Treatments

Myotherapy

Myotherapy is modality focused on assessment treatment and management of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Musculoskeletal pain can be from myofascial pain (pain arising from trauma or muscle contraction), neuropathic pain (pain caused by nervous system) or articular pain (pain origination from the joint). Myotherapists can treat a variety of pathologies.

Myotherapy can be used to treat a wide range of disorders including:

  • Over use injury such as tennis/golfers elbow and shin splints
  • Migraines/headaches
  • Sports injuries
  • Back pain
  • Sciatic
  • Joint pain
  • Postural
  • Shoulder pathologies
  • Carpal tunnel
  • SIJ pain
  • Hip and glute pain or weakness
  • Disc injuries
  • Plantar fascia
  • Achilles tendinopathy
  • Post surgery

Advanced Remedial Massage

This treatment is a more targeted treatment for pain and injury. Remedial Massage focuses on parts of the body that requires rehabilitation. Your therapist will start with a review of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and posture to get a better understanding of the issue causing the injury or pain. The therapist will always have a goal in mind, which is often done over a few sessions, allowing them time to adjust their treatment plan to give their client the best outcome. As an Advanced Remedial Massage Therapist, this also gives us extra modalities to use such as cupping.

Functional Release Cupping

Functional release cupping is an advanced and dynamic approach to myofascial cupping. Functional release cupping is targeted at movement or specific dysfunctions. You can also use dynamic or static cupping. Dynamic and static cupping is slow movements, stretching the fascia which can help with changes to the function of inside and outside the cells.

Joint Mobilisation

Joint mobilisation is used when joints have become dysfunctional due to trauma, overuse or in use and are unable to perform the movement for which they are designed for. Joint mobilisation is a technique used to restore small involuntary movements that assist the joints to perform at their optimum function.

Dry Needling

Dry needling is a gentle and effective technique used to relieve muscle tightness and pain. It involves using very fine, sterile needles that are carefully placed into specific areas of the muscle, known as trigger points, to help release tension and improve movement.

A trigger point is a small, tight knot that can form in a muscle. These knots can develop from things like overuse, poor posture, stress, or injury. They’re often tender to touch and can sometimes cause pain in other areas of the body. By treating these points, we can help reduce pain and improve how your muscles function.

While the idea of needles can sound a little daunting, most people are surprised at how minimal the discomfort is. You might feel a small twitch or slight pressure, but it’s usually very manageable.

Benefits of Dry Needling

  • Relieves muscle tension and pain
  • Improves flexibility and range of motion
  • Supports injury recovery
  • Reduces muscle tightness and spasms
  • Encourages blood flow and healing

Dry needling can be used on its own or alongside other treatments, depending on what suits you best. I always take the time to explain the process and make sure you feel comfortable every step of the way.

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue massage is deeper pressure which is beneficial in releasing chronic muscle tension. The focus is on the deeper layers of the muscle tissue, tendons and fascia.

Sports Massage

Sports massage is specifically designed to different sports and sporting injuries. Sports massage is aimed to reduce the stress and tension that can build up in the soft tissue of the body during exercise and also increase the endurance and performance of the athlete.

Pregnancy Massage

Pregnancy massage is safe throughout your entire pregnancy. Having a regular treatment during your pregnancy will help:

  • Improve your lymphatic system
  • Improve blood flow
  • Reduce stress
  • Lower anxiety
  • Helps you sleep better
  • Reduce Muscle soreness
  • Back Pain

Youth Massage

Youth massage is ideal for all ages. It helps assist those that are involved with sport, keeping their bodies working at their optimum level. It also helps with those that are suffering with any pathologies such as: severes, Osgood Schlatters, shoulder impingements and many more pathologies that these growing bodies go through. Youth massage also helps with any soreness and tired bodies.

Soft Tissue Rehabilitation

Soft tissue pain that is caused by muscle fascia (myofascial) is called myofacia pain. Symptoms can include:

  • Deep constant aching
  • Sore spots in the muscle which are called trigger points
  • Numbness
  • Stiff joints
  • Reduced joint mobility
  • Pins and needles
  • Unexplained fatigue