Coffs Harbour Massage

Providing a safe, non-invasive, non-diagnostic, non-medical, holistic and wellness-oriented Healthcare Professional Massage Therapy Service, my focus is on pain reduction using - Rehabilitation, Education and the Basic Principles of Health. I provide a safe, comfortable and clean learning environment and strive for professional excellence through regular assessment of personal strengths, limitations and effectiveness by continuing education and training. I offer over 27 years experience in Health Education and Fitness Instruction. A lot of people suffer from 'Life Style injuries' if your body is out of balance - the result can be painful and debilitating. Let me help you to put the balance back in your life so you can benefit and feel free and happy to enjoy your life. What is Massage Therapy? the systematic and scientific manual manipulation of muscle & soft tissue of the body. treatment promotes relaxation, provides relief from pain and stress and promotes a feeling of well-being and balance. can promote the restoration of homeostasis (the bodies ability to regulate its inner environment). The outcome of the massage can be invigorating and re-energizing and also soothing and relaxing, this is dependent of the needs of the client and the techniques and rates and rhythm chosen. Whats involved? Working towards physical and psychological well-being, massage can be structured or unstructured, sitting, side laying or laying on your stomach or back. Different modalities are used to create tension, motion, vibration to enhance relaxation, ROM range of movement and joint mobility. Benefits increases the flow of energy through the Nervous System. waste through the Gastrointestinal Tract. enhances all of the bodies systems. Physical Level increase in circulation of blood and lymph fluids relaxes nervous system and reduces stress relief of muscle spasm and tension increase joint flexibility and range of motion promotes deeper and easier breathing reduces blood pressure increases the excretions (via the kidneys) of fluids and waste products improves digestion relief of tension related head aches and eye strain nourishes the skin improves posture and body awareness speeds recovery time from exercise improves the healing of pulled muscles and sprained ligaments reduces muscle spasm reduces pain reduces swelling reduces formation of scar tissue strengthens immune system / helps prevent disease provides nutrition for muscles, tissue and joints helps maintain health Mental Level helps create a relaxed state of alertness reduces mental stress creates a calmer mind Sensitises one to the body, creating a greater ability to monitor stress signals and responds appropriately. increase ability for clear thinking Emotional Level helps to satisfy the need for caring and nurturing touch creates a feeling of well being helps enable the ease of emotional expression reduces anxiety increases the awareness of the mind - body connection creates the sense of being unified and in harmony increases energy flow at all levels Precautions Massage is safe, however some conditions are contraindicated. Consult with your Massage Therapist prior to your appointment. To get the maximum benefits from your massage, give your Massage Therapist accurate health information before the massage and honest feed back during your massage.