Welcome to Synergetix Remedial Massage.

What is Remedial Massage?

​Massage is an ancient form of treatment, it can be traced as far back as 3,000 BCE and is recognised throughout the world in its many forms. The core concept behind Remedial Massage is to provide a “remedy” to an imbalance or dysfunction within the body. Beyond the general benefits of massage, such as promoting blood flow and reducing muscle tension, remedial massage has a focused approach to treating specific areas of the body in order to restore balance and function. It includes an assessment of the condition and a treatment focusing on correcting posture, improving muscle function and identifying faulty biomechanics that ultimately cause pain and injuries. 
 
Benefits of remedial massage
​The focus of remedial massage is to balance and restore optimal muscle tissue length, tension and tone. When joints are out of alignment, it is often due to tight muscles pulling on the bone they attach to – massage will promote the return to normal joint position. It also improves the flow of blood and lymph, which is particularly important in an injured area – it will help remove blockages, damaged cells, scar tissue and adhesions resulting from an injury, and help the body repair itself.
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​Aline Schlueter
Remedial & Sports Massage Therapist
Synergetix Remedial Massage

@ Physiologic, Robina, QLD
Bookings: T 07 5578 7155
Book online: www.physiologic.com.au
Download the Physiologic app

Appointments: Tues 11am-5.30pm, Wed 8am-1pm,
​Thur 11am-5.30pm, Fri 10am-4.30pm, Sat 8am-1pm

Sessions:  (HICAPS available)
Standard (60 min.): $80
Extended (90 min.): $120

What can Remedial Massage treat?

​Areas of specialisation:
  • Headaches
  • Neck and shoulder soreness
  • Lower back pain
  • Sciatic pain
  • Muscle soreness
  • Poor posture
  • Arthritic pain
  • Injury prevention
  • Sports high performance
  • Recovery from surgery and injury
  • Most musculoskeletal conditions such as frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, runner's knee
"Remedial massage in not an indulgence. It is a recognised form of treatment that focuses on correcting dysfunction long term. Its aim is to eliminate pain, prevent injuries, improve recovery, help you achieve your goals and live life to the fullest".
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Treatment techniques
  • Deep tissue
​A type of massage that reaches structures far beneath the superficial layers to relieve chronic muscle problems or injuries. As it penetrates between the muscle fibres, a certain amount of pressure is required to get results (I have strong hands!). Best performed on warm muscles, deep tissue massage releases a lot of toxins and is very beneficial. Tender areas reveal areas of tightness and dysfunction.
  • Sports massage
​Sports massage may focus on preparing muscle tissue for a sporting event (tissue elasticity), helping the body recover from a sustained high-intensity effort (more focus on blood and lymph flow to clean waste products as well as restore tissue elasticity) or identify and correct imbalances that may lead to injury. Massage is now an integral part of athlete high-performance management around the world. 
  • Trigger Point Therapy
​Trigger points are neuromuscular lesions in muscle tissue. Common in postural muscles, especially in the shoulders and pelvis, they may refer pain to other regions of the body. They can be the result of injury, overuse or strain, but also stress, chemicals, drugs or alcohol. Trigger points are associated with muscle weakness and loss of coordination. They affect the firing patterns of muscles: when the body cannot activate and utilise muscles optimally, the body’s biomechanics are affected. Trigger points do not disappear on their own – they need to be released. Treatment consists in applying sustained pressure for long enough to desensitise the trigger point. Tenderness is often accompanied by a deep sense of relief (that “good pain”). 
  • Myofascial release (or Sustained Myofascial Tensioning)
​Myofascia refers to the sheath of connective tissue that wraps around muscles. While muscles are designed to contract and relax to create movement, myofascia is designed to retain shape and structure. It is a very densely woven tissue that can develop restrictions as a result of trauma, inflammation, surgery or emotional stress.  
Myofascial release (one of my areas of specialisation) is a technique that consists in pinning down a band of muscle fibres to put it under tension, and then dragging it (or stretching) in the direction of restriction. It is used with very little oil or products  that provide very little glide. This is a very efficient technique that provides a great sense of relief and can achieve incredible long-lasting results.
  • Cupping
​​An ancient healing technique, cupping uses glass or plastic cups to create a vacuum that increases blood flow in the underlying tissue up to 4 inches below the surface. Cupping is a great way to treat trigger points. This technique can leave marks on the skin which are due to lactic acid and other waste products coming to the surface. These marks can remain visible for up to 2 weeks – best to avoid if you have a wedding or body-building competition coming up!
  • Stretching
​Muscles need to contract in order to generate movement. If they are already tight and in a chronically shortened position, they will not be able to contract much more. They will become fatigued and prone to lesions, and their ability to perform will be affected. Stretching focuses on restoring tissue elasticity and correcting imbalances. It is best done on warm muscles and should be held for at least 30 seconds. It can be quite relaxing and is a great way to slow down at the end of the day while reinforcing the benefits of your massage treatment on a daily basis.