Osteopathic Sense Monbulk

This method of massage aims to facilitate healing where stressed muscles, joints, or tendons are contributory factors. The technique ranges from light to deep pressure depending on the issue presenting, and is a perfect complement to osteopathic treatments. Our therapists will assess a patient’s needs and work around the body to locate not only known injury sites, but causal and related problem areas. The process will often include trigger point therapy where knots in the muscles are calmed through pressure application. This technique targets the trigger point itself, along with areas that may be tense through referred pain from this point.

Relaxation massage is intended to do just that. Using lighter pressure and slow movements, the therapist gently eases the body’s tensions and stimulates blood flow. This can be beneficial for people who need a little time to escape and recoup during stressful times. It is also used in conjunction with other techniques to relax the body, enabling more effective access to problem areas.

Where patients present with a severe injury or prolonged issue, deep tissue massage may be required. This targets the superficial muscles, deep muscles, and connective tissue. The therapist will assess the issue according to the patient’s verbal description, and through hands-on investigation to ascertain the core problem. It is not uncommon for muscles to react to this treatment in a similar way to strong exercise; there may be slight stiffness for a day or two following the treatment.

The Fascia are a part of the connective tissue throughout the body which offers support and helps maintain the structure and mobility of nerves, blood vessels, and muscles. Myofascial release focuses on the fascia relating to muscles. Just as muscles themselves can become stressed or damaged, so too can the fascia. This form of therapy can span from very deep pressure through to lighter pressures; the aim being to stretch and relieve tension from the fascia to restore typical levels of support and flexibility.

Lymphatic drainage is a method of promoting the movement of lymph through the body and thus enhancing the rate at which toxins are filtered out of the system. It involves gentle cyclical movements on the skin, and as well as being effective in it goal, is relaxing for the patient. Used alongside other techniques, the ailments it helps to regulate and heal are varied; they include torn ligaments, sprains, sinusitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and fluid congestion.

Anyone who is playing any sport knows of the possibilities around injury occurring through contact, strain, or repetitive over use of a particular part of the body. Sports massage incorporates any or all of the aforementioned styles in relation to the particular issue presenting. Often sports people require regular treatments which focus on particular problem areas to aid in healing as well as preventing further damage.

Iridalogy is the study of the coloured part of the eye, the iris. It is used by naturopaths as a tool for discovering information about a person’s physical and psychological makeup. It identifies inherent dispositions (how our body reacts to our environment and what symptoms are most likely to occur) and gives valuable information about metabolism and tissue quality. Each patient receives a detailed iris analysis sheet as well as basic diet and lifestyle advice.

Many common pharmaceutical drugs rely on plants for their active ingredients. This stems from centuries of herbal remedies being used by cultures all over the world. The use of herbal medicine today is a way of accessing these active ingredients in pure form. Management of health using herbal medicines is gentle and methodical, and is often used in conjunction with other treatments as a part of an overall wellness plan.

Flower Essences are a safe and gentle way to work with any emotional issues an individual may be experiencing. As a vibrational medicine made from flowers, they harmonize the energies of the individual allowing for emotional and physical healing to take place. Flower essences have been used by many cultures all over the world, with flowers representing the highest energetic aspect of the plant. They are one of the safest Natural medicines of all and can be used by the very young, very old, or patients on poly pharmacy.

Nutritional medicine involves healing the whole person, seeking to treat the underlying cause of illness rather than treating only the symptoms. Treatment is focused towards achieving optimal wellness for each individual, with practitioner and patient working together to achieve positive change. Nutritional medicine practitioners use dietary and body composition analysis as well as dietary modulation, lifestyle change and nutrient supplementation where required. Every cell in our body relies on nutrients to function and nutritional medicine can be applied to achieve optimal wellness, maintain wellness or treat illness as a sole or adjunctive therapy. Nutrition is a modality where research is innovative, ongoing and ever-developing and Steph is committed to remaining up-to-date with advancements, providing reliable information and evidence-based treatment.