Massage Therapist
Escape the pain without leaving home - premium therapeutic massage treatments delivered by a 24 year veteran practitioner wherever you need healing.
Experience deeper therapeutic results in your own space where your body naturally relaxes, allowing treatments to penetrate more effectively than clinical environments.
Mobile Massage Therapist
Defined Health Mobile Massage solves the modern professional’s healthcare dilemma by bringing this premium mobile service delivers clinical-grade massage therapy directly to your home, saving you precious hours while delivering superior pain relief and recovery outcomes through two decades of experience.
What areas do you service and what are your available hours?
Defined Health Mobile Massage & Acupuncture, services postcode 2478 – Ballina, Lennox Head, Alstonville and areas in between.
AVAILABLE DAYS FOR MOBILE MASSAGE
Available days and hours are Monday – Wednesday 9am – 5pm.
Occasionally treatments may be available on Thursdays.
For regular clients, nearby postcodes 2480 and 2481 will also be serviced.
NEW CLIENTS
Unfortunately no new clients outside of the 2478 postcode will be considered at this point.
Please check availability through the online booking portal.
What is a massage therapist?
Therapy practitioners apply scientific knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology to assess client conditions and implement targeted treatment protocols using specialised techniques such as effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement, and vibration.
The profession encompasses diverse specializations including remedial massage, sports therapy, trigger point release, myofascial mobilization, lymphatic drainage, and prenatal massage.
Practitioners utilise evidence-based techniques to address conditions ranging from chronic musculoskeletal dysfunction and sports injuries to stress-related disorders and postural imbalances.
What are the qualifications for a massage therapist in Australia?
Practitioners must demonstrate competency through supervised clinical practice, treating minimum 40 patients under professional supervision while maintaining detailed treatment records and informed consent protocols.
What are the main benefits of massage?
Massage provides effective relief from muscular tension and pain, improves circulation and flexibility, accelerates recovery from injuries, reduces stress levels, and enhances overall wellbeing.
Massage therapy reduces muscle soreness, alleviates stiffness, and addresses chronic pain by targeting soft tissues and promoting blood flow. It supports injury prevention and speeds rehabilitation for athletes and active individuals.
Regular massage relieves stress and anxiety by lowering cortisol levels, aiding relaxation and mental clarity. Additional benefits include enhanced joint mobility, improved sleep quality, support for the immune system.
Treatment outcomes include enhanced circulation, reduced inflammation, improved joint mobility, accelerated tissue repair, cortisol reduction, and endorphin elevation.
What types of massage do you offer and what should I expect during the session?
Through 24 years of experience, techniques from all of these modalities are utilized during a treatment. Floor/futon Thai/Shiatsu are no longer offered.
Should you wish to receive a 'dry massage' with no oil ie. Shiatsu/Thai Massage, this can be administered on the massage table.
Please notify me upon booking if you would like this treatment option as you'll need to wear appropriate clothing; loose fitting cotton preferably.
Each treatment is tailored to the individual so varies from treatment to treatment. Techniques may include, stretching, trigger points, flushing, kneading, tapotement or cupping.
Patients may be asked to lie prone, supine or on their side.
How to prepare for your massage session
The first thing you’ll need to do to prepare for your massage, is to complete the patient consultation form BEFORE I arrive.
Please print this NEW PATIENT INTAKE FORM and fill it out before our appointment (Not required for existing clients). Before the treatment begins, we will run through the consultation form and discuss important aspects or your medical history.
Please make sure pets are not present during the treatment.
Inform family that you’ll not be available for the hour we are working.
Please turn your mobile phone to silent during treatment.
Make sure the space we are working in is a comfortable temperature, clean, uncluttered and as quiet as possible.
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Is massage covered by private health in australia?
The only massage covered by private health in Australia is Remedial Massage and Myotherapy. Swedish massage, aromatherapy massage, a Cert IV level qualification, hot stone massage, Tuina and Thai massage are not covered by private health in Australia.
How do i know if massage is appropriate for my condition?
Massage is also excellent for general maintenance of the musculoskeletal, integumentary systems. It’s not advised to received massage where there is inflammation, broken bones, severe skin abrasions, sunburn, specific heart conditions, recent impacts/traumas.
Is massage painful or uncomfortable?
If you have not had a massage for over 6 months, you may feel a bit painful for the next day or two. If your body is not used to massage, it may initially feel a bit sore. However, once you become used to receiving a massage treatment, it’ll feel less painful. More pain does not mean more gain.
How often should i get a massage for best results?
Initially you may need a few treatments in succession, thereafter once a month is recommended. If we’re working on a specific issue, once a week may be required until we can drop it back.
What should i do before a massage appointment?
Make sure you are clean. Try to not use body lotions before you massage as they may not blend too well with the oil. Avoid coming for a massage straight from the gym or directly after exercise when you’re still perspiring. Perspiration and oil don’t mix well.
What should I do after my massage appointment?
Avoid going straight to direct sunlight. The residue oil will be on your skin and the sun could easily burn you. A shower is a recommended and some light stretching and gentle exercise are good. Avoid rigorous exercise. Drink a lot of good quality water.
Massage vs Myotherapy: What is the difference?
Myotherapists typically undergo more extensive education and clinical training than massage therapists, learning advanced assessment techniques and treatment interventions. Massage therapy is a generic term as there are many forms of massage therapy from all over the world. It is embedded in some cultures such as Thailand for 2500 years.
In Australia, Remedial Massage is the most widely recognized and accepted modality. However there are a number of massage parlours around often displaying signs with lights.
Massage vs relaxation massage: what is the difference?
Relaxation massage is when massage used specifically to induce a deep sense of relaxation. Massage therapy can be good for relaxation massage too.
What should I expect from my massage session?
If you’re going to some regular massage place at a mall or random shop, don’t expect to see a therapist with much in line of qualifications or knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology etc. Chances are they won’t even do a consultation. You could well end up with a pain merchant with little to no training. Expect an average treatment at best from your local parlour. Expect a lot more of a professional service when you see a myotherapist or remedial therapist.