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Melbourne Massage and Treatment Services

Melbourne Massage and Treatment services are offered by Giovanni, a qualified Clinical Myotherapist who also specialises in Manual Lymphatic Drainage, and Thai Massage.

Remedial Massage
Myotherapy
Lymphoedema
Lymphatic Drainage Massage (MLD)
Lipedema
Fitness Class
Thai Massage
Thai Yoga

Remedial Massage Fitzroy North

Remedial Massage is well known to be an holistic service that aims to reduce body ache and improve well-being.

Here are the key features of Remedial Massage at Melbourne Massage and Treatment:

  • During the first appointment, Giovanni will guide you through a series of Range of Motion and orthopedic tests.
  • When pressure is applied, the pain level must stay in your comfort zone. There is no such "no pain, no gain" attitude here.
  • Remedial Massage services are offered on a hydraulic table, which makes it easier to step on and off of.
  • At the end of each session you would be guided through a series of exercises, that are thought to improve your well-being and create further positive changes.
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Myotherapy Fitzroy North

Myotherapy is a type of hands-on therapy that focuses on assessing, treating, and rehabilitating musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction by targeting soft tissue structures such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia.

  • Taking a detailed clinical history is a crucial step to better understanding what can be done to improve your presentation;
  • You will be guided to understand what treatment option can work best to reduce your pain and aches;
  • Techniques used in a Myotherapy treatment include Dry Needling, Joint Mobilisation but also deep tissue massage and more;
  • Exercises are part of the Myotherapy treatment , and those would drive you to improve your presentation.
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Lymphoedema Melbourne

Lymphoedema is a lymphatic system condition that present with severe swelling along the body limbs.

Most often occurs in arms or legs (mono laterally), but it can involve also abdomen, face or genitals.

  • Primary Lymphoedema is a congenital presentation that is most often due to genetics. It starts distal (further away from the heart) and moves proxima (towards the heart direction);
  • Secondary Lymphoedema is caused by external interventions, such as cancer removal, skin infection, radiotherapy, or severe body injury. It starts local to the area affected and moves distally.
  • A combination of Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Combine Decongestive Therapy (CDT) are essential to manage this presentation.
  • Many lifestyle factors, such as diet and movement, can positively impact a Lymphoedema presentation.
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MLD Melbourne

MLD stands for Manual Lymphatic Drainage, and along Melbourne Massage and Treatment services, MLD is the most relaxing technique to receive.

  • MLD service is restricted to people with liver or kidney damage or malfunction. Other absolute or partial contraindications are available on the MLD page.
  • Lymphatic Drainage Massage can be used to reduce swelling post surgery, and it can be applied as soon as 5 to 10 days post surgery.
  • Water intake post treatment is highly reccomended, to avoid headache and or nausea.
  • The length and cost of the treatment may vary depending on your presentation. The prices are available on the MLD page.
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Lipedema Melbourne

Lipedema is a chronic presentation that affects one woman in 10 globally. It is characterised by fat accumolation behalf the skin, which is not responsive to exercises and diet.

  • Lipedema is a hereditary presentation, which means it is passed genetically.
  • The stimulation of lymphatic system can help with pain management and relaxation.
  • Compression garments are beneficial to mantain liquid moving post MLD treatment and on a daily basis.
  • Based on your presentation the appointment lenght may vary. Timing and prices are available on the Lipedema page.
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Fitness Class Fitzroy North

Fitness Class are the latest of Melbourne Massage and Treatment Services and are an ideal first step to a better life style.

  • At Melbourne Massage and Treatment Fitness Classes are available on a 1 to 1 base.
  • With Giovanni, you will learn to improve your mobility while strengthening your musculoskeletal system and making your body more functional.
  • Part of the process is to set short—and long-term goals, and together with Giovanni, you will create a plan to achieve them.
  • It is never too late to strengthen your body, and little exercise is better than nothing.
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Thai Massage Fitzroy North

Thai Massage is the traditional massage of Thailand, and at Melbourne Massage and Treatment is offered as per tradition want, on a floor mat.

  • Thai Massage aims to release tension and body's ache with the applications of firm pressure on the body's muslces.
  • Giovanni would always look at your presentation with the experience of a Clinical Myotherapist to ensure your safety during all treatment.
  • Thai Massage is not recommended for those who suffer from high Blood Pressure, Diabetes n1 or while pregnant.
  • Giovanni trained for Thai Massage in Chiang Mai with Pichest Boonthumme. This is not your regular Thai massage.
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Thai Yoga Melbourne

Thai Yoga classes are an ideal type of exercise for those who want to improve body mobility but still going through a relaxation experience.

  • Thai Yoga is a series of exercises that Giovanni did learn from the Teacher Pichest Boonthumme, along with the Thai Massage training;
  • Thai Yoga Classes are availble as 1 to 1 or 1 to 2 classes;
  • As per any Yoga practice those exercises require a focus on breathing while delivering the movement. This helps to deepen the relaxation and build more body awareness;
  • Dress in loose and comfortable clothes for your Thai Yoga class, and wear cotton possibly and not synthetic fabric. If needed, Giovanni can provide pants and t-shirt for the class.
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Arm Lymphoedema Quiz

Based on the original document - Piller,NB (2006) Lymphoedema Research unit Department of surgery, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, South Australia,  5042 (Adapted and reprinted with permission). This guide is designed as an educational aid-based primary on experience, no evidence in literature.

(Optional)
1. More than 10 nodes removed from armpit
2. Radiotherapy to armpit area
3. More than 2 infections (redness) in the limb per year
4. Whole of Breast Removed (Mastectomy)
5. More than 2 but less than 10 nodes removed from armpit
6. Radiotherapy to chest/breast area
7. Fluids drained from wound more than 1 week
8. Infection at the wound site
9. One infection (redness) in the limb per year
10. Heaviness, tightness or tension in the limb at times
11. Frequent cuts/scratches to the limb
12. Dry skin
13. Part of Breast removed
14. 1 or 2 nodes removed from armpit
15. Limb feels different as the day progresses

OTHER PROBLEMS WHICH MAY ADD TO RISK

16. Body weight is very high (obese)
17. Surgery was on side of dominant hand
18. Generally experience high stress levels
19. Generally have high non-controlled blood pressure
20. Body weight is a little high (overweight)
21. Frequent long distance air traveler
22. Previous or current other injuries to limb/shoulder
23. Thyroid gland activity is not normal and not medicated
24. “At risk” limb is used for repetitive actions
25. Often carry heavy loads for long periods using “at risk” arm
26 Smoking is currently part of my life
27. Swelling was present in limb prior to surgery

What to do now?

    • If you are at LOW RISK, then you will benefit from a range of appropriate educational literature that may be able to even further reduce the risk of developing lymphoedema.

    • If you are at MODERATE or HIGH RISK, then the educational materials will also benefit you. Ideally, if you are in these categories, you should have a non-invasive assessment (Bio-impedance spectroscopy or Tissue Dielectric Constants) to determine if there are already some fluid accumulations in your "risk" limb.

Independently of your level of risk, Giovanni offers 15-minute Online Consultation to better guide you on how to manage this presentation, or prevent any degeneration.

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Lipedema Questionnaire

This is not a diagnostic tool but only a guide.
To learn more about the Lipedema presentation, contact Giovanni by sending the result, or booking a free 15-minute online consultation. Be sure to include your full name and email address in the form below (At the end of the quiz).

If you prefer to contact Giovanni anonymously, call with a private number at 0449790781.

Texture of fatty tissue may feel granular and/orfibrotic
Symmetrical, disproportionate accumulation of fatty tissue (refer to picture on the Lipedema page)
The waist may be small in proportion to thighs, buttocks, and legs
Cuffs or bulges may develop around joints (e.g. ankles, knees, elbows, wrists). Feet remainunaffected unless lymphoedema is a comorbidity
Legs are often hypersensitive to touch and pressureand may feel cold
Affected areas may bruise easily with minimaltrauma
Patients describe affected areas as sore, painful, heavy, swollen and tired
Symptoms can worsen in hot weather, during orafter exercise, standing or sitting for long periods
Fat pads, which can be tender or painful, accumulate on the upper outer thighs, inner thighs, and around the knee area, can cause abnormal gait,and contribute to joint pain
Filling of the retromalleolar sulcus
Hypermobility
Soft, thin skin with loss of elasticity. Skin can havea lumpy appearance.
Non-pitting oedema and negative Stemmer’s sign on feet and hands in the absence of coexisting lymphoedemaPitting oedema is when by appling pressure to the area with a finger, for more than 60 seconds, you get left an indentation in the skin.
Difficulty losing weight from affected areas despite exercise, modified diet or bariatric surgery. If well-directed, these measures may help reduceinflammation and co-existing obesity if present
Abnormal nerve sensations
Pain on blood pressure check (larger cuff may berequired)
Relatives with similar body shape or fat distribution

Out of 17 questions, the number above, tells you how many symptoms applies to you. The more symptoms, the more luckily you are suffering from a Lipedema presentation. Get in touch with Giovanni now, via the form below, for further understanding on how to manage Lipedema presentation.

Reference list

This quiz is a reproduction of a flyer from the association Lipoedema Australia.
The reference list is Adapted from 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13,14[1] , 16, 18 and available here (PDF).

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Leg Lymphoedema Quiz

Based on the original document - Piller,NB (2006) Lymphoedema Research unit Department of surgery, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, South Australia,  5042 (Adapted and reprinted with permission). This guide is designed as an educational aid-based primary on experience, no evidence in literature.

(optional)
1. More than 10 nodes removed from the groin
2. Radiotherapy to the groin/pelvic area
3. Average of more than 2 infections (cellulitis) in the limb per year
4. Dry or scaly skin on lower legs/feet
5. More than 2 but less than 10 nodes removed from groin
6. Fluids drained from wound more than 1 week
7. Infection at the wound site after surgery
8. Average of one infection (cellulitis) in the limb per year
9. Frequent cuts/scratches to the limb
10. 1 or 2 nodes removed from the groin
11. Heaviness, tightness or tension in the limb at times
12. Limb feels worse as the day progresses

OTHER PROBLEMS WHICH MAY ADD TO RISK

13. Family history of leg swelling
14. Frequent long distance air/bus/car traveler
15. Previous or current other injuries to legs, ankles or feet
16. Limb is most often in a dependant position (standing)
17. Generally experience high stress levels
18. Generally have high blood pressure
19. Thyroid gland activity is not normal and not medicated
20. Diabetic but controlled by diet or medication
21. Diabetic uncontrolled
22. Some varicose veins or spider veins
23. Many varicose veins or spider veins
24. Prior varicose vein stripping and scars
25. Smoking is currently part of my life
26. Body weight is a little high (overweight)
27. Body weight is very high (obese)
28. Diet is rich in animal (omega 6) fats
29. Swelling was present in limb prior to surgery/radiotherapy

What to do now?

    • If you are at LOW RISK, then you will benefit from a range of appropriate educational literature that may be able to even further reduce the risk of developing lymphoedema.

    • If you are at MODERATE or HIGH RISK, then the educational materials will also benefit you. Ideally, if you are in these categories, you should have a non-invasive assessment (Bio-impedance spectroscopy or Tissue Dielectric Constants) to determine if there are already some fluid accumulations in your "risk" limb.

Independently of your level of risk, Giovanni offers 15-minute Online Consultation to better guide you on how to manage this presentation, or prevent any degeneration.

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