Quay Massage, Torquay

Quay Massage is permanently closed.

Services

MODALITIES AND SERVICES

Remedial Massage
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
Pregnancy Prenatal Massage
Stretching and Mobilization
Structural Integration
Therapeutic Massage
Sports Massage
Deep Tissue Massage
Trigger Point massage
Myofascial Release (MFR)
Treatment Plans
Health Fund Provider

Health Fund Provider

Depending on your plan with your health fund provider you may be able to claim on your appointment. HICAPS is not available at this stage, however you will be emailed a receipt upon payment which you can then use to claim your treatment. Claims exclude Medibank Private and HCP. Please contact us if you need more information.

What is Remedial Massage?

Remedial Massage Therapists are trained to assess and treat muscles, tendons, ligaments and connective tissue and treat injuries and soreness.

They employ a variety of treatments for use in pain management of chronic musculoskeletal conditions, postural conditions, sporting and occupational injuries. They should hold at least a Diploma of Remedial Massage.

To determine where to treat patients effectively, remedial therapists must have a working knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.

A typical remedial massage session must involve a thorough patient consultation and assessment to determine the patient’s health status.

The goal of remedial massage is to help the body return to normal health after injury by reasonably reversing certain physical effects suffered as a result of moderate injury causing structural pain and/or lost mobility or function.

The treatment is designed to remediate the given condition by reducing or eliminating pain and restoring function.

Pregnancy Massage

Pregnancy massage has many benefits, such as:

Relaxes the nervous system and releases Oxytocin – the feel-good hormone.
Reduces swelling in feet and hands. Massage using lymphatic drainage techniques promotes the effective flow of the Lymphatic system, resulting in less swelling.
Reduces stress and anxiety
Increases circulation and blood flow.
Reduces pain. It is common in pregnancy to have lower back and hip pain due the hormone relaxin, and regular massage has been found to help release muscle tension.
Improves sleep quality. Massage has been found to increase the production of Melatonin and Serotonin, which can assist in the regulation of sleep and the circadian rhythm, helping you sleep better during your pregnancy.
Opens the airways. It is common to have trouble breathing during pregnancy and releasing the muscles around the lungs and thoracic (ribs) will help to open up a restricted airway.

When is it safe to have a pregnancy massage?

As soon as you feel comfortable, massage is safe from as early as 4-6 weeks and as late as 42 weeks. Pregnancy massage can safely continue throughout the first, second and third trimester – only ceasing or pausing if there are contradictory health problems.

Treatment Plans

Quay Massage's goal is to support your best possible life. Your therapist understands the importance of education so that you can continue with self care strategies at home.

With years of experience, your therapist will assess you and create a custom treatment plan that's right for you. Your therapist is well connected in the community and will often work with other local health professionals to achieve the best possible result.

Code of Ethics

Practitioners must:

Provide services in a safe and ethical manner
Obtain consent from their clients
Display appropriate conduct when giving treatment advice
Report concerns about treatment or care provided by other health care workers
Take appropriate action in response to adverse events
Adopt standard precautions for infection control
Practice safely if diagnosed with infectious medical conditions
Not make claims to cure certain serious illnesses
Not misinform their clients
Not practice under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Modify or stop practicing if they have certain mental or physical impairments
Not financially exploit clients
Not engage in sexual misconduct
Comply with relevant privacy laws
Keep appropriate records
Be covered by appropriate insurance
Display information about this code and how to make a complaint