Boran Remedial Massage

Welcome to BORAN Remedial Massage Brisbane

The world we live in moves at an incredible pace, often becoming overwhelming and stressful.

Our Remedial Massage clinics located in Ashgrove and Nundah act as a private sanctuary, sheltering you from the hustle and bustle of city life as we work to alleviate your pain and bring you back to a place of relaxation and tranquility.

We specialise in a wide range of services including Remedial Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial Dry Needling, Dietetics, Counselling, Nail and Beauty Services.

By studying your posture and strain patterns, we will work to help you regain lost range of motion and other abilities of healthy joints and muscles.

Here at Boran Remedial Massage Ashgrove and Nundah, we are dedicated in helping you gain relief from chronic pain and discomfort.

Taking care of your health is vital to your overall well-being. Regular massage along with stretching, exercise and nutrition can optimise your body’s natural, powerful healing potential, allowing you to live an active healthy life.

Boran Remedial Massage in Ashgrove, Brisbane, QLD is in the category of Massage specialising in services such as Aromatherapy Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Remedial Massage.

Other services by Boran Remedial Massage include Sports Massage, Swedish Massage, Cupping, Pregnancy Massage, Relaxation Massage, Deep Tissue Massage.

Call the staff at Boran Remedial Massage to ask about our services and prices.

Alan Park
  

Alan is our in house Senior Remedial Massage Therapist at Boran.   He graduated from Australasian College of Natural Therapy   where he acquired his Diploma of Remedial Massage.

During his   training he worked at the Queensland Tennis Centre and learned   extensively about human anatomy and physiology.

He is   experienced in treating different types of disfunctions and bodies,   general postural maintenance to rehabilitation, working with   athletes and office workers alike.

Alan’s goal is to help people   move freely in a way that we are designed to move as he’s   passionate about fitness and training.

He’s also a qualified and   practicing crossfit trainer.  Book in with Alan today and achieve        enhanced mobility and relief from pain and discomfort.

Sophia Gerontakos

Sophia holds a Diploma of Remedial Massage and is currently     undertaking a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy).

She has     studied at Endeavour College of Natural Health and Holistic    Education College.

Sophia’s specialty in treatment is stress and    tension release as well as headache relief and allowing her clients    to reach a level of deep relaxation during her treatments in order to    nurture the body and  assist in self-healing.

In addition, her    treatments are tailored to suit the individual, using a combination of    deep tissue, remedial massage, trigger point therapy and relaxation    techniques in order to improve movement, eradicate tension from    the muscles and bring about an overall sense of wellbeing.

Sophia    also offers lymphatic drainage treatments and myofascial cupping.
Sophia believes in a holistic approach to health and healing, and the association between mental and emotional wellbeing, stress levels and physical health.  Furthermore, she is a passionate advocate of mind/body therapies such as yoga and meditation, healthy living and food as medicine.
Stasha Lazarevic

Stasha graduated with a degree in Biomedical Science and   developed a passion for massage over more than 10 years.

Stasha offers the full suite of Boran Massage treatments such as   Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Trigger Point, Sports, Remedial, Deep   Tissue, Relaxation and Pregnancy Massage.

She is a passionate   educator for her clients in the area of health, be it exercise or   stretch prescription to encourage your body’s recovery process and   to help you have a greater understanding of how you can help your   body be at its optimum state.

Stasha studied at Q Academy and Holistic Health Centre where she   obtained her qualifications in Remedial Massage.  She holds a   Senior First Aid Certificate and is committed to ongoing education.

Stasha is a registered provider with all major private health funds   with the exception of HCF and Police Union Health, for these funds we offer $20 off her 60 min+ treatments upon presentation of your private health fund card.

Stasha’s background has included private hospital and pharmaceutical work dispensing medications, she has provided spa and massage services at one of Brisbane’s leading hotels and offered rehabilitation massage at sport centric facilities.  Book in today to see Stasha and let her help you gain relief from chronic pain and discomfort.

Mitch Bobbermein

Mitch joins the team at Boran after studying his Diploma of    Remedial  Massage at the Endeavour College of Natural Health    Brisbane.

Mitch has come from a 7 year trade background and    is a very relatable and likable young guy who hopes to offer his    clients the very best. His interest in natural health pushed him to    grow his knowledge and develop the multiple skills needed to    give the best results to his clients.

Always keen to get to know    his clients and taylor treatment plans that will best suit their    individual needs, whether it be a sport injury,  postural    dysfunction, or general maintenance.

Mitch is a gifted therapist    who can help you regain lost range of motion through the use of    proven remedial techniques such as Soft/ Deep tissue massage,    Trigger Point, Myofascial Release, Cupping and more.
Mitch is soon to finish studying the art of Dry Needling to better treat specific muscles and pin-point problem areas.

He is available to treat your musculoskeletal concerns improving your health and wellbeing at both our well-appointed Brisbane clinics. Mitch is a registered provider with all major private health funds.

Emma Trotter 
Emma graduated from Endeavour College of Natural health and  holds a Diploma of Remedial Massage.  She is also certified in  Swedish Massage and Dry needling.

As a therapist her aim is not only to relieve any superficial  symptoms present but also to use her skills and knowledge to  help clients resolve the underlying issues that lead to such  conditions.

This can be done through postural assessment, Range  of Motion testing, analysis, medical history and everything in  between.  Emma’s assessment continues throughout her  treatments.

She believe’s the best method of identifying issues is  by feeling the muscles, tissues, tendons and fibres of the body  while remaining conscious of  her clients’ response.

Emma believe’s in using a wide range of techniques specific to each client such as myofacial release, Swedish, deep tissue, trigger pointing, sports, lymphatic drainage, cupping and dry needling.

She uses these techniques to restore function and improve mobility, all while focusing on the client’s individual needs & goals.

By adjusting her treatments to the needs of her client, she’s able to achieve a happy medium between relaxation and a (sometimes painful) resolution.

Her goal is to help you manage your pain and to take part in the process through stretches, strengthening exercises and minor lifestyle changes outside of the clinic.

This way every session adds value rather than the clients coming back every other week for a short-term fix of a long-term problem.

Her interests centre on lower back, shoulder and neck pain, with specific interest in the way stress both mentally and physically affects the body.

She additionally has special interest in nerve conditions such as carpel tunnel, tennis/golfers elbow and sciatica.

She’s fascinated by how both facia and joints affect muscle tension; because of this she hopes to continue her studies in Musculoskeletal Therapy, then eventually Chiropractic Science.

  
Annie Watling – Clinic Manager

Annie is our bright and bubbly Clinic Manager at Boran who’s eager to  take care of you before and after your massage treatment.

A friendly  and positive professional, Annie continually strives to ensure you feel  welcome, comfortable, and cared for.

Gaining a Diploma in Beauty  was  the beginning of her fascination for massage and health and  Annie  always knew she’d embark on a prosperous career within this  rewarding  industry.

With a strong background in Customer Service,  Annie will do  her utmost to meet your needs and requests and ensure  you’ll be  counting down the days until your next appointment.

Rebecca – Junior Receptionist

Services

Relaxation Massage

Remedial Massage therapy is the assessment and treatment of soft tissue dysfunctions that cause pain or restrict movement. It is the assessment component of Remedial Massage that makes this treatment style different from all other massage modalities. Here at Boran we use osteopathic based physical testing, observation and palpation to form a “working diagnosis”. This enables us to treat the symptoms and most importantly, the source of the pain.

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep Tissue Massage is a deliberate and focused treatment applied to both the superficial and deep layers of muscles, fascia, and other structures. It is both corrective and therapeutic and is beneficial for many physical problems, including sports injuries and chronic pain.

Trigger Point Massage

Trigger Point Therapy or Neuromuscular Technique (NMT) is a proven method used for the relief of soft tissue pain and dysfunction. Trigger points are areas of hyperirritability in soft tissue structures often manifesting as “knots” or tight bands of fibre. These can be acute sources of pain or latent, unnoticed until pressure is applied by your therapist. Using firm digital pressure, manipulation and stretching, a Boran Trigger Point Massage relieves muscular pain by stimulating the nervous system, increasing circulation to the affected area and encouraging the hypertonic tissue to return to its relaxed state.

Sports Massage

Sports massage is designed to prevent and relieve injuries and conditions associated with exercise. It is a specific, vigorous, results based treatment using stretching and Muscular Energy Techniques. A Boran Sports Massage can be carried out before or after playing sport or exercising. It is designed to increase endurance and performance, minimise the chances of injury and, reduce the recovery time of existing injuries.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is an intentionally gentle massage technique that helps to mobilise lymph fluid in order to eliminate waste from tissue and promote immune function.

Lymphatic Massage is particularly effective in treating Lymphoedema, post-surgery swelling, general swelling and can assist with scar tissue management.

Specialist trained Boran Remedial Therapists stimulate the lymphatic system with light, directionally focused massage, which encourages the body to drain swollen tissue, aiding in its natural waste removal. Boran Remedial Therapists are able to measure the size of swollen area or limb before and after MLD treatment, enabling you to track your results and determine the effectiveness of this technique.

Boran recommends light duties following your Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage, ideal to be scheduled on a day off or after work.

Pregnancy Massage

While pregnant, women often suffer from neck, shoulder and lower back pain due to hormonal changes and the increasing physical load on different areas of the body. Pregnancy massage can help you alleviate tension, reduce pain, relieving headaches, leg cramps, insomnia, fluid retention, stress and fatigue.

We use specially designed massage cushions which allow you to lay safely and comfortably on your stomach and back until full term. Our electric massage tables allow you to safely transition on and off the massage bed increasing your comfort level during your Boran Pregnancy Massage experience. Pregnancy Massage cushions are available at Boran clinics Brisbane wide and mothers who are happy to receive their full treatment side-laying or laying on their backs, can be accommodated comfortably as well.

Following your baby’s birth, post-natal massage can aid you in your recovery from the birthing process, relieve tension and ease stress in both new parents.  Additionally, many new mums find a focused massage helps ease pain and tension derived from the forward muscular strain pattern of breast feeding, lifting and carrying a new baby.

Boran Therapists as a minimum hold the highest possible Australian qualification in massage being a Diploma of Remedial Massage and have received Pregnancy Massage training from a registered training organisation (RTO). We do not charge extra for Pregnancy Massage. Our expertise, equipment and value for money is second to none and ensures your safety, effectiveness and comfort during treatment.

Myofascial Dry Needling

Myofascial Dry Needling is a relatively new, exciting and highly effective form of therapy for the treatment of a multitude of muscular conditions.

Very fine sterile disposable filament needles are inserted into Trigger Points which stimulate the points, desensitising and deactivating them and the associated referred pain resulting in pain relief, relaxed muscle tissue and healing.

Our skilled and professionally trained therapists will work with you as gently as possible to alleviate your pain while maintaining comfort. It’s common to feel a tingling sensation or dull ache when the needles are initially applied. A twitch/spasm response can then follow which is rarely painful but can be uncomfortable. Clients often report an immediate improvement of their symptoms following the twitch/spasm response and have also described a pleasant heaviness in the limbs or a feeling of relaxation during the treatment.

Therapists who are currently qualifed to perform this technique are our Senior Therapists Alan Park and Amanda Evans.

How does it work?
Dry Needling targets Trigger Points which are direct and palpable muscular sources of pain, rather than traditional “meridians” accessed via Acupuncture (Traditional Chinese Medicine). This effective evidence based technique is based on neuro-anatomy and modern scientific study of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems and has been proven to be consistently successful for the treatment of muscular pain and more.

What conditions can be treated?
Dry Needling is commonly used for the below conditions but are not limited to:-

Muscle Tightness and Spasms
Sprains and Strains
Inflammation
Tendonitis
Trigger Points
Frozen Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Headaches
Post Surgery Conditions
A Boran Dry Needling treatment can be added to any style and length of massage for an additional $10*.

Myofascial Cupping

Myofascial Cupping is a safe and non-invasive technique for effective release of connective tissue or fascia, and muscle hyperirritability.

Myofascial cupping is a modified version of the ancient Chinese style of cupping with the major difference being the targeting of the musculoskeletal system rather than meridian systems used by Traditional Chinese Medicine.

A Boran cupping treatment can be added to any style and length of massage booked for an additional $10*, and is effective in treating neck and back pain, repetitive strain injuries, muscle spasms and tightness.

Reviews

“I have had several massages here and can’t recommend Stasha highly enough. She really has a gift and I always walk out feeling better. She is particularly good with sports related injuries and knots. Highly recommended.”

“This place had such good reviews but I was really disappointed. 45 mins of pressing on individual spots is definitely not my idea of a massage. Left feeling much the same as when I walked in.”

“I have had back pain for a while, and in past year I have tried a chiro, who was good, but the pain would always come back. I have now hurt my lower back badly at the gym. I found Boran Ashgrove on google and I’m so glad I found them. Natasha was amazing. She did trigger points and I can feel the benefits already. She had lots of helpful advice and showed me useful stretches to do myself. She found that the problem was not my back, but my glutes. I feel amazing after walking out of there. I can move more freely and I feel like I’m even walking straighter and less lopsided. Natasha was very professional and even suggested a yoga place for me! Very happy and will be recommending her for sure. Thank you.”

“I have suffered from migraines for years. One day I walked in with a really bad migraine, and was treated by Stasha. I walked out and had nearly complete relief. She was so kind and worked on my neck until it felt better, and the strain wasn’t going up to my neck anymore. She did this whilst keeping me warm and cooling me down (if you’ve ever had a migraine you will understand) I couldn’t recommend Stasha or the clinic more. A very loyal customer :)”

“Thank you so much Tash for my massage, My leg feels better than ever! Tash is obviously very knowledgeable and passionate about her job and gave me so much helpful information, stretches and advice. I can not recommend her enough. :)”