I have 20+ years experience in the remedial massage industry, treating a large range of muscle related problems, including neck and shoulder tension, headaches, lower back pain,sports related injuries etc. Bowen therapy and deep tissue massage are the modalities that I specialise in.
SERVICES
PELVIC ALIGNMENT:
I consider the correct positioning of the pelvis to be vital to correct alignment of the spine. If the spine is compromised by the pelvis being out of balance then the whole body can be effected. I certainly find that correct alignment of the pelvis is benificial in the treatment of nearly all lower back problems.
Most of my initial treatments start with me checking the pelvic alignment. In many cases one hip is higher than the other(this manifests itself by on leg appearing to be shorter than the other), and also the pelvis is often tilted forward (sway back) and very often more so on one side than the other. Using Bowen therapy these inbalances can very often be quickly remedied by releasing certain muscles. If you come to me with a neck problem then I usually start the first treatment by balancing the pelvis before moving on to the neck.
BOWEN THERAPY:
This is a form of muscle manipulation and consists of rolling over groups of muscles to achieve muscle release and activation of the lymphatic system. I use it particularly to correctly align the pelvis and to treat spinal disfunction.The muscle release that Bowen achieves is appropriate for use all over the body e.g. Lower back pain, sciatica, sporting injuries, headaches, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, and also for treating lower back problems that often come with pregnancy. The activation of the lymphatic system helps with after sport soreness,post operative swelling,dipersing of bruising, sinus congestion and the dispersal of fluid when fluid retention is a problem. For those people that are aware of energy flows throughout the body, Bowen can be felt to have strong balancing and clearing effect on those energy channels.
During a Bowen treatment most patients experience significant changes to their leg length, pelvic contact with the table and muscle tone of targeted muscles. On standing, they usually feel further changes to their posture,such as feeling taller, straighter and more grounded, and feel a sense of freedom in their pelvic movement not previously experienced. My Bowen treatments are not gentle in nature but they really do make significant changes happen and nearly always immediately.
I have found Bowen to be a truly remarkable tool to have at my disposal as a massage therapist.
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE:
Myofascial Release is a form of Deep Tissue massage that is particularly effective in releasing tight muscles and thus increasing the range of motion of joints. Strong, slow force is applied to the area being worked, using the forearm, fist or fingers. It may take as long as 2-3 minutes to make 1 run down the length of the spine. It is particularly usefull in the treatment of headches,neck and shoulder tension, lower back pain, sciatica, and rehabilitation from sporting injuries. This is a very slow and thorough technique, thus normally only one area of the body can be addressed in a one hour session (e.g.neck and shoulders).
SWEDISH MASSAGE:
The stroking and kneading of muscles after oil has been applied to the skin. This form of massage is thought of as a typical massage in this country and is particularly suitable for general relaxation and is usually performed as a full body massage.
PAIN AND MASSAGE:
There is inevitbly some degree of pain associated with therapeutic massage. This is simply because as a therapist I am looking for tight muscles, which also happen to be the sore muscles. Muscles that are not sore do not need to be "fixed" as a general rule.
WHEN IS MASSAGE APPROPRIATE:
Massage is great for relaxation and for when one feels like being pampered. However the majority of work that I do is therapeutic massage when I am endeavouring to remedy various ailments such as:Lower back pain, headaches, frozen shoulder, poor posture,sciatica,neck and shoulder tension, knee and ankle problems, and the various sporting requirements such as injury rehabilitation, aid to flexibility, muscle strains,pre and post event massage etc.
STEAM ROOM
The steam room has been a popular addition to the clinic since it was introduced in 1998.The main purpose of the steam room is to relax the clients muscles before being massaged. When muscles are thoroughly warmed they are more responsive to massage therapy.
The average session in the steam room lasts about 30 minutes and is a very pleasurable, relaxing and cleansing experience. Appropriate aromatherapy vapours are introduced to the steam room to suite the occassion.
PRICES:
1/2 hour $40 (this option is not usually available for the first visit.)
1 hour $70
11/2 hours $100 Health Fund Rebates: My charges are partly recoverable from nearly all health funds. e.g.HBF, Medibank private, etc.
Payment methods: Cash, Cheque, Visa, Mastercard.
QUALIFICATIONS
Studied and practiced Massage since 1989
Member of the Association of Remedial Masseurs ( ARM )
Opened Swanbourne Massage Clinic in 1996
Teaching : U. W. A. Recreate program 1993-- 1999)
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Bowen Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Mobile Service Massage, Myofascial Release Therapy, Remedial Massage, Sports Injury Therapy, Sports Massage, Swedish Relaxation Massage
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