Massage is of immense benefit to your body. The application of pressure upon the skeleton, joints and soft tissues helps to stimulate movement, circulation and a healthy functioning nervous system. It can also assist the body to remove toxins and promote healthy mental and emotional states.
Some benefits of massage include:
- increase joint mobility and range of motion
- improved blood circulation
- temporarily reduce blood pressure
- improved immune system
- nerve stimulation or soothing as required
- improved elasticity of the skin
- improved lung capacity
- assist digestion and decrease constipation
- decrease the heart rate
There are many varieties of massage available here at Austin Therapies, often as part of a holistic treatment plan.
If you’d like ask any questions about which massage therapy is best for you, or to book a massage treatment with one of our massage therapists, please phone or email our natural therapy practice in Belmont.
Remedial Massage | Deep Tissue Massage | Bates Therapy | Reflexology | Shiatsu | Aromatherapy | Reiki
Remedial Massage
Remedial massage, also known as Swedish massage is a relaxing yet highly effective treatment that uses specialised techniques to prevent and repair damage to muscles, tendons and joints.
It is used to treat both deep and superficial tissues and is based on the fact that muscles, tendons and ligaments all respond to touch.
Muscle tightness and pain, arthritis, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, whiplash, neck and back pain, scoliosis, headaches and sports injuries are common muscular and skeletal dysfunctions that can be addressed with remedial massage.
Key benefits of remedial massage include:
- the stimulation to the blood supply
- removal of toxins in the muscles
- calming the peripheral nervous system
- pain relief
- toning and relaxing of muscles
- improved joint mobility
If you’d like to learn more about remedial massage, or book a treatment with a remedial massage therapist, please contact us at our Belmont natural therapy practice.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage is a technique that focuses on the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. It seeks to release tension through firm finger pressure and can sometimes cause soreness for a day or two after treatment.
It is recommended for individuals that experience consistent pain or who engage in intense physical exertion – such as manual laborers or athletes
Deep tissue work needs to be tailored to the individual as what is deep for one person may not be so for another. For this reason it is important to communicate what you are feeling physically with your therapist during treatment.
If you need to know more about deep tissue massage before coming for a treatment, or you’d like to book in for a deep tissue therapy session, please phone or email our natural therapy practice in Belmont.
Bates Therapy
Bates Therapy is a holistic modality that involves realigning muscles, tendons and ligaments to
increase range of motion and relieve pain and stiffness. It aims to address misalignments that
restrict nerves and blood vessels that may be causing non-specific pain, numbness or general energy loss.
Through consultation we identify and address the deep rooted causes of pain and provide strategies for appropriate rest and exercise.
Known benefits of Bates Therapy include:
- acute and Chronic Migraines
- RSI
- carpel tunnel
- frozen shoulder
- sciatica
- scoliosis
- lumber problems
- knee, ankle and sporting injuries
- muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis
- chronic fatigue
Bates Therapy can used in conjunction with other massage modalities such as reflexology and shiatsu or individually upon a fully clothed person.
If you’re interested in Bates therapy or want to book a Bates Therapy treatment, please contact us at our Belmont natural therapy clinic.
Reflexology
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Reflexology is a holistic healing modality that is based upon the belief that reflex areas on the hands and feet correspond to all other parts of the body, including internal organs. Through stimulation of these reflex points the corresponding area is also stimulated which brings about therapeutic change.
Reflexology is relaxing and effective and is suitable for people of all ages – including children. Most clients report a feeling of balance and general wellbeing following a treatment Known benefits include:
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Do you have a question about reflexology? If you need to know more or you’d like to make an appointment with a reflexology practitioner please phone or email our Belmont natural therapy practice.
Shiatsu
Shiatsu is a deeply relaxing form of massage that stimulates the body’s flow of natural vital energy, known as Qi. Its name is derived from the Japanese words for “finger” and “ pressure” and a treatment involves having pressure applied to various parts of the body along known energy lines or ‘meridians’.
Shiatsu shares its philosophy with Acupuncture and seeks to treat the underlying cause of illness by correcting imbalances in Qi flow.
Following a treatment you generally enjoy a happy balance of feeling invigorated yet calm and relaxed.
Known benefits include:
- stress reduction
- improved immune system
- healthy stimulation of the circulatory, lymphatic and hormonal systems
- regulate the activity of the autonomic nervous system
- release toxins and deep seated tension from muscles
If you’d like to find out more about shiatsu massage or book a treatment with a shiatsu practitioner, please contact our Belmont natural therapy practice
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy uses essential oils, which are extracted from plants, bark, fruits and flowers. Each oil has known medicinal and therapeutic properties which, following a diagnostic consultation, can be blended with carrier oil and applied directly to the skin – usually with a massage.
The complex combination of natural chemicals in the oils is both inhaled and absorbed through the skin and provides a wide range of known physiological and psychological benefits.
Aromatherapeutic treatments can be soothing yet revitalising and it is not uncommon to feel uplifted and generally positive following a treatment.
Some benefits given by aromatherapy treatments include:
- stimulate the body’s natural immune system
- enhanced lymphatic drainage – this helps to reduce fluid
- feeling a deep relaxation in the body promoting a general state of well-being
- help to reduce nervous tension
- help to lift the mood and reduce feelings of depression
- help to restore balance in the body
- increase the oxygen and nutrient supply to the tissues by increasing the blood circulation
- help to increase energy levels as blockages and congestion in the nerves are eased
If you’d like to find out more about aromatherapy, or book an aromatherapy treatment, please contact us at our Belmont natural healing clinic.
Reiki
(pronounced ‘ray-kee’)
Reiki is a Japanese system of touch healing that holistically benefits the mental, physical and spiritual levels of the recipient. It’s name means ‘universal life energy’ and it is delivered alone or as part of an integrated therapeutic program.
Reiki is a transmission of positive energy that affects each person on a deeply personal level. While the experience of receiving Reiki is quite difficult to describe it’s effects are more tangible and is often felt as an extremely relaxing sense of peacefulness.
Known benefits of Reiki include:
- stress relief & relaxation
- emotional release and renewed emotional clarity
- relief from tension related afflictions such as migraine
- improved immune function
- reduced symptoms of asthma
- help to reduce nervous tension
- help to lift the mood and reduce feelings of depression
If you’d like to ask any questions about Reiki, or book a session with one of our reiki practitioners, please phone or email our natural therapy practice in Belmont.
