Massage is a manual therapy which uses an array of massage techniques to address muscular pain and stiffness delivered by a trained tertiary educated massage therapist.
Melita Pilch from Melita Pilch Natural Therapies in Bayside Melbourne, has been a massage therapist for 24 years and has recently upgraded her qualifications in Remedial Massage Therapy so she can be up to date with the latest techniques to address a wild range of muscular skeletal issues plus provide her clients with Private Health Insurance rebates.
The types of Massage vary wildly and are used by the massage therapist to treat a wide variety of conditions from tight or sore muscles on the back, legs, neck and arms and feet.
Massage therapy is also ideal to manage stress, lower blood pressure and relax the body and mind.
The different types of Massage in Bayside,(Blackrock, Cheltenham, Highett), include.
Remedial Massage, which is a combination of massage techniques including stretching and mobilising techniques aimed at loosening tight, painful muscles and joints. To assist the massage, Melita will use a variety of massage aids to enhance the massage i.e. vacuum cupping, infrared lamp, essential oils, dietary and lifestyle advice, self -stretching exercises.
Massage pressure can be firm and may only include one part of the body. Remedial massage is usually performed by a highly trained Remedial massage therapist who has completed a certified Remedial Massage Diploma in Australia.
Relaxation Massages are a little lighter in pressure and can include the traditional Swedish Massage or the Swedish Hot Stone Massage, Reflexology foot massage, Indian Head, Neck and Shoulder massage and a beautiful Healing Massage complete with Tibetan bells, visualisation techniques and essential oils. Relaxation massages are usually the whole body and are designed to relax and de stress muscular tissue as well as relaxing the body and mind.
What are the benefits of Massage Therapy?
Relaxation Massage is helpful for reducing stress and anxiety.
- Inducing relaxation
- Assisting with breathing
- Reducing Headache
- Increasing function
- Improving the quality of sleep.
What are the risks of Massage Therapy?
As massage therapy is not a regulated industry in Australia, this opens up for many
Unscrupulous operators to say they are trained massage therapists. People who are considering a massage should not just go to anyone that says they are trained especially remedial massage therapists. Untrained massage therapists or those that have minimal qualifications can do more damage than good and can cause many injuries to soft tissues and joints. Ask for copy of the Massage Therapist’s qualifications or the name of their Membership Association or ask to see a copy of their insurance papers before you go to them.