Many ancient peoples – including the Ancient Greeks, Egyptians, Chinese and Indians – were convinced of the therapeutic properties of massage and used it to treat a variety of ailments. Aromatherapy– essential oils made from selected flowers and plants are added to the massage oil for their particular therapeutic properties.

Non-personalized content and ads are influenced by things like the content you’re currently viewing and your location (ad serving is based on general location).This occurs because massage prompts the release of endorphins – the brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) that produce feelings of wellbeing. Massage (including myotherapy) may be used to treat or prevent a range of physical and psychological conditions. It is a form of manual therapy that includes holding, moving, and applying pressure to the muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia. Myotherapy – involves the assessment and treatment of soft tissue pain, injury and dysfunction affecting movement and mobility. The Victorian Government acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders, past and present.

The Department of Health celebrates, values and includes people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.One of the most popular forms of massage in Australia, this technique is designed to promote relaxation and improve blood circulation. Studies have shown that massage is effective in treating a range of symptoms related to a variety of conditions. The term ‘massage therapy’ is used to describe a wide variety of techniques that vary in the manner in which touch, pressure and the intensity of the treatment is applied. Shiatsu – an oriental massage technique that aims to improve energy flow by working certain points on the body. The type of technique or treatment applied is dependent on the nature of the stage of training or competition, sports injury or condition and the assessment of the remedial massage therapist.