Antidote Remedial Massage

Hi everyone, just a quick post to let you know the clinic is now closed at Broadmeadow. I am going to pursue an opportunity in a field outside of massage and am excited for the next chapter.

Thank you to all those who have supported me over the last 6 months and my wonderful clients.

I will still be offering MOBILE MASSAGE on a limited basis to the Central Coast and Newcastle areas so please send me a direct message to organise your appointment.

Jaz ✨

You may have seen this sign posted around Newcastle!

Easily scan the QR code to book in your appointment today 💆‍♀️

The clinic is finally taking shape! Cannot wait to see you on the table!

Open Mondays / Thursdays / Saturdays

Book via the link in bio or direct message, I’m happy to answer any questions 💪

NOW TAKING IN CLINIC APPOINTMENTS

I am happy to share news of my new clinic space opening in Broadmeadow with appointments now live from Monday 26th February!

I’ll be sharing the space along side some wonderful experienced therapists from a strong background of remedial and sports massage.

If you’re suffering from headaches, neck and lower back pain, sporting injuries, poor posture, over worked muscles, chronic oedema or need to incorporate massage into your recovery program book an appointment with me via the link in bio.

60 and 90 min appointments available.

Looking forward to seeing you on the table!

Book an Appointment with Antidote Remedial Massage
https://antidoteremedialmassage.setmore.com

🎄Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year🎄

Thank you for all the support over 2023! After a big year of professional development as a therapist, I’m excited to see Antidote grow in the New Year!

Appointments are open from January 5th 2024 so DM to book!

Last month I completed my 200hr Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India. After practicing yoga for 10 years, I felt like it was time to further my knowledge not only for myself but for my massage practice and clients.

Yoga is an incredibly healing practice for both the body and mind and I believe can be seamlessly integrated with massage.

I’m excited to put what I have learnt on the mat to now on the table in clinic.

In the new year, I will be offering private yoga lessons at Antidote alongside massage for those looking for a holistic approach to health.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions and soon I will share exciting news of a new clinic space 💆‍♀️

Hi everyone, I’d like the thank my clients for keeping me so busy for the past few months and thank you to those being so patient for any late replies to messages!

I’m taking this time to let you know I will be undertaking my Lymphoedema Practitioner training from next week (Oct 23rd) and then heading to India to complete my Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh.

I am currently fully booked up until this date and will be returning mid December for appointments. I will also have more availability when I return and am looking forward to seeing new clients then.

Keep a look out on socials for updates of my travels and when appointments will be open again! Im excited to evolve my massage practice and can’t wait to be back with an even deeper understanding of the human body to be able to better treat you!

Jaz 🧘‍♀️🪷

🍋 WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS, MAKE LEMONADE 🍋

Hi everyone, due to difficult circumstances Antidote Remedial Massage will no longer be operating on the Sunshine Coast.

I would like to thank each client for their unwavering support and those who have trusted and allowed me to treat them each week.

I will be doing a stint on Hamilton Island in 2022 but do not leave the Sunshine Coast until 10th Jan 2022 so please feel free to reach out in the mean time if you need!

Jaz 💕

Hands up if you agree 🙌

There are many benefits to receiving regular massages that can impact both our mental and physical wellbeing.

- reduce muscular tension
- Increase circulation
- Improve posture
- Boost mood and energy
- Increase recovery time of injury
- Improve joint range of motion
- Reduce pain and muscle soreness

That last point is very important as I have many regular clients who I see each week where they use massage to manage their PAIN. Either as part of their recovery after exercise, maintenance from old injuries or we have developed a treatment plan specific to their condition to get them moving as pain free as possible again.

Often pain relief gained from a massage session will enable a client to then perform the activities required to help with their pain long term e.g corrective exercises, stretches.

If you are in pain, massage may be able to give you some relief.

Reach out by DM and we can discuss if massage therapy may be beneficial to you!

💥TRIGGER POINT TECHNIQUE💥
This technique can be one of the most satisfying to use as a therapist as I like to describe it as feeling your muscles melting in my hands. 🙌

What is a trigger point (TrP)?
A hyperirritable, fibrous nodule found within soft tissue that is tender and can produce pain locally or in a referral pattern along with altered proprioceptive changes when pressed.

They can develop due to injury, postural imbalances, repetitive strain, chronic stress (think painful upper traps!), lack of exercise and aging factors. TrPs produce weakening of the muscle as they prevent its ability to both fully lengthen and contract.

There are two types of TrPs being primary and satellite. Primary TrPs are well established and located centrally within the tissue whereas satellite TrPs may develop close to central ones along pain referral patterns. It is important to resolve central TrPs first as this will often cause satellite TrPs to resolve on their own.

Trigger points have the ability to develop within soft tissues including:
* Muscle
* Tendon
* Ligament
* Fat pads
* Periosteum
* Joint capsule

Technique
Using thumb, elbow or knuckle the therapist sinks into the site of the trigger point until resistance is met. This level of pressure is held until a release is felt where the tissue relaxes.
Initially pain may increase with a pain referral pattern indicative to that specific point.
The pain will then dissipate as the trigger point resolves. The therapist may need to keep repositioning for subsequent releases within the tissue until the trigger point is fully resolved which can take up to 2 mins.

***Please remember that this technique is always used in conjunction with the client’s pain threshold. Only working within a 7/10 on the pain scale.

💪 REMEDIAL MASSAGE TECHNIQUES SERIES 💪

Do you know what to expect during a remedial massage treatment?

Over the coming weeks I will be posting about specific massage techniques used during remedial treatments. I am hoping this will give those who are new to remedial massage or have been thinking about trying this massage modality a better understanding of what to expect during a session and the how’s and why’s specific techniques unique to remedial massage are used in treating musculoskeletal dysfunction and pain.

Keep an eye out each week for a new technique! First up we will be starting with Trigger Point technique, effective in treating myofascial pain.

See you in the clinic soon!

You can’t argue with that!

Several spots still available this week for Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Check out availability online and book in today for a little slice of happiness for your week.

🧠 Migraine & Headache Awareness Week September 20-24 🧠

Did you know that over 5 million Australians suffer from migraine and headache?

As a migraine sufferer, I feel it is important to shed light on this neurological disorder that can be both distressing and debilitating for the individual. There is currently no cure for migraine attacks although researchers are working hard to develop treatment strategies and to also better understand the biological mechanisms and environmental factors that can bring about attacks.

If you or someone you know is effected by migraine or headaches please click the link below to learn more about these conditions and where you can seek support.

There is a whole community of migraine and headache suffers out there and by sharing your story you may help someone else.

https://headacheaustralia.org.au/migraine/migraine-a-common-and-distressing-disorder

➕🙌PRIVATE HEALTH FUND REBATES AVAILABLE 🙌➕

Did you know you can claim remedial massage through your private health insurance?

To qualify for private health fund rebates, therapists must comply with a strict set of training and selection criteria when undertaking their qualification. This includes:

- Undertaking minimum 200 hours of supervised clinical practice through a registered training organisation.
- Possessing professional indemnity insurance, a current first aid certificate & national police check.
- Be a financial member of a professional association.
- Adhering to a Code of Practice.
- Committing to ongoing Continuing Professional Education.

When booking with a Remedial Massage Therapist who has private health fund status, you can be assured they have undergone extensive training in developing highly sought after skills and hold a nationally recognised qualification.

**please check with your private health fund provider if your policy covers remedial massage**

💥THE SUB-OCCIPITALS💥

The sub-occipitals are a group of four pairs of small muscles. They are located deep at the base of the skull and attach at various bony landmarks in that region including the occipital bone, atlas (C1) and axis (C2). These muscles create small movements at the atlanto-axial joint that are to maintain posture, laterally flex, rotate and extend the head.

The four pairs of muscles include:
* Re**us capitis major
* Re**us capitis minor
* Obliquus capitis inferior
* Obliquus capitis superior

These muscles can be the cause of may types of headaches in individuals including tension, migraine and cervogenic headaches. If the tissues become shortened, this can cause the sub-occipital nerve to be compressed that results in pain and tightness around the skull. Trigger point development within the fascia surrounding the muscles can also lead to a band of tension running across the back of the skull to behind the eyes.

Applying pressure to these muscles at the base of the skull with a tennis ball or self massage is an effective way to relieve symptoms at home.

I am frequently treating clients who suffer from headaches in the clinic and often find significant tension within the sub-occipital muscles.

If you suffer from headaches and are seeking relief book an appointment today!

👏 Lock down has lifted👏
Even with lockdown ending for the Sunshine Coast today there are still restrictions in place. When visiting the clinic please make sure you are wearing a mask and follow all other COVID-19 protocols. 😷

If you are feeling sick or unwell there will be no problem re-scheduling your treatment to a later date. By following these simple steps we can keep our community safe and the clinic open.

It has been confirmed that massage therapists can still operate over the extended lockdown period across South East Queensland ending 4pm Sunday 8th August.

With this news it is important to also emphasise that all non-essential treatments should be postponed for the duration of the lockdown.

So please when booking appointments this week consider the above and do your part for our community.

Text neck or forward head posture is a common condition that clients present with in the clinic due to our increased use of mobile phones and desk work.

This type of posture increases compressive forces on the cervical vertebrae and surrounding musculature which can lead to a range of painful problems, some of which may surprise you. These include headaches, increased muscle tension, neck pain, increased stress on the shoulder joint, jaw pain and even our ability to breathe properly can be effected.

Along with pain and tension presenting in the back of the neck, muscle imbalances can also occur. This is where the muscles of the mid back that retract the shoulders and allow you to sit up tall become elongated and weak and those in the chest to then tighten and become short which results in rounded shoulders. If we just address the muscles located on the back of the body we are only looking at one side of the picture!

That is why I find it important to not only address your pain but also find what may be the underlying cause of it.

Do you work at a desk all day and experience any of the above symptoms? Click the link in bio to book an appointment today to regain your balance.

After a weekend full of sport, surf and sun we all start to feel those aches and pains creep in. Let me help you recover this week by booking in a treatment so you are ready to do it all over again! I will be in the clinic Thursday and Saturday this week so pop online to browse appointment times.

☀️ATTENTION SUNSHINE COAST☀️
Antidote Remedial Massage has landed on the Sunshine Coast, QLD! In the coming days be on the look out for updates as details including clinic location and the first available appointment dates will be revealed! I can’t wait to meet you all and be able to help those aches, pains and niggles of yours soon 😊