Massage Therapy

Aches Away! is a leading Remedial Massage Therapy Clinic in Whangarei since 1999 providing Swedish Massage Therapy, Muscle Release Massage Therapy and now the new Pain Neutralization Technique (PNT) for your aches and pains and relaxation.  Now you don't have to suffer the pain of deep tissue massage, in my opinion, this works so much better without the pain of deep tissue massage.

For bookings - talk to a receptionist until 3.30pm weekdays on (09) 4385385 - after 3.30pm leave a message on (09) 4385385 and I WILL ring you back!

You can buy  Massage Therapy Gift Vouchers at Aches Away! in Whangarei here online or at the clinic 75 Whau Valley Rd, Whangarei.

            

The Price for Massage Therapy is:
80 minutes = $120.00
50 minutes = $65.00
25 min = $45.00

Testimonial from PH
PH is a semi retired dairy farmer from Waipu and has been having massage therapy every 2nd week since 2003.  The reason PH started having massage is that one of his legs is longer than the other which causes imbalance and tightening of his muscles throughout his body.  He used to get alot of pain until having regular preventative massages.  We incorporated a mini BodyTalk as part of his session since 2006.

PH's comments:
suzannes massages & bodytalk gives relief from tired stiff muscles meaning one feels much more supple & relaxed I find about every 2 weeks suits me best it makes me able to do the daily tasks of life without feeling stiff & sore..the bodytalk part of the session gives improved metabolism which leads to a healthier body.  PH

Remedial Massage Therapy
Massage helps to increase the circulation of blood into a tight area bringing nutrients and oxygen to the tissues and taking away carbon dioxide and acid buildup.  It also helps lymphatic circulation which helps with immunity and removal of what the body doesn't need any more.

Massage is relaxing for your mind and your body, easing aches and pains.  Your muscles attach to bone via tendons.  If a muscle is tight, it will pull on the bone structure it is attached to, causing tightness and pain.  Loosen the muscle with specific massage techniques and it will stop pulling on the bones.  

When some people think of massage they think of it as a luxury, or a pamper session.  Some massage therapists do offer just that.  Suzanne has trained in post graduate techniques which help with clinical health problems so massage at Aches Away! is much more.  Most of our clients think of massage as a necessity to help keep the muscles from tightening up, which prevents aches and pains, with the added bonus of feeling relaxed!   Positional Release Technique, Muscle Release Technique and Manual Mobilisation and Trigger Point Therapy are incorporated in your Massage treatment, which are the main techniques to help your aches and pains.  We are sometimes asked if we do deep tissue massage therapy, we do the equivalent in results, except without it making you want to tighten your muscles to guard against the pain that deep tissue can often cause.

                                                       

For more information on Relaxation Massage     

What can I expect at the session?
For your first visit, you will be asked to arrive a little early to fill out a form to save time in your massage therapy session.  This will ask for details of your past accidents, injuries and health problems.  We will discuss this briefly before you get ready for your massage. 

Your privacy
Suzanne will leave the massage area for your privacy.  You will leave your underwear on and there will be a large towel for you to put over top of you.  The towels and covers are changed for each client.  When you are on the massage couch and covered, you will let Suzanne know you are ready.  You will be covered the whole time except for the areas being worked on.  If you dont want a particular area worked on, just let us know.

Your case history notes are kept in a locked, safe place and will not be shown to anyone else.  Your information is private, we do not discuss your health problems with anyone else.

Pain Neutralization Technique & Massage in the same session
When it comes to aches and pains I find PNT (Pain Neutralization Technique) is the best way to sort these out without the need to dig away at painful areas.  PNT is usually how tight areas are released in a Remedial Massage Therapy session.  It is usually more effective than anything else I know sort out aches and pains.  For more information on Pain Neutralization Technique click here.

Testimonial
I unreservedly recommend anyone who is in pain to give Suzanne a go.  I had hurt my back from incorrect heavy lifiting and was in significant pain.  Prior to seeing Susanne, I had had six physiotherapy treaments over a 3 week period and was frustrated and getting down because the pain in my back was not lessening.  After a treatment with Susanne, in fact the next day, i was completely pain-free and I am still pain-free.  I am absolutely grateful.  M.B.

BodyTalk & Massage in the same session
Some of our clients like to have both BodyTalk and Massage therapy in the same session, this is another option.  As a BodyTalk Practitioner I do prefer you to have had a full 1st session of BodyTalk before we have mixed sessions (especially if you have any health problems or injury related aches and pains). 

Prebooking
Please ring to prebook your appointment so you can come along at a time that suits you best.  We will contact you the day before your appointment to check that the time is still OK with you and to remind you about your appointment.

 

 

 

 

For gentle and effective Massage Therapy, phone:

Suzanne Chappell
Aches Away!
at North City Osteopaths
75 Whau Valley Rd
Whangarei 0112

Phone +64 9 438 5385       email: suzanne@achesaway.co.nz