REMEDIAL DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
My name is Wendy Gilchrist and I am a massage therapist with over 20 years experience. I am currently massaging on Tuesday's from 1-8pm and on alternate Monday mornings. For these times I am offering mobile massage ie.I come to you.
I am qualified in Remedial and Deep Tissue Massage and have knowledge of stress holding patterns in the body, along with techniques to facilitate joint release.
I take a meditative approach, coaxing muscles to relax and achieve an overall feeling of deep relaxation. I am fully approved with Private Health Funds and can be directly contacted on Mobile: 0416 332 854.
I look forward to seeing you soon.
Appointments can be made on 0416 332 854.
SERVICES
Welcome to Mobile Massage : Massage For Wholeness
WENDY GILCHRIST - REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIST (Dip Remedial Massage, BA, Cert Reflexology/Bodywork Integration, Grad Dip Psychology, Member of A.T.M.S).
Needing a good massage? One that gets all the right spots, is deep, and yet still relaxes you. Yes, I can offer you this. Sometimes a good massage is exactly what you need. I am a qualified massage therapist massaging for over 20 years. I am accredited, making it possible to claim for rebates on massage with private health funds.
Through our work routines or even our general daily routines, certain muscles inevitably become overused. When this happens the outside coating i.e. the fascia sets like glue around the muscle and tightens it. This in turn slows down the blood flow through the muscle. The flow of lymph which flushes waste products out of tissues is also compromised. The effect then is to reduce the elasticity hence efficiency of the muscle in allowing movement.
The eventual outcome if the muscle is not softened can be that there is much reduced elasticity in the muscle. Given any sudden or jarring movement the result can be tearing at the muscle attachment to the bone or worse, the bone itself can be pulled out of its position. Please avoid these painful outcomes and realize that muscles too need you to take good care of them.
Furthermore I am familiar with the stress holding patterns in the body and work to release the relevant muscles. In so doing flexibility is restored to the muscle and the body relaxes. My approach is meditative so at the same time as getting a good deep massage you will possibly ‘chill out’ for the rest of the day. Please keep this in mind when organising your time after the massage.
My BackgroundI have spent five years studying psychology resulting in a B.A. (with psychology/ sociology majors) and a Graduate Diploma in Psychology (counseling option). In my final year, 1978, I was introduced to meditation which enables mastery of the mind and I embrace as a way of life.
In 1980, I studied massage, and in 1987 studied intensively deep tissue massage techniques and stress holding patterns in the body. Following this I worked part-time as a massage therapist in accordance with mothering.
In 1997 I gained a Diploma in Remedial Massage. I had studied to certificate level in reflexology as well as doing workshops in various associated techniques. I have worked in numerous centres, in mobile massage and for the last nine years as a Chiropractor’s assistant and massage therapist.
I am offering a firm yet relaxing massage with over 20 years of development of the skill.
Massage done meditatively allows the body to release tension when it is ready, in so doing the body’s own innate wisdom is honoured and I stay present to what I am feeling.
Why do we need massage?Muscles constitute 40 to 50% of the total body weight. Of skeletal muscle, we have 2 types.
- Postural muscles which maintain upright posture. These have a portion of the muscle contracted at any given time while the other portion is relaxed e.g. the hamstring group on the back of the upper thighs. These muscles shorten when stressed.
- Phasic muscles only contract to produce movement of bones e.g. the rhomboids (between spine and shoulder blade). These muscles weaken when stressed.
Both are extremely vulnerable to injury due to overuse and the wear and tear of daily life.
Emotional or physical patterns of overuse, compress muscle until it becomes constricted. Examples include holding shoulders elevated; chest constricted; upper back rounded; or lower back strongly arched.
Mild pressure on constricted muscle feels tender. When muscle tenderness reaches its maximum pain level it is known as a ‘trigger point”. With sufficient rest the pain of an active trigger point may become less although it will not become fully relaxed.
With practitioner intervention through focused, specific and skilful palpation these muscle restrictions can be alleviated and healthy muscle tissue restored.
The price is very affordable and you will find that the massage will nourish your mind and body. A gift voucher for a massage or massages makes a thoughtful and appreciated gift for family and friends.
COST
1 HOUR MASSAGE
$90
1 1/2 HOUR MASSAGE
$120
*Cash payments only.
No card payments accepted.
Health fund REBATES available as I am accredited with all private health funds. Gift vouchers available- an excellent gift for those who have everything, including stress.
TIME
MONDAY (Alternate)
8.30 am - 12 noon
TUESDAY (Every)
1.30 pm - 8 pm
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
- Dip. Rem. Mass, Cert. Reflexology, Cert. Bodywork Integration, BA (Social Sciences), Grad. Dip. in Psychology.
- Member of A.T.M.S
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