FlexiBody

Minoru is back in Melbourne from his exciting projects in Japan. He has brought some new massage techniques back to Australia to give his clients even better treatment results!

FlexiBody is based in Nunawading, Melbourne and offers a mobile massage service. A qualified remedial massage therapist utilises a variety of massage techniques (seitai therapy, remedial massage, relaxation massage, sports massage) to maximise the outcome of the massage treatment. He ensures that each treatment is customised to meet your needs.

Minoru Taniguchi
Remedial Massage Therapist

Minoru was born and grew up in Japan. He has lived in Melbourne since 2008.

While Minoru has unique working experience in business, export and education, he has always been interested in health and wellbeing. He made a decision in 2010 to start studying massage therapy to build a career he is passionate about.

Minoru has worked as a sports trainer for a football club (Eastern Football League) and participated in sports events as a massage therapist. His special interest is in the sports field, sports injury management and to support performance enhancement. He has also worked for a college as a trainer of the Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice.

Minoru moved back to Japan in mid/2013 to study Seitai (a form of Japanese massage) and worked as a Seitai therapist. Through that experience, he has gained vast knowledge and experience in dealing with clients with serious conditions and symptoms.

Massage is not just a passive treatment. It sometimes needs your commitment to help yourself get better. Minoru ensures that your treatment plan is customised individually for you and gives you advice on self-care and daily lifestyle to minimise and prevent muscle dysfunction.

Qualifications

Diploma of Remedial Massage (Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne)
Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice (Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne)
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (Navitas Workforce Solutions, Melbourne)
HLTFA301B Apply First Aid (Navitas College of Public Safety, Melbourne)
Master of International Business (University of Melbourne)
Bachelor of Business Management (Kinki University, Osaka, Japan)

Other Qualifications

Sports Trainer Level 1
Dr. Vodder’s Manual Lymph Drainage (Basic)
Reiki Level 1 & 2

Professional Association Membership

Australian Association of Massage Therapists – www.aamt.com.au

FlexiBody in Nunawading, Melbourne, VIC is listed under Massage with expertise in Sports Massage, Relaxation Massage, Remedial Massage.

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Services

Seitai Therapy

Literally translated, the Japanese word Seitai means ‘to bring the body in to order’. In good health the body can be considered as existing in a “Seitai” state whereby the body is functioning at its optimum level. In a healthy body, internal organs, muscles, ligaments and the skeletal system are balanced and in harmony. Seitai therapy works by stimulating the body by means of acupressure points . It works on the principle of any pain that manifests in the body, either at these pressure points, or along the bodies energetic meridian system, is representative of an underlying disharmony within the body. Such disharmonies are often a result of organ weakness, disease or the result of trauma. Whatever the reason the body will outwardly display symptoms within the musculo-skeletal system.

Seitai works by directly stimulating acupressure points over the whole surface of the body in a set sequence. These points are selected because of their ability to quickly provide direct stimulation to the internal organs and systems of the body. Thus strengthening them and restoring their functions so that they may heal disharmonies themselves. Patients often feel invigorated, warm and clear-headed as the body begins to re-address its imbalances.

Remedial Massage

Remedial massage addresses the cause and symptoms of musculoskeletal dysfunctions. A variety of specialised techniques (e.g. joint mobilisation, myofascial release, trigger point, muscle energy technique, positional release, cross tendon technique, cupping) are used to locate and repair damaged muscles, tendons and joints.

Remedial massage enhances your own body’s repair mechanisms to speed up the recovery process. Our therapist also provide you with stretching and strengthening advice to maximise the outcome of the treatment. The following conditions, and many others, benefit from remedial massage:-

Bulging disk
Osteoarthritis
Frozen shoulder
Muscle tightness/pain
Neck/Back pain
Headaches
Tennis/Golfers elbow
Sciatica
Shin splints
Sprains/Strains

Relaxation

Relaxation massage is ideal for people having a stressful daily life. Smooth, rhythmic, flowing strokes are used to soothe and relax you. The benefits of relaxation massage are:-
Relieves stress, anxiety and tension
Promotes a natural feeling of wellbeing
Activates the immune system towards healing
Improves circulation and assists in skin nutrition
Relaxes and helps prevent muscle spasms

Sports Massage

Sports Massage is designed to prepare athletes for activity and provide recovery from activity. But you don’t have to be a professional athlete to receive a sports massage. Weekend cyclists or joggers also benefit from this massage. Sports massage helps to :-

Pre-event:
Increase heat in muscles
Improve circulation
Increase muscle length
Ensure joint range of motion
Post-event:
Maintain circulation
Maintain muscle length
Maintain joint range of motion

Testimonials

“I went to see Minoru for remedial massage therapy that I thought could be good for treating a shoulder injury. While day to day I was never in excruciating pain, the injury limited movement of my right shoulder and caused some niggling pain. After two treatments, Minoru’s massage seemed to work really well and I now have greatly improved movement in my right shoulder.

Minoru listens well and is great at identifying knotted areas and working them out. He is also friendly, very professional and punctual. This is why I have recommended him to my friends and why I’d recommend him to others.”

– Andrew from Surrey Hills

“A friend recommended the I have remedial massage for my mid/low back pain. I kinda was skeptical. Glad I went though. I have to say that Minoru at Flexibody was very professional and had solved my problems after 3 or 4 sessions. I no longer need to use a wheat packs or do awkward stretches in the morning. Honestly, it was pretty amazing!”

– Michael from Nunawading

“I use a computer for a solid 8-9 hours a day and generally end up with seriously tight shoulders by the time Friday comes round. I’ve found that having a massage mid-week has helped and the stretches Minoru has given me to do “for homework” are making a difference to how relaxed I feel at the end of the day. I’ve had 5 or 6 treatments now and Minoru has been right on time every time, which I really appreciate.”

– Scott form Hawthorn

“Minoru is a really professional therapeutic masseuse, whom I engage to help with my back. He is thoughtful about his assessment and treatment, and I always feel better after the massage.”

– Peter from Armadale