Remedial (Rebates)
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North Perth
(08) 9242 4435
Welcome to our FAQ section! Here, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions to provide you with quick and comprehensive answers to common queries.
Wear any clothes you like, whether it’s your comfy casuals or straight from work business attire. We will provide you with a sanitised warm refresher towel at the end of your massage so you can remove any excess oil before you redress.
Just make sure you wear underwear as this is a requirement. We have disposables for those who forget.
If you are booked in for an Assisted Stretch session, please wear loose comfortable clothing.
It’s important to know that there are some times when we can’t massage you or we need clearance from your medical practitioner.
Because your safety & wellbeing comes first at SAGE.
When you have any of these conditions, please do not book a massage:
The therapist can massage but not over any areas affected by:
If you suffer from any of the following conditions, massage can only take place once it has been approved before your session by your medical practitioner.
Does a contraindication mean that treatment cannot take place? Not always. In fact, massage can be very therapeutic for many medical conditions. However, in the above cases it is best to have advice from your medical practitioner. Massage therapists, unless they are also qualified doctors, may not, under law, attempt to diagnose a condition.
If you are in doubt, please call and speak to one of our receptionists who will be happy to answer your questions.
All of our therapists at SAGE have different styles, different techniques and a different approach so it can be difficult sometimes to know who to book in with. If you’re not sure who you should see, have a read of “Meet the Team” on our website. By reading about each therapist, we hope you feel drawn to one who might suit based on what you’re hoping to get out of your session. If you’re still stuck, speak to one of our receptionists. Once we know a bit more about the reason why you’re coming in, we will be able to suggest someone who we think is a good match. It can be very personal, someone might love a particular therapist and the next person might prefer someone else, and that’s ok, everybody likes different styles (that’s one of the benefits of SAGE, there is a team to choose from!
At SAGE we don’t believe in “one size fits all” massage – your personal preference is important to us.
So when it comes to pressure, your therapist will make sure it’s just right for you. This requires your feedback so please don’t be shy. They won’t want you leaving disappointed that it was too light or too strong.
Of course it also depends on what type of massage you are having.
– Relaxation massage needs to be a little lighter to calm the nervous system and help you drift off as general muscular tension is released.
– Deep Tissue or Sports massage (except pre-event) can be stronger, targeting deeper layers of muscle tissue to bring optimum release of chronic tension.
– Remedial massage can be relaxing, strong, or anywhere in between. It really depends on the issues you are addressing and what will bring the best result.
An experienced therapist will sense the feedback from your muscles too. There’s a point with every individual where just the right pressure – combined with breathwork – brings optimum release and that’s what we are aiming for.
We get asked this a lot….
REMEDIAL massage is a specialised treatment more therapeutic in nature & designed to help with chronic muscle tension, postural issues or injury recovery.
Your therapist will perform pre & post assessments of posture, range of motion testing and devise a treatment plan to address the underlying cause of discomfort and restricted movement. Your massage will be tailored to achieve your best outcome – using the pressure you prefer.
Remedial massage can be strong or relaxing and may be covered by private health insurance if you have Remedial massage cover on your policy.
Other types of massage don’t include pre and post assessments; don’t include a prescribed treatment plan and are aimed at releasing general muscular tension rather than correcting the underlying cause.
They are not able to be claimed with private health funds.
Your therapist will greet you in the Lounge and take you through to their treatment room. Here they will have a quick chat about how you are feeling and what outcome you would like to achieve from your massage.
If you are having a Remedial treatment your therapist will do a pre-assessment and some testings to determine where the issue might be coming from, so that they can tailor your session for your needs. Also, to be able to compare the range of motion/feeling before and after the treatment.
Once you’ve agreed to the therapist’s treatment plan, they’ll leave the room so you can undress (or stay clothed if you prefer), relax and get ready for your massage
After your massage, your therapist will check in again to see how you are feeling, re-test to assess results, give you some self-care tips/stretches and advise you on when you might like to book in again for a follow-up.
You are encouraged to return to the lounge after your massage for refreshments and to re-ground yourself.
ABSOLUTELY!… Young people can benefit so much from massage. However, you want to make sure they’re in skilled, qualified hands. Our experienced therapists can help them with:
Children under 16 need to have a parent or guardian in room; under 18 need parent/guardian signed consent. There is no limit to how young your child can be to receive the benefits of massage. For really little ones 30min massage may be best at first to see how they go.
Private health rebates apply to Remedial massage which is tailored to your child’s specific needs and can use a lighter, relaxation approach.
