Massage Therapy | Athletica Health + Wellness | Pottsville

Remedial massage is a therapeutic approach that utilises various massage techniques to address musculoskeletal issues and promote healing. It focuses on identifying and addressing specific problem areas, such as muscle tension, pain, stiffness, or restricted range of motion. The massage therapist applies targeted pressure and manipulation techniques to release tension, improve blood flow, reduce inflammation, and restore proper function to the affected muscles and soft tissues. Remedial massage aims to alleviate pain, improve mobility, prevent further injury, and enhance overall well-being. It is often used in conjunction with other treatments to provide a comprehensive approach to healing and recovery.

DRY NEEDLING

Dry needling is a treatment technique whereby a small filament type needle (similar to an acupuncture needle) is inserted into a latent trigger point in a muscle. The aim is to encourage the tight muscle to release and ultimately reduce muscle pain and dysfunction.
Why use dry needling?
Dry needling is generally more efficient when treating large muscle areas. It can also reach trigger points found in the deep muscle layers, which a practitioners fingers simply cannot reach. It is fantastic for treating muscles that are not responding to conventional treatment.

MYOFACIAL CUPPING

Using massage techniques, areas of muscular restriction and tension are located and myofascial cupping techniques are then applied by moving the cups in a gliding motion over the surface of the skin or, where fascial adhesion and trigger points are found, the cups may be left on specific areas for short periods of time to reduce or eliminate those adhesions or trigger points.
Cupping works by stimulating inhibitory neural pathways, altering pain thresholds, promoting blood circulation, relieving swelling and increasing tissue temperature. The myofascial cupping technique reduces discomfort in the target tissues and has been shown in multiple scientific research studies that it has good effect in relieving chronic pain and consequently improving a patients quality of life.

What Type of Massage do you offer?

  • A personalised remedial massage designed to reduce pain, relieve muscle tension, improve mobility, and support recovery. Your treatment may incorporate a combination of deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, stretching, and cupping where appropriate—tailored to your individual needs and goals.

  • A deeply restorative treatment combining reflexology, scalp and head massage, shiatsu-inspired acupressure, and gentle trigger point therapy. Designed to calm the nervous system, reduce stress, ease tension, and leave you feeling grounded, balanced, and completely relaxed.

  • Our signature treatment combines remedial massage, dry needling, myofascial cupping, and advanced manual therapy techniques into one personalised session. Designed to relieve pain, improve movement, reduce muscle tension, and support nervous system regulation for lasting results.

  • A unique treatment combining acupuncture, therapeutic massage, and myofascial cupping to relieve pain, reduce muscle tension, improve movement, and restore balance. By addressing both muscular and nervous system function, this treatment promotes recovery, relaxation, and overall wellbeing.

  • A gentle, specialised treatment using osteopathic lymphatic techniques to encourage healthy lymphatic flow, reduce swelling and fluid retention, support recovery, and promote relaxation. Performed by our osteopaths, Kelly and Abby, with private health rebates available where applicable.

  • A safe and supportive massage tailored to each stage of pregnancy. Designed to relieve back and pelvic discomfort, reduce swelling, improve circulation, ease muscle tension, and calm the nervous system. Treatments are performed using a pregnancy pillow or side-lying positioning to ensure comfort for both mum and baby.