Recovery (Sports and Remedial Massage)
60 min/ 90 min
This treatment is designed to assist you in alleviating pain and help to restore pain-free movement. It's more than "just massage" and you could benefit from it, if you are struggling with:
- muscular overuse (training) or repetitive movement (due to demands of physical job or sitting prolonged hours at the desk)
- recent injury, undergoing physiotherapy
- chronic tension (neck, jaw, shoulder or lower back pain)
- chronic conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, tendinopathy, osteoarthritis, MS, fibromyalgia
Please note: I don't diagnose.
Each treatment I offer is totally customised just for you. I truly believe that the key to a great treatment is open communication and trust between us. Your comfort and relaxation are my top priorities, so I always take the time to really listen to what you need. During your session, I create a safe and welcoming environment where you can feel free to share how you're feeling. Your feedback is very important to me, so don't hesitate to let me know how you're doing throughout the treatment.
Let's work together to achieve the best results.
Working together
Four step approach:
1. Listening
I first conduct a consulation over the phone and then in person, to understand where you're at, how your condition is affecting your life and what are your expectations and goals. We will identify your concerns and collaboratively develop plan for improvement.
2. Assessment
During the assessment, I will conduct a examination of your mobility and existing range of motion in order to identify specific areas of discomfort and limitations.
3. Hands-on
Through combination of a massage and movement techniques, I am aiming to reduce tension and pain, improve your mobility, and sooth the nervous system.
This is followed by the re-assesment to see the changes.
4. Rehab
I hope to offer knowledge and resources to empower you in understanding and managing your condition.
Our rehabilitation program aims to equip you with the skills to effectively manage pain through simple, tailored exercises and movements.
4. Checkin - in
My care expands the treatment time -
I stay in touch to regulary check on your progress and if there is a need to adapt the rehab for you.
"Having a 9 - 5 job working at a desk I had an issue with my shoulder which I tried to ignore. After 3 months of dealing with pain, I wasn't able to sleep and in the end I decided to get help. Joanna took her time to find out what could be causing this issue and asked various questions to address it accordingly. I can say without a doubt she was very caring and highly attentive to understanding what was going on and finding the best possible solution to help me. She gave me guidance and an exercise program which I followed and after a couple of weeks, gradually, I was pain free.
Jo is absolutely fantastic and I didn't hesitate in booking her again."
- Victor, Mitcham
Hands-on
Techniques
Massage Therapy
Down regulates, relaxes and helps to relieve the tension and pain.
Muscle Energy Technique (MET)
is a type of osteopathic manual technique involving therapists as well as a client, that can result in releasing tension in restricted, hypertonic muscles, improving joint range of motion and reducing pain. It is performed through a series of resistance positions using isometric contraction of targeted muscles and joint mobilisation.
It is an excellent technique to use if you're suffering with limited movement, if the movement is painful or simply if you can't receive pressured treatment.
Soft Tissue Release
Helps to restore normal muscle length, through acting on neuromuscular system.
Trigger Point Therapy
consists of applying sustained pressure on the “sore spot” ( or "knot" if you prefer) this pressure needs to be however within your comfort. This technique is effective if you suffer with stiff, shortened muscles as it promotes sensation of relaxation of the muscles, reduction of pain and improved mobility.
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