Massage

Hot Stone Massage

Hot stone massage is an experience that goes beyond traditional relaxation massage; a combination of massage with heated stones and aromatic oils, hot stone massage will break down tension and stress in your muscles, improve your mood and leave you feeling deeply relaxed.

In the Hot Stone Massage, water-heated stones are placed on vital points of your body to promote deep muscle relaxation, reduce muscle spasms, lessen acute tension, boost joint flexibility, help your body movement, and relieve from pains that originate from carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and arthritis.

In the Hot Stone Massage, water-heated stones are placed on vital points of your body to promote deep muscle relaxation, reduce muscle spasms, lessen acute tension, boost joint flexibility, help your body movement, and relieve from pains that originate from carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and arthritis.

Benefits of this ancient form of healing will be felt in your mind and body as you:

• reduce pain, inflammation, swelling, scar formation and allergic reactions
• accelerate healing and regeneration
• improve blood flow and oxygen capacity
• regulate immune function.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage

What is Lymphatic Drainage Massage?

Lymphatic Drainage Massage is a gentle massage to encourage the natural drainage of the lymph from the body tissue. The technique is light with gentle pressure mobilising fluid toward the lymphatic sites, with varying degrees of pressure in the actual sites (chest, neck, pelvis, axilla (armpit), inguinal (groin) region) and in association with the blood vessels of the intestines.

Who can benefit from Lymphatic Drainage Massage?

Lymphatic drainage is beneficial for most people, with a lymph condition or not, as it helps to stimulate your immune system and circulatory system, giving you an overall immunity boost. Overcoming or recovering from a stressful event, whether physical or emotional, will provide both a relaxing and therapeutic benefit.

• To reduce inflammation and swelling and to aid recovery
• Particular techniques encourage the flow of lymph movement, to move and drain congestion at lymphatic sites and to stimulate circulation, such as a health condition or as a response to post-surgery when recovery is slow
• Lymphatic Massage is gentle and relaxes the nervous system and aids the immune system. It is particularly beneficial for those recovering from respiratory infections, chronic fatigue, and also for the physically inactive; or recuperation from long illness or surgery; and ongoing rehabilation such as cancer treatment plans
• It is effective as part of a detox health plan which may include dietary changes and supporting stop smoking/alcohol treatments

Who cannot be treated?

Contraindications for Lymphatic Drainage Massage are Oedema that is the result of kidney failure, heart failure, liver disease, local infection, blood clots and DVT (Deep vein thrombosis). Also active chemotherapy for cancer treatment is another contraindication.

What to expect during a lymphatic massage?

A history is taken at the beginning of each appointment so the treatment can be correctly tailored to your particular needs. A treatment lasts up to 60 minutes. Most of the major lymphatic sites are gently worked upon, although this will depend on the person’s symptoms and requirements. Lymphatic massage is light and gentle, and a person can expect to feel comfortable and relaxed. As toxins are aided to leave the body, increased urination after a treatment is a healthy by-product. Most patients feel ‘lighter’ in body with an increase in energy. If a person is detoxing, there may be a temporary increase in skin outbreaks or nausea as the stimulated liver flushes out extra toxins. Drinking more water aids this natural process.

How often should I have Lymphatic Drainage Massage?

This depends on the person’s need to have lymphatic drainage and a treatment plan can then be decided upon. This may be weekly for a month or several more sessions or intermittently for maintenance, once a person’s issue is suitably reduced.

What about rebates?

Health funds that cover remedial massage will also cover you for lymphatic drainage. Most funds provide refunds via HICAPS and you will be able to claim your rebate on the spot in clinic.

Meridian Massage

This is a unique form of massage, that combines both pressure points, and traditional Chinese acupuncture meridians. This massage focuses on the individual’s health issues, and how that individual can get the most out of it. During this massage you will feel pressing, pinching, pushing, tapping, rolling, grasping, etc. The meridian massage can offer you endless benefits such as removing toxins and stagnation from the body, help you internal organs balance, recover the working of your joints, and much, much more.

Moxibustion

Moxbustion is the application of heat to acupuncture points or sensitive locations on the body. Moxibustion warms and stimulates blood and qi circulation, removes obstruction of the channels and eliminates cold and damp in muscles and joints rendering it the treatment of choice for pain and stiffness, arthritis, frozen shoulder and lower back pain. Other conditions that improve with heat including stomach pain, painful periods, cold hands and feet, lack of energy, winter coughs, colds and runny nose respond extremely well to moxibustion.

Moxibustion therapy is an excellent substitute for those who are overly sensitive to needle stimulation, children and the frail.

Reflexology Massage

Foot Reflexology massage can be a deeply relaxing and therapeutic modality for those suffering from plantar fasciitis, ankle injuries or even everyday work and play. At Nuhealth, your massage therapist will apply traditional Swedish and sports massage techniques to the foot, calf and upper leg. This will not only help relieve toe pain, ankle pain, plantar fasciitis and common forms of arthritis, but can also decrease stress and anxiety in the entire body. In addition, a variety of stretches can be beneficial. With pain and sensitivity in the foot, heel and calf areas, be sure to communicate your pain levels with your massage therapist during your treatment. It is also a good idea to rest after receiving the reflexology massage.

Remedial Massage

Remedial massage combines deep tissue techniques and gentler strokes. It targets problem areas and aids mobility. Remedial massage also releases muscle tension and helps to reduce the pain associated with chronic ailments, postural problems and arthritis.

Whether you are an elite athlete or someone who just loves an active lifestyle, sports massage uses a series of techniques including Trigger Point Therapy to treat and prevent injury. It can help speed up recovery times, maintaining soft tissue flexibility and muscle tone.