The nature of your visit will determine the therapist’s approach. Your first appointment will consist of a consultation and assessment together with your treatment.

• During the consultation we will document your previous and current relevant medical history and treatment. Documentation will include identification of contra-indications that red flag any need for potential referral to other disciplines, as well as disclaimers.
• An assessment may include observations, palpations, active and passive ranges of motion, resisted movement and special tests related to joint and muscle function.
• A posture analysis may be included as necessary. A digital posture analysis using PostureScreenMobile software can be requested (see price variation).
• After your first treatment a Treatment Plan will be agreed upon.

Subsequent visits will follow a format of:

• Usually a 45/60m min appointment.
• A brief discussion of the outcomes of the previous visit and any new information arising from your previous visit that will affect a review of the treatment plan.
• An exercise prescription as required to ensure that you have greater participation, and therefore control, over the outcomes. This can be done as a separate appointment prior to your second session, or an additional half hour can be added to your treatment time. This program can be progressed as necessary during subsequent appointments.

After the consultation and assessment, the therapist will explain the general work they will be doing and explain what clothing requirements are necessary. You will be handed a sheet and the therapist will exit the room giving you opportunity to prepare for your massage. Once you indicate your readiness the therapist will re-enter the room. You will be assisted onto the massage table and your proper positioning will be checked for your comfort.

A light oil or lotion will be applied to your skin as the therapist commences the massage. You are under sheet at all times and the only exposed portion of your body is that area upon which the therapist is working. On completion of the massage the therapist will leave the room giving you the opportunity to dress.

Take your time getting up. If you sit or stand too quickly, you may feel light headed or dizzy. You are welcome to take time to appreciate the feeling of relaxation you are experiencing, as we try and schedule sufficient time between clients in order that you do not feel rushed.

Massage

All clients are covered at all times by cloths provided by the therapist.  Please note, no therapist will unnecessarily require a client to disrobe or take of any unnecessary clothing.

To help your therapist access all the muscles on your body, it is helpful that they have as much necessary unrestricted access to these muscles.

• For the ladies:
  Wear sports shorts (not tight fitting lycra)  and a bra that allows for your comfort.  Please do not wear tights or track suit pants as this makes the therapists work more difficult, especially when finer precision work is required into specific muscles that would be covered up by this clothing.
• For the guys:
  Boxer shorts or sports shorts are fine.

Initial Exercise Assessment

The appropriate clothing for the Initial Exercise Assessment needs to not be loose fitting, as this will allow for a more accurate assessment.