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Benefits of Massage

As a massage therapist, I am a firm believer in the power of massage to improve both physical and mental health. In our fast-paced world, it is important to take care of yourself so you can function at your best. One way to achieve this is by prioritising regular massages as part of your health and wellness routine.

Physical Benefits

Massage has numerous physical benefits that can help your body feel and function better. Here are just a few examples:

  • Relieve muscle tension and stiffness: Massage can help to release tight muscles that can cause discomfort and pain. This is especially helpful for people who spend a lot of time sitting or being sedentary, which can lead to muscle stiffness and reduced range of motion.
  • Reduce inflammation and pain: Massage increases blood flow to the affected area, which can help to reduce inflammation and pain. This makes it a great option for people with injuries or chronic pain conditions.
  • Improve flexibility and range of motion: By releasing tight muscles, massage can help to improve flexibility and range of motion. This can be especially helpful for athletes, dancers, or anyone who wants to move more easily.
  • Boost your immune system naturally: Studies have shown that massage can boost the immune system by increasing the activity of natural killer cells, which can help to fight off infections and illnesses.
  • Improve circulation and blood flow: Massage can promote blood flow and circulation, which can help to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the muscles, organs, and other tissues, as well as waste removal such as lactic acid. This can help to improve overall health and function.
  • Lower blood pressure: Massage has been shown to reduce blood pressure in people with hypertension. This is likely due to its ability to reduce stress and promote relaxation.
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Mental Benefits

Massage is not just good for the body – it can also have a positive impact on the mind. Here are some mental health benefits of massage:

  • Reduce stress and anxiety: Massage is a great way to reduce stress and anxiety, which are common issues in today’s world. It promotes relaxation and helps to release tension in the body and mind.
  • Increase relaxation and calmness: By releasing tension and promoting relaxation, massage can help you to feel more calm and at ease. This can be especially helpful for people with anxiety or trouble sleeping.
  • Promote better sleep quality: Massage has been shown to improve sleep quality in people with sleep disorders. This is likely due to its ability to promote relaxation and reduce stress.
  • Ease symptoms of depression: Massage can help to boost mood and reduce symptoms of depression. It promotes the release of serotonin and dopamine, which are neurotransmitters that help to regulate mood and emotions.
  • Improve mental clarity and focus: Massage can help you to feel more alert and focused by reducing tension in the body and mind. This can be especially helpful for people who work long hours or have high-stress jobs.
  • Boost self-esteem and confidence: Massage can help you to feel more confident and positive about your body by promoting relaxation and reducing tension. This can be especially helpful for people who struggle with body image issues.

Different Types of Massage

There are many different types of massage, each with their own unique benefits and techniques. Here are some examples:

  • Swedish massage: This is the most common type of massage. It involves long, flowing strokes to promote relaxation and improve circulation.
  • Deep tissue massage: This type of massage targets deeper layers of muscle and tissue to release tension and reduce pain.
  • Sports massage: Sports massage is designed for athletes and focuses on improving performance, reducing injury risk, and speeding up recovery.
  • Trigger point massage: This type of massage targets specific areas of muscle that are causing pain or discomfort.
  • Cupping massage: Cupping Massage which uses a local suction on the skin created by the application of heated cups. This can improve blood flow, may relieve muscle tension and promote cell repair.
  • Dry Needling: Dry Needling incorporated into a massage can be an extremely effective form of treatment. The strategic insertion of a thin dry needle in the muscle creates microtears in the tissue which stimulates the repair process in the muscle. Increases muscle relaxation, decreases muscle discomfort.

 Conclusion

Overall, massage is a powerful tool that can improve both physical and mental health. Whether you are dealing with chronic pain, stress, anxiety, or simply want to improve your overall well-being, massage can help. I encourage you to prioritise regular massages as part of your health and wellness routine – your body and mind will thank you!

All of the above mentioned massage methods are available at Body and Mindset Wellness in Varsity Lakes. Book Online Now to receive some of these amazing benefits of Massage

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Great Corporate Gifts

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Corporate Massage Melbourne. Gift certificates from Body and Mindset Wellness

Gift Solutions that are breaking the mould of Christmas gift hampers that won’t break the bank.

Corporate Massage for clients and staff is a unique way to say thank you.

You can purchase gift vouchers or you can arrange corporate massage in the office.

Body and Mindset Wellness service Melbourne and surrounding suburbs. Providing seated or table massage to bring a touch of tranquility and calm to the work place.

Call 1300 796 940 or enquire through email sarahgrace@bamswellness.com  or  Visit the contact us page

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Give the Gift of Health

Give the unique Gift of Feeling Great

Massage Gift Certificate

We all know people who either buy everything they want, leaving

nothing for anyone else to get them, or

people who look after everyone else and forget about themself.

Body and Mindset Wellness has Gift Certificates,

available for purchase.

Other great opportunities to use a Gift Certificate are

Thank you

Good bye & Good Luck

Pregnancy

Happy Birthday

Merry Christmas

Happy Engagement

Congratulations on your Wedding Day

Anniversary

Valentines Day

Body and Mindset Wellness – Mobile and Corporate Massage in Melbourne, Australia

To discuss your requirements, please Click here

or feel free to call us on 1300 796 940 or 0416393123

 

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Easy Upper Back Stretch

Easy Upper Back stretches

In conjunction with the chest stretches this stretch is wonderful to help relieve pain or discomfort between the shoulder blades.

*Please avoid these stretches if you have had a shoulder injury, particularly affecting  stability, such as but not limited to dislocations, muscles strains, ligament sprains, or seek professional exercise advice if unsure. It’s also important to remember to be gentle moving into and out of stretches to avoid injuring yourself. These stretches are a guide and by no means replace your personal professional advice if required.

Rhomboids/Trapezius stretch

  • Sit up right, tall in your chair, with feet flat on the floor
  • Interlace your fingers with your arms out in front of you

Starting position for the Rhomboids (between the shoulder blades)

Starting position for the Rhomboids and middle Trapezius (between the shoulder blades)

  • Inhale, then on the exhale gently push your hands forward and away from you
  • When you feel a stretch hold the position for at least 10 seconds
  • Focus on breathing while stretching

Finish position for the Rhomboids and middle Trapezius stretch

Finish position for the Rhomboids and middle Trapezius stretch

*Ensure you keep your head up. If you find it difficult to feel the stretch, you may use a fixed pole to link your hands around and pull back gently to feel the stretch. Ensure you keep your feet in a wide stance to support your body weight and control the resistance level of the stretch.

*Please avoid these stretches if you have had a shoulder injury, seek professional exercise advice if unsure.

To view the Trapezius stretch post Click here

To view the Chest stretches post Click here

To view the Forearm stretches post Click here

To view the Shoulder stretches post Click here

To view the Levator Scapulae muscle neck stretches post Click here

I will be posting more stretches and tips to living well. If you would like to know more please feel free to contact me on the number listed or Click here.

Happy stretching!

This is a wonderful easy way to manage your own discomfort and feel great.

Body and Mindset Wellness – Corporate Massage in Melbourne, Australia

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Impressive Events with Corporate Massage

Do you want to put that special touch on your next event?

Body and Mindset Wellness have provided that “Special Touch” at a range of Corporate events, Yours can be next!

To discuss how Body and Mindset Wellness can assist you at your next event please Click here or feel free to call us on 1300 796 940.

It may be an in-house event such as: workplace OH&S days, Training days, Fundraisers, Ladies days, or off-site such as Marathons, Sports days and Expos.

Offering Corporate massage can take your event to the next level for those attending. At Expos the use of Corporate massage sparks interest to the particular stall, attracting more attendees at the expo to visit your business stall and look at what you have to offer.

Seated Corporate Event Massage

Seated Corporate Event Massage

Corporate massage can be seated or table massage, it is perfect to imprint a fantastic impression, on the participants, of your business.

Table massage is great for Corporate Sports days, seated massage is ideal for Expo’s, Ladies days and OH&S days.

Marathons and Sporting Events

Marathons and Sporting Events

Corporate massage at Sporting events and Marathons is a wonderful way to assist in the recovery for your team or the event participants.

When is your next Corporate Event?

How are you going to make an impression at that event? We are here to help you, click on the link below

Body and Mindset Wellness – Corporate Massage in Melbourne, Australia

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Shoulder Stretches

As promised here is your next tip for corporate health.

The Rotator Cuff muscles are a group of four small muscles that work constantly to protect the shoulder joint. These muscles assist with rotational movements of the arm. Today’s stretches will target three of the four Rotator Cuff, Deltoids and Rhomboids. Depending on your particular muscle tightness this will influence which area you feel the muscle stretch. The rotator cuff muscles often have excessive tension from working at a computer however there are many factors that can lead to tension in these muscles.

*Please avoid these stretches if you have had a shoulder injury, particularly affecting shoulder stability, such as but not limited to dislocations, muscles strains, ligament sprains, or seek professional exercise advice if unsure. It’s also important to remember to be gentle moving into and out of stretches to avoid injuring yourself. These stretches are a guide and by no means replace your personal professional advice if required.

  • Teres Major and Posterior Deltoid
  • Sit up tall in your chair
  • Place one arm our in front, with the elbow bent and the palm facing backwards (forearm vertical)

Start position for stretching the Teres major

Starting position for stretching the Teres major

  • Grasp just above the elbow with your other hand
  • Slowly and gently pull the arm across the body to feel a stretch.
  • The stretch should be felt at the back of the shoulder or between the shoulder blades
  • Hold the position for a minimum of 10 seconds

Gently pull the arm across to feel a stretch at the back of the shoulder

Gently pull the arm across to feel a stretch at the back of the shoulder

Rotator Cuff and back of the shoulder stretches

*Please avoid these stretches if you have had a shoulder injury, particularly affecting shoulder stability such as dislocations, or seek professional exercise advice if unsure

  • Infraspinatus, Teres Minor and Posterior Deltoid
  • Sit up tall in your chair
  • Place one arm our in front, with the elbow bent and the palm facing down or back toward you (forearm horizontal)

Starting position for Infraspinatus and Teres minor stretch

Starting position for Infraspinatus and Teres minor stretch

  • Grasp just above the elbow with your other hand
  • Slowly and gently pull the arm across the body to feel a stretch
  • The stretch should be felt at the back of the shoulder, slightly different to the previous stretch, or between the shoulder blades
  • Hold the position for a minimum of 10 seconds

Finish position for Infraspinatus, Teres major stretch

Gently pull the arm across the body to stretch Infraspinatus, Teres major

To view the Trapezius stretch post Click here

To view the Chest stretches post Click here

To view the Forearm stretches post Click here

I will be posting more stretches and tips to living well. If you would like to know more please feel free to contact me on the number listed or Click here.

Body and Mindset Wellness – Corporate Massage in Melbourne, Australia

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What is Corporate Massage?

A massage therapist(s) comes to your workplace, they set up in either a separate relaxing space, or they will treat your team, discreetly, at their workstations with minimal interference of workplace functions.

You can also use Corporate massage to put a unique touch on your next workplace event, such as: Christmas celebrations, Team welfare/OHS days and Fundraisers.

For more details on the Corporate massage options Click here.

Corporate Massage - Happy employees

Corporate Massage – Happy employees

Why should you arrange Corporate massage for your work place?

– It’s a great way of thanking your employees, building a team culture

– Your team will feel appreciated, it shows your team that you care

– It’s great for building a team culture, at a low and tax deductible cost to the business

– Happier and energised employees

– Increases morale, motivation and productivity

– Saves your business money by reducing the costs from illness, injuries and sick days related to stress

– A great incentive for retention of key team members in your business

Stress Reduction - Better Health

Stress Reduction – Better Health

For the individuals who receive the treatments they can expect personal benefits such as:

– Relief, specific to the problem areas such as muscle tension in the neck, back, shoulders, wrist and hands.    These are all common problems in the corporate environment.

– Improves overall feeling of wellbeing, increasing energy and productivity

– Reduces stress, muscle tension, head aches, general aches and pains

– Improved alertness, clarity and concentration for greater personal performance

Body and Mindset Wellness – Corporate Massage in Melbourne

To discuss your requirements, please click here or feel free to call us on  1300 796 940

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