Sally is a fully qualified, experienced Bodywork Therapist who specialises in Remedial, Deep Tissue, Myofacial Trigger Point Therapy, Sports and Pregnancy Massage. She has been massaging for over twelve years and has an established practice in an exclusive area of Double Bay.
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| Contact Name | Sally Birdling |
| Address | Shop 26, Bay Village
28-34 Cross STREET
Double Bay
New South Wales 2028 |
| Phone | 02 9362 0319 | | Mobile | 0412 911 181 |
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SERVICES
Many people are turning to massage therapy for natural, drug-free relief to alleviate the pressures associated with today's energetic, demanding lifestyles. By systematically working with the body massaging will soften and mobilise painful muscular tissue that can limit flexibility and movement. Massage can also reduce the discomfort and pain associated with headaches, sciatica, cramping, arthritis, restricted joint movement and acute or chronic injuries. Massage is a preventative therapy. Regular treatment will encourage healthy toned muscular tissue less likely to malfunction, tear or strain during physical exertion or sudden movement. Massage is extremely effective, safe and natural and available to anyone of any age.
The benefits of massage are not only physiological but also psychological. Gentle stroking techniques act as a mild sedative on the body resulting in a feeling of total relaxation. This enhances a sense of vitality and well being and is ideal as a natural ‘pick me up’ at the end of a busy week.
Although the first documented history of massage dates back nearly 3000 years there has always been an instinctive tendency to clutch or rub a part of the body that has been hurt or injured. This suggests that massage is indeed an innate therapy and a vital component of the body’s own intrinsic healing system.
Specific information regarding individual massaging techniques is listed below. These techniques are usually combined to create a massage tailored to each individual’s requirements.
Remedial Massage
Remedial massage is a therapeutic massage that combines other massaging techniques such as the lighter flowing strokes of a Swedish massage, the much deeper pressure associated with Deep Tissue massage and Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy which focuses on referred pain, tingling or numbness. Remedial massage can relieve muscular pain, headaches, tension, stress, sleep problems, fatigue and restore the normal functioning of your joints, skin, nerves, muscles, circulatory, lymphatic and digestive systems.
Deep tissue
Deep tissue massage is used to release chronic muscle tension through slower strokes and more direct deep pressure or friction. This technique is often used in combination with Trigger Point Therapy. The purpose of a deep-tissue massage is to loosen the fibers of a muscle while releasing deeply held patterns of muscular tension; it is often focused on more specific areas rather than the whole body. This type of massage will help reduce pain, reduce injury recovery time, improve mobility, improve blood, lymph and oxygen circulation, reduce scar tissue and other myofascial adhesions which can impair both circulatory and nerve function. At certain points during the massage there can be some discomfort and pain however this is only brief and will always be within your comfort range. Many toxins are released during this type of massage so it is important to drink plenty of water after a session to help eliminate these toxins from the body. Muscular discomfort is often experienced the day after the massage but this should alleviate by the second day.
Sports Massage
Sports Massage is a special form of massage and is typically used before and after athletic events. The purpose of this massage is to prepare the athlete for peak performance. Because this massage is tailored to suit individual athletic events or sports, each massage can vary and can focus on different areas of the body. Sports massage can help prevent or reduce those niggling injuries that so often get in the way of performance and achievement, whether a person is an athlete or a once a week jogger.
Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy
Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy is a bodywork technique that involves the applying of pressure to tender areas located within a muscle. Applying pressure to theses areas can help relieve pain and dysfunction in other parts of the body. "Active" trigger points cause muscular pain and will refer pain, tingling or numbness to other areas of the body when pressure is applied. In this case the therapist works on the trigger point rather than on the site of pain. "Latent" trigger points only exhibit pain when compressed; they do not refer pain to other areas of the body.
Trigger points differ from acupressure points. Acupressure points are concentrations of energy or blockages of the energy pathways in the body. Trigger points are physical phenomena that can be felt by touch.
Relaxation/Swedish
Swedish massage consists of long flowing strokes, kneading, friction, shaking motions and tapotement or percussion movements (fast and stimulating movements including cupping, hacking and pounding). The main purpose of Swedish massage is to calm and revitalise the body and mind and should be incorporated into a regular program for stress management. This massage can also shorten recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissue of lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes. It improves circulation and stretches the ligaments and tendons, keeping them supple and young.
Pregnancy massage
Pregnancy massage is usually performed with the client lying on her side but at Passaro Massage Therapy we have a pregnancy massage cushion. This is exactly like a normal massage table top except there is an area in the middle of the cushion designed to accommodate the baby and allow the mother to lie face down, pure luxury in the later stages of pregnancy! Pregnancy massage can be performed at any stage of the pregnancy and offers relief from common conditions such as peripheral swelling, insomnia, muscle cramping, back pain, sciatic pain and relieves the strain on weight-bearing joints. It is combined with the relaxing, flowing strokes of Swedish massage and the benefits of Remedial massage.
Gift vouchers and home visits are available.
Rebates for massage therapy are available from the following health funds:
ACA (SDA Church)
Australian Country Health
Australian Health Management Group
Australian Unity Health Ltd
AXA Aust. Health Insurance
CBHS Friendly Society
Cessnock District Health
Credicare (Qld)
Defence Health
Federation Health
GMHBA (Geelong Medical)
Government Employees
Grand United
HBA
HCF
HIF (W.A.)
Health Care Insurance Ltd
Health Partners
Illawarra Health Fund
IOOF
IOR
Latrobe Health Services
Lysaght Health Insurance
Manchester Unity
MBF
Medibank Private
Mildura Health Fund
Mutual Community.
Naval Health Benefits
NIB
NRMA Health
Phoenix Welfare
QLD Country Health (Qld)
QLD Teachers Union (Qld)
Railway & Transports
Reserve Bank Health
SGIC (S.A.)
SGIO (W.A.)
St Lukes
Sun Health
Teachers Federation
Transition Benefits Fund
Uni Ancient Order Druids
Westfund Health Fund
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Diploma of Remedial Massage
Australasian College of Natural Therapies:
Diploma of Sports Injuries
Australasian College of Natural Therapies
Diploma of Bodywork Therapies
Australasian College of Natural Therapies
Diploma of Clinical Aromatherapy
The Australian School of Clinical Aromatherapy
Diploma of Nutrition
Australasian College of Natural Therapies
Post Graduate Certificate of Trigger Point Therapy and Pain Alleviation Techniques
Synchronicity Therapy and Education
Certificate in Pregnancy Massage
Nature Care College
St Johns Ambulance First Aid Certificate
St Johns Ambulance
ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP
Australian Traditional Medicine Society
Membership Number 7654
Australian Aromatic Medicine Society
Membership Number F329
Service Categories
Cupping, Deep Tissue Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Remedial Massage, Sports Injury Therapy, Sports Massage, Swedish Relaxation Massage, Trigger Point Therapy
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