family’s needs.
Infant Massage Instruction services provided by Renee at the lotus centre. View schedule of fees below.

Lymphatic Drainage

A specialised massage technique designed to activate and cleanse the fluid system of the body. It
increases circulation, reduces swelling, releases toxins, rejuvenates the body and boosts immunity.
Perfect for treating conditions such as sinusitis, chronic fatigue, arthritis, painful cellulite or to
improve general health and well-being.

Aromatherapy

It is believed that scent has the power to transform our emotions and heal our bodies. Using the
wonderful healing properties of essential oils, individual blends are prepared by the practitioner and
applied to the body through a light relaxation massage. Useful in treating many conditions such as,
insomnia, anxiety, chronic fatigue etc.

Shiatsu

Shiatsu is a form of massage which uses applied pressure to the energy channels or meridians. This will assist the body to bring the flow of energy back into balance. In Shiatsu therapy, tension in the walls of the energy channels can be removed with correct pressure, which assists in revitalising the peristaltic rhythm, inherent in each of the energy channels of the body. When tension in the channels builds up this free-flowing of energy becomes impaired causing stagnation in the flow of energy, which is a precursor to disease. Shiatsu will treat the root cause of a person’s problem, by focusing on aligning the energy. Most people feel revitalised after a Shiatsu session but if your energy levels are low you will possibly feel tired as your body's energy has been directed to the internal organs for optimum healing to occur. With further sessions you will start to feel your energy come alive, an indication your energy system has been positively charged.

Benefits of Massage include:-

  • Improve sleep (insomnia)
  • Relaxation and stress reduction
  • Relieve muscular aches and pains
  • Relieve muscular aches and pains
  • Alleviate tension in pelvis and hips
  • Reduces stress on weight-bearing joints
  • Ease chronic tension headaches and migraine
  • Enhances the elasticity of skin and underlying tissues
  • Reduces muscle cramps, spasms, and muscular-skeletal pain
  • Increase in blood and lymph circulation, to reduce swelling in hands and feet

Pregnancy massage can also:-

Prevent /improve stretch marks
Improve outcome of labour and eases labour pain
Relieves lower back pain, neck and shoulder aches
Acupressure massage can naturally induce a full term baby
Stabilize hormones and provide support with physical and emotional strains of pregnancy

Health Fund Rebates Available for Massage.

Massage fees
From $80 per hour or $120 for 1 1/2 hours
unless listed separately below

Aromatherapy Massage 60mins $90
with Renee 90mins $130
*Initial appointment requires first 15mins for consultation
 
Infant Massage Instruction 2x90mins $240 (private in-home - standard classes)
with Renee 2x90mins $280 (private in-home - children with special needs)
  4x60mins $140 (group of 4-5 infants)

For booking or enquiries call 02 80076380