Remedial Massage · Assessment-led

Remedial massage — treatment, not just pampering.

Remedial massage starts with an assessment of what’s actually wrong, then targets the soft-tissue dysfunction that’s driving it. Tightness, trigger points, scar tissue, postural strain — the stuff that hands-on work genuinely shifts when applied to the right spot.

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What separates remedial from a generic massage.

A remedial massage therapist palpates and tests before they treat. We look at your range of movement, your posture, the muscles that are firing or not firing, and where the pain actually originates — which often isn’t where you feel it.

The treatment is then targeted. Deep tissue work where it’s needed. Trigger-point release on the knots that refer pain elsewhere. Stretching, mobilisations, dry-needling if appropriate. We aren’t trying to make you feel relaxed for an hour — we’re trying to fix something.

You will probably feel some discomfort during certain techniques. That’s the work. We always check that the pressure is in your tolerance and never push past it.

What remedial massage helps with

Six conditions remedial massage works well for.

Remedial is the right call when there’s a specific problem to solve, not just a tired body needing a recharge.

Chronic neck and shoulder tightness

The classic desk-worker pattern — upper traps, levator scapulae, suboccipitals. We release them and give you the exercises to keep them released.

Low back pain and SIJ dysfunction

Tight QL, glute medius, piriformis. The muscles whose dysfunction shows up as a lumbar or sacroiliac complaint that won’t budge.

Headaches with a muscular component

Tension and cervicogenic headaches respond well to targeted work on the cervical spine extensors and suboccipital muscles.

Sports overuse injuries

Patellar tendinopathy, runner’s knee, plantar fasciitis, ITB syndrome. Soft-tissue work as part of a wider rehab plan.

Post-surgical scar tissue

Six weeks plus post-op, scar mobilisation and surrounding tissue work to help the tissue heal in a way that doesn’t restrict movement long-term.

RSI and forearm tightness

Tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, computer-related forearm strain. We work the forearm, elbow and shoulder chain together.

How a session runs

Three parts to a remedial massage appointment.

A short intake.

First five minutes: what’s bothering you, what you want from the session, anything medical we need to know. We ask about pressure preference up front so you don’t have to flag it mid-session.

Hands-on work.

A typical 60-minute remedial session is 10 minutes assessment, 40-45 minutes hands-on, 5-10 minutes post-treatment advice. Deep tissue, trigger-point release, stretching and (where useful) dry-needling are all on the menu.

What to do after.

Water, no heavy training for the rest of the day. We’ll tell you if there’s anything specific to do or avoid in the next 24 hours — some styles leave you needing rest, others leave you ready to move.

Common questions

remedial massage questions we get asked.

01 Do I need a referral?

No referral needed for remedial massage. If you have DVA cover or an accepted WorkCover claim that includes remedial massage, bring the paperwork — we can bill those schemes directly when the documentation supports it.

02 Can I claim it on private health?

Yes, on most extras policies that include remedial massage. We HICAPS your fund at the front desk and you only pay the gap. Relaxation-only massage isn’t always covered — ring your fund if you’re unsure.

03 How much pressure should I expect?

Firmer than a relaxation massage. Remedial work has to be deep enough to actually change the tissue, but it should never be a level of pain you can’t breathe through. We dial pressure to match your tolerance and the specific muscle we’re working.

04 How long is the session?

Standard sessions are 60 minutes. 30-minute focused sessions are available if you only need one specific area worked — useful between full sessions if you have a recurring spot.

05 Will I be sore afterwards?

Mild post-treatment soreness for 24-48 hours is normal, especially after deep work on chronically tight muscles. Heat, water and light movement help. If it’s sharp or lasts longer than two days, let us know — we’ll adjust pressure next time.

06 How often should I come?

Acute issue: weekly for two to four weeks until it settles. Maintenance: every three to six weeks for most people. Heavy training load or office-bound jobs may need fortnightly.

HICAPS on the spot with every major fund · DVA, WorkCover & NDIS accepted where applicable.