Treatment · Hands-on since 1998
Remedial massage in Townsville
Hands-on work for tight, overloaded, aching muscles — the treatment I've done longest, since 1998. Firm where it helps, gentle where it doesn't, and never rushed.
What it's good for
Remedial massage works the muscles and soft tissue behind everyday aches and overload. If something needs more, we'll bring in acupuncture or dry needling.
What it is
Reading a body through the hands, since 1998.
Remedial massage is targeted, hands-on treatment for muscles and soft tissue that are tight, overloaded or not moving well — not a spa rub, but focused work toward a specific outcome.
I assess how you move and where you're holding, then treat the cause as well as the sore spot — deep-tissue and trigger-point work, and where they help, gua sha, IASTM (a smooth-edged tool for stubborn tissue) and TMJ (jaw) release. It's remedial, so we're always working toward something — but most people still find it deeply relaxing.
I've had my hands on Townsville's backs and shoulders since 1998. A body tells you where it's holding — you just have to listen.
What a session's like
Firm, targeted, never rushed.
-
We talk
A history — what aches, how long, and what you do all day.
-
I assess
How you move, and where the tissue's tight or guarding.
-
Hands on
Firm, targeted work — and I check in on pressure the whole way.
-
Techniques as needed
Cupping, gua sha, IASTM or jaw release, brought in where they'll help.
-
Aftercare
Simple things to keep it settled between visits — no lock-in packages.
Good to know
Common questions
Is it a relaxation massage?
It's remedial — focused on a specific outcome rather than pampering — though most people find it very relaxing all the same.
Will it hurt?
It can be firm, but it's never brutal. There's a "good hurt" to releasing a tight muscle, and I check in on pressure the whole way — it should always feel like it's helping.
What are gua sha and IASTM?
Both are gentle, tool-assisted techniques for stubborn, stuck tissue — a smooth edge drawn over the muscle to help it release. I use them within a massage where they will help, not as separate appointments.
Can I claim it on private health?
Yes — if your extras cover remedial massage, you can claim a rebate, and HICAPS lets you claim on the spot and pay only the gap.
How often should I come?
It depends on what you're in for — a one-off for a specific knot, or a regular reset for ongoing load. I'll give you an honest view, never a lock-in package.
Booking
Book remedial massage.
Bookings go straight to my calendar, with an instant confirmation. Prefer to write first? Send an enquiry and I'll get back to you.
Instant confirmation · secured by Cliniko
