Active Healing

Are you looking for a natural way to reduce stress & tension? Ready to bring your body back to its best? Want to treat yourself or a loved one to an unforgeable experience? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, then a professional Massage Treatment at Active Healing in Mr Martha is perfect for you. Regardless of what physical issue you’re struggling with or what type of massage technique you’re looking for, our therapist can use her skills to help you get back to your best. One or a combination of techniques can be used during your appointment, in order to help you get look and feel your best. So why not give us a call on the number below, organise your next appointment and discover the benefits for yourself. Call us on 0404 030 431 to organise your next Massage Treatment.

Qualifications

• Qigong Facilitator
• Diploma of Health Science-Remedial Massage
• Certificates in Sports and Oriental Massage
• Lecturer (health/science) at the Melbourne Institute of Massage Therapy(MITT)
• Certificate 1,2, and 3 in Myofascial Release
• Certificate 1 in Craniosacral Balancing
• Certificate in Muscle Energy Technique
• Bachelor of Education with a major in Physical Education
• Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer
• Core Stability Instructor ( Pilates)
• Dance Teacher

Active Healing in Mount Martha, Melbourne, VIC is listed under the best Massage offering services such as Relaxation Massage, Massage, Ear Candling.

Additional services by Active Healing are Cupping, Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Sports Massage, Full Body Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Remedial Massage, Trigger Point Therapy.

Contact Active Healing to receive more information about our services.

Services

Remedial Massage

Works to restore full movement to injured or troublesome body parts. Techniques such as joint mobilisation, myofascial release, trigger points and cupping can be used. This is the only type of massage which attracts a rebate from Private Health Insurance.

Deep Tissue Massage

A combination of techniques that penetrate deep into the muscles and surrounding tissue. This relieves pain and deep set tension. It can often completely eradicate the cause of pain.

Sports Massage

Deep tissue massage combined with appropriate stretching and pre/post event techniques.

Stretching

A great way to relax and lengthen muscles and get a better result from your treatment.

Trigger Point Therapy

Also known as muscle knots, are described as hyperirritable taught bands in skeletal muscle. Pain frequently radiates from these points of local tenderness to broader areas, sometimes distant from the trigger point itself. Compression on the area can help dissipate tightness and relax the muscle.

Myofascial Release Therapy

Is a soft tissue therapy for the treatment of skeletal muscle immobility and pain. The therapy relaxes contracted muscles, improves blood and lymphatic circulation, and stimulates the stretch reflex in muscles.

Craniosacral Balancing

Is a form of bodywork focused primarily on the concept of “primary respiration” and regulating the flow of cerebral spinal fluid by using therapeutic touch to manipulate the synarthrodial joints of the head. To do this, a practitioner will apply light touches to a patient’s skull, face, spine and pelvis. It is very useful in helping with headaches and stress.

Therapeutic/Relaxation Massage

Gentle holistic massage strokes for a general de-stressing.

Cupping

Cupping is an ancient Chinese therapy in which a suction cup is applied to the skin in order to draw and hold skin and superficial muscles inside the cup. Sometimes, while the suction is active, the cup is moved, causing the skin and muscle to be pulled. This is called gliding cupping. On one hand, cupping removes any stagnation in the body and opens the merdians so that qi can flow freely. On the other, it also helps to rejuvenate certain merdians and organs that are not functioning at their best. From a scientific standpoint, cupping is known to help activate the lymphatic system, promote blood circulation, and is helpful for deep tissue repair.

Spooning (Gua Sha)

Is a traditional Chinese treatment in which the skin is gently scraped to produce light bruising. Gua Sha releases unhealthy elements from injured areas and stimulates blood and Qi flow and healing. It helps the muscle to release tension.

Ear Candling

This is an Indian relaxation ceremony which involves the lighting of a Hopi Ear Candle. It is placed gently into the outer ear surface of the ear whilst you are lying on your side. A light suction affect is created which gives the eardrum a massage. This induces a pleasant feeling of warmth and balance of pressure in the ears, forehead and sinuses. It can help with earache, headache, ear noise and stress.

Hot Stones

Hahana stone massage is based on Hawaiian Lomi Lomi techniques, which mimic a firm yet gentle stream of flowing water. Volcanic basalt stones are used and you will feel your stress and tension melt away.

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Testimonials

“Wow, where do I start? As soon as I met Nicole I knew I was in safe hands.  “Magic hands” is what I call her! I suffered a stiff neck and constant headaches for years.  I spent a fortune seeing a chiropractor for two years.  All it took was 3 sessions at Active Healing.  Nicole got straight to work and cured me of my stiff neck and ironed out all the knots in my back too.  I highly recommend Nicole.  Give her a go and I’m sure you can get the same results as I did.”

Kate Treadwell of Mt Martha,
Make Up Artist and Business Owner

“My physio referred me to Nicole when he’d decided he’d had enough of my complaining. At the first session, Nicole listened attentively and gently began work on my myriad sore spots. I told her “I was tough and could stand pain” so she ramped up accordingly. Each treatment, she outlines the plan of attack and what I can expect by way of increased mobility (and, occasionally, bruising if she uses spoons, which I love!). She has never been wrong. Specifically, the pains in my lower and thoracic back are now non-existent despite her hardest probing, and my sciatic nerves are currently very well behaved. We’re now working on my “carpal tunnel” problems and it continues to amaze me how I will describe the location of the pain and she will find sore points far away (in the armpits, shoulders and neck) that I never knew existed but that instantly trigger my symptoms. She has such a warm, caring and chatty manner, too, as she works. I finally managed to talk my very scared and sooky daughter into visiting Nicole. She, too, loves Nicole’s work and has achieved a great deal of relief from shoulder pain brought on by her daily work with computers. I cannot recommend Nicole highly enough – I just LOVE my Saturday sessions!”

Su Lampe
Science Teacher, Woodleigh
 

“Before seeing Nicole I was suffering with neck and shoulder pain. I also had headaches regularly, even though my Doctor gave me medication for this. I had been to the Chiropractor and Physio but relief was minimal and short term. My husband suggested I see Nicole, as he had good results from her with his shoulder. After my first visit with Nicole my headaches went away for several days. When the pain returned it was mild and time for my next session. My massages now provide immediate and long term results. At Active Healing I feel as though my concerns are being addressed and the focus of the treatments are on my areas of discomfort. The unique techniques used are effective and I would recommend their services to you. If anyone has questions about the value of Nicole’s treatments please email me and I’ll be happy to reply.”

Nicole Black,
Manager HR Service Centre CFA Headquarters, Burwood

“I went to see Nicole during my pregnancy as I was having a lot of hip pain and trouble sleeping. Nicole’s massages proved to be a life saver as I was able to sleep without pain right up to giving birth. My 2 weekly sessions were something I would look forward to. I would highly recommend Nicole. It is so nice to finally find a massage therapist who knows what they are doing Revina Alford,”

Business Owner, Vermont

“Once you step into Nicole’s treatment room you immediately get a sense of how professional she is. The room is like that of any other day spa or physiotherapist’s treatment room, if not better.  Nicole takes the time to find out your history and requirements.  She then  gets straight to work on your healing path.  She is able offer the strength required to work through the knots of pain and ease all of those sore muscles.  I have recommended  and will continue to recommend her services to anyone seeking a great massage!”

Fiona Lowe,
Personal Assistant, Harcourts Real Estate Dromana