Nicole has been working at the Essendon Chiropractic for the past five and a half years since graduating from RMIT with a Diploma of Health Science in Remedial Massage.

Nicole is Level 2 First Aid qualified and an active sportswoman. She represented Australia in the England in the World Womens Indoor Cricket competition in 2007. Nicole is a member of the Australian Association of Massage Therapists and registered to treat and receive benefits for Work care and most Health Funds.

Nicole uses the following massage techniques

 

Robyn Terpkos has more than 20 years experience as remedial masseur. Graduating from the Victorian School of Massage in Camberwell under Andrew Gallagher, a leading sports physiotherapist, Robyn has been in full time practice ever since..

Robyn is skilled in a number of specialties within the field of massage 

 

Massage promotes healing by increasing circulation of blood and lymph which reduces painful swelling and inflammation and brings vital nutrients to damaged tissues.

In addition, massage therapy removes waste products (such as lactic/carbonic acid) and stimulates healthy separation and realignment of chronically contracted muscle fibres.

Massage triggers the body's relaxation response, interrupting a cycle of stress and muscle tension that can accumulate in response to life's challenges.

 

Massage therapy is effective for a wide range of health problems. Here we list the most common issues that are treated with massage:

 

 

 The massage usually begins with a light steady touch, followed by long broad flowing strokes. Gradually as the body relaxes and tension in the superficial muscles is reduced more pressure is applied to reach the deeper muscles.

Massage to normal healthy tissue is usually a very pleasant relaxing sensation. Massage to an injury or a chronic condition may at first cause some discomfort which usually lessens after a few sessions as the tissue begins to respond and heal.

 

 Because massage flushes the build up of waste products in the body it can make you feel sore the next day similar to that after vigorous exercise.

 

Massage therapists who have completed a minimum 2 year tertiary course are recognized by the government and by private health insurance companies such as Medibank Private.

This means that if you are privately insured for massage you are entitled to a rebate or if you are injured at work and your claim is accepted massage can be bulk billed to Work cover.

There are many people who call themselves massage therapists who are not really qualified because there is no government body that regulates the practice of massage therapy. Essendon Chiropractic does not recommend using unqualified practitioners.

You can make an appointment for massage therapy with an Essendon Chiro massage therapist at the following times: