All Techniques that I use in my clinic can come under the banner of Myofascial release, Sports or Remedial massage. The aim of these techniques is to help you recover from injury and restore functional movement. Predominantly I use a “dry” style of techniques applied through clothing.

My toolkit consists of a variety of massage, applied neurology and acupuncture techniques mixing the best of East and West philosophy to help get you back to your old self (or better) and to perform at your best.

Below is a list of techniques that I most commonly use.

  • Tuina Anmo

    Tuina Anmo is an Acupressure style of remedial massage. it uses the same philosophy and theories as acupuncture, but instead of using needles I use my hands to create the change.

  • IASTM

    IASTM or Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation is a very gentle modality that works on a much deeper level. It works by creating a sensory feedback to the nervous system which then changes the way that the tissues glide on each other. In TCM it is referred to as GUASHA.

  • Applied Neurology

    Applied neurology is a technique that works with the nervous system to restore functional movement. We focus on the input to the nervous system from proprioception (Joints , ligaments and muscles), vestibular (balance), and visual systems. It askes the question “why is this muscle/region in protection” and “What other regions of the body are affecting this area”.

  • Acupuncture

    Acupuncture is one part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (referred to as TCM). Acupuncture is an ancient modality that looks at how the body works very differently to western medical concepts.

    IT IS NOT DRY NEEDLING!

    Simply put, TCM uses the concept of “Energy” that flows through the body. When that flow is disrupted, we end up with an ailment. My job as an acupuncturist is to “restore the flow” and I do this by inserting a fine needle in to specific acupuncture points.

  • "Sports" massage

    Sports massage is often (and more widely) known as “Deep Tissue” massage. It is a style of massage that is commonly known to use oil and be very deep in nature. The Idea that is “has to be deep to work” is a common misconception. The depth of the massage is adjusted to you and your tolerance. I believe that if you are “fighting me” because the depth is too much then you are not able to relax as well as we would like.

  • Cupping Therapy

    The origins of Cupping Therapy are usually attributed to TCM, but it also has origins in many parts of Europe and South America. Cupping Therapy uses specifically designed “cups” placed on the effected area of the body with suction. This can help with blood flow, lymph flow and fascial release.

  • Other Myofascial release techniques

    Some other techniques that I scatter through a treatment session include Bowen therapy techniques, triggerpoint therapy, Thai massage, MET (Muscle Energy Technique).