I have been offering Remedial and Shiatsu massage in Lismore for almost 11 years. I am located at 131 Keen St, Lismore, NSW at the Apollo Hall and Health Clinic. Opening hours are regular business hours, plus out of hours by appointment.
My name is Ken Wakeman and I have seventeen years of massage experience, specialising in Shiatsu and remedial massage therapy with Diplomas in both these styles of massage. I am registered with the Australian Massage Association. Private health rebates are no longer available sorry.
Remedial massage is the therapeutic application of a broad range of massage techniques. Although relaxation is an important component within a remedial massage, it is equally important to discern the location and nature of the problem. Once the problem areas have been identified, a knowledge of anatomy and bio mechanics can lead to a targeted course of massage treatment. Common techniques used include Myofascial release, cross friction and trigger point therapy.
Shiatsu is a Japanese form of massage that works on the traditional acupuncture model of the body. It is performed through clothing on a comfortable futon mat on the ground.
The best Shiatsu is a unification of breath between the client and therapist. As the client exhales slow but deep pressure is applied with minimal muscle force. This type of pressure is achieved by the therapist using his or her body positioning rather than relying on just the muscle power of the arms or the hands. When the client breathes in, the pressure is released allowing space and time for the next breath. As a result of this procedure an internal focus on breath and the physical body is achieved, creating a similar effect to a meditation or yoga practise. As the breath is released the muscles and tension are encouraged to release, increasing the effectiveness of the massage. Within this framework, similar therapeutic techniques to remedial massage can be applied with similar reasoning and goals.
The best Shiatsu is a unification of breath between the client and therapist. As the client exhales slow but deep pressure is applied with minimal muscle force. This type of pressure is achieved by the therapist using his or her body positioning rather than relying on just the muscle power of the arms or the hands. When the client breathes in, the pressure is released allowing space and time for the next breath. As a result of this procedure an internal focus on breath and the physical body is achieved, creating a similar effect to a meditation or yoga practise. As the breath is released the muscles and tension are encouraged to release, increasing the effectiveness of the massage. Within this framework, similar therapeutic techniques to remedial massage can be applied with similar reasoning and goals.