Elita Cruickshank
provides wonderful relaxing massages for those trying to combine a hectic life with pregnancy, and also gives soothing remedial massages.Elita gives ongoing support and relief for postural back and neck pain, and is experienced at treating sports injuries. Elita's treatment will improve the quality of your life.
Also available Osteopathy, and Paediatric / Cranial Osteopathy with Julian, Helena or Saleem.
SERVICES
Remedial Massage
Experienced massage therapist Elita Cruikshank graduated from the Nature Care College Sydney . Specialising in remedial massage, but working with sports massage and deep tissue techniques where necessary, Elita can bring relief to the aches and pains of daily life and is wonderful for relieving neck and shoulder pain. Remedial massage is focused upon both consultation and treatment. A thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology means that the source of pain can be pin pointed and then treated appropriately. In the sports world it is used proactively to prevent injury.
Key benefits
of Remedial Massage include: the stimulation to the blood supply allowing toxins in the muscles to be removed; the calming of the peripheral nervous system to ease pain and discomfort; and the toning and relaxing of muscles to improve joint mobility. An improvement to the health of the cells, the repairing of tissues, and the easing of stiffness and tension can also be experienced through therapeutic relaxation.
Sports and remedial massage therapy combines general and deep tissue manipulation with various forms of stretching techniques to improve muscle health and performance. The treatment is direct and results are experienced quickly. It is a very safe, non invasive therapy.
As oil is used, it is necessary for the patient to change to their underwear for the treatment.
Massage fees. A brief history is taken at the first appointment so an hour (or longer) session is recommended.
1/2 hour.......$50.00
1 hour.........$80.00
1 1/2 hour...$115.00
And you can claim a rebate with most private health funds, just bring your health fund card with you and we swipe it through on the spot. Couldn't be simpler!
Pregnancy massage
Elita has undergone special training for massaging pregnant women. Her treatment is wonderful for easing the aches and pains of your changing body in those final months as you approach the birth,
Pregnancy massage is an integrated therapeutic bodywork that focuses on the special needs of the mother to be as her body goes through the dramatic changes of the childbearing experience. During pregnancy, labour and post partum, specific techniques can reduce discomforts and enhance the physiological and emotional well being of both mother and baby. Studies have demonstrated that massage reduces stress hormones in the body. A pregnant woman’s body is challenged changed and stressed in many different ways. Massage gives special attention to the mother to be, which in turn nurtures the new life that grows within her.
As you body transforms, you must adjust to the increasing weight, shifting posture, fluctuating hormone levels and many other dramatic changes of the childbearing experience.
Massage enhances pregnant, labouring and postpartum women’s comfort, health and enjoyment of their pregnancies.
It is also a benefit in the fourth trimester, in the months after the birth, as the woman’s body returns to normal.
To ease the financial burden at this time, Elita is covered by all Health Funds, bring your Health fund card along and we swipe it on the spot, you just pay the difference. Too Easy
Fees;
Pregnancy Massage;
1 1/2 hrs $115.00
Osteopathy
Osteopathy is special. It is an established and recognised system of diagnosis and treatment that works with the structural integrity of the body through the function of joints, muscles and ligaments. Julian Howard, Helena Letteri and Saleem Sarkis are our osteopaths Book now with any of them.
Osteopathy uses many of the diagnostic procedures involved in conventional medical assessment and diagnosis as well as assessing patients biomechanically, functionally and posturally. Treatment is aimed at improving mobility and/or reducing inflammation and pain by using gentle osteopathic techniques.
Osteopathy is effective for work related low back or neck pain or sporting injury and it can help with acute or chronic conditions, such as sudden sharp back pain, or long term ache. It is also beneficial for painful ankles, knees, shoulders and elbows and even headaches. An osteopath may assess the role of an individuals’ diet in their health, or use visceral or cranial osteopathy. As the underlying causes of pain are addressed further improvements may be obtained with postural advice and with an exercise programme if required. Age is no barrier to osteopathic treatment as each patient is assessed individually and treatment is gentle. Osteopathic treatment can reduce pain, increase mobility, and contribute to a healthier more active and fulfilled life
For people with low back pain, neck and shoulder pain, headaches, painful joints, sporting injury and repetitive strain.
Osteopathy is suitable for patients of all ages. Call now to talk to Julian.
Julian trained in London as an Osteopath and then completed a two year Masters in Paediatrics at the Osteopathic Centre for Children and has extensive training in cranial osteopathy.
We provide assessment and treatment for Adults, Children and Babies. We specialise in paediatric care for colic and glue ear through to Downs Syndrome. All patients receive Exceptional Care. All our Osteopaths are registered with the Australian Osteopathic Association.
Cranial Osteopathy
Cranial osteopathy is a successful method of treatment for babies, children, and adults including pregnant mums.
Children and mums especially benefit from cranial osteopathy which is a refined and subtle type of osteopathic treatment that encourages the release of stresses and tensions throughout the body, including the head.
When birth is complicated by being unduly slow or fast, or when forceps or ventouse is used the infant head may not recover from the distortions which occur. This may result is subtle changes in function leading to problems such as fractious babies, feeding difficulties, colic and disturbed sleep patterns. A baby may not be sleeping due to an uncomfortable pressure in its head, or tension in the bony and membranous tissues of the skull irritating its nervous system. Diaphramatic tensions and spinal stiffness may contribute to regurgitation, wind, diarrhoea or constipation. Gentle treatment from a skilled osteopath can often bring about significant improvement in these distressing cases.
As children grow older, growth stresses or birth strains may lead to recurrent infections and otitis media (ear infection), or there may be behavioural problems, learning difficulties, headaches and asthma which can be treated. Treatment during pregnancy can help with nausea, vomiting, heartburn, aches and pains and breathing difficulties. Its great for new mums too, who often find their pelvis or low back is uncomfortable after giving birth. The gentle yet powerful cranial osteopathic approach can also be effective in treating back pain whether it is a recent acute episode, or a result of older traumas or injuries, and is also effective at treating musculoskeletal aches and pains, headaches, and many more conditions.
For babies and children, including crying and irritability, reflux, glue ear, poor sleep, asthma, eczema, constipation and more serious conditions such as cerebral palsy, autism and Downs Syndrome. It is also great for adults and the preferred method of treatment when possible.
For more information about osteopathy go to www.hills-osteopath.com and click on "Osteopathy Articles".
Osteopathic consultation & treatment charges
Adults
Consultation $95
Between 45 minutes and 1 hour
Follow up treatments $85
Up to 30 minutes
Children (0-16)
Consultation $85
Between 45 minutes and 1 hour
Follow up treatments $70
Up to 30 minutes
CAN I CLAIM HEALTH FUND REBATE?
We are covered by most Private Health Funds. Just bring your health fund card and through our HICAPS machine you can claim on the spot, you just pay the difference between your claim allowance and the consultation fee. There are no forms, its quick and easy!
Any Questions or for more information call now and talk to me about what I can do to help you. Call 9659 0515 or 0431 866908
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Massage;
Elita graduated from Nature Care College Sydney
Our osteopaths;
Julian qualified with a BSc in Osteopathic Medicine (2005) and then a Masters in Paedatric osteopathy in 2007, both in the UK. See www.hills-osteopath.com for more details. Helena qualified in 2008 and combines osteopathy with her previous profession as a registered nurse. Saleem qualified in 2007 and has done a multitude of developmental courses and worked in a prestigious Canberra clinic.
Directions to clinic:
Proceed along Old Northern Rd from either direction. When you reach the traffic lights at McMullen Ave, turn into Mcmullen Ave as if going to Castle Towers. Proceed down the incline in the left hand lane. Immediately before the traffic lights at the bottom (just before Old Castle Hill Rd), turn left into a small parking area. This is free. Walk back up the incline (25m) and through the gate into Hills Osteopaths.
MAP
Craniosacral Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial Release Therapy, Osteopathy, Pregnancy Massage, Remedial Massage, Sports Injury Therapy, Sports Massage
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