Mary has been a qualified massage therapist and Reiki practitioner since 2014 and has specific training in decongestive lymphatic therapy, oncology massage and scar therapy.

Many of Mary’s therapies can be combined to create a truly nurturing and beneficial treatment!

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Decongestive lymphatic therapy (DLT):

Decongestive lymphatic therapy has a number of components including:

· Manual lymphatic drainage - a gentle, rhythmic massage that enhances the flow of lymph through the body, removing toxins, releasing pain, reducing swelling and improving immunity. It is useful for treating a wide range of health issues, such as migraines, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, fluid retention, oedema, sports injuries, sinus pain and hay fever and is beneficial pre and post surgery.

· Compression – via sequential intermittent pneumatic compression pumps, compression garments or short term compression bandaging. Mary is fully qualified to both measure and supply compression garments for lymphoedema and lipoedema patients, or even if you need advice on quality compression for travel.

· Use of equipment that enhances lymphatic flow such as low level laser and deep oscillation therapy.

· Advice on self lymphatic care and exercise to assist with lymphatic flow

 

Oncology Massage:

Oncology Massage is a specialised, gentle and safe form of massage therapy that is modified to meet the specific and ongoing needs of someone currently undergoing cancer treatment or with a history of cancer. A traditional, remedial style massage involving deep tissue techniques or cupping may often be far too much for your body to cope with while undergoing treatment and beyond. Oncology massage uses gentle massage and mobilisation of the fascia, which allows the muscles to relax, easing pain and stress. Research has shown that this gentler approach is often just as beneficial for pain management and is much kinder to your body while it undergoes treatment and many changes during this period.

Oncology massage can also be combined with manual lymphatic drainage to assist in lymphoedema, a common side effect of surgery and treatment.

 

Scar therapy:

Scar therapy is a gentle treatment that can help stimulate your scar and underlying tissue. Mary focuses on addressing issues resulting from surgery or radiotherapy, such as:

· post-surgery pain · limited movement or tightness · pulling or puckering · fibrous scar tissue or adhesions.

Booking a scar therapy session within six months of surgery is ideal, but scar treatment can be beneficial no matter how much time has passed.

 

Reiki:

Reiki, pronounced ‘ray-key’, is often described as “life force energy” or “spiritual energy”. It is a natural, gentle yet powerful form of healing therapy that aims to increase energy levels, promote relaxation and wellbeing and enhance the body’s natural healing ability. Reiki aims to rebalance the body’s energy flow. A simple way to explain this is by comparing the body’s energy to a river. Our energy should flow easily down through the body. In the river analogy, a pebble, or even a rock, will fall into the river and make the flow of the water a little more difficult. These pebbles are akin to human worries, fears and anger. Each pebble builds on top of the other and soon there is only a trickle of water running in the once free flowing riving. A reiki treatment helps the body rebalance, and allows the flow of energy once again.

Mary is an Accredited Lymphoedema Practitioner with the Australasian Lymphology Association and a member of Lipoedema Australia and the Association of Massage Therapists. She currently offers appointments most weeks between Monday-Wednesday but also provides mobile massage to vulnerable clients . You can book online for clinic appointments or contact Mary on 0418 575 840.

Mary’s treatments are not eligible for health insurance rebates.