Coastal Motion Massage

We start the initial consultation with a chat about your goals, pain areas or upcoming events. This is followed by an assessment of your problem, on which your personalised treatment plan is based. Then you'll receive your private, tailored treatment, followed by a re-assessment and any relevant aftercare advice.

Nothing special — just wear something comfortable. Loose-fitting clothing can make it easier to access certain areas, but your comfort comes first. For all massage treatments, appropriate draping is used throughout, with your privacy and comfort in mind.

Yes — Coastal Motion Massage is a private health insurance recognised provider, so eligible clients may be able to claim a rebate for remedial massage. Coverage and rebate amounts depend on your individual policy, please check with your insurer to confirm your eligibility and rebate. You'll receive an invoice with the relevant provider details to make claiming easier.

Relaxation massage uses smooth, rhythmic strokes to lower stress, reduce your sympathetic drive and support general wellbeing. Remedial massage is more targeted at problem areas and includes a detailed assessment and specific techniques to address pain, injury or restricted movement.

Massage therapy complements other healthcare rather than replacing it. It can work alongside GPs, physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors and other allied health professionals, particularly when supporting pain management, recovery and movement.

Massage therapists primarily on the muscles and other soft tissues, using hands-on techniques to help reduce muscle tension, improve comfort and support movement and recovery.

Physiotherapists assess and treat a broad range of conditions affecting movement and physical function, using exercise, rehabilitation, education and hands-on techniques.

Osteopaths assess and treat musculoskeletal conditions using a whole-person approach, considering how different parts of the body may contribute to symptoms and function.

Each profession has its own area of expertise, and they can work together to support better health and movement.

They should not be! Effective treatment involves some pressure and there can be temporary tenderness on release, especially in tight or restricted tissue — but pain isn't the goal and treatment intensity is always adjusted to your feedback. A good massage should effective without being painful, but you may experience some discomfort.

Massage can be useful both before and after competition, but the timing and intensity matter. As a general guide, lighter pre- or post-event massage can be scheduled one to two days either side of competition. Deeper remedial work is best scheduled outside the two-day window, giving your body time to respond before you compete.

Your treatment can be tailored to your sport, event and individual needs.

Long-standing problems often develop over weeks, months or years, and can involve several contributing factors, such as multiple areas of muscle tension, strength or movement imbalances, resulting in a reduced range of motion. These factors generally take time to address, so one treatment may not be enough to achieve lasting improvement.

For example, someone with neck and shoulder discomfort may spend 30–40 hours a week at a desk, while a treatment session lasts around an hour. A massage can help improve muscle tension, movement and comfort, but your body needs time to respond and adapt.

Multiple sessions allow us to progressively address contributing factors, reassess your movement and your response to the treatment and adjust the approach as you improve. Your progress will also be influenced by your behaviour between treatments and the factors contributing to your problem. The number and frequency of treatments will depend on your goals, your body's response to treatment and the management of those contributing factors.