Massage Therapy in Launceston, TAS

Massage therapy is a safe and effective treatment which benefits people of all ages and conditions.

Professional therapeutic massage is an age-old healing art which can help to alleviate physical, mental and emotional ailments. The practice dates to the Chinese in 3000 BC.

Benefits of massage

• Improves circulation,
• Improves lymphatic drainage
• Lowers heart rate
• Assists weight loss
• Nourish the skin with repair and renewal of body cells
• Assists in removal of deposits of tissue
• Stimulate activity in skin and its glands
• Improve muscle tone
• Soothe and relax nerves
• Stimulates breathing and assists the flow of nutrients & oxygen to tissues
• Relieve stress
• Detoxify the body systems and hastens excretion of waste products
• Release emotional tension
• Relieve pain in certain conditions
• Relax mind and body
• Give pleasure
• Create a feeling of well-being

Contra- Indications
There are situations where it is advisable to be cautious having massage treatment. Acute inflammation, Epilepsy, redness, swelling, marked breathing difficulty, pace makers, uncontrolled diabetes, fungal infections, aggravated psoriasis, fever, skin rash and varicose veins.

If you have any of the above conditions or concerns check with your therapist at time of booking or prior to treatment.

At Victorias Cosmetic Medical Clinic we offer the service of a fully qualified Masseuse who can provide several different types of massage.

The massage techniques commonly used are

Therapeutic Massage
This offers a curative focus, aiming to provide relief from pain associated with disease. Non-painful, calming and restful. Individually tailored to the patient. Only available for conditions which are NOT contraindicated. Available in half and full hour.

Swedish: Traditional Massage
Performed with talc. Tailored to the body of the individual. Non-painful yet encourages the removal of ‘lumps’ in stressed muscles. Suited to larger muscle bulk(ie. Sportsmen and large framed people). Availabel in half and full hour.

Swedish: Contemporary Massage
Performed with oil. Tailored to the bodu of the individual. Non-painful, calming, restful and encourages the removal of ‘lumps’ in stressed muscles. Suited to all muscle bulk structures, particularly small fragile frames. Available in half and full hour.

Sports Massage
Deep, firm, manipulative technique ideal for people who play sport or who have cramped, knotted muscles. Concentrated primarily on area/s of complaint. Available in half and full hour.

Relaxation Massage
Firm yet soothing, stroking style, designed to induce deep relaxation in the patient. Ideal for reducing emotional and mental stress as well as modern physical complaints such as ‘mouse hand’ or ‘computer neck’. Available in half and full hour.

Aromatherapy Massage
The use of essential oils or hormone component of numerous plants to assist in the regulation of natural functioning within the body and mind of the indicidual. Treatment involves 15 minute client analysis and 45 minute massge.

Pregnancy Massage
Concentrates on legs, arms and back. Performed with patient on side or seated as requrested. Patient comfort is paramount. Available in half and full hour.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Strong, deep, stroking massage, designed to increase the flow of lymph throughout the body, improving overall health and vitality. Includes feet, hands and face. Available in full hour only.

Deep Tissue Massage
Deep, firm, manipulative technique excellent for patients who prefer very strong massage, massage therapists, or who have areas of deeply cramped, knotted muscles. Available in half and full hour.
Back and Neck and Shoulder Massage

Half or full hour exclusively on areas of muscle tension. Excellent for relief of stress and tension migraine or having woken up with a cricked neck.

All massages are offered in one hour or half hour sessions, tailored to suit the client.

Please feel free to contact us should you have any further queries regarding your massage.