Physical Therapy Service

With so many people practising massage these days it can be difficult to know where to go for quality treatment and value for your money. The old adage “you get what you pay for” is just as true when it comes to physical therapies and massage! A discount massage is hardly a bargain if its benefits don’t last any longer than your time on the massage table. At the Andrew James Healing Centre, however, you’ll receive an individually tailored treatment, one that best serves your needs, at a reasonable price. What is more, you’ll be able to claim these fees from your health fund.

All our staff at the Centre are carefully selected: they are exceptional therapists and give top class treatments. We undergo continuous professional development and regularly update our skills. At the Andrew James Healing Centre you will not be disappointed with your consultation—our experienced practitioners will give you a totally satisfying treatment and address any specific needs that you have. The massage will be as deep and hard as you like, or gentle if preferred. During your treatment we won’t waste time with ineffective massage or other techniques that have no lasting effect.

Whether you’re suffering from a sprain or sports injury, muscular aches and pains, arthritis, a sore back, a sore or stiff neck, headaches, scoliosis or other musculoskeletal problems, our practitioners can bring relief. In fact, many of our clients prefer our approach over osteopathic, chiropractic or physiotherapy treatments. Of course, massage can also be used for relaxation and rejuvenation. It’s an ideal way to release stress and tension and can restore balance to our hectic day-to-day lives by reducing mental “chit-chat”.

1. Body Express Treatment
2. Body Therapeutic Treatment
3. Body Intensive Treatment

1. Body Express Treatment

These treatments are ideal if just one main area of your body needs attention or if you’re looking to relieve some of the pent-up stress—whether physical or mental—that so easily manages to lodge itself in our muscles. Using highly effective massage and physical therapy techniques we’ll release tight musculature. Body Express is also great for maintaining overall muscle health—by reducing muscle tension, these treatments help maintain good muscle tone and resilience.

If you’re involved in any sort of sport, this tailored loosening and toning can not only enhance athletic performance and enjoyment but also help to prevent injuries. For example, if you are a runner, we can loosen up your hamstring, calf and quad muscles. Swimmers will benefit from attention to their necks, shoulders, and rotator cuffs. If you like, your practitioner may also perform muscle stretching and other techniques as required.

Many clients also choose Body Express for follow-up appointments. If you’ve been seeing us for a specific problem, we’ll focus these treatments so that you get the most benefit out of the session. For those requiring more regular treatments, these 30-minute sessions are ideal. Often shorter treatments at more regular intervals will best achieve the results you are looking for.

30 minutes (back to Top)

2. Body Therapeutic Treatment

These treatments are best when there are two main areas of your body you would like us to focus on during your massage. These sessions are also suited to those clients seeking treatment for a specific problem, particularly a more complicated ailment or injury, or one that’s slow to heal. In addition, we recommend our Body Therapeutic treatment to everyone for their initial consultation. Body Therapeutic can also be the perfect remedy when you simply need to relax with the help of a good, thorough deep tissue massage! Just tell the practitioner how hard and deep or soft and gentle you want the treatment. During this longer session, a deeper level of muscle relaxation can be achieved.

If you are seeking treatment for a particular problem, during your initial consultation our practitioners may, if required, assess your condition and examine your muscles and joints. We may look at x-rays, MRI’s, CAT scans and medical reports (so please remember to bring these along if appropriate). Techniques that may be used during your Body Therapeutic treatment include deep tissue massage, joint articulations, fascia release, mobilisations, and passive movements—whatever you and the practitioner deem to be helpful. Post-treatment exercises or stretches are given if needed.

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3. Body Intensive Treatment

This is the ultimate physical therapy we offer at the Andrew James Healing Centre, designed to take you to the next level of relaxation and healing. Whether you’re visiting us for therapeutic reasons, or simply to unwind and reward yourself with a little pampering, our Body Intensive helps you achieve the greatest degree of muscular and tension release. Body Intensive’s longer sessions give us plenty of time to work thoroughly into tight musculature and treat any specific problems, but just as importantly, these treatments focus on allowing the body and mind to quieten. The deep level of tranquillity Body Intensive helps you achieve restores harmony and centeredness and promotes wellbeing.

For those needing a more therapeutic approach, up to three separate areas of your body can be effectively treated during this time. Where appropriate, we use a similar approach to our Body Therapeutic Treatment, systematically addressing any musculoskeletal problems you may have and treating them accordingly.

60 minutes (back to Top)