Sports & Remedial Massage

Are you suffering from tight, achey muscles? Is your back or neck stiff and sore? Are you suffering tension headaches or are you just feeling tired, run-down or stressed?

The therapists at 4 Life Sports & Remedial Massage can help.

Here at 4 Life Physiotherapy our Remedial Massage Therapists have you covered. All our Remedial Therapists are qualified, accredited and registered with the professional bodies as well as with all of the major private health fund providers. We have TYRO payment systems onsite, allowing for easy, instant claiming of health fund rebates.

Having all of our allied health professionals under one roof allows our Remedial Massage Therapists to work closely with our physiotherapists, podiatrists and exercise physiologists as required. This healthy clinical environment ensures you will get holistic, patient focused care.

To book your sports or remedial massage appointment, click here.

What Is Remedial Massage Therapy?

Remedial Massage Therapy involves the assessment and treatment of the soft tissues of the body (muscles, connective tissue, fascia and tendons) to reduce pain, assist with the rehabilitation of injury, or to enhance a person’s health and well-being. Treatments are tailored to each individual based on your assessment findings and what you would like to get out of your session.

Compared to a massage you may receive at a salon, massage parlour or day spa, a Remedial Massage Therapist is required to undergo a higher level of training and extensive supervised clinical hours to provide them with a more comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and the pathophysiology of injury and illness.

Remedial Massage Therapists must be accredited and registered with a professional governing body. They must maintain appropriate insurances, provide evidence-based professional treatments, and work in compliance with specific standards of practice and ethical guidelines. They are also required to maintain up to date skills with ongoing professional development.

Due to this higher level of training and accountability, services provided by a Remedial Massage Therapist are eligible for private health rebates.

Benefits of Massage

Reduced pain

Reduced postural tension

Promotes relaxation and reduce stress

Improved circulation

Improved muscle function / performance

Improved flexibility

Improved sleep & concentration

Improved immune function

Massage Types

We offer a range of treatment options suitable for all clients. Our experienced Remedial Massage Therapists utilise a variety of massage and soft tissue techniques to adapt massage sessions to suit your individual needs and goals.

Remedial Massage

Aimed at the management of an injury. Uses several specialised techniques to locate and repair damaged tissue and speed up the body’s natural repair mechanisms.

Sports Massage

A vigorous massage tailored to address common sporting ailments to improve sports performance. Often used pre or post training or competition

Swedish Massage

A system of long strokes, kneading, friction, tapping, vibration, cupping and shaking techniques to release muscle tension, promote relaxation and improve circulation.

Pregnancy Massage

Uses a combination of Swedish and remedial techniques to reduce tension and pain and improve blood flow.

Deep Tissue Massage

Focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissues to “unstick” the muscles fibres and release toxins and tension.

Trigger Point Massage

Focused treatment on small contractions (“knots”) within the muscle. Firm pressure is applied and released by the therapist in a sequence.

Seniors Massage

Designed to meet the specific needs of the elderly population to bring relaxation, improve circulation and reduce pain.

Reflexology

Is based on the principle that congestion or tension in the body is reflected in the feet and hands and released through reflex points.

For a more indepth look at the types of massages provided at 4 Life Sports & Remedial Massage click here:

With the choice of 30, 60 or 90 minute appointments, book today!

30-Minute
Essential Therapy

Includes time for the focused relief of a specific tension area
Ideal for mild stress and relaxation

Recommend:
Swedish, Sports or Deep Tissue

1-Hour
Complete Relief

Full Body Massage plus focused relief of key areas of tension or pain.
Ideal for stress, tight muscles & pain

Recommend:
Remedial, Sports, Swedish, Pregnancy

90-Minute
Maximal Relief

Full Body Massage including various modalities for dedicated pain relief, relief of chronic stress and for total relaxation.

Recommend:
All massage types or combinations