REMEDIAL MASSAGE with Andrew Thompson

Remedial Massage is a specialised offering combining aspects of Sports Medicine and Chinese Acupressure.

Treatments are performed by Reef's owner Andrew Thompson 3 weeks a month in Central Queensland locations and one week a month in Brisbane at his Tarragindi studio.

Andrew's Brisbane dates are shown in the adjacent Facebook badge.  For more info, you can also visit the Andrew's Place website.

Qualifications | Massage Prices | Preparation | After Care

I offer massage and assorted health services as listed below.  If you want to combine health and beauty treatments, check the other pages for details.

Note that while I have been a recognised provider for all Australian Health Funds, I no longer maintain membership due to the logistical nightmare of staying current with all 57 of them.  Hence, it is unlikely that your Health Fund will offer rebates for my services.

HEALTH QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced Diploma of Applied Sciences
Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage
Advanced Diploma of Oriental Medicine
Award Queensland Massage Therapist of the Year 2002
Certificate of Achievement Anatomy & Physiology I - V
Certificate of Achievement Aromatherapy
Certificate of Achievement Chinese Acupressure I - IV
Certificate of Achievement Counselling Psychology
Certificate of Achievement Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Certificate of Achievement Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Certificate of Achievement Sports Massage I - IV
Certificate of Achievement Swedish Massage
Diploma of Health Sciences
Diploma of Human Movement
Reiki Seichim Master

MASSAGE PRICES

All massages use a specialised oil blend of Litsea Cubeba essential oil suspended in pure Australian Jojoba which I have found most effective during my many years of treatment.

Feelgood Massage
Light massage, partial or full body, approx 30 minutes	$49
Light massage, partial or full body, approx 45 minutes	$69
Remedial Body Work
Sluggishness, anxiety, sinus, lingering illness, bad dreams, insomnia: Shiatsu and Tui Na facial & cranial points; Meditative Breathing; rebalance organs & brain, heart chakra, increase alertness of senses, help drain toxins from lymph, approx 15 mins (Warning: this treatment tends to bring on a purging of emotions during and/or after treatment that may last a day or two.  It is not recommended for people coping with fresh grief or the recent loss of a loved one.)	$35
Headaches, chronic neck pain, stress, sugar cravings or deficiencies, low energy: Remedial & Tui Na Massage of back & shoulders, Acupressure DU & Ren channel, upper BL channel, occipital points, approx 30 mins	$55
Lethargy, poor motivation, self esteem issues: Remedial Massage of calves; Acupressure of SP channel to eliminate fluid retention & aid lymphatics; open channels in feet and toes, approx 30 mins	$55
Lower back pain, poor Posture, urinary infections, decreased libido & infertility: Remedial Massage of quads & hamstrings; Shiatsu glutes; Acupressure lower BL channel; stretch TFL and iliopsoas release, approx 30 mins.	$55

PREPARATION

Where possible, please shower before coming for a treatment so your skin is clean.

AFTERCARE

Endorphins release during massage, producing a natural high.  While this is a wonderful feeling, it can be dangerous to jump straight in your car and drive.  Rest after massage and drink a few glasses of water to rehydrate your body.

Some people may feel nausea after massage.  This usually occurs in people who are sick or in poor health, and the result of toxins leaving the body through the lymphatic system.  This is a natural process and a good outcome.  Again, rest and drink lots of water.