Ian Sell

We come from various backgrounds, therefore we bring various skills and massage modalities, which makes ACTIVE MASSAGE NSW a comprehensive, and truly professional health team.

All of our massage team members are professionally trained and certified, insured, and are members of an Australian massage association. We all hold current first aid certificates, and are registered with most or all major private health funds.

We are located in Sydney and Newcastle NSW, and provide the following services by appointment: CLINIC MASSAGE, HOME VISIT MASSAGE, CORPORATE MASSAGE, EVENT MASSAGE.

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Biography for Ian

Ian has been involved in the health and fitness industry since 2000 as a fitness trainer, and since 2002 as a massage therapist. Ian has worked and still works extensively all over Sydney and Newcastle NSW, providing massage for his clientele which range from office workers to athletes, amateur to professional and Olympic, and to the local and international entertainment industry. Ian is a member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society ltd, and offers health fund rebates for most major health funds (hi-caps coming), and offers massage and myotherapy treatment, assist in exercise prescription and stretching techniques. Ian also offers massage for musicians who are prone to RSI and static posture, particularly drummers ( drummer fitness). Ian is available by appointment, and looks forward to working with you to assist, improve and maintain your body, wellbeing, and achieve your goals.

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Types of Therapy

Myotherapy

Myotherapy treatment involves an extensive physical evaluation with an integrated approach to the treatment of involved muscles, joints and nerves. Myotherapy can be utilized to treat acute and chronic conditions, as well as in the area of preventative management and prescriptive exercises.

A distinguishing feature of Myotherapy is the clinical reasoning used, in which standard methods of evaluation are used such as orthopaedic tests, postural assessment, neurological and functional testing in conjunction with a thorough palpatory assessment of the spine, peripheral joint play, and the contractile evaluation of musculature.

Remedial Massage

When muscles become knotted and tense or damaged, remedial massage provides a healing treatment that can be gentle or strong, deep or shallow. Remedial massage holistically treats the body. The massage therapist endeavours to identify the original biomechanical dysfunction, thus healing the cause of the disorder, as well as the symptoms. Remedial massage uses several specialised techniques to locate and repair damage to muscles, tendons and joints. Massage therapy supports and speeds up the body's own repair mechanisms. A lubricating medium (usually oil) is applied directly on the skin. This ensures that the muscles associated with the disorder are deeply penetrated. Passive joint stretching moves are also used.

Swedish Massage

Swedish massage uses five styles of long, flowing strokes to massage. The five basic strokes are effleurage (sliding or gliding), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (rhythmic tapping), friction (cross fiber) and vibration/shaking.

Swedish massage has shown to be helpful in reducing pain, joint stiffness, and improving function in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee over a period of eight weeks.

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Services

Clinic Massage

Come in to our clinic and experience a friendly energetic atmosphere, and have one of our trained professionals look after your pain, ache , discomfort, lifestyle, and or injury issues. Whether it be light gentle massage, sports, deep tissue, or myotherapy. We do have an application to suit your needs.

Home Visits

If you can’t get to our clinic due to your work commitments, physically unable, or just prefer the comfort of your home or hotel room, then our home visit massage is for you. We offer the same professional treatment and modalities as in our clinic, and we bring all the necessary equipment to your specified location.

Corporate Visits

Whether it is a quick 10 minute neck and shoulder stress relief massage per person, or up to a 1 hour massage per person, our professional team at ACTIVE MASSAGE NSW will provide exactly what is needed to suit your workplace situation. Our Corporate massage involves our massage therapist coming to your place of work and providing neck, shoulder, and back, seated or table massage for your staff either at their desk or in a room provided by you. You may require more than one therapist depending on massage numbers. So if you require us for a one off session to treat your staff, or you would like us to visit on a regular basis, send us an email and we will work with you to achieve your desired outcome.

Events

ACTIVE MASSAGE NSW work small events up to 2 hours, to large daily events, and multi week events. Using headrests, massage chairs, and or massage tables, our experienced team will provide a no fuss, smooth running massage component to your important event. From promotional days, gala days, city to surf, trade shows, concerts, hens parties, wedding days, or something different again, ACTIVE MASSAGE NSW will provide the service expected by you to match your companies professionalism. For an enquiry send us an email. We look forward to working with you.

Call Ian now to book your appointment: 0409 700 603