Fiona Bell Remedial Massage Therapist

Fiona is an experienced remedial and relaxation massage therapist in Castlemaine VIC specialising in deep tissue, myofascial release therapy, and pregnancy massage. 

Services Offered

Remedial Massage

The primary purpose of remedial massage is to help in the rehabilitation and treatment of pain or injury to muscles, tendons, ligaments, or any other part of the body. 

Before performing a massage, a thorough assessment is required to identify the areas that need treatment and to design a treatment plan that addresses them.

Therapy aims to address the cause of the disorder, not just its symptoms. 

People of all ages and conditions can benefit from Remedial Therapy, which is a safe and effective treatment. 

Remedial massage can help improve a range of conditions including:

• Frozen shoulder
• Tennis elbow
• Back and neck pain
• Sports injuries
• Muscle tightness and pain
• Arthritis
• Scoliosis
• Headaches
• Forward head posture

Sports Massage 

Sports massage is a targeted approach to treating minor and chronic injuries, improving posture and enhances an athlete’s performance. 

It is beneficial for athletes and others with an active lifestyle and are at high risk for sports-related injuries.

Typically, therapists use several techniques to realign and loosen muscle fibres in athletes with tension-related problems. 

Sport massage techniques vary depending on the injury or the individual's needs.

General sports massage techniques may include one or a combination of the: 

• Effleurage
• Petrissage
• Tapotement
• Friction
• Vibration

Pregnancy Massage

A pregnancy massage helps expectant mums reduce swelling on their arms and legs, relieve low back, joint and muscle pains.

It’s a soothing therapy that helps women cope with drastic changes and discomfort during pregnancy. 

There are many massage techniques available, but usually, a gentle massage is used. 

Pregnancy massages are generally safe, but it is still extremely important that your massage therapist is trained properly. 

It is important to avoid certain pressure points and only use gentle movements on your tummy.

If you’re planning to get a pregnancy massage, consult with your doctor if you:

• Are in your first trimester
• Experience nausea, morning sickness, vomiting
• Are at a high-risk pregnancy
• Have blood clots
• Have abdominal pain

Swedish/Relaxation Massage

Swedish massage is a whole-body therapeutic massage that helps restore health by releasing tension and restoring balance to the nervous system.

In Swedish massage, softer strokes are used to massage the more delicate areas of the body, and stronger strokes are used to massage the muscles that cover a wide area. 

It is an ideal type of massage for relaxation because of this pressure adjustment.

Send an enquiry to Fiona to discuss which massage is suitable for your condition or call to book your massage therapy session.