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Remedial Massage, Mornington Peninsula
Remedial massage uses targeting soft tissue therapy and massage to help with aches, pains and stiffness of the body. Remedial massage uses stretching, joint range of motion movements and light lymphatic techniques to support your body.
Our clinic in Flinders sees clientele from Red Hill, Shoreham, Cape Schack, Somers, Merricks and across the Mornington Peninsula.
What is Remedial Massage?
Remedial massage is a soft tissue therapy, with the aim to improve muscle tension, improve joint range of motion and encourage lymphatic support. Our highly skilled massage therapist uses gentle and firmer techniques and can cater to a range of physical limitations. The goal is not to put someone in pain to provider therapy and techniques can be adapted and modified depending on your goals and preferences.
Obviously this type of therapy does require some discussion prior to the appointment to ensure your goals and needs align with the level of support we can provide.
Common issues we see are: muscle tension and tightness from increasing training load, exercise or following sports. Supporting with acute injury recovery.
What We Commonly Work With:
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Muscle aches from desk based work
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Over-use muscular injuries from repeated activity
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Assisting (with medical clearance) with management of lymphoedema and swelling
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Assisting with muscle recovery when increasing training load and new exercise routines.
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Aiding with general tensions and body stress.
What Happens in an Massage Appointment?
1. Initial Discussion and Assessment
We start by understanding your symptoms, medical history and what you would like to get out of your care. We also carefully ask questions to clarify if massage is safe or appropriate for you.
Then assessment is providing depending on the goals and needs from your appointment
2. Treatment
Treatmnet is performed depending on your needs. If you would prefer a quiet session with a focus on relaxing, then we can support that. If you would prefer to chat during your session, we are open to that too. During the session we will often discuss lifestyle modifications or ergonomic factors which might be influencing your symptoms and can provide referrals if needed.
3. Explaination and plan:
We talk through what we are finding, possible contributing factors, and how this relates to your current symptoms.
4. Re-assessment:
We check how your body responds during the session and adjust our approach where needed.
Our Approach To Care
Care and support is tailored to you. If you are a stressed busy individual looking to relax and unwind, we can support that. If you are needing some heavy soft tissue because you are horse riding in Red Hill or lifting heavy things at work, then we can support that too.
Frequently Asked Questions
No referral is needed! You can book directly with us directly.
For online bookings please click here
Otherwise we can respond via email (with contact us page below) or feel free to call us on 0403 759 943.
Private Health claiming can be available depending on your level of coverage. It's best to contact your private insurer first to ensure you are covered.
Private Health claims are processed on the spot with HICAPs.
Bring any relevant information for your complaint, if you can please wear comfortable and loose clothing so we can properly assess you and let us know if you have any requirements before your appointment (e.g. assistance with entry/ rails etc) so we can ensure your visit runs smoothly.
If you are also experiencing a serious health condition or recovering from a surgery, please touch base first to ensure we are appropriate.
We do require your surgeon to approve for our care if you are in the early phases of recovery and it's always best to ensure they approve of you engaging our assistance.
If you have approval - please ensure you bring all relevant discharge reports and information to your appointment.
We can provide some assistance with in-home appointments after a screening process. We aim to do our best to support those needing care in the home - so best to contact with your needs and location information so we can best assist.
Massage therapy can be as comfortable as you require it. It is important to let Tegan know if you are also experiencing any pain conditions such as fibromyalgia or chronic regional pain syndrome.
Private health rebates may be available on the spot with our HICAPs claiming system, however there can be significant variation between policy limits as well as extras. We strongly suggest you check first on whether you are eligible as well as your coverage.
We will need you to check this yourself prior to the appointment, as we cannot check this for you.
We can provide support and care (for both Osteopathy and Remedial Massage) if this is clearly outlined in your plan with your provider. We don't provide direct billing to My Aged Care, however we can provide you with a receipt to claim.
Tegan has undergone her training within Australia and is a certified Remedial Massage therapist. Therefore private health rebates may apply depending on coverage. The course for Remedial Massage involves both theory and practical application of skills.
Prior to being Remedially qualified Tegan was a relaxation massage therapist and has very competent skills. She has been massaging for over 5 years.