The Victorian Government acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders, past and present. Non-personalized content and ads are influenced by things like the content you’re currently viewing and your location (ad serving is based on general location). The Department of Health celebrates, values and includes people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. The type of technique or treatment applied is dependent on the nature of the stage of training or competition, sports injury or condition and the assessment of the remedial massage therapist.

Reflex points, which relate to all parts of the body, can be found in the feet, hands, face and ears. Myotherapy – involves the assessment and treatment of soft tissue pain, injury and dysfunction affecting movement and mobility. Massage (including myotherapy) may be used to treat or prevent a range of physical and psychological conditions.Shiatsu – an oriental massage technique that aims to improve energy flow by working certain points on the body. One of the most popular forms of massage in Australia, this technique is designed to promote relaxation and improve blood circulation.

Aromatherapy– essential oils made from selected flowers and plants are added to the massage oil for their particular therapeutic properties. Sport massage is a blend of techniques that aim to enhance performance and help overworked muscles to recover quickly. It is a form of manual therapy that includes holding, moving, and applying pressure to the muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia. Lymphatic drainage – a gentle whole body treatment which relaxes the nervous system and aids the body's immune system.Information about a therapy, service, product or treatment does not in any way endorse or support such therapy, service, product or treatment and is not intended to replace advice from your doctor or other registered health professional. Many ancient peoples – including the Ancient Greeks, Egyptians, Chinese and Indians – were convinced of the therapeutic properties of massage and used it to treat a variety of ailments. The term ‘massage therapy’ is used to describe a wide variety of techniques that vary in the manner in which touch, pressure and the intensity of the treatment is applied. Studies have shown that massage is effective in treating a range of symptoms related to a variety of conditions. This occurs because massage prompts the release of endorphins – the brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) that produce feelings of wellbeing.