Massage and Bowen Therapist. Barry is an instructor and principal of the Fascial Kinetics school of Bowen Therapy.
SERVICES
About Us
Barry provides assessment and treatment to muscular skeletal dysfunction. He is an expert in Bowen technique and has taught body therapies, massage and health science over the last 20 years.
Barry is committed to the continual development of the massage industry and engages in regular professional development to maximise client benefit.
Treatments
Relaxation Massage
Often called Swedish Massage, this style of 'western' massage evokes the relaxation response that enables physical, mental and spiritual healing in the body. The effects of relaxation massage have been well researched and can't be underestimated in soft tissue healing.
Therapeutic massage
The application of a variety of systematic massage techniques which may include deeper tissue massage in order to treat specific soft tissue conditions.
Therapeutic massage may help:
- Decrease stress levels.
- Decrease tension in muscles and alleviate Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
- Increase blood circulation to bring oxygen and nutrients to tissues and remove the waste products of
- cell metabolism such as carbon dioxide.
- Reduce adhesions in muscles and connective tissue (fascia)
- Reduce scar formation in muscle and skin.
- Improve skin health and tone.
- Promote holistic balance in the body to help improve self awareness and self esteem.
- Reduce inflammation by helping to remove excess fluid
Sports Massage
Therapeutic and relaxation massage applied to active people and athletes. May include pre and post event techniques and a variety of assessment and maintenance programs to obtain optimum athletic performance for all sports.
Fascial Kinetics (A Bowen Therapy)
Tom Bowen of Australia was the progenitor of this gentle but profound technique involving a series of to and fro moves across tendons, muscles and fascial planes of the body. This technique can be applied through clothing and can have long lasting effects which alleviate acute and chronic conditions.
Fascial Kinetics is a version of Bowen Therapy which applies very similar moves to those used by Bowen. The focus of the moves is on the connective tissue or fascia of the body to encourage fascial plasticity and fitness.
Bowen technique is sometimes referred to as the homeopathy of body therapies as the moves are of short duration and act as a ripple effect throughout the connective tissue to bring about a balance or homeostasis in body functions.
Myofascial release techniques
The fascia of the body is considered the tissue linking all systems of the body. Gentle superficial manual stretching of shortened fascia and muscles can restore postural imbalances.
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT)
NMT is a comprehesive system of soft tissue manipulations that balance the nervous system with the structure of the musculoskeletal system. NMT is based on neurological laws that explain how the central nervous system maintains homeostatic balance. Application is through a quasi-static pressure to treat muscle dysfunction and often on trigger points.
Trigger Point Therapy
Myofascial trigger points are locations in the body where a palpable tight bands may refer pain and discomfort to a specific other area of the body and they may be the cause of postural and pain syndromes in the body. By releasing these tight areas through holding and client breathing many acute and chronic pain syndromes can be resolved.
On-site Massage
The application of massage at a location other than a fixed clinical space. Often this may include the use of a specially designed portable massage chair and typically the treatments are of short duration.
On-site massage is often used by businesses to keep their staff motivated, healthy and stress free with the minimum disruption to the workplace.
Mobile massage is used by some practitioners to go to workplaces or peoples homes to give massage and usually involves a longer treatment with a portable table.
Reflexology
There are various specific points on the feet, hands, face and ears which reflect various organs and parts of the body. though stimulation these points with finger pressure, healing energies are directed to the part of body represented by the point. Reflexology has its origins in oriental medicine.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
BHS -Bachelor degree in Health Studies (Massage and Neuromuscular therapy). 2012
Cert FK - Certificate in Fascial Kinetics 2002
DHM - Diploma Herbal Medicine 1996
CAT - Certificate in Adult Teaching 1995
Dip Ther.Mass.- Diploma in Therapeutic massage 1994
ND - Naturopathic Diploma 1990
Service Categories
Bowen Therapy, Connective Tissue Massage, Corporate Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, Mens Health, Myofascial Release Therapy, Reflexology, Remedial Massage, Sports Injury Therapy, Sports Massage, Stone Therapy Massage, Swedish Relaxation Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Womens Health
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