Mia's Massage Therapy

🩵Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mums🩵and I hope everyone had a beautiful weekend filled with love and warmth 💛💐

Time truly flies… it has now been over five months since I became a mum myself, and this weekend I celebrated my very first Mother’s Day. It feels emotional even writing that.

Motherhood has been one of the hardest and busiest journeys I’ve ever experienced, but at the same time, it has also been the most beautiful and meaningful. Every day is exhausting in different ways, yet I’ve never felt love so deeply and so constantly before. I feel incredibly lucky and grateful to become Aiden’s mum 🥰

To be honest, I’ve wanted to return to work for quite some time already. I miss my lovely clients so much, and there were several moments when I almost reopened my bookings. But after facing the reality of postpartum recovery and the changes that come with motherhood, I realised my body still hasn’t fully recovered or felt truly ready yet. At the same time, Aiden is constantly going through new growth and transition phases, and right now, I know he needs me more.

So unfortunately, it may still be difficult for me to return to work in the short term😭

Thankfully, I’m very lucky to have wonderful colleagues I can trust, who continue taking care of my dear clients while I’m away ❤️

And there is also some exciting news — while Moira is taking a holiday break, Angelina✨will be coming back from Brisbane to support the team for six weeks! She misses Tassie dearly and has also been missing all of our beautiful clients here. If you would like to book with her, please make sure to secure your appointment through our website soon👇

https://www.miasmassagetherapy.com/

Before I gave birth, many clients asked whether I would share some photos of the baby here one day. Thank you all so much for the love, kindness, and care you’ve shown toward both me and Aiden. I finally feel ready to share a few beautiful moments with you all 💛

Thank you again for all your understanding, patience, and support during this chapter of my life. It truly means more than you know🫶♥️

Dear Valued Clients,

We would like to inform you that, there will be a price adjustment to our services since the 1st April.

This decision has not been made lightly. Over the past three years, we have kept our prices unchanged despite significant increases in inflation and operating costs. As expenses have continued to rise well beyond what we can sustainably absorb, we find it necessary to make this adjustment in order to maintain the quality of care and service you expect from us.

As we approach our sixth year in business, we feel incredibly grateful for the trust, loyalty, and support we have received from our wonderful clients. Being supported by our local community is both an honour and a constant reminder of our responsibility to provide services that are not only professional and effective, but also delivered with genuine care and warmth.

We remain committed to offering high-quality massage therapy in a welcoming and comfortable environment, and we sincerely hope for your understanding and continued support.

Thank you for being part of our journey.

Warm regards,
Mia’s Massage Therapy

🫶A Heartfelt Thank You to Our customers 🫶

💛🤍💛As the year draws to a close, we at Mia’s Massage Therapy want to extend our deepest gratitude for your support throughout the past year. Your trust in our service is what fuels our dedication to providing high-quality massage therapy.

💛🤍💛We look forward to continuing to serve you in the coming year with the same commitment to excellence that you’ve come to expect from us. May your holidays be filled with joy and relaxation.

💆💆‍♀️💆‍♂️For those seeking to unwind with our therapeutic services during the holiday season, please review our holiday trading hours and book your next session by clicking the link below.

🎊🎄🎊Here’s to a serene holiday and a rejuvenating new year!🎊🎄🎊

Booking online https://www.fresha.com/book-now/mias-massage-therapy-kaul17wg/all-offer?pId=479206

Or booking with us on 0466 605 855

Dear customers,

We sincerely appreciate your ongoing support and trust in our massage clinic. We have always strived to provide high-quality massage services to ensure your health and comfort.

However, we have recently noticed some instances of last-minute appointment cancellations during the booking process, which have caused some inconvenience in our scheduling and disrupted appointments for other patients. In order to provide efficient and top-notch service to each and every customer, we have decided to implement some corresponding rules regarding appointment cancellations.

We understand that unforeseen circumstances may sometimes prevent you from coming in on time. However, we kindly request your understanding that appointment cancellations have caused inconvenience to our scheduling and other patients' appointments. By implementing these rules, we aim to ensure fairness and efficiency in the appointment system while also creating a better operational environment for our clinic. We will soon be introducing some guidelines for cancelling appointments.

We realize that these rules may have an impact on you, but we believe that these measures will contribute to an overall improvement in service quality and satisfaction. We hope for your understanding and support as we strive to enhance the appointment experience.

Please be assured that we will handle special situations, such as emergencies or unforeseen events, with flexibility and do our best to assist you. Our goal is to provide you with the best service while maintaining smooth operations.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding these rules, please feel free to contact us. We look forward to continuing to provide you with the best massage service experience.

Thank you!

Yours Sincerely,

Mia

Differentiating trigger points and muscle knots can be done based on the following aspects:

1. Sensation upon touch: Trigger points typically elicit pain upon palpation and may radiate pain to areas beyond the localized point. They often feel like sensitive spots or areas, and sometimes can be sensed as firm or taut regions. On the other hand, muscle knots usually feel like hard lumps or small nodules, without necessarily causing significant pain upon touch.

2. Symptoms and referred pain: Trigger points may cause referred pain, where the pain spreads to other areas away from the sensitive point. This is because trigger points can be related to nerve transmission. Muscle knots generally do not cause referred pain; their symptoms primarily concentrate in the local area where the knot is present.

3. Formation causes: Trigger points are often associated with muscle overcontraction, inflammation, trauma, or improper muscle usage. Muscle knots tend to form due to muscle overcontraction, lack of exercise, muscle injury, or muscle fatigue.

4. Treatment response: Trigger points typically respond positively to treatments such as massage, pressure release, and stretching, as these methods help alleviate muscle tension and relieve pain. Muscle knots may not show significant relief from massage and stretching alone; they may require more extended treatment to improve the muscle's tense state.

While trigger points and muscle knots have some distinguishing characteristics, in practical situations, they can sometimes coexist or be challenging to differentiate clearly.

We Hope the above information answered your questions

When sitting for long periods of time, especially during office work or extended driving, not only the muscles in the upper body, such as the neck, shoulders, and lower back, can become sore and tense, but the muscles in the posterior thigh group, including the hamstrings and calves, can also experience tightness. This can be explained from the perspective of muscles and fascia:

Muscle tightness: Prolonged sitting keeps the posterior thigh muscles in a static and underutilized position, lacking movement and stretching. This can lead to the fibers of the muscles becoming tightly packed, resulting in a sense of tightness and shortening.

Fascial restrictions: Fascia is the connective tissue that covers and supports muscles and muscle groups. Prolonged sitting can cause restrictions and adhesions in the fascia surrounding the posterior thigh muscles. This can affect the normal movement and flexibility of the muscles, exacerbating the sense of tightness.

Imbalanced muscle activity: Long-term sitting can contribute to muscle imbalances, with certain muscles becoming overly tight while others remain relatively weak. For example, sitting posture can cause the muscles in the front of the thigh, such as the quadriceps, to become overly tight, while the posterior thigh muscles may become relatively weak, further increasing the sensation of tightness.

Circulation issues: Prolonged sitting can slow down blood circulation, resulting in insufficient oxygen supply and accumulation of waste products in the muscles. This can lead to muscle fatigue and tension, contributing to the soreness and discomfort in the posterior thigh muscle group.

It’s time for you to stand up and move around now!

Some advices When using a massage gun, whether for relaxing the lower back or other areas, you should pay attention to the following:

Read and follow the instructions: Before using a massage gun, read and understand the user guide and operating instructions. Make sure you are familiar with and follow the correct usage methods.

Avoid sensitive structures: Avoid directly applying the massage gun to bones, joints, the spine, major blood vessels, and arteries. Ensure that you clearly identify the appropriate muscle areas to target.

Control pressure and speed: Start with lower speed and lighter pressure. Gradually increase the pressure and speed, but ensure it does not cause pain or discomfort. Avoid staying in the same spot for too long.

Pay attention to feedback: Listen to your body's feedback. If you experience any abnormal pain, discomfort, or irritation while using the massage gun, stop immediately.

Proper posture and attire: Choose a comfortable posture to use the massage gun, allowing the targeted area to receive effective relaxation. Also, wear appropriate clothing to ensure smooth transmission of vibrations to the skin and muscle tissues.

Control usage time and frequency: Limit the usage time of the massage gun within an appropriate range, generally not exceeding 15 minutes. Avoid overuse and provide enough time for muscles to rest and recover.

Consult for individual circumstances: If you have any specific health issues, concerns, or special circumstances, it is advisable to consult with a doctor or healthcare professional to ensure safe and effective use of the massage gun.

Thank all of our wonderful customers for their support throughout the year🫶

We wish you a Merry Christmas 🎄 with a happy and safe new year 💛

The general Client Do’s and Don’ts Before Getting a Massage

Do, Stay hygienic.
Use deodorant, be sure to have a shower at least the day before a massage.

Do, be open and honest about conditions, injuries and your general state of health. Due to massage therapy directly impacting all body systems including circulatory, nervous, digestive, and muscular. A therapist needs to know changes in a client’s medical conditions, injury status, and overall state of health to be aware of contraindications and modifications to the bodywork.

Do, Show up 5-10 minutes early rather than just on time. (Especially if its your first visit)

(Please), DO NOT “no call, no show” your therapist.
"No shows" means no income for a massage therapist which extremely hurts business and the client risks to not be able to book again.

Do, expect a review and check up before each session.
A massage therapist wants results as much as the client does, so by keeping track on progress and notes will enhance your overall experience.

Do not, expect a treatment to be exactly the same each session. Due to progress and potential... the session can vary slightly each time.

Next week:
What to do after a massage treatment?

Zarah Ryrbo
Remedial Massage Therapist
Mia's Massage Therapy

FAQ

What is the difference between a Remedial and Relaxation Massage Treatment?

Answer:

When some people think about massage, they think there's only one type of massage. They aren't aware that there are various types of massage, each of which has a particular function and can assist you in different ways. Today I will explain the difference between
Relaxation massage and Remedial massage. These are two of the most popular types of massage.

Remedial Massage:

Remedial massage focuses on healing pain, structural dysfunctions, and improves injury rehabilitation.

Anyone suffering from muscle tension, loss of range of motion or acute/chronic discomfort, such as low back or neck pain, will benefit from a remedial massage.

A remedial massage will use several different techniques to target specific muscle areas. Trigger point treatment, fascia release, muscle stripping, cross fiber friction and stretching are some of the techniques used. The pressure used in a remedial massage will usually be higher than a relaxation massage, but shall always be within the client's tolerance.

Relaxation Massage:

A relaxation massage is a non-painful therapy of de-stressing and relaxing the mind and body.

It's a less specific form of massage compared to remedial massage but it is still very therapeutic, especially with our busy lives today, as it is great at relieving the stress held in the body and the mind.

This massage method benefits your mental and emotional health because it soothes the mind and settles the nervous system. Relaxation massage is excellent for people who've had a stressful week/month, as it allows the body to catch up and recharge.

A relaxation massage treatment will usually involve flowing strokes and kneading, at your chosen pressure(usually pretty light).

Summary:

Remedial Massage is for those who are in need of help to relieve pain and discomfort.

Relaxation Massage is for those who are in need of de-stressing and recharging the body.

Zarah
Remedial Massage Therapist
Mia's Massage Therapy