Bodywise Health & Harmony (Brigitte)

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Headaches, sore neck & shoulders or lower back pain? Sciatica? Arthritis? Tendonitis? Plantar fasciitis? Feeling tired and stressed? Treat yourself to a therapeutic massage and let me help you recharge your health and vitality!

CONTACT INFORMATION

	Contact Name	Brigitte
	Address	Rohini Street TURRAMURRA and PYMBLE New South Wales 2074
	Mobile	0419 472 555
	Email	Make an Enquiry Request an Appointment

SERVICES
I offer the following MASSAGE treatments: REMEDIAL MASSAGE, DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE, AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE with integrated lymphatic drainage, SWEDISH/RELAXATION MASSAGE, SPORTS MASSAGE, as well as HOT STONE MASSAGE. TRIGGER POINT THERAPY is used with all treatments, depending on your requirements.

EXPERIENCED (7 years), INSURED, FULLY QUALIFIED AND ATMS ACCREDITED PRACTITIONER, REGISTERED WITH OVER FORTY HEALTH FUNDS. Depending on your health fund and level of cover, rebates for the massage component of treatments are available from all major funds, including Medibank Private, Bupa, HCF, NIB, HBA, NRMA, etc.
ATMS nr. 17024 (www.atms.com.au).

Several styles of beautifully designed and professionally printed GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE. My vouchers allow the recipient to choose the desired massage at time of booking, such as Aromatherapy or Remedial Massage. This way you don't have to make the decision now!

Special Offer:

HOT STONE FUSION massage for the price of a standard massage. This is essentially a 'normal' massage (eg. Remedial or Swedish) with integrated Hot Stone Massage - a popular choice!
Please ask for it when making the appointment, because a longer set-up time is required.

Also available with Gift Vouchers.

TREATMENT ROOMS

TURRAMURRA: In Turramurra I work from a small naturopathic clinic in Rohini Street (opposite Turramurra train station). For bookings please call 0419 472 555.

PYMBLE: I also have a beautiful and peaceful treatment room in Pymble. Please call me or select "Make an Enquiry" above (under Contact Information) for enquiries about prices, appointments or gift vouchers for Pymble. In Pymble I also offer 45 minute treatments.

NORTH RYDE: After having spent well over two years working from Bodyfocus Physiotherapy, I moved my practice from the Rhodes Waterside Shopping Centre to North Ryde, which is a lot closer to home. My new treatment room is located wtihin the STAMFORD Grand North Ryde. The Stamford is a 4 1/2 Star resort style oasis at the corner of Epping & Herring Roads. Convenient complimentary customer parking is available within the hotel complex, very close to the well-appointed treatment room (see photo). Since I am usually very busy in Turramurra and Pymble, appointments in North Ryde are rarely available on short notice.

Treatments at the above locations are available by appointment only. Please allow 10 to 15 minutes extra time to discuss your medical history at your first visit to give you a full hour "on the table".

Massage and U-Spa treatments now available in TURRAMURRA , PYMBLE and NORTH RYDE.
For more details about my treatment room at the Stamford Grand please go to my web listing www.ntpages.com.au/therapist/6985. Thank you.

MASSAGE
Although I specialise in Remedial Massage and deep tissue work, such as trigger point therapy, I like to integrate it with the gentler modalities of Swedish massage or Aromatherapy, depending on your requirements.

This provides the basis for an effective, yet enjoyable massage experience. It can significantly contribute to the relief of pain, whilst at the same time inducing a deep state of relaxation, nourishing the nervous system and providing recuperative energy for body, mind and soul.

If stress is your main concern, I may suggest adding an acupressure scalp massage, as well as a lymphatic drainage facial. Or you might want to try a full body Aromatherapy Massage with a personalised blend of essential oils.

A great way to achieve a deep level of relaxation, restore your nervous system and melt away muscle tension and stress, is through Hot Stone Massage. It is a very nurturing and truly remarkable experience, for those who want to float away ...
Hot Stone Massage is relatively new in Australia and mainly practised in Day Spas - it makes for a beautiful and special GIFT VOUCHER for a loved one.

Another gift idea are our vouchers for the Massage & Spa Ritual combinations (more about them below).They provide a gift of health and indulgence - what a treat! Why not pamper yourself? Since a registered health care provider is performing the Aromatic U Spa Rituals and combining them with genuine Remedial Massage, health fund rebates may apply for the massage component, depending on your fund and your level of cover.

Remember, massage is a necessity, not a luxury! Good health is the most important thing in life and investing in it will help you restore your vitality and equilibrium, soothing away physical, mental and emotional stress.

"A life with good health is a great blessing indeed. Life without good health is a miserable condition, even if one is the Lord of the whole earth." Swami Sivananda

CONTACT: Don't hesitate to contact me via the link above or by calling me, to discuss your massage requirements or to arrange an appointment. If I am with a client you will be greeted by my voicemail (sorry!), but please leave a message.
Alternatively, you can simply e-mail me your enquiry. I usually check my e-mail every day and my phone many times daily.

HEALTH FUND REBATES
All treatments include a remedial massage and may attract a private health fund rebate for the massage component, depending on your fund and your level of cover. I am a registered provider with all major health funds, including MBF and Medibank Private.

PRICES vary between Turramurra, North Ryde and Pymble because of varying overheads. A 1hour remedial massage in Pymble is $70. In Turramurra we charge $80/hour and we are on HICAPS (you only pay the gap). Currently several (not all) Health Funds accept direct processing through HICAPS for massage. EFTPOS and credit card payments are very welcome in Turramurra, but preferred payment for Pymble and North Ryde is cash or cheque at the end of the session. However, credit card details can be given for later processing. Thank you for your understanding.

PERSONAL
I became interested in natural therapies due to my own health concerns, which inspired me to become a practitioner helping others. Whilst already working as a qualified aromatherapist and massage therapist, I obtained a Certificate in Homoeopathy from the Sydney College of Homoeopathic Medicine and completed several other minor certificate courses. I believe that years of continuous studies, along with my practical work experiences, have helped me to mature into a passionate and empathetic practitioner.

I am a fully accredited member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS).

Thank you for reading this web listing and hopefully thank you for giving me the opportunity to help you.

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Please read the information below, if you would like to find out more about the different types of massage and body treatments I offer:

THERMAL (HOT) STONE MASSAGE
This ancient therapeutic treatment is both relaxing and stimulating, including remedial (deep tissue) massage and Swedish (relaxation) massage techniques. I like to use it together with pure essential oils, to also impart an Aromatherapy experience.

Warmed stones are being strategically placed on your body's trigger points and energy systems, melting away muscle tension and stress, restoring the nervous system and promoting digestion and blood cleansing. Simultaneously smooth, warmed and oiled volcanic stones glide across your body, alternating with long flowing strokes of warmed hands ... your mind is drifting into a deep state of relaxation, peace and balance - the ultimate massage experience! The treatment usually finishes with a short application of cool stones (esp. during the warmer months), allowing you to leave the session feeling refreshed and revitalised!

REMEDIAL (deep tissue) MASSAGE
This form of treatment consists mainly of deep tissue therapy used to address deep-seated tensions and muscle tightness.
It helps to

• reduce lower back pain, sore neck and shoulders
• alleviate headaches
• relieve arthritis and rheumatism
• increase flexibility and joint mobility
• improve immune system functioning
• increase mental and physical energy
• reduce stress, anxiety and sleeping problems
• improve circulation, etc.

You can choose to receive a remedial deep tissue massage enhanced with the use of essential oils.

In the demanding pace of life today, there seems to be so much stress! Prolonged high levels of cortisol and adrenalin (the body’s stress hormones) can lead to adrenal exhaustion and serious illness. Massage is excellent for stress management and therefore a powerful tool in preventative medicine.

During the massage electromagnetic energy is transferred from the giver to the receiver and back. This human energy transfer plays also an important role in the healing process!

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AROMATHERAPY (immune-boosting, detoxifying, relaxing, pain-relieving, etc.)
Aromatherapy is a modern word for the ancient technique of using pure essential oils to re-balance the body and improve health and well-being. Pamper yourself with a wonderfully relaxing aromatherapy massage today!

It consists of a unique blend of several massage techniques, designed to produce a physical, spiritual, emotional and mental sense of harmony. The treatment starts with chakra balancing and lymphatic drainage to back and legs, where light pressure needs to be applied for best success. Sometimes our immune system becomes burdened by everyday stresses, such as difficult family or work situations, lack of exercise, wrong diet or just not getting enough rest. Lymphatic drainage constitutes a major part of the aromatherapy treatment and can greatly enhance your immune function. It is such a gentle healing art, and yet so powerful!

The aromatherapy treatment incorporates some energy work, acupressure scalp massage and a facial course. The facial course consists of cleansing, toning and a very relaxing lymphatic drainage facial.

During the treatment I also include a firm deep tissue REMEDIAL MASSAGE or relaxing SWEDISH MASSAGE to back/neck/shoulders, legs/feet and arms (depending on your requirements).

In Europe aromatherapy is increasingly being integrated with conventional medicine as an effective treatment for many ailments, and in France it is widely (and only) practised by general practitioners. In Australia essential oils are mainly used in conjunction with massage and relaxation. Providing you choose a qualified practitioner, massage is a very effective and safe way to use essential oils. Whilst many of them are indeed wonderfully relaxing, some have other scientifically proven properties, such as being

• analgesic
• antispasmodic
• antiinflammatory
• antibacterial
• antiviral
• antifungal
• antidepressant
• antibronchitic
• antiasthmatic
• blood pressure-reducing
• detoxifying (alterative)
• diuretic
• stimulating blood and lymph circulation
• immunostimulating
• hormone-balancing, etc. etc.

During the massage the essential oils are inhaled, as well as being absorbed into the bloodstream via the skin, interacting with body chemistry. Applied locally, they go directly to the area where they are needed most, such as sore muscles, inflammation, abdominal cramping, etc. Aromatherapy provides all the health advantages of a remedial massage, with the added therapeutic benefits of the pure essential oils. A combination of specially selected essential oils, together with the appropriate carrier oil, can be extremely beneficial in cases of

• stress related conditions
• sciatic nerve inflammation (please mention it when making the booking)
• arthritic and rheumatic complaints
• general muscular aches & pains
• RSI
• tennis elbow
• carpal tunnel syndrome
• sprains
• IBS and many other health concerns

Essential oils are often found to be very helpful in supporting the treatment of DIAGNOSED viral, fungal or bacterial infections, such as colds, glandular fever, athlete's foot, etc. However, any kind of massage during an infection such as the common cold is not advisable and steam inhalations and footbaths are usually the preferred option. Hot and cold leg compresses for oedema can be very effective and are also available during the aromatherapy treatment. Please ask for them when making the booking.

AROMATIC SPA RITUALS
We use only the U Spa skin and body care range and pure & natural products (absolutely no artificial fragrances, colours or preservatives).

U Spa products combine aromatherapy with herbalism and scientific technology (for more information go to www.uspa.com.au). With our rituals we would like to offer pampering and soothing to your body and mind. Of course, GIFT VOUCHERS are available for all our Aromatic U Spa Pamper Packs.

USPA CONCEPT FACIAL RITUAL
Awaken your senses on every level with natural products using powerful plant extracts and pure essential oils! This ritual consists of aromatic footbath, wild thyme & pumice foot scrub, lymphatic drainage facial including exfoliation, personalized mud mask and elixir, serum cell therapy, a remedial massage to legs & feet, head, back, neck & shoulders, finishing with Balinese body palming. Reward your complexion and enjoy the sensory journey!
Duration: 90 minutes
Also available as ‘petite’ without foot pampering and/or with shorter back massage (75 minutes).

USPA BODY RITUALS
Pure relaxation for body and soul!
Both body wraps include aromatic footbath, wild thyme & pumice foot scrub, a facial course including elixir and serum cell therapy, dry skin brushing, remedial massage and Balinese body palming.

• Hot Oil & Elixir Wrap: The luxurious Hot Oil Elixir Infusion is designed to nourish, relax and condition your entire body. It includes rhythmic body oiling with warmed aromatic elixirs, sweeping you away to Heaven! After a remedial back massage you will rest warmly wrapped, enjoying a facial and a remedial massage to head, neck and feet.
Duration: 90 minutes

• Aloe and Green Tea Linen Wrap: Our soothing, anti-oxidant Aloe and Green Tea Linen Wrap is designed to revitalise dry and dehydrated skin, leaving it soft and supple - feel the difference! You will be wrapped for intense hydration and healing, while you drift away with a relaxing facial treatment and a scalp and foot massage. Because of the cooling effect of Aloe Vera, we’ll also include the use of warmed volcanic stones in this treatment.
Duration: 90 minutes

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE
Within all of us there is a silent system working to keep us healthy – the lymphatic system. It is responsible for the removal of excess fluid, bacteria, viruses and waste products from the body. Gentle rhythmic strokes along the lymphatic vessels improve the flow of lymph and boost the immune system.

SWEDISH (relaxation) MASSAGE
A relaxing type of massage, encouraging blood circulation, increasing joint flexibility, reducing pain and relieving everyday stresses, tension and headaches. This type of massage is especially suited for stress relief.

TRIGGER POINT THERAPY
Trigger points are small, hypersensitive areas located in body tissues, which are prone to spasms. Deactivating these points through direct pressure is helpful in the management of headaches and pain in general. The therapy is usually incorporated into a remedial massage session, but every treatment can be tailored to your individual needs.

I HOPE YOU FOUND THIS INFORMATION HELPUL.

Brigitte
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Dip. Aromatherapy, Cert. IV Remedial Massage, Cert. Homoeopathy, Trigger Point Therapy, Pregnancy Massage, Swedish Massage, Thermal (Hot) Stone Massage, U Spa Concept Facial Rituals and U Spa Body Wraps.
Member ATMS # 17024 (Australian Traditional Medicine Society)

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