HEALTH FUND REBATES
On the spot health rebates can be a convenient way to claim your healthcare expenses. With on the spot rebates, you can claim your expenses immediately after your appointment, without having to fill any paperwork, paying the balance by eftpos or cash.
For your convenience, MAMassage offers on the spot rebates for Remedial Massage with HICAPS, and eftpos facilities.
To find out if your policy cover includes Remedial Massage, contact your health fund directly.
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME
My name is Michelle Armitage. I have been practising massage since 2005, completing my Diploma in Remedial Massage from MIMT in 2007, and Advanced Diploma from ACFB in 2015.
I specialise in the treatment of soft tissue pain and injury arising from the demands of work and postural stress as well as recreational and competitive sports. I have a diverse background having worked in a variety of settings providing remedial massage, in football clubs, clinical practice and corporate offices.
My style of massage is tailored to effectively meet the clients needs, to reduce pain, and dysfunction drawing on my experience to give the individual the most benefit. My treatments may include, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, cupping, and stretching in addition to the normal techniques you would expect.
In my spare time I like to play soccer, and spend time with friends and family.
I am committed to a thorough and professional approach to assessment and treatment, and am continually looking to improve and educate myself with research and new techniques.
I count myself as being very fortunate to love the job that I do, whilst meeting and helping some great people along the way.
Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage
Diploma of Remedial Massage
Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
Massage & Myotherapy Australia Member
Registered Health Fund Provider
WHAT TO EXPECT?
You could visit 2 different Remedial Massage Therapist's and receive 2 very different massages. I pride myself on my professionalism, and am continually looking to improve and educate myself with research and new techniques.
Before the massage starts I will talk to you to get a feel of what your needs and expectations are, we will then discuss your reason for the visit, the types of pressure you prefer etc before going ahead with the massage.
During the massage pressure and comfort level will also be discussed to monitor how you are feeling and responding to the massage. If necessary the massage will end with some mild stretching to restore normal range of movement.
REMEDIAL TECHNIQUES
Here is a brief explanation of some of the more common techniques I like to use during the massage.
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
Deep Tissue Massage, as its name suggests, focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It is designed to reach the deep sections of thick muscles, specifically the individual muscle fibres.
The depth of the massage is varied depending on the region, degree and type of pain that the client is experiencing both at the time of the treatment and in the time leading up to the treatment.
Using deep muscle compression and friction along the grain of the muscle, the purpose of Deep Tissue Massage is to unstick the fibres of the muscles and release both toxins and deeply held tension points. Specific hand positions and strokes are used to respond to various tissues while breath and movement techniques are employed to release muscular congestion. It helps to loosen muscle tissues, release toxins from muscles and get blood and oxygen circulating properly.
It is beneficial for many physical problems, including sports injuries and chronic pain. Because it works very deeply, emotional issues can also be addressed, when these have been stored in the body.
Deep Tissue Massage usually focuses on specific areas and may cause some soreness during or after the session. If the massage is done correctly however, you should feel better within a day or two. Water helps to eliminate toxins from the body so it is important to drink plenty of water after a Deep Tissue Massage to help this process along.
PRICE LIST
Strictly by appointment only. Where possible I would appreciate 24 hrs notice for cancellations. I am a Registered Health Fund Provider, HICAPS is now available. Please remember to bring your Healthfund card to claim on the spot.
