Should I book a massage or a Physio appointment?

If you are unsure about the source of your muscle tension, or you have a new, or a recurring niggle, book in with your Physiotherapist first. Applying massage too early, before we understand the underlying causes, can make an issue worse. So seeing your Physio first is a good rule of thumb. Once your issue has been assessed and diagnosed your Physio will then work through a treatment plan with you, and if appropriate recommend massage.

The benefits of massage

Massage is a manipulation of muscles and soft tissue to reduce tension, increase flexibility and blood circulation, flush out toxins, and promote balance in the body.

To achieve the most effective outcome for each individual receiving the treatment, different methods and techniques are applied. Neuromuscular and trigger point therapy, deep tissue and passive stretches, are utilised and combined to encourage deep release and relaxation.

Sports massage

Massage can be applied as an ongoing maintenance program to increase the body’s recovery while training. Many injuries can occur because muscles have been suffering from increased training load relative to recovery, resulting in muscle soreness and tension. When increased strain is placed on muscles during sports activity the tissues can be injured and struggle to recover. Receiving regular massage is becoming an increasingly popular treatment to prevent injury, assist rehabilitation and aid recovery time between training and events.

Relaxation massage

Massage for relaxation is very effective, it has been well researched and documented to reduce stress hormones in the body, creating beneficial chemical changes that can result in pain relief, increased immunity, lower blood pressure, decreased anxiety and depression, improve mood, enhance sleep, improve circulation and reduce fatigue. These effects accumulated will increase resilience and optimise well being in the body and mind.

Our therapist

Our fully qualified therapist Mia has helped clients achieve pain relief, injury recovery, wellness maintenance, and relaxation in the USA, UK, and New Zealand since 2004.  Mia blends a number of specialist techniques in each treatment to create the ultimate balance between results you can feel combined with a wonderful massage experience

Book in today

To book a massage please call Mia on 022 162 6092 to make a booking. Or visit halcyonbodywork.co.nz to book online.

• • 30 minutes $65
  • 45 minutes $80
  • 60 minutes $95
  • 90 minutes $138
  • 120 minutes $180

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