Jemma Craggs

About

Jemma Craggs
Dip Remedial Massage
​Cert lV. Massage Practice​

I believe massage therapy is a fantastic modality to access healing on many levels.
​I truly love my work & my greatest joy comes from helping clients achieve their goals by delivering a holistic, focused & realistic approach to Massage using trusted remedial therapies.

My interest in massage therapy began in 1996 when I completed a course in Swedish Massage. Since then chronic pain & a strong desire to gift the benefits of massage to those in need have continued to drive my passion.
I am an active member of Massage and Myotherapy Australia and registered with all major health funds.

I look forward to sharing my knowledge, skills, care & compassion, working intuitively with a combination of techniques aimed at restoring function and vitality.
Jemma Craggs – REMEDIAL WA

Oak McIlwain
​Adv. Dip. Raynor Massage
Dip Remedial Massage
Cert. IV Massage Practice

My massage journey began when I started experiencing sciatic issues from sitting too long in an office as a software developer. I used Chinese massage along with yoga and nutrition to totally heal my sciatic issues. After my recovery I was keen to be able to help other people with their body issues and I started searching for a course that would allow me to deliver a transformative experience to my clients.

The first course I took was in Melbourne in 2009 and was run by one of my massage mentors Terry Masson (who runs Raynor Massage Canada). I completed the diploma course in Raynor Massage with Terry and it was an amazing experience with a great bunch of people. The next year I decided to further my massage training by completing the advanced diploma with Brandon Raynor himself in Vancouver, Canada. In 2014 / 2015, I returned to college and completed the Diploma of Remedial Massage at the Challenger Institute of Technology in Beaconsfield, Western Australia.

Since my initial training, I have worked as a massage therapist in Australia, Canada and Guatemala. I experience great joy from seeing the look in my client’s eyes after they come out of a treatment looking fresher, healthier and younger.

I really believe a regular massage can fundamentally enhance a person’s life by activating the relaxation response and allowing the body to heal itself more fully. I practise what I preach by receiving at least one hour of quality massage each week.

I am an active member of AAMT and am registered with all the major health funds.
Oak McIlwain – Remedial Massage Fremantle

Fremantle Massage Therapy in Fremantle, Perth, WA is in the category of Massage specialising in services such as Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Swedish Massage.

Additional services by Fremantle Massage Therapy are Pregnancy Massage, Lymphatic Draining, Remedial Massage, Relaxation Massage, Full Body Massage, Massage.

Phone Fremantle Massage Therapy to make your next appointment.

Services

Swedish / Relaxation

Swedish Massage is the most common form of massage. Pressure during a Swedish massage can vary from light to vigorous. There are five specific styles of stroke in a Swedish Treatment – effleurage (gliding), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (rhythmic tapping), friction (cross fiber or with the fibers) and vibration or shaking. A Swedish Massage is great for those looking to relax and unwind and would be the best choice for someone who has not received a massage before as the deeper styles could be a little intense for a first timer.

Deep Tissue

Deep Tissue Massage begins to work into the deeper layers of the body. It is performed with deep, slow strokes sometimes in coordination with the breath. Due to the stresses of life, the tissues of the body often develop adhesions (tight, often painful bands of tissue) Deep Tissue is an excellent way to allow the body to release these areas of tightness. The therapist will ask for feedback on pressure levels to ensure that you are not too far out of your comfort zone. Ideally, enough pressure will be applied to gain a release of tension with little to no discomfort. Some people are willing to experience some discomfort in order to release their muscles – this can be discussed with the therapist.

Trigger Point

Trigger Points are very irritable spots in the soft tissues of the body. These can be felt as palpable nodules within the muscle fibers. Most people know of trigger points as “knots”. One area these are very commonly experienced is just above the shoulder blades however they can occur in any muscle throughout the body. A massage therapist trained in Trigger Point Massage will be able to locate and deactivate these trigger points by applying sustained pressure and then performing specific stretching. Usually only a few trigger points are deactivated per treatment as it is possible to overwhelm the system by releasing too many at once. The Trigger Points in various muscles have specific pain referral patterns to other locations in the body. This can assist the therapist in diagnosing the problematic muscles to target.

Postural Massage (and PNF)

The aim of postural massage is to identify the muscles in the body that have become tight and short and apply lengthening and releasing techniques to them in order to restore a more natural balance. Muscles that have become chronically lengthened can be toned and activated with PNF.

PNF stands for Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation. This is just jargon for a stretching technique that requires the client to activate certain muscles or muscle groups in order to release other muscles or groups.

Manual Lymph Drainage

Manual Lymph Drainage or MLD is a very gentle form of massage that is designed to move lymph through the lymphatic system. The Lymphatic system is a large part of our immune system. It helps to eliminate wastes and quarantine harmful bacteria, viruses and pathogens. Due to the light, repetitive pressure, MLD can be extremely relaxing and a client may even fall to sleep at times during the treatment. MLD is excellent for drawing excess lymph back into the cardiovascular system and can also be used on certain conditions which are otherwise contraindicated.

Reviews

“I recently returned to Australia and was delighted to recommence regular massage treatments with Oak, my preferred massage practitioner for over ten years. This time around we are focussing on hip and gluteal tension, for which regular massages with Oak have made a huge difference in my range of movement and comfort in yoga postures that were otherwise too intense for me.

Oak’s massage style is for me the perfect blend of deep tissue remedial, intuitive work and professionalism that makes the experience on the table seamless and totally worth the dollars. I highly recommend Oak for anyone looking to fine tune the creaks and twinges that seem inevitable in a sedentary lifestyle.”

“It is always a joy and something of a relief to find a good massage therapist. I often find myself initially tensing when I first feel their hands – an inattentive or too rough or too gentle massage for me is a traumatic experience. Finding Oak at Fremantle Massage Therapy was a gift. Oak has a soft and gentle demeanour to put you at ease and obviously knows his stuff. He is willing to work with you in a way that suits you and get to those tough areas with gentle firmness. My neck & shoulders (my tense area) felt so free as I walked out of the massage room. Highly recommend it.”

“I have been a client of Oaks for a year now and I have found him to be highly intuitive, professional, friendly and knowledgeable. I began receiving massages to relieve migraine and anxiety. Oak is very holistic in his approach, sometimes using remedial massage for muscle and joint pain and Raynor massage for emotional release among other techniques for relaxation. I immediately felt comfortable with Oak and trust his judgement on appropriate therapies. I have gained a lot from seeing Oak regularly and would happily recommend him to anyone, he is a natural!”

“Magic hands! You so know your stuff Jemma, totally awesome. I love that you can explain to me what’s going on with my body and help me understand where my tension is coming from. Will be back :)”

“While I’m there I’m dreading every moment. A day later I feel like a new man, Oak is a real professional and the man can work wonders. Highly recommended, second visit haven’t been more satisfied”