FAQ
Sheree Evans l Remedial Massage Specialists is a Mobile Massage Service, operating from the Gold Coast to Brisbane and surrounding suburbs. We strive on professionalism and are result driven to alleviate pain, aches, muscle stiffness, aid in rehabilitation, provide relief from tension, with Remedial Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Sports Massage, Disability Massage & Relaxation Massage for stress and anxiety – all in the comfort of your own home. We are designed to give you one-on-one attention during your treatment.
1. What does a professional Massage Therapist do?
2. What distinguishes one type of Massage Therapist from another?
3. Who shoudn’t have Massage Therapy?
4. Can I have Massage Therapy on my Private Medical Insurance?
5. What is Massage Therapy?
6. What techniques are used in Massage Therapy?
7. Do I have a Pinched Nerve?
8. Who and What is Massage Therapy ideal for?
What does a professional massage therapist do?
Massage is the practice of influencing soft tissue by physical, functional, and in some cases psychological purposes and goals. A massage therapist is an accredited professional who has extensive training in massage technique and knowledge of the human body.
Massage involves acting on and inspiring the client’s body with pressure (structured, unstructured, stationary, and/or moving), tension, motion, or vibration done manually or with mechanical aids. A massage therapist may target tissues including muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, joints, or other connective tissue, as well as lymphatic vessels, and/or organs. Massage can be applied with the hands, fingers, elbows, forearm, and feet.
These techniques will be applied under the specific or numerous massage modalities that the massage therapist has been qualified to perform. There are over eighty different massage modalities. The most cited reasons for introducing different massage modalities have been client demand and perceived clinical effectiveness.
What distinguishes one type of massage therapist from another?
There are two main types of massage therapist in Australia: Massage Therapists and Remedial Massage Therapists.
The main difference between the two is that the Remedial Massage Therapist will hold further government qualified education requirements. The Remedial Massage Therapists have further education in the remedial side of the practice, whereas, a massage therapist who can perform remedial practice as well is mostly more involved in sports therapies and relaxation therapies.
The Remedial Massage Therapist is the major provider of health fund rebates from private health funds, although a qualified Massage Therapist may be able to provide some health fund rebates as well.
Who shoudn’t have Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy is not recommended for anyone with an infectious skin disease, a rash, or an unhealed wound. It should be avoided immediately after surgery, if you have phlebitis or varicose veins, areas of bleeding or tissue damage, bruises, recent bone fractures and sprains. If the massage is painful to you, do not continue the treatment. Cancer patients should have a doctors referral before undertaking massage therapy. As with any type of complementary medicine therapy, massage is not a cure for disease and you should continue to see your doctor regularly for check-ups, screenings, and treatment.
Can I have Massage Therapy on my private medical insurance?
Most private health funds give benefits for massage treatments. Reimbursement will depend on the insurer and the plan you have chosen. Contact the helpline of your insurance company who will explain the actual benefits and methods of claim for your individual policy or go to (add the Health Care Provider Link) to find your health care company with AAMT.
What is Massage Therapy?
Massage involves a manual application of pressure and movement to soft body tissues the skin, muscles, tendon, ligaments, and fascia (membranes surrounding muscles). Massage is believed to increase blood circulation and flow of lymph (fluid from body tissues that flows into the blood stream). It helps the body to heal itself by promoting the flow of blood and lymph, stimulating nerves, conditioning the skin, and stretching and loosening muscles to keep them elastic. Massage also has a positive psychological effect. When we are stressed, our breathing becomes more rapid and shallow, our hearts work harder and digestion slows down. Chronic stress can influence a number of illnesses including migraines, depression, and hypertension. Massage therapy can help to relieve tension and counteract the effects of stress on the body.
What techniques are used in Massage Therapy?
There are dozens of specialised massage techniques in use today. The most common types are:
- Swedish Massage uses long strokes, kneading and pressing, friction, and drumming hand movements applied to the muscle groups to promote circulation and relaxation. This technique is often used for a full body massage.
- Deep Tissue Massage uses deep finger pressure and slow strokes on achy or tense areas of the body particularly useful for muscle spasm.
- Sports Massage uses massage to prepare the body before exercise or to help the body recover after exercise. It focuses on the use of massage to assist training, prevent injury, and treat sports injuries.
- Shiatsu/Acupressure Massage uses pressure at specific points on the body with the Eastern philosophical belief that this will enhance the energy flow through the body and restore balance.
- Neuromuscular Massage (also called Trigger-point Therapy) uses finger pressure on painful areas in muscles called trigger points.
- Reflexology uses pressure points in the hands and feet to affect reflexes in other parts of the body.
Do I have a Pinched Nerve?
The disc is a soft pulpy shock absorber. It has a fibrous outer ring held in a jelly-like material. A slipped disc is a common way to refer to a wide variety of disc problems. However, a disc can’t slip because of the way it attaches to the spinal bones above and below it. A disc can bulge. It can tear. It can herniate. It can thin. It can drop out. And it can collapse. But it can’t slip.
Who and What is Massage Therapy ideal for?
- Athletes/Casual Sports People
- Chronic Postural Problems
- Pain associated with tension
- After convalescence (illness or injury)
- Pregnancy and Pre-Pregnancy (under your doctors advice)
- Hectic Lifestyles
- Stress and stress related disorders
- Lifestyle changes and improvements
- Immune stimulation
- Allergies
- Detoxification of tissues organs
