Andy Leahy Musclecare Kahibah Clinic

Sports Massage

Sports massage is a type of massage that is specifically tailored to sporting injuries or ailments. It is not meant to be a relaxing massage and, indeed, can become quite vigorous at times. Contrary to its name, sports massage is not only utilised by professional sports people or people that exercise heavily. It is of benefit to anyone that exercises, even if it is only mild exercise such as regular walking.

Water helps to eliminate toxins from the body so it is important to drink plenty of water after a Sports Massage to help this process along.

Trigger point

Trigger points, also known as myofascial trigger points, are areas of hyperirritability in the soft tissue structure. These can be acute sources of pain or latent, unnoticed by the client until pressure is applied by the practitioner. Trigger points are manifested as small contraction knots in the muscles, that control the state of contraction and active ones may cause muscle spasm and referred pain.

Water helps to eliminate toxins from the body so it is important to drink plenty of water after a Trigger point Massage to help this process along.

Myofascial

A gentle blend of stretching and massage, Myofascial Release Therapy uses hands-on manipulation of the entire body to promote healing, release and pain relief. The therapy is based on the idea that poor posture, physical injury, illness and emotional stress can throw the body out of alignment and cause its intricate web of fascia to become tight and constricted.

Water helps to eliminate toxins from the body so it is important to drink plenty of water after a Myofascial Massage to help this process along.

Remedial Massage

Remedial massage uses several specialised techniques to locate and repair damage and to support and speed up the body's own repair mechanisms. The massage is applied directly to the skin using a lubricating medium, usually oil, which ensures that the muscles associated with the disorder and mobilisation of the joint are deeply penetrated. Passive stretching moves are also used.

Water helps to eliminate toxins from the body so it is important to drink plenty of water after a Remedial Massage to help this process along.

Pregnancy Massage

There are many physical benefits to Pregnancy Massage, in addition to the nurturing and emotional support provided by the practitioner. Massage reduces peripheral swelling, soothes the nervous system, helps to prevent insomnia, muscle cramps and back pain.

Care must be taken during the first trimester but Pregnancy Massage is beneficial throughout the whole pregnancy. Various techniques are used as the client progresses through the pregnancy and massage may be performed whilst she is lying on her side, seated, or on a special table that allows her to lie on her stomach. Once the pregnancy is advanced, she is discouraged from lying on her back as this may cause pressure on deep blood vessels.

Regular massage throughout the pregnancy is also said to shorten labour time and the return to optimal fitness after birth.

Water helps to eliminate toxins from the body so it is important to drink plenty of water after a Pregnancy Massage to help this process along.

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep Tissue Massage, as its name says, focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It is designed to reach the deep sections of thick muscles, specifically the individual muscle fibres.

Treatments take place on a massage table on bare skin. Deep Tissue Massage usually focuses on specific areas and may cause some soreness during or after the session.

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.

Pain - Stress Relief

Relaxation and Therapeutic Massage is a gentle system of long strokes, kneading, friction, tapping, percussion, vibration and shaking motions that apply pressure to suit the clients needs between muscles and bones, rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart. Swedish Massage feels good, is relaxing and invigorating.

Water helps to eliminate toxins from the body so it is important to drink plenty of water after a Swedish Massage to help this process along.

Uskin Body and Facial Treatments

This pure and natural Skincare is made in Australia with the optimal combination of herbal and scientific technology resulting in the highest level of sophistication and functionality. It is a full professional range of face and body products made from pure plant ingredients and contains no mineral oils, artificial fragrances or colours.

For your own personal choice please contact me to discuss the full range.

Hot Stone Therapy

Stone therapy massage can utilise both hot and cold stones incorporated with massage techniques in order to bring about a feeling of deep relaxation and wellbeing. The hot stones are volcanic rocks such as basalt and cold stones are marble or cool sedimentary stones. The stones are heated or chilled to varying temperatures and come in all shapes and sizes. The stones are placed on the client according to their needs and, when used with massage, can provide benefits that are not possible through normal massage.

Water helps to eliminate toxins from the body so it is important to drink plenty of water after a Hot Stone Massage to help this process along.

Bio Therapy / Lymphatic drainage

Lymphatic Drainage is a gentle whole body treatment that relaxes the nervous system and aids the body's immune system. It is highly recommended for those prone to and recovering from sore throats, colds, infections, on-going tiredness, excess fluids, low immunity, swollen node and also for the physically inactive.

Water helps to eliminate toxins from the body so it is important to drink plenty of water after a Lymphatic Massage to help this process along.

Far Infra Red Sauna

The Far Infrared Sauna Cabin has some specific advantages many people find attractive. As the human body can absorb infrared heat, it works on a direct heat principle and thus operates at a cooler temperature (usually up to 60 degrees Celsius), a more attractive option to those who find a traditional sauna too "humid, oppressive or claustrophobic". Infrared has a deeper heat penetration through the outer skin layer creating a deep, inner warmth. This enhances the perspiration effect on the body and increases the release of toxins at the cellular level.

Water helps to eliminate toxins from the body so it is important to drink plenty of water after a Far Infrared Sauna to help this process along.