Massage Therapy
Carl Thomas
Remedial Massage
Carl is a passionate Remedial Massage Therapist who joined Deepdene Chiropractic Clinic in early 2023. Carl graduated in 2022 with a Diploma of Remedial Massage from the Australian College of Fitness and Bodyworks.
Carl was a Mechanical Engineer for 24 years and decided on a career change in 2021. Over many years, just for fun, Carl’s has informally provided remedial massage to his family and friends. They thought he was a natural with fantastic touch and encouraged him to get trained professionally.
So Carl arrives to the Deepdene clinic as a mature age Remedial Massage therapist to pursue his keen interest in human anatomy and physiology, movement and care for people’s health.
Your session with Carl will encompass a physical assessment, a variety of massage techniques and a personalised treatment plan to assist in achieving your optimal health and wellbeing. He not only utilises his skills to help alleviate pain and improve overall functional performance, but will provide education and post treatment support.
During Carl’s time away from the clinic, you will find him trying to improve his surfing skills in the water or on land.
The role of a Massage Therapist
Massage Therapy is a form of physical therapy which focuses on the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of soft tissue dysfunction, injury and disorders affecting activity and mobility. There is an emphasis on treating the bodies soft tissue framework which includes muscle, tendons, ligaments and fascia.
Symptoms associated with Soft Tissue Dysfunction
Symptoms can include:
- deep and constant aching
- muscle tightness
- sore spots in the muscle (myofascial trigger points)
- reduced joint mobility
- stiff joints
- numbness
- recurrent tingling, prickling or ‘pins and needles’ sensation.
What to expect on your first massage therapy appointment?
You’ll be greeted with a warm welcome, then asked to fill out the customary ‘patient information form’, that comprises of your personal details, your health history, followed by information related to why you are visiting e.g. headache, neck pain or low back pain etc.
Once completed, you will be taken through to the treatment room. Your information is then reviewed. A physical examination is performed combining palpatory, range of motion and orthopedic procedures.
You’ll be provided with an explanation and diagnosis regarding your specific complaint / problem. A customized treatment & management plan can then be presented. Information regarding treatment techniques, frequency of visits, your specific health goals and treatment alternatives are also discussed.
If it appears that massage therapy is a good option, then treatment can be provided immediately. All treatments vary, but a typical treatment will incorporate some form of massage technique, stretching, dry needling or cupping. Home based advice is provided that considers postural, exercise or ergonomic considerations. If massage therapy is not recommended, then an alternative option will be provided.
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