Margaret is a qualified remedial massage therapist who works in professional rooms conveniently located in the centre of Portland...
SERVICES
Are aches and pains making you feel miserable?
Isnt it time you took a holiday from your tired and aching body?
Accidents, repetitive actions, stress, sport, poor postures and even inactivity can cause problems in your body. This can make you feel miserable and stop you from leading the life you want. Remedial massage can provide relief from pain and tension, speed healing and increase your energy and vitality.
Massage can be a lifetime ally in maintaining your ongoing good health
Margaret is a qualified remedial massage therapist and uses a range of therapeutic techniques to treat specific injuries or complaints. The techniques used may include:- Deep tissue massage focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. Pressure can be varied to suit individual requirements and preferences.
- Trigger point therapy finger or thumb pressure is applied to the specific points that cause pain and restricted movement.
- Muscle energy techniques a gentle stretching techniques that uses the clients own muscular efforts in association with the therapist.
- Myofascial release the application of pressure techniques to release disruptions in the fascial network that links every organ and tissue in the body with every other part.
- Cupping use of suction cups to bring blood flow to stagnant skin and muscles, loosen adhesions, stimulate the peripheral nervous system and drain excess fluid.
- Dry Needling use of a very fine needle to inactive trigger points (contraction knots).
(Note: dry needling is not used routinely but can be very effective for treating problems that have been unresponsive to manual treatment)
Just need to relax and take some time out?
A relaxation massage is one of the best know antidotes for stress. Reducing stress gives you more energy, improves your outlook, and promotes a sense of wellbeing. The massage experience can be greatly enhanced by the use of aromatherapy oils. As well as smelling great, essential oils can have a powerful therapeutic effect on the body, mind and spirit.
Why not ask Margaret to mix you a blend of oils to suit your individual needs and preference.
Foot Reflexology is another way to really relax and recharge. It is sheer bliss if you love having your feet massaged! Reflexology is a unique method of using the thumbs and fingers on the reflex zones on the feet. These zones correspond to all the glands, organs and parts of the body. It relieves stress and tension and helps keep the body operating at peak efficiency.
Reflexology is a great tune up for the body.
ABOUT MARGARET
Margaret a qualified Division 1 Nurse completed her remedial massage training in 2000. She also has extensive occupational health and safety experience and draws on this experience to assist clients with recognizing activities in their work or personal lives, which may have caused or contributed to their injury
AVAILABILITY
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am to 6.15pm (last appointment 5.15pm)
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QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Diploma Health Science (Remedial Therapies)
Cert IV Massage Therapy
Nursing Certificate & Graduate Diploma Nursing (OH&S)
Workcover Provider
Private Health Fund Provider
Member Australian Association Massage therapists (AAMT)
Member Massage Australia
Service Categories
Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial Release Therapy, Reflexology, Remedial Massage, Sports Massage, Swedish Relaxation Massage, Trigger Point Therapy
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