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Massage therapy is probably the oldest and certainly the most instinctive type of healing. As very young children our bumps and bruises are instantly washed away with a gentle rub from Mum. It has evolved over centuries in many different cultures and in the west today is a highly systematic and scientific treatment modality in the hands of competent and well trained professionals (at the Sanctvm anyway). Bec, Melissa and Kath are all qualified massage therapists and naturopaths. This means that you’re not just getting a massage but are in the hands a qualified health professional who understands how your body works. Following Is some more information about massage and the sorts of things that it can help you with. If there’s anything else that you’d like to know or if you wish to make an appointment then send us an email or check the contacts page for our other contact details.
FAQ’s What type of massage do you do? There are lots of different styles of massage and techniques employed. If you prefer deep tissue massage or more relaxing therapeutic massage or have a specific condition then let us know and we can tailor your treatment to your needs. When are you available and do I need to book in advance? There’s someone here six days a week and bookings are necessary as the appointment book tends to fill up quickly. Can I claim with my health fund? Providing that you have the appropriate level of cover, most health funds will cover our massage therapists. When is massage not a good idea? Massage is not appropriate if you have a cold, flu or an elevated temperature. It is usually not appropriate for acute injuries when there is extensive inflammation. If you are pregnant or have a specific health condition you should talk to us about it before your treatment. How can I get the most benefit from my massage? Regular massage has a cumulative effect that is significantly greater than that of individual treatments. As you get more used to the relaxation response your body tunes into it much more readily and you learn to decode stresses that have been stored away for a long time. Because it works with the bodies regulatory systems you simply run more efficiently, it’s like keeping your car tuned. Appropriate levels of physical activity, stretching, regular relaxation and a balanced diet all contribute to the positive effects of regular massage
Massage is effective for….
The science of massage Medical science likes to understand how we work by dissecting us into ever decreasing components. The largest of which are the organ systems and the ones that massage effects most are the
Through both the regulatory nature of the nervous system and the pervasive influence of the blood and lymph all other systems in the body are effected and their function improved. Massage works through two primary mechanisms: the increase in the flow of blood and other fluids; and the neuromuscular ‘relaxation’ response. The various techniques employed by professional therapists all aim to take advantage of these physiological responses. Your blood delivers oxygen and nutrients to the various tissues in the body where chemical reactions create both new useful substances and metabolic wastes. These wastes are in turn carried away in the blood for further processing or elimination. Massage, especially full body massage, significantly improves blood flow and therefore the overall functioning of every tissue ion the body. Pollutants and artificial chemicals in the modern diet also find their way into the bloodstream and their removal too will be enhanced with an improvement in blood flow. Muscle tension is directly related to nervous system activity. The relaxation response that is most easily identified with massage works directly to reduce muscle tension. Various specific techniques can then be employed to reduce motor neuron activity and the load on stretch receptors so that excessive muscle tone can be reduced. |
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