Massage for Women

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Remedial Massage

Remedial Massage for Women

60 minute session $110
90 minute session $155

Paula provides a range of therapeutic techniques to skilfully work towards improving the health of the muscular skeletal system, circulatory system and other systems of the body.
People have treatments to relieve a range of body pains, injuries as well as to relax their body and mind. Sessions are tailored to suit your needs. 


Common reasons people seek remedial massage treatments:

- Reduce shoulder, neck and back muscular aches & pains.
- Reduce muscular pain in calves, hamstrings & quadriceps.
- Increase ease of movement.
- Relaxation of tired, overused muscles.
- Increase muscle tone & flexibility.
- Reduce blood pressure.
- Enhance quality of sleep.
- Relief of certain headaches.
- Lymphatic drainage, increased peripheral circulation and oxygenation of muscles & soft tissue.
- Strengthen Immune System
- Nervous System health.
- Reduce stress and increase relaxation.
- Increase capacity for inner reflection.
- Increase skin health & vitality.

As a Psychotherapist, I have a good understanding of how stress and trauma affects our bodies. If you have experienced ongoing stress, burnout or trauma such as sexual assault or domestic violence, my massage treatments can offer you a safe place where your body can relax and be treated with respect while you receive therapeutic massage sessions. I may use certain essential oils to assist you to relax, calm your mind and feel nurtured during your massage session. 

Quality cold pressed natural oils & essential oils applied.

Stretches and professional recommendations provided where necessary.

A range of lovely music used in sessions will transport you to relaxation and inner reflection. Candles and aromatherapy infuser creates an ambient environment and the essential oil aromas will enhance relaxation. 


28 years of Remedial Massage experience.


Choose Aromatherapy essential oil blends:

Tranquility

Lavender, Geranium, Chamomile 

Renew

Basil, Neroli, Bergamot, Patchouli 

Grace

Ylang Ylang, Orange, Patchouli, Clary Sage 


Or choose your own essential oil blend.


To purchase a Relaxation Essential Oil Blend Roll on 10ml

or Sleep Essential Oil Blend Roll on 10ml, please see my online shop.

Hawaian Massage

Hawaiian Massage for Women

Forearm massage techniques applied to the body have gained popularity over recent decades as Hawaiian Massage Practitioners began teaching this form of massage to westerners. The range of Hawaiian massage techniques offers clients a more comprehensive and therapeutic massage treatment. I use Hawaiian forearm massage techniques in my Remedial massage treatments.

Traditionally, Hawaiian massage was a tribal practice, often performed on the Kahuna (leader) of the tribe. It was traditionally a healing arts elaborate form of massage. Due to a decline in Hawaiian traditional cultural practices: Lomi Lomi (massage), Hula (story telling through dance), Oli (traditional chanting and storytelling) taught by Kahunas, Hawaiian practitioners began to teach these practices to westerners. All of the practices were modified to suit western practitioners.

I was taught Hawaiian massage and a range of Hawaiian cultural practices both in Hawaii and Australia. 

Pre-Natal Massage

Pre-Natal Massage
60 minute session $110
90 minute session $155

There is no other time in a woman’s life than when she is pregnant that she will go through the greatest changes in her body over 9 months. Pre-natal-massage is offered to women from 12 weeks onwards. Therapeutic techniques are applied to the mother’s body while she is comfortably positioned on the massage table in a side lying position. Techniques are adjusted and also applied as the mother’s pregnant body changes throughout each trimester. 90 minute sessions are usually recommended to maximise the benefits.

Some of the benefits of pre-natal massage:

* Relief of lower back & general back & neck discomfort.
* Relief of sacral iliac
pain (lower back) often experienced in the 2nd and 3rd trimester.
* Reduce fluid retention, leg cramps and relief of varicose vein discomfort. .
* Reduce tension headaches.
* Improved quality of sleep.
* Quality nurturing time for mother & baby.
* Calming the nervous system.
* Respecting the mother & baby connection. 
* May include resourcing the mother with information on perineal massage to help the mother prepare for birth.
* Referrals to an experienced midwife, doula, GP or Obstetrician where necessary.


Post-Natal Massage

Post-Natal Massage
60 minute session $110
90 minute session $155

Four to six weeks after birth is the recommended time to receive post-natal massage treatments. This time frame allows the mother time to recover from the birth and bond with her baby. Post-natal massages are often conducted in the mother’s home where mum can remain close to her baby and the massage therapist can respect this time in a mother’s life.

Some of the benefits of post-natal massage:

* Postural re-alignment of the lower back after pregnancy and birth.
* General back relief.
* Relief of shoulder discomfort from carrying & feeding their baby.
* Reduce fluid retention & relief of varicose veins.
* Quality nurturing time for mum.
* Recommendations of natural oils, herbal treatments to assist with recovery from the birth.

Note

Masssage treatments incorporate Remedial & Haiwaian therapeutic techiques.

Safe cold pressed base oils and essential oils used throughout Pre-Natal and Post-Natal Massage Treatments. Oils and creams recommended for the mother to apply to stretchmarks.
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Massage Experience:

I have worked as a Massage Therapist for over 30 years. Initially in private practice in Sydney at Natural Therapy Centres. I have worked and networked with a wide range of professionals for client care: chiropractors, acupuncturists, osteopaths, physiotherapists, yoga teachers, midwives, naturopaths, massage therapists, Hawaiian practitioners, Chinese medicine practitioners, doctors. I have taught massage workshops in both Sydney and the Blue Mountains. I established a private practice in the Blue mountains for women while working at a Health retreat and resorts. I took time off to dedicate to my children and returned to my part time massage practice for mothers and women.


Massage Qualifications:

Certificate Swedish Massage 1987
Diploma Herbal Medicine 1990
Certificate & Training in Hawaiian (Lomi Lomi) Massage & cultural traditions 1992-1995. Training & teaching in Australia & Hawaii
Certificate in Abdominal Massage (Chinese Massage & Qigong techniques) 1994 & 1995
Diploma Remedial Massage 1995
Certificate Aromatherapy 1997
Certificate Pre-Natal & Post Natal Massage 2001 & 2004
Remedial Massage Advanced techniques 2004

Professional Associations:

Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS) Provider # 1956. Full Clinical Member 1990 to current
Address: Level 1, 98-108 Bathurst Road, Katoomba NSW 2780
Blue Mountains Therapies 2020