Hands of Health Massage Relax & Rejuvenate

The Clinic

Our Mission Statement;

Hands of Health Massage strives to meet the needs of clients with issues from Chronic and Acute Pain within the musculoskeletal system.  Our aim is that each client leaves feeling better and to help them return to their fullest level of capacity after an injury.  We are there to get results.

The Therapist will write up a treatment plan to suit each specific needs.  All treatments plans are signed and consented prior to any treatment.

The modalities include are; Myfascial and Trigger Point Release, Cupping, Hot Stones, Pregnancy, Sports Massage, Deep Tissue and Dry Needling.

The Therapist will also supply helpful information to educate the client and support their ongoing well being.  Each follow up plan will include take home stretches, exercise recommendations or referrals if required.

Our Staff

Questions and Answers

Name: Anna Giaquinta

Owner: Hands of Health Massage

Title: Remedial Massage Therapist

First Started Massaging:
November 1999 to Date

Certificates Completed and Qualifications: Certificates to Introductory to Massage
Certificate Springs School of Massage\
Diploma of Remedial Masssage\
Modern Cupping Therapy
Dry Needling

Types of Massages Qualified to Do\;
Remedial
Dry Needling
Myofascial Releasee
Trigger Point Therapy
Hot Stones Massage
Cupping (Silicone and Vacuum Cupping)
Sports Massage (Pre and Post)
Pregnancy Massage
Deep Tissue

Hands of Health Massage Relax & Rejuvenate in Bayswater North, Melbourne, VIC is in the category of Massage offering services such as Cupping, Therapeutic Massage, Ear Candling.

Additional services by Hands of Health Massage Relax & Rejuvenate include Relaxation Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Sports Massage, Remedial Massage.

Call Hands of Health Massage Relax & Rejuvenate to find out more information about our services.

Services

Dry Needling – $75.00 1 hour

Dry Needling targets the trigger points of the problem muscle, this is known as Myofascial Trigger Point and is often described as a muscle ‘knot’ which contributes to muscle pain and dysfunction.  This treatment is performed with a fine filament needle which inserts into the skin directly in the muscle. The Therapist then stimulates the muscle, looking for a local twitch response – this is what the therapist is looking for.  This means this is jump starting the muscle and nerve supply which increases blood flow to the area which helps relax the muscle.  Dry Needling helps desensitise the trigger points.
Type of Treatment used for Dry Needling: Neck Pain, Back & Shoulder Pain, Arm Pain (Tennis Elbow, Carpel Tunnel, Golfers Elbow), Headaches to include; migraines and tension type headaches, Jaw Pain, Buttock Pain, and Leg Pain (Sciatica, Hamstring Strains, Calf tightness / Spasms.

Cupping (Silicone / Vacuum) – $75.00 1 hour

Cupping is an ancient Chinese method of causing local congestion.  A partial vacuum is created in cups placed on the skin with by means of heat or suction.  This draws up the underlying tissues.  When the cup is left on the skin for a few minutes, blood stasis is formed and localised healing takes place.  Cupping has also been found to affect the body up to four inches into the tissues, causing tissues to release toxins, create space between muscle and bone, activate the lymphatic system, clear colon blockages, help activate and clear the veins, arteries and capillaries, activate the skin, clear stretch marks and improve varicose veins.

Hot Stone Massage – $90.00 1 hour / $110.00 1.5 hours

Hot Stone Massage melts away tension, ease muscle stiffness and increases circulation and metabolism.  1.5 hour session promotes deeper relaxation through placements of smooth, water heated stones at the key points of the body. Benefits are:

Improves health conditions, allows better sleep, relieves pain, improves circulation and effective in muscle relaxation,

The Stones are heated via a Stone Warmer and placed on the body with a towel placed underneath, then massage the stones with hot coconut oil on affected areas. Drinking water during and after treatment is a must as you may be feeling dehydrated. You will leave feeling relaxed and refreshed afterwards.

Trigger Point Release – $75.00 1 hour

Trigger points also known as myofacial trigger points, are areas of hyper irritability in the soft tissue structure. These can acute sources of pain or latent, unnoticed by the client until pressure is applied by the practitioner. Trigger points are manifested as small contraction knots in the muscles, that control the state of contraction and active ones may cause muscle spasms and referred pain.

​Treatment consists of physical therapy, manipulation and stretching, a firm pressure is applied by the practitioner, who is able to locate the specific points causing pain and restricted movement and these may often be located in paces different to where the client actually feels the pain.

Sports Massage – $75.00 1 hour 

Sports massage aims to increase and enhance endurance and to decrease the chance of injury prior and post of any Sports Event. Sports Massage may utilize a variety of techniques used which includes stretching, fast and slow compression techniques in order to help athletes to loosen, warm and prepare their muscles before and after an event. Following an athletic event, Sports Massage may be used to relieve pain, prevent stiffness, and return the muscles back to their normal state.Techiques which are slow compression used to remove any lactic acid build up to prevent muscle injury and stiffness.

Myofascial Release – $75.00 1 hour 

MFR is a form of deep tissue bodywork. MFR assists to facilitate changes dysfunctional tissue and effectively stretches and sculpts the constricted soft tissue to release muscular contractions that are restricting movement.  A disruption to the connective tissue can be caused by trauma, be it physical, mental, emotional or stress.  Any disruption in the soft tissue can create tight muscles and knots restricting free movement during dynamic and static-postural conditions.

Effects of MFR: greater mobility of joints and increased range of movements, increased blood flow to the affected area, toxins and other waste products released from tissues, wellness and breathing enhanced, attitudinal changes towards feeling more positive within themselves.

Deep Tissue Massage – $75.00 1 hour

Deep Tissue Massage is a general term covering a range of strategies that deal with assisted muscle release at a deeper level. Other systems that include deep tissue massage are Remedial, Myotherapy and Sports Massage. Techniques are employed to detect muscle tissues that have become distressed. Effective manipulation of stiff or painful musculature using specific hand positions, strokes and specifically developed techniques, bring about relief from muscle tensions and increase flexibility

​Often the treatment and pressure begins gently and can gradually escalate to points of temporary discomfort but then the pain starts to decrease.