Adagio Massage & Wellbeing - Templestowe

'Massage therapy to ease your body and mind.'

How can we help you?

Adagio Massage & Wellbeing treatments are designed to help heal your body, relax your mind and bring you relief from a range of conditions including:


• back pain


• neck pain


• shoulder pain


• general muscular tension


• headaches


• sports injuries


• dance injuries


• muscle soreness related to computer usage


• stress


• digestive dysfunction


• arthritis


• insomnia

Imagine a treatment created just for you

We're known for our personalised service. You have our undivided attention for the duration of your treatment session. We take time to get to know you and to find out what you want from your treatment. Then we customise a massage to provide the best possible results for you. Your initial session includes a brief physical assessment of your condition to help us create an effective treatment plan. At the conclusion of your massage, we offer simple tips and strategies that you can use at home and work to minimise stress on your body and mind.

Dependent on your needs our massage treatments and techniques include:

• remedial massage therapy


• relaxation massage


• deep tissue massage


• sports massage


• hot stone massage


• pregnancy massage


• myofascial release


• muscle energy technique


• trigger point therapy


• transverse friction


• cupping


• stretching

Your treatment may be a combination of styles and techniques to suit your requirements. Here's a guide to our massage treatments.

REMEDIAL
Remedial massage therapy targets particular muscles and muscle groups that are causing pain and discomfort. Treatment can provide effective relief for a range of conditions including musculo-skeletal pain, headaches, stiffness, tension, back pain, and strains. Designed to relieve pain and restore function to the body.

RELAXATION
A firm, rhythmically flowing massage that softens the body, reduces stress, stimulates circulation and allows the mind to rest. A calming awareness creates the space for you to let go of built up tensions. Generally a whole body massage that can focus on specific areas of tension. A soothing antidote to a busy life.

DEEP TISSUE
Like the name suggests this massage is deeper, more intense and involves consultation and assessment. This revitalising treatment targets muscles and related soft tissues. It helps to ease tension in the body, improve circulation and flexibility, reduce physical fatigue and increase overall wellbeing. An intense remedy for an aching body.

SPORTS
A stimulating pre-event massage prepares you for peak performance and helps to focus your mind. Massage following an event aids recovery and helps reduce muscle soreness and stiffnessby helpping to drain toxins such as lactic acid from the body. As a regular part of your training program massage assists with injury prevention and improves muscular function and flexibility. A true enhancement to your fitness and performance.

HOT STONE
This nurturing and fluid Hawaiian-style massage encourages detoxification and a deep meditative state of relaxation. Heated oiled stones are used to stroke and warm the body causing muscles to unlock and release tension. A blissful detoxifying session for balance and renewal.

How can massage benefit your health?

Massage therapy has been valued as a natural therapy for thousands of years. It is respected throughout the medical profession for its role in physical therapy and stress reduction. Massage therapy is helpful in rebalancing your body to a state of ease and wellbeing.

MASSAGE THERAPY BENEFITS

• Reduced stress and anxiety


• Improved circulation


• Drainage of toxins from the body


• Relief from muscular pain


• Restored muscle function


• Increased muscle performance


• Improved flexibility and range of motion


• Release of muscle tension


• Heightened body awareness


• A greater sense of overall wellbeing


• A reminder of how good we feel when we are relaxed

Your wellbeing is our passion

We are sometimes asked ‘what does adagio (ad-ar-gee-o) mean?’Its origin is Italian, meaning 'at ease'. In music it describes a slow leisurely tempo. And in ballet, it refers to a sequence of flowing graceful movements that display great skill.

For us, adagio is a state of mind and a way of life. It's about moving to our own relaxed rhythm. Living with effortless flow and grace. And delighting in doing our best at what we love most. It captures our approach to massage therapy and what we want from it for you - for your body and mind to feel at total ease.

About Michele Owen

Adagio Massage & Wellbeing was founded by Michele Owen, a fully qualified remedial massage therapist with a background in sport, classical ballet and contemporary dance. After working for many years as a marketing and communications specialist she chose to pursue a lifelong fascination with massage therapy following her personal experience of its therapeutic benefits. She has a special interest in lower back pain, sports and dance injuries, posture correction and stress management.

Michele completed her training at the highly regarded Melbourne Institute of Massage Therapy in Heidelberg, Melbourne. She has attained nationally recognised qualifications in remedial massage therapy, sports and relaxation massage and has completed further studies in pregnancy and hot stone massage. Michele is a recipient of the prestigious MIMT Sue White Award for Excellence in Knowledge Application. She is a registered member of the Australian Association of Massage Therapists (AAMT).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma of Remedial Massage Therapy, Melbourne Institute of Massage Therapy (MIMT)


• Cert. IV Massage Therapy - Sports, (MIMT)


• Cert. IV Massage Therapy - Relaxation, (MIMT)


• Cert. Hot Stone Massage
  
  
• Cert. Pregnancy Massage
  
  
• Reiki - Level 1


• Level 2 First Aid


• Member of Australian Association of Massage Therapists

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Call us now to book your massage

To book your massage appointment at Adagio Massage & Wellbeing - Templestowe please call (03) 9846 1111. We welcome your enquiry and questions.

Should you need to cancel or change your booking please provide 24 hours notice to avoid a cancellation fee.

Please arrive 5 - 10 minutes early for your first appointment to make the most of your massage session.

Health fund rebates & payment methods

Health fund rebates are available. EFTPOS and HICAPS available.

Locations

We are located in two well established clinics that are prominently located and easy to find. Each clinic offers you a professional, friendly and safe environment supported by a small community of expert heath practitioners who care about your wellbeing.

Adagio Massage & Wellbeing - Templestowe

Templestowe Physiotherapy Clinic
1 Hawtin St, Templestowe (corner Porter St)
For bookings and enquiries call (03) 9846 1111 or 0425 821 869
Appointments available Wednesday 1.00pm - 7.00pm
Free parking available on site.

Adagio Massage & Wellbeing - Watsonia

Watsonia Chiropractic Centre
130 Watsonia Rd, Watsonia
For bookings and enquiries call (03) 9435 2260 or 0425 821 869. Please request your booking with Michele Owen at Adagio Massage & Wellbeing
Appointments available Monday 2.00pm - 6.30pm & Thursday 2.00pm - 7.00pm
Free parking available on site.

Rates*

Remedial, Relaxation, Deep Tissue, Sports & Pregnancy Massage

60 min $80
45 min $68
30 min $55

Hot Stone Massage

90 minutes $130
60 minutes $90

*Prices effective April 2011 and subject to increase without notice.