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Relaxation Massage / Swedish Massage

Relaxation Massage is one of the most well-known and general massage types. Relaxation Massage uses five basic massage lines towards the heart to promote circulation and relax muscles for comprehensive relaxation.

Swedish Massage therapists often use sliding techniques, kneading and circular techniques on the surface of muscles in combination with lotion or massage oil.

Relaxation Massage is one of the best massage types for clients who have never had a massage before.

LATE ARRIVAL POLICY

If late arrival is unavoidable, your service(s) may be shortened in order to keep on schedule. However, the original treatment price will be charged.

NO SHOW POLICY

If you, for any reason, need to cancel your appointment, we request a minimum of 24-hours notice so that we can offer this appointment to another client. 50% of the treatment price may be charged if a client does not show up for an appointment or if insufficient notice is given. Please call 0748470456 or send email to admin@zenwellnessmassage.com.au if you need to Cancel or reschedule.

INFORMED CONSENT DECLARATION

SCOPE OF PRACTICE

Zen wellness massage is a licensed massage business
Massage Therapy is a profession in which the practitioner applies manual techniques, and may apply adjunctive therapies, with the intention of positively affecting the health and well-being of the client.
Massage Therapists do not diagnose or prescribe for medical conditions nor are they allowed to provide treatment for a specific condition without a doctor’s supervision. The massage therapist is required to refer you for diagnosis and to follow recommendations of your physician.

RESPECT FOR CLIENT NEEDS AND BOUNDARIES

Zen Wellness Massage are happy to adjust pressure, temperature, musical volume, work longer on an area or move on if you request it.
The client may choose to: leave on as much clothing as needed for comfort, refuse any massage methods, stop massage at any time and is free to leave; the therapy door is never locked.
The client will always be modestly draped. Only the area being massaged will be undraped. The clients will be kept informed of the area to be massaged.

PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES

Requests for sexual activity will not be tolerated and will be viewed as solicitation, and reported to the proper authorities under the guidelines of the massage therapy policies and procedures. The client will not be rescheduled if this occurs.
The breast and genital area will not be massaged under any circumstances. Lower back, hip and gluteal area will be massaged only with permission and can be worked through the draping if requested.
Sexual interaction or discussion of any kind between the client and the Massage Therapist is NEVER appropriate.
We do not massage anyone under the age of 18 unless the parent or guardian is in the room and signs a consent form.

CONFIDENTIALITY AND CONVERSATION

The client may or may not choose to talk during the massage. Please note that any discussions between the massage therapist and the client is confidential except in the case of professional boundaries as listed above.
We are happy to listen to your conversation and share our professional expertise. We prefer to not discuss topics of a political, religious or private nature.

EXISTING AND NEW MEDICAL CONDITIONS

It is the responsibility of the client to keep the massage therapist informed of any medical treatment currently being taken, and to provide written permission from the physician, chiropractor, physical therapist, etc. that the massage may be continued.
The client must also keep the massage therapist informed of any changes in health conditions.

Trigger Point Therapy

Trigger Point is the compression of muscles caused by tension, stress, intermittent posture, metabolic disorders, and acute and chronic pain. It may appear right at the area of pain or appear in another area due to the characteristic muscle fibers.

There are many different Trigger Points. If these trigger points are not resolved, muscle cramps, pain and tension will persist.

Removing muscle tension will be the best way to help strengthen the muscular system. Trigger Point Therapy is the golden key for removing this muscle tension and should be the first choice of treatment when you experience muscle pain.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage

The lymphatic system is one of the most neglected parts of your body’s purification process. This is the organ that helps you fight bacterial infections and prevents infection in the body.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage is an extremely effective method of eliminating toxins (detox). Treatment utilises light massage techniques focused on the lymphatic system to stimulate lymphatic vessels to eliminate and release accumulated toxins. Treatment will help the system speed up the process of detoxifying the body. Impact will also be shown on the tissues surrounding lymph nodes to reduce stress and release accumulated lymph to prevent disease.

Remedial Massage

Remedial Massage is applied through a range of techniques such as Swedish, Trigger Point Therapy, Cross Fibre, Deep Tissue, and Stretching.

Remedial Massage is used to identify potential problems before they become an issue and to treat a variety of musculoskeletal and other system conditions.

INFORMED CONSENT DECLARATION

SCOPE OF PRACTICE

Zen wellness massage is a licensed massage business
Massage Therapy is a profession in which the practitioner applies manual techniques, and may apply adjunctive therapies, with the intention of positively affecting the health and well-being of the client.
Massage Therapists do not diagnose or prescribe for medical conditions nor are they allowed to provide treatment for a specific condition without a doctor’s supervision. The massage therapist is required to refer you for diagnosis and to follow recommendations of your physician.

RESPECT FOR CLIENT NEEDS AND BOUNDARIES

Zen Wellness Massage are happy to adjust pressure, temperature, musical volume, work longer on an area or move on if you request it.
The client may choose to: leave on as much clothing as needed for comfort, refuse any massage methods, stop massage at any time and is free to leave; the therapy door is never locked.
The client will always be modestly draped. Only the area being massaged will be undraped. The clients will be kept informed of the area to be massaged.

PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES

Requests for sexual activity will not be tolerated and will be viewed as solicitation, and reported to the proper authorities under the guidelines of the massage therapy policies and procedures. The client will not be rescheduled if this occurs.
The breast and genital area will not be massaged under any circumstances. Lower back, hip and gluteal area will be massaged only with permission and can be worked through the draping if requested.
Sexual interaction or discussion of any kind between the client and the Massage Therapist is NEVER appropriate.
We do not massage anyone under the age of 18 unless the parent or guardian is in the room and signs a consent form.

CONFIDENTIALITY AND CONVERSATION

The client may or may not choose to talk during the massage. Please note that any discussions between the massage therapist and the client is confidential except in the case of professional boundaries as listed above.
We are happy to listen to your conversation and share our professional expertise. We prefer to not discuss topics of a political, religious or private nature.

EXISTING AND NEW MEDICAL CONDITIONS

It is the responsibility of the client to keep the massage therapist informed of any medical treatment currently being taken, and to provide written permission from the physician, chiropractor, physical therapist, etc. that the massage may be continued.
The client must also keep the massage therapist informed of any changes in health conditions.

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Deep Tissue Massage

Deep Tissue Massage helps circulate blood, reduce muscle spasms and enhance joint mobility.

The massage therapist targets the inner layers of muscle to break the scar tissue which helps blood circulation and reduces muscle tension.

Despite the fact that the pressure of deep tissue massage is stronger than that of Swedish Massage, it does not necessarily need the application of strong pressure or pain to be effective. If you have pain during treatment, ask your therapist to change the pressure or technique.

Sports Massage

Sports Massage is specifically applied for clients who engage in extensive physical activity like athletes, gym enthusiasts, or swimmers and runners. Sports Massage helps to prevent and treat injuries, providing high durability to improve competition performance.

Treatment consists of controlling the soft tissues of the body and focus on certain muscle groups depending on the sport that the athlete performs. This type of massage can help increase blood circulation, increase range of movement, and increase flexibility.

Pregnancy Massage

Pregnancy Massage is a specialised form of massage that combines techniques from both Swedish and Remedial Massage.

Pregnancy Massage is a method to improve the symptoms of exhaustion, back and neck pain and neck and shoulder strain. Pregnancy Massage also increases blood circulation and reduces Edema which is often experienced during pregnancy.

Massage before and after birth is also proven to reduce pregnancy related pain and stress which, when reduced, will promote physical and mental comfort.

Dry Needling

The main objective of Dry Needling is to relieve muscle pain and cramping, but it can also help improve flexibility.

Treatment consists of the Massage Therapist using dry needles to release stress from Trigger Points in the muscles.

Your Massage Therapist inserts acupuncture needles, through the skin to stimulate the trigger points. Dry needling may release the tight muscle bands associated with trigger points. This will lead to decreased pain and improved function.

Foot Reflexology

Reflexology is one of the most popular types of massage. Foot Reflexology helps to stimulate blood circulation, improves the metabolism of nutrients.
If you’re pregnant, make sure to tell your massage Therapist before your session.