5 benefits of booking a mobile massage therapist for an in home massage

Booking a mobile massage therapist for an out call massage or home massage has become increasingly popular.  Why? Having a massage in the comfort of your own home or hotel room takes the hassle out of scheduling a massage and has numerous other benefits….

1. No wasted time - There’s no need to leave home when you need a little R&R. Avoid the traffic, public transport and waiting rooms. Schedule your massage when you want it without factoring in extra time and stress of the commute.

2. Post massage relaxation - Instead of driving home and interrupting your relaxation, you can sit back in the comforts of your own home after your massage. An in home massage allows you to prolong your relaxation benefits.  With many people working from home currently, you can schedule your massage during a break from work or at the end of the day and retire for the evening or take a nice bath after your massage.

3. Experience deeper relaxation in your home - In order to experience deeper relaxation, you must withdraw yourself from the external environment.  Often, when you travel to another location to receive a massage, your senses are on high alert due to the new space.  When you receive a massage in the comforts of your own home, you are able to relax quicker and get the most out of your massage.

4. Higher quality massage - At spas and massage studios, massage therapists can have as many as 7 clients per day.  Usually they have about 10 minutes in between clients to change the sheets and prepare for the next client.  Generally, the massages they give decrease in quality as the day goes on and the service can become robotic.  Traveling massage therapists, have to factor in travel times between appointments so generally they give fewer massages in a day and have plenty of time in between clients so you receive the highest quality massage.

5. Personalised attention - An In home massage therapist naturally has more insight into your personal needs for their services from seeing your surroundings and home atmosphere .  You are interacting directly with the massage therapist that will be giving you the massage instead of a receptionist.  Through this interaction, the massage therapist can learn about your personal preferences to give you the best possible massage.

Mobile Massage on Demand

Mobile massage services are great for events, functions, parties, work and corporate settings. Instead of having a group of people trek it to the spa, you can have a massage therapist visit you at your desired location whether you’ve hired a cottage for the weekend, booked a hotel break or fancy staying in to celebrate with friends.

Rick offers a range of services that cater for everyone, Swedish relaxation massage and remedial massage (including deep tissue and sports massage). It’s essential to invest in self-care, especially in an age where mental health awareness is becoming a top priority. A regular massage is an easy way to start your wellness routine, whether it be once a week, monthly or as a occasional treat. With a booking via Wellness Massage Therapy, access to a massage is more convenient than ever before.

Should you crack your joints?

Do you crack your joints? If so you’ve probably wondered if it is good for you. It usually gives you a satisfying pop or crack so it can't be that bad right. If you don't crack your joints then you probably find it horrifying that people do it.

What is cracking?

Cracking or popping of a joint is basically moving the two ends of a joint away from each other (cavitation) which will then release the nitrogen gas within it. The release of this gas creates the popping sound. It can be hard to believe that this sometimes loud sound can come from a simple gas release but you could liken it to pulling a suction cup off a piece of glass.

Is cracking good for me?

Well, the short answer is we don't really no. There is no definitive proof either way. The understanding that science has as to what happens when we crack a joint appears to be very safe. Releasing of gas from a joint appears to be a natural and normal part of everyday life. The old idea that it was the bones of the joint rubbing against each other that caused the sound is not correct. If you have osteoarthritis in a joint then it would be advisable not to crack the joints as it may cause pain, it may also release tension so this would be on a case by case basis. The reason osteoarthritis may be aggravated by cracking will be that the joint won't have cartilage to protect the bone ends so they may actually rub against each other.

What about Chiropractors?

From a Chiropractors perspective they usually advise you not to crack your own joints, especially the neck, as this can over stretch the ligaments in the joint which will make them looser and crack even more. You can then get hyper mobile joints that move too much.

While we are talking Chiros we could add that the idea of putting a joint back in or that a joint can be “out” is a bit of an outdated idea. The reality of what is happening when they “adjust” a joint is just releasing gas or tension from a joint. Once you pop a joint, you will be able to pop it again approximately 20 mins later as the gas has had time to build up in the joint. It’s like cracking your knuckles. If you crack them right now, you won't be able to crack them again straight away. Our knuckles don't crack because they are out of alignment they crack because there is a gas build up in the joint which is a natural process and by product of a synovial joint.

So there you have it if you're a joint cracker and love it then there is no real proof that it is dangerous, just be careful in the neck not to over stretch it.

Our Updated Massage Menu

Remedial Massage

Our Remedial massages involve assessment, treatment and often include homework (stretches and exercises). Sessions can include a combination of Myofascial Release, Deep tissue & Trigger Point massage and stretching.

Sports Massage

Our sports massage focuses on recovery, rehabilitation and prevention for events and training sessions. Massage sessions include assessment and treatment.

Therapeutic Massage                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Our Therapeutic massages are recommended for those who enjoy regular massage. This massage walks the line between Relaxation and Remedial. Some parts will be beautifully relaxing while others, like you're "being fixed".

Relaxation Massage                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Our Relaxation massages use slow and gentle strokes to help you drift off to your happy place as the stresses of life are gently massaged out of your physical body.

Hot Stones Massage                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Our hot stones massage is a rejuvenating treatment option that uses heated stones to encourage blood flow throughout your body. This can relieve chronic pain, help de-stress your mind and body and encourage deep relaxation.                                                                                                                                       

Kinesio Taping For Aiding Injury Recovery And Posture Improvement

Designed by chiropractor Dr Kenzo Kase in the 1970s, Kinesio Tape has seenan increase in popularity following its presence at the 2008 Olympic Games.

Kinesio Tape (KT) is an elastic adhesive tape used for the treatment of sport injuries and a variety of other conditions including posture realignment. The tape is claimed to stretch 120 to 140 per cent of its original length and then subsequently recoil to its original length following application, thus exerting a proposed pulling force on the skin. It is suggested that KT allows a greater range of motion (ROM) than conventional tape and can be worn for longer periods of time without the need for reapplication.

In the sporting context, KT has been used to modulate pain, increase ROM, increase strength, improve proprioception  and increase muscle activity. The proposed mechanism of athletic benefits include:

Facilitating joint and muscle realignment by strengthening weakened muscles

Improving circulation of blood and lymph by increasing the interstitial space between the skin and underlying connective tissues (allowing for increased circulation of both venous and lymphatic fluid)

Decreasing pain through the reduction in pressure on nociceptors

Repositioning subluxated joints by relieving abnormal muscle tension, helping to return the function of fascia and muscle

Increasing proprioception through the stimulation of cutaneous mechanoreceptors

The most commonly researched areas for KT application include the shoulder, neck, back, knee, ankle and forearm. It is common for KT to be applied for the management of whiplash-related disorders, lower back pain, subacromial impingement, grip weakness and patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS).  Non-athletic uses of KT include the management of lymphoedema, cerebral palsy and stroke patients.

Contact us for more information and assessment of your suitability for this treatment.