Andrew is able to offer the following physical therapies:
Chiropractic
The human Central Nervous System (CNS) – the brain and the nerves of the body are akin to a computer and the internet. Andrew practices chiropractic using an evidence based framework. Although the origins of the chiropractic profession have been somewhat debatable today’s chiropractors are University Trained, professionals, Andrew has completed a Masters of Chiropractic Science. Which entailed having to complete and graduated from a 5 year masters level training program at Macquarie University.
Deep Tissue Massage
The muscles in your body have several layers each performing different functions and operations sometimes complementary and other-times not. Deep Tissue Massage will be of use if the deep muscle layers are causing you pain or discomfort. Andrew’s specific training and knowledge in western anatomy and physiology allows him to target deep muscles for more effective treatment.
Dry Needling / Trigger Point Dry Needling
A trigger point is a tight band of muscle fiber which can be painful with or without movement, they are commonly referred to as a ‘knots’ or a sometimes a ‘corked’ muscle. These tight bands are often painful to the touch or if they are really bad can be painful even without being touched.
Trigger Point Dry Needling helps to relax these tight muscle bands by signaling the brain and muscle control systems to reset and relax the muscle fibers.
By using a fine filament needle (or acupuncture needle) to move the muscle fibers and to stimulate the muscle control centre, the brain can reset the muscular program to enable the body to reset the muscle to its normal length and to allow blood to get into the tight muscle bands and change the trigger point.
If you have been putting a lot of strain on your muscles or have chronic pain, then this would be useful as part of your next treatment session to aid your recovery.
Gua Sha/IASTM/Scrape-ing
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM) or Gua Sha from it’s traditional Chinese origins. It is a traditional East Asian healing technique where the body surface is press-stroked with a smooth-edged instrument to intentionally raise therapeutic petechiae.
Movement Therapy / Training
Previously accredited with Fitness Australia I have experience with a broad spectrum of the population, whether your goal is to be able to get pain-free range of motion, or to build up strength in some muscles so that when you walk your muscles are balanced. Andrew specialises in rehabilitation and functional movement programs.
Muscle Therapy
Muscle therapy has many techniques available to help the muscles achieve a homeostatic state. This therapy can be passive for the client or active depending on the aims that you wish to achieve. A thorough case history will be required and any previous treatment will need to be discussed prior to treatment or a summary of treatment supplied before your appointment.
Myotherapy
Myotherapy is a therapy that is unique in its approach to your body. Andrew’s treatment can have profound effects that may last any amount of time depending on your presenting condition, and most treatments will leave you wanting more.
When you book in for Myotherapy, Andrew draws on techniques based on a combination of many different traditions: the research of Ida Rolf – Rolfing, Myofascial Release, Huna and technical fascial work. When you book in for Myotherapy Andrew’s approach is more looking at the fascial trains that run in the body. Depending on the tension in your fascia, heat may be used as part of your treatment
Remedial Massage
Remedial Massage is often referred to as the clinical massage. This is a treatment will usually try to aim at restoring function to muscles and soft body tissue it can be essential at lessening recovery time between training, preparation for sport prior to activity, soreness after activity, reducing pain or swelling from injury, increasing blood flow to injured body parts, decreasing swelling from chronic conditions and increasing overall well-being.
Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage is the smooth and flowing massage comprised of effluage, petrissage, kneading, plucking, rubbing, stroking, compression and friction. Generally used for relaxation and well-being the effects of Swedish massage on the body has profound effects on your physical body. It has also been linked to the emotional well-being of your thoughts and emotions as well.
Weight Loss Coaching/ accountability coach
If you have been trying to lose weight and have noticed a Yo-Yo up and down weight loss, or if you keep falling off the wagon and can’t seem to find what works for you… getting a weight-loss coach / accountability coach could be the answer to your ongoing struggles, having both a fitness and psychology background will help to get you to where you want to be for reaching your goal.
Understanding why you haven’t been able to shift a multitude of variables and being able to measure results will help you achieve long term health and fitness.