FAQ

  • Is Remedial Massage Therapy claimable with NDIS?

    Unfortunately not anymore due to policy changes in 2024.

    While remedial massage can offer benefits for some individuals, it was categorized under services that may not meet the stringent criteria set by the updated NDIS rules.

  • Is Pregnancy Massage Therapy safe in the first trimester?

    Yes. Pregnancy massage is safe if performed by a Remedial Massage therapist who has advanced training in pregnancy massage. As well as having none of the following contraindications during the first 12 weeks:

    ​- History of bleeding
    - Abdominal pain
    - Nausea or hyperemesis gravidarum
    - Fever and malaise
    - History of previous miscarriage
    - Pre-existing high risk condition prior to pregnancy, including but not limited to, diabetes, kidney, hypertension, cardiac disease to name a few
    - Poor outcome in previous pregnancy
    - Previous late term loss (past 20 weeks gestation)
    - Placental abruption in previous pregnancy

  • I loved my massage, how often can I have them?

    Pregnancy Massage can be performed weekly if you require it, in saying that I like to work back wards. In the last two months you may want or need a treatment weekly, in the two months prior to that fortnightly and prior to that every three weeks. Most importantly listen to your body and what it needs then follow suit.

  • I just gave birth, how soon can I have a massage?

    Generally as soon as you feel you need it, it’s your body any you know best. You can feel very sore post birth so you may want one as soon as 2 days.

  • Is Pregnancy Massage claimable with private health insurance?

    Yes, if your pregnancy massage is provided by a qualified, insured and registered Remedial Massage Therapist your massage may be claimable with your private health insurance. Please check your personal policy to be certain you have cover.