Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
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We always recommend a 60-minute initial appointment, as it gives us time to properly assess, prioritise, and begin addressing issues you may have.
We also understand that a full hour may not suit everyone’s schedule or finances. If you choose a 30 or 45 minute session instead, we will still do our best to address your issues.
But please be mindful that we will need to prioritise your first and main issue.
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Yes, but depending on your injury we may avoid certain regions that may cause harm if agitated.
Similarly, we will always refer you to appropriate professionals for injuries beyond our scope of practise.
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We are covered by all private health funds besides Medibank and HCF.
In 2020, Medibank and HCF made adjustments to their policies which rendered our services unsupported.
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We’ll always do our best to address as many issues as we can within the time limit of our session.
However, we will prioritise issues depending on severity and you may need to return to fix other issues.
It’s vital that you fill out your pre screening form prior to arrival so we can get started once you arrive.
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Yes, we are located within a suite of offices where parking is free & available all day.
We ask that you try and park in bays marked “7” or “visitor” during the day.
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A reminder and pre screening form will be sent the day prior to your appointment. We recommend filling out our pre screening form prior to arrival.
On arrival to Suite 7/42/50 Bayswater, we ask that you attempt to park in a parking bay marked “visitor” or “7”.
Once arrived, please meet the receptionist or find a seat and wait until Melissa comes out to meet you. Maybe help us solve our puzzle!
Melissa will then meet you after her previous client has finished.
Appropriate derobing is optional and most of the time
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Remedial Massage is a form of massage that aims to relieve deep muscular pain.
Deep muscular pain is often caused by trigger points, which are hyperirritable spots located in taught bands of skeletal muscles. Release of these trigger points will reduce pain and increase your movement.
The basic Remedial Massage appointment can include Sports, Pregnancy & Lymphatic Drainage Massage.
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Massage has many benefits both physiologically and emotionally. As the hero of your own journey our goal is to assist you in being the best version of yourself.
Here are some of the benefits massage can have:
Increased serotonin and dopamine levels
(your natural happy hormones)Increased blood flow which increases oxygen, nutrients and minerals to your tight muscles assisting your natural healing process
Reduced muscular pain
Increased relaxation
Increased range of movement so that you can move freely without pain
Reduced stress hormone Cortisol
Increased joint mobility and flexibility
Reduced anxiety and depression
Gives you personal time out in a stress free environment
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We currently do not have a Myotherapist on our team but are working towards finding one.
A Myotherapy treatment is mostly hands on massage, it aims to correct muscular conditions such as wry neck, lower back pain, sciatica or hamstring tightness.
Myotherapy addresses muscular dysfunction with the aid of modalities such as:
Dry needling
Cupping
Tens machine
ASTM
(instrumented Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation)Remedial Massage.
Exercise Rehabilitation
Myotherapist’s have usually completed a degree or Advanced Diploma.
(Extra 7-8 month of study after A Remedial Massage Diploma) -
Your therapist will recommend how often he or she would like to see you based on your assessment and condition.
If you have a chronic condition (a condition you've had for greater than 6 months) most therapists will advise once or twice a week for at least two or three weeks.
The reason we advise once or twice a week is to disrupt the pain cycle that has been created by your condition, or to continue the relaxed and lengthened muscle state produced after your massage so that your condition does not return. Often chronic conditions may have developed over many years and require concentrated attention to fix.
Together we'll pin point which actions and movements are worsening your condition. We do this to reduce habits which worsen your condition, and hopefully so you can enjoy your life pain free.
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Most clients feel great after a massage, however some clients may feel quite tender and sore after a deep tissue massage.
When you receive a deep tissue or remedial massage your muscles can feel like they’ve just done a work out. This is because much like doing a work out, during your massage small micro tears may occur which may cause some swelling and pain.
After 2 or 3 days this soreness will subside and you'll have much better range of movement and reduced symptoms, such as headaches and migraines.
It is important to keep hydrated leading up to and after your massage. Hydration plays an important part in your healing process, so don't forget to drink plenty of water.