Phone

03 9899 5575

Visit

731 Whitehorse Road

Mont Albert VIC 3127

REMEDIAL MASSAGE

What to Expect

Initial Assessment
Your first appointment includes a thorough consultation to establish the best method for your specific needs, medical history, and any areas of concern. This helps us tailor the massage to your requirements. From there, unwind, relax and your massage will commence.

Massage Session
During your massage session, your therapist will use the agreed-upon techniques to target specific areas of tension and pain. You will be guided on breathing and relaxation techniques to enhance the effectiveness of the massage.

 

Benefits of Remedial Massage

Remedial Massage at Box Hill Physiotherapy offers numerous benefits: 

  • Relax muscles and reduce tension leaving a feeling of wellbeing. 
  • Assist in reducing the risk of fibrosis and adhesions in muscles and fascia. 
  • Enhance rehabilitation after injury. 
  • Relieve cramps and spasms. 
  • Increase the range of movement. 
  • Dramatically reduce pain and discomfort. 
  • Drain lymph nodes. 
  • Assist in relieving symptoms of fatigue by stimulating joint and blood flow, nerve stimulus, e.g. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. 
  • Assist in alleviating the symptoms of Repetitive Strain Syndrome by relaxing and increasing muscle function and stretching contracted muscles.

Our Service Techniques

Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage focuses on the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. This technique is especially beneficial for chronic pain and tension, as it helps break down adhesions and relieve tight muscles. 

Trigger Point Therapy 
Trigger point therapy involves applying pressure to specific points within the muscles that cause pain in other parts of the body. This technique helps release tension and reduce referred pain. 

Myofascial Release 
Myofascial release involves gentle stretching and manipulation of the fascia, the connective tissue surrounding muscles. This technique helps alleviate pain and restore movement. 

Swedish Massage 
Swedish massage uses long, flowing strokes to promote relaxation and improve circulation. It is ideal for overall stress reduction and muscle tension relief. 

Sports Massage 
Sports massage is a form of massage involving the manipulation of soft tissue to benefit a person engaged in regular physical activity.  Soft tissue includes skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia and the massgae is designed to assist in correcting problems and imbalances in soft tissue that are caused from repetitive and strenuous physical activity and trauma. 

Schedule an appointment

Please insure you have all relevant health insurance details with you upon arrival.  Each member of our team holds post graduate qualifications and are a member of the APA and preferred providers for Medibank, NIB and BUPA.

Price:
From $82 – $112

Length of appointment:
30-60 mins

Physiotherapy 

Clinical Pilates 

Men's/Women's Health 

Remedial Massage