Therapeutic Massage
Massage therapy is manual manipulation of soft body tissues (muscle, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments) to enhance a person’s health and well-being. There are dozens of types of massage therapy methods (also called modalities).
People seek massage therapy for a variety of reasons – to reduce stress and anxiety, relax muscles, rehabilitate injuries, reduce pain, and promote overall health and wellness. At Northwestern, you are not simply going to a massage school – you are studying to be a healthcare professional who provides massage therapy.
Types of massage therapy
While there are several types of massage, two fundamental categories are:
- Relaxation massage – which includes Swedish massage, Aromatherapy, Raindrop Technique; practiced in settings like spas, wellness centers and resorts
- Rehabilitative massage – which includes deep tissue, medical, therapeutic or clinical massage; practiced in many settings like clinics, hospitals and chiropractic offices
Though all massage modalities have a therapeutic effect, currently only Remedial Massage techniques are recognised by most private health insurers.
Your massage therapist at Lockyer Natural Therapies is:
Petra Doerfling
Petra is a registered nurse and hold a Cert IV Massage Therapy Practice. She is a member of the Australian Association of Massage Therapists. Petra’s special interest lies in light touch therapies such as CranioSacral Therapy, Myofascial Release and Raindrop Technique.
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