Aquatic
Bowen
Cranio-Sacral
Deep Muscle
Feldenkrais
Kinesiology
La Stone
Lomi Lomi
Myofascial
Neuromuscular
Rolfing
Shiatsu
Sports
Swedish
Thai
Tui Na
Watsu
Aquatic
This therapy is delivered in a warm pool pf approx 35oc (96of).
The therapy combines a range of techniques including Watsu and uses the combination of warm water, low gravity and slow movement
to facilitate motion and traction of the joints. ..
Bowen
Developed by Australian Tom Bowen, this is a very gentle therapy that uses
a sequence of small, gentle movements at specific sites on the
body to empower the body's own healing resources. This technique is very
effective, using a light, cross-fibre manoeuvre of
muscles, tendons or ligaments, and frequently results in fast and lasting relief from pain and
discomfort.
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Cranio-Sacral
This is a gentle, hands-on method used to evaluate and improve the function of
the body's physiological system. Therapists focus on the membranes and
cerebro-spinal fluid surrounding and protecting the brain and spinal cord -
referred to as the "cranio-sacral system" A very soft touch is
applied (generally no more than the weight of a small coin) to improve the
functionality of the nervous system through the release of restrictions in the
system.
Deep Muscle
This deep form of bodywork helps to release myofascial ( ) restrictions in the body. It
successfully relieves chronic tension, can increase the range of motion and
improve posture. Connective tissue massage is used to normalise the tissue
and restore both length and flexibility to the fascia and bring about greater health through the fascial system.
FeldenKrais
Feldenkrais focuses on awareness through movement. The therapist guides
the client through a series of manipulative sequences consisting of information, action and response to re-establish
appropriate neuromotor patterning and balance.
Kinesiology
It is a chiropractic method introduced in 1964, in
which practitioners also examine structural factors such as posture, gait and lifestyle.
Kinesiology is used to improve digestion, energy, sports performance and to ease back and joint pain, allergies, asthma, depression and headaches.
It uses a "muscle testing" approach in diagnosis, and emphasizes the role of the brain, spine, and nerves
in the restoration of balance to the body's skeletal structure.
La Stone
La Stone massage therapy focuses on achieving physical healing, mental relaxation and a spiritual connection to earth
energy. It utilises stones of all shapes, sizes and varying
temperatures. .Warm stones encourage the exchange of blood and lymph and provide soothing heat for deep-tissue work. Cold stones aid with inflammation, moving blood out of the area and balancing energies. Stones are placed in varying positions on the body for energy balancing or at specific trigger-points.
By alternating heat and cold (ranging from 0-140 degrees), the therapist
aims to bring the entire body into the healing process through a rapid exchange of blood and oxygen and alternating rise and fall of respiration rate.
Lomi Lomi
Lomi Lomi is Hawaiian for rub-rub, and follows a system of massage that utilizes very large, broad movements. Two-handed forearm and elbow application of strokes,
are used to cover a broad area, while oils are used in the application of cross-fibre friction
techniques. These are characteristic of the Hawaiian technique - Lomi Lomi.
While this system of massage is similar to Swedish massage, the practitioner often uses the forearm and the elbow in the application of
pressure, and uses prayer and the acknowledgment of the existence of a higher power as an integral part of the
massage technique.
Myofascial
This is a slow and subtle technique used to release fascia and muscle through appropriate tension on the soft
tissue throughout the body. The therapist uses light to moderate traction and a twisting approach to achieve
the required/desired biomechanical and reflex change.
Neuromuscular
This therapy uses a a combination of effleurage (gliding) petrissage
(grasping), friction, muscle energy, and strain/counter-strain techniques to
achieve the desired massage benefit.
Rolfing
Rolfing is a modality that is used to reorganize the whole body and create a
greater sense of mobility. It uses physical manipulation and movement awareness to bring
about vertical alignment of the head, shoulders, thorax, pelvis and legs.
This therapy can be considered as a three-step process using palpation, discrimination and integration.
Palpation - touching and feeling the tissue for imbalances in texture, quality and temperature
as a means to determine where the work is required. Discrimination -
separating facial layers that adhere or muscles that have been pulled out of position by strain/injury.
Integration - bringing about physical balance in the gravitational field as a
result of an improved relationship between the bodies segments.
Shiatsu
Shiatsu is a finger-pressure technique developed in Japan, that utilises traditional acupuncture points of Oriental healing.
It is similar to acupressure, concentrating on unblocking the flow of life energy
to promote self-healing and restore balance in the meridians and organs.
Practitioners apply pressure with the finger, thumb, palm, elbow or knee to specific zones on the skin located along the energy meridians.
This treatment provides pain relief and a strengthening of resistance to disease and disorder.
Sports
This therapy focuses on specific components designed to reduce injuries
and alleviate inflammation. It can also provide warm-up treatment for amateur and professional athletes.
Pre-event massage is usually delivered up to one hour prior to the event and
provides for a brief and invigorating treatment over approximately 20 minutes.
Post-event massage is on the other hand is designed to be calming and relaxing.
It focuses on easing pain, soreness and inflammation through increased blood and oxygen
to effected body areas and the flushing out of metabolic waste products built up during heavy muscle use.
Swedish
This therapy is one of the most commonly taught and well-known massage
techniques, which uses a vigorous system of treatment that is designed to energize the body by stimulating circulation.
Five basic strokes are used (all flowing toward the heart) to manipulate the soft tissues of the body.
A combination of kneading, rolling, vibration, percussive and tapping
movements are used. Oil is applied during treatment to reduce friction on the skin. Swedish massage
offers many benefits which include relaxation, reduction of scar tissue adhesions and improved
circulation for healing and reduce swelling from injury.
Thai
Thai Massage is based on the theory that the body is made up of 72,000 energy lines, of which 10
are considered as highly important. The massage is practiced a firm floor
mat with the client fully clothed (with the exception of the feet). The
technique makes effective use of the practitioners body-weight and involves
peripheral stimulation along the sen (energy lines) as a means to bring about
very specific internal results.
Tui Na
This is a Chinese massage that can be used alone or in combination with other treatments to relieve pain,
relax muscular tension and improve circulation. The therapy specifically focuses
on the meridians and the flow of "chi" and may include acupressure as well as pushing or grasping strokes to the muscles.
Watsu
This therapy combines both water therapy and the Shiatsu
modality (WATer + shiatSU) It takes its Shiatsu focus on the use of stretches
to release blockages along meridians or channels through which Chi (life force) flows.
The combination of this approach in a water environment is based on the view
that the effects of shiatsu are amplified or more profound when stretching
occurs while floating in warm water, as the whole body is supported, rocking and moving
while stretching, Hence Watsu is considered to lessen the resistance
experienced when a limb is worked in isolation.