Massage Therapy in Northcote
Whether it be purely to Zen out and relax or treat chronic injuries, our massage therapists Tyrone Penning and Latisha Pinnington begin every single massage with an intention.
Our holistic focus is designed to fix and prevent issues at their core rather than massaging you to alleviate the top layer of symptoms.
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Styles and Approaches Offered
Our highly skilled massage therapists at Revolution Chiropractic offer traditional massage approaches, including Thai, Japanese Shiatsu and Swedish, and many others! Here’s a look at the types we provide:
| Massage Types | ||
| Speciality | Treatment | |
| Hot Stone | Sports . | Pre & Post Training for Events & Competitions |
| Pregnancy / PreNatal | Cupping | |
| Lymphatic | Therapeutic | |
| Craniosacral | Deep Tissue | |
| Advanced Myofascial and Scar Tissue Release | Relaxation | |
Thai
This type of massage embraces the ancient wisdom of the East with a traditional Thai massage. This centuries-old practice combines rhythmic acupressure, assisted yoga stretches, and gentle rocking to awaken your body’s natural energy pathways.
As you lie on a comfortable mat, fully clothed, your therapist will manipulate your body into a series of yoga-like poses, using their hands, feet, and elbows to apply strategic pressure. These targeted techniques release blocked energy, restore balance, and promote harmony between body, mind, and spirit.
Japanese Shiatsu
Nourish your soul and awaken your senses with this powerful therapy. Shiatsu harnesses the power of touch to balance the body’s energy and promote overall wellbeing. Shiatsu, which translates to “finger pressure,” focuses on stimulating key pressure points along the body’s energy pathways or meridians to unblock stagnant energy and restore harmony.
Swedish
This type of bodywork is designed to nurture the senses and soothe the soul. With a harmonious blend of long, gliding strokes, kneading, and gentle tapping, our skilled therapists will whisk you away on a journey of rejuvenation and tranquility. This classic technique aims to improve circulation, release muscle tension, and transport you to a world of pure bliss.
As the soothing rhythm of the massage unfolds, you’ll feel stress and anxiety dissolve, replaced by a sense of serenity that envelops your entire being.
Deep Tissue
Focusing on the deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue, deep tissue massage addresses several issues, including muscle tightness, knots, and persistent pain.
This massage technique aims at the deep tissue layers within the muscles and fascia, assisting in alleviating discomfort and tension, enhancing flexibility, and increasing range of motion.
Sports
An athlete’s secret weapon, sports massage helps you maintain peak performance and overcome the hurdles between you and your goals. Sports massage is designed to support injury prevention and chiropractic care while also helping to keep the body in prime condition. Commonly utilised by athletes, it is also advantageous for individuals engaged in any form of physical activity.
Through various techniques tailored to address areas impacted by physical exertion, sports massage aims to enhance flexibility, range of motion, and overall performance. Furthermore, it plays a significant role in minimising injury risks and expediting recovery times.
Therapeutic
If you’re seeking relief, healing, and restoration from the nagging aches and debilitating pain the stress of life causes, a therapeutic massage is for you. Our skilled therapists will work with you to create a customised massage plan, targeting your unique pain points and using various techniques to release tight muscles and restore balance to your body.
Our therapists will guide you on a journey to physical and emotional healing through expert manipulation of your soft tissues. The therapeutic touch will alleviate discomfort and provide lasting benefits, including improved circulation, increased mobility, and overall wellness.
Pregnancy / Prenatal Massage
With this type of massage, you can enjoy the perfect opportunity to nurture your wellbeing as you get ready to welcome new life to the world. With gentle, tailored techniques, we’ll help alleviate the common discomforts of pregnancy, such as lower back pain, swollen ankles, and muscle tension.
A prenatal massage is a celebration of the miracle of life, a moment to honor the incredible journey of motherhood and embrace the love that blooms within.
Craniosacral Therapy
This hands-on technique employs soft touches to adjust the craniosacral system’s joints. This system encompasses the skull, spinal cord, and sacrum – the triangular bone situated at the spine’s bottom.
It’s a mild approach that aids in alleviating discomfort and stress, enhancing blood flow, and encouraging relaxation. When applied correctly, craniosacral therapy can be highly beneficial.
Trigger Point Therapy
Often referred to as myofascial trigger point massage, trigger point therapy is a deep tissue massage technique designed to alleviate muscular discomfort and tightness.
This method focuses on pressing specific trigger points – small, tight knots within the muscles – to dissolve the tension and restore balance. Although initially uncomfortable, most individuals experience significant relief following several sessions.
Hot Stone Massage
If you want to enhance your wellbeing with simple massage and adjunctive services to relax and restore, our practice also offers a hot stone massage.
A hot stone massage takes you into the luxurious warmth of another world and helps your stress fade away. The carefully heated basalt stones will glide effortlessly over your skin as the penetrating heat soothes your muscles, melting away layers of tension with each stroke.
Unveil a new level of serenity as gentle pressure and heat harmoniously dissolve knots, boost circulation, and unlock the door to pure bliss. A hot stone massage is more than just a rejuvenating experience – it’s an embrace of tranquility that lingers long after you’ve left our sanctuary.
As you drift into a world of serenity, your body will release the accumulated stress and tension, allowing your mind to find clarity and your spirit to soar. A hot stone massage is more than just a rejuvenating experience—it’s an embrace of tranquility that lingers long after you’ve left our sanctuary.
Soothing and Relaxaing
If you want to enhance your wellbeing with simple massage and adjunctive services to relax and restore, our practice also offers a massage for relaxation and rest.
Our soothing and relaxing massage offers clients a serene escape that calms the mind, nourishes the body and restores the spirit. With gentle, flowing strokes and focusing on your unique needs, our skilled therapists will lull you into a blissful tranquility.
As you drift into a world of serenity, your body will release the accumulated stress and tension, allowing your mind to find clarity and your spirit to soar. A soothing and relaxing massage is the ultimate self-care experience, a gift of time and space that invites you to embrace the essence of calm.
Lymphatic drainage
Lymphatic drainage massage, also referred to as manual lymphatic drainage, is a gentle technique utilized to alleviate painful swelling in the arms and legs. Unlike traditional massages, lymphatic drainage focuses on superficial and light touch, targeting specific lymphatic areas such as the elbows, armpits, groin, back of the knees, and sensitive areas around the neck. This method aims to flush out excess fluid and promote lymphatic circulation, benefiting individuals experiencing swelling, water retention, and joint pain associated with conditions like chronic immune deficiency, cancer, frequent viral infections, low immunity, and obesity.
If you have been referred to have lymphatic drainage or been recommend it during your consultation then please book.
The Value of Yoga
For numerous individuals, yoga is crucial in achieving equilibrium in their daily existence. It offers relief for a wide range of issues, including stress, anxiety, and persistent discomfort. Evidence supports yoga’s positive impact on mental and physical health, enhancing flexibility, strength, and stability.
FAQs
- Severe back pain, especially if pain is keeping you awake at night.
- A high fever or the symptoms of a cold or flu.
- Blood clots
- Cancer
- Skin conditions such as burns, cold sores, bruises, open wounds or swollen areas. You should not have a massage in those areas.
- Pregnancy, especially during the first trimester
- Osteoporosis
- High blood pressure
- Allergies (especially to nuts, as many therapists use sweet almond oil)
- Varicose veins
- Lymph node removal
If you have any concerns about ANY existing conditions, you should always check with your healthcare provider to see if massage therapy is an appropriate treatment for you.
Can I combine massage therapy with other treatments?
The Importance of taking a Client History and Assessment
Client history includes finding out about you and the history of your ailment, aggravating factors (what makes it worse), previous diagnosis and treatment, and effectiveness of any previous treatment. It also builds up information about your general health, since there are a number of conditions which can contribute to muscular problems; a previous whiplash injury, for example, could lead to headaches or dizziness.
Your massage therapist is aware of their limitations, and is required to work within their scope of practice. Taking a client history when you first arrive will allow them to talk through all your needs to establish if it would be in your best interest to be referred to another health professional, or whether having complementary treatment (e.g. using acupuncture, chiropractic) is going to be beneficial to you. Taking the time to sit down to discuss what is causing you discomfort gives you time to become comfortable with the therapist, especially if you are new to massage therapy; it is the first step in building a rapport and trust between you both.
What can I do if I feel that the massage is too painful?
Massage is all about making you more comfortable and reducing pain, if you find your massage sessions are increasing your discomfort over the long term then please let your massage therapist know immediately.
Do I have to take my clothes off?
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Whether you have pain and discomfort, you’re looking to better your game as an athlete, you’re a mum-to-be, or you simply want to check out mentally for an hour, massage is a great fit for people from all walks of life at affordable prices. Contact us today to schedule a visit.
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