Remedial Massage
Therapeutic bodywork with a slower, nervous-system-informed approach.
A space where your body can soften and your mind can exhale.
WHO REMEDIAL MASSAGE IS FOR
You might come for:
- physical tension, stiffness or areas of discomfort
- focused work on particular areas of the body
- support with mobility and movement
- regular massage as part of your broader wellbeing
- time to rest while still receiving therapeutic bodywork
- a slower approach where pressure and pace can be adjusted as we go
- massage alongside care from your physiotherapist, osteopath or other health practitioner
We check in throughout your treatment and adjust the pressure, pace, and focus based on what you’re actually experiencing, rather than simply repeating what was noted at your last appointment. Where another kind of care may be more appropriate, I’m also happy to recommend or work alongside trusted local practitioners, including physiotherapists and osteopaths.
MY APPROACH TO REMEDIAL MASSAGE
I offer remedial massage in North Brisbane with a grounded, nervous-system-informed approach. For me, that means paying attention to pace, pressure, choice, boundaries, and how you respond throughout the treatment.
Remedial massage doesn’t need to mean pushing through discomfort or using the deepest pressure possible. I combine focused remedial techniques with slower, flowing bodywork, adjusting the treatment as we go rather than working from a fixed formula.
Relaxation and therapeutic work don’t have to be opposites. There can be time to address areas that need attention while still allowing the treatment to feel considered, unhurried and responsive.
The treatment room is intentionally calm and welcoming. Sessions aren’t rushed, and you have time to check in about pressure, comfort, and what your body needs as the treatment progresses.
You don’t have to tolerate uncomfortable pressure for a remedial massage to be worthwhile. My aim is to work with your body, not push against it.
Before you arrive for your remedial massage in Everton Hills
No special preparation is needed. Wear or bring comfortable clothing. If you have recent scans or injury information, or you’re seeing another practitioner for the same issue, you’re welcome to bring or mention that information when you book.
When you arrive
We start with a brief check-in, where you share where your body is today, what feels tight or uncomfortable, and what you need from this session. It’s a practical conversation that helps me understand what you’d like to focus on and whether anything has changed since your previous treatment. From there, I usually begin more broadly before moving into focused remedial work. This gives me time to notice how your body is responding and adjust the pace and pressure before working more specifically.
During your session
Your treatment is adjusted as we go. Pressure, pace and focus can change depending on what we’re working with and how the treatment feels for you. If you need more or less pressure, want me to avoid an area or simply need an adjustment, please say so.
Your session may include:
- Long, flowing massage strokes
- remedial massage techniques to work with areas of tension or restriction
- myofascial release techniques
- trigger point therapy
- focused work on particular areas
- gentle stretching where appropriate
If something isn’t responding as expected, I’ll let you know, and we can adjust the approach instead of repeating something that isn’t useful.
Before you leave, I’ll share any aftercare that is relevant to your treatment and talk with you about whether follow-up may be useful. You don’t need to drink excessive amounts of water after your massage—just continue your usual hydration.
If what you’re experiencing would be better assessed or supported by another practitioner, I’ll be honest about that too. Where appropriate, I can recommend trusted physiotherapists, osteopaths or other practitioners in my referral network.
Remedial Massage Session Options
Location
✓ Health fund rebates via HICAPS
A quieter approach to remedial massage.
You can come in with something specific you want to work on without your whole treatment becoming about fixing a problem.
We can blend focused work with flowing massage. We can talk when it’s useful and stay quiet when it isn’t. More pressure where appropriate and less when your body needs something different.
We can work with what has brought you in while still giving you time to rest.
Session Options
Full-body treatment or multiple areas needing attention, with more time for slower bodywork.
Focused therapeutic work with additional time for broader bodywork and settling.
A standard remedial massage for regular treatment or focused areas.
Focused treatment when you have one or two specific areas you’d like to work with.
Common Questions
No. People book remedial massage for different reasons, including areas of tension or discomfort, regular bodywork, mobility concerns, or simply because they prefer a therapeutic massage that still allows time to slow down. We’ll talk about what you’d like from the session before we begin.
For me, it means paying attention to pace, pressure, choice, boundaries and how you’re responding throughout the treatment. Rather than assuming deeper or more intense work is always better, I adjust the treatment as we go and give you room to ask for changes at any time.
I reassess what we’re working with at each session. If something isn’t responding as expected, I’ll adjust the treatment rather than continuing with the same approach. If I think assessment or care from another health practitioner would be more appropriate, I’ll let you know and can refer you to practitioners in my professional network where suitable.
Yes, although we may approach the session differently depending on what you need that day. We can adjust the pace, pressure, conversation and focus of the treatment, and you’re welcome to let me know if you need anything changed during the session. If you’re unsure whether massage is appropriate for you because of a health condition, injury or other concern, please check with your treating health professional or contact me before booking.
There isn’t one schedule that suits everybody. How often you book will depend on why you’re having a massage, how you respond to treatment, what other care you’re receiving and what feels practical for you. Some clients come more regularly for a period and then space appointments further apart; others book when they feel they would benefit from a session. I’m happy to make a recommendation, but there’s no expectation that you follow a fixed treatment schedule.
Remedial massage doesn’t need to be painful to be useful. Some techniques may feel firm or target tender areas, but you don’t need to push through pain. We stay in communication throughout your treatment and can adjust the pressure or technique at any time.
Health fund rebates may be available for remedial massage, depending on your provider and level of cover. HICAPS is available in clinic, so eligible clients can claim their rebate at the time of their appointment and pay the remaining gap. I recommend checking with your health fund before booking if you’re unsure whether remedial massage is included in your cover.
Remedial massage that works with your body, not against it.
Book your session online and choose the treatment length that suits you.
We’ll decide what to focus on together when you arrive.