KALA BODY
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes - we certainly are. All Kala Body therapists are qualified and some are qualified for different types of treatments eg pregnancy massage
Yes - Some of the conditions we see in our Windsor clinic:
General aches and pains
Tension headaches
TMJ Syndrome
Sports injuries
Correcting posture and use of computers and mobile
Back pain
Hip Pain
Joint issues
Subacute and chronic injuries such as bulging discs
Sciatica/Piriformis Syndrome
Clients wanting to improve their performance at work
Sports performance and injury reduction
Referrals come from:
Physiotherapist
Osteopaths
Chiropractors
GP's
Natural Therapy health professionals.
Simply, we can complement their work. Our treatments can really assist theirs by treating a range of soft tissues in a longer time frame so they can concentrate on your rehabilitation. This works really well with Osteopathy and Physiotherapy as often their time is limited.
Yes- depending on your cover, you can have access to insurance rebates as we are a Remedial Massage Therapist and a full assessment is conducted. Please see your individual provider for their conditions.
We Offer Hicaps which covers most health funds listed here https://www.hicaps.com.au/private_health_insurers
There may be some discomfort when treating tense/sore muscles. However the treatment will be tailored to individual pain thresholds. A massage should never be unbearable, advise our therapist if this is the case.
Prior to your appointment you will fill out an online health form.
On arrival your therapist will conduct an initial assessment to tailor the massage to our specific needs.
After your massage your therapist may discuss the massage with you to create a treatment plan with you.
We massage all genders and are a Family massage therapist who specialises in Remedial, Pregnancy, Postnatal and Lymphatic Massage.
We occasionally massage children over 12 although a guardian must be present in the room. We recommend a shorter session of 40min.
Underwear is to be worn at all times. For lymphatic drainage massage please do not wear tight fitting underwear.
You will be covered with a towel at all times, except for the areas being treated.
The therapist will leave the room when you are getting changed.
This can depend on individual needs. At the end of your initial treatment your therapist will discuss a treatment plan with you. Initially you may need to attend every 1-2 weeks. We then try to reduce this to maintenance visits when needed.
Blood pressure drops when getting a massage as you relax so make sure you take your time getting off the massage table.
We advise having a drink of water after your massage, especially if you had a lymphatic drainage massage.
You may feel instant relief after your massage and have a better range of motion. However we say to expect best results in 2-3 days.
You may feel a little sore the next day, similar to how you feel after doing a big workout (DOMS). If you feel sore longer than 3 days please contact your therapist.
Massage is suitable for almost everyone. It is suitable for all ages. However there are contraindications for massage. So please make sure you fill out your health form accurately and truthfully.
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Deep tissue massage is a technique that uses strong pressure to get deep into the muscles to relieve tension.
Remedial massage uses a range of techniques to tailor the treatment to your needs. These techniques can include deep tissue massage, Myofascial release, mobilizations, muscle energy techniques (MET), Trigger point therapy, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF).
Among the many powerful benefits of Remedial Massage, the ability to be adapted to what you need at any given time is high on the list. You may book a Treatment because you’re feeling a specific pain in a certain part of your body, or you may be feeling a bit tense, achy or sore all over, you might need some well deserved time out, or one of the less spoken about beauties of regular massage is it’s role maintenance and prevention.
Having regular treatment is invaluable to your well being. In much the same way a car needs a regular service to prevent bigger problems arising, or catch small issues before they become more serious, our bodies need the same care. A regular treatment keeps the systems and tissues moving, allows time and space for recovery and recuperation, in turn preventing a build up of tension and potential injury.