Hi, I’m Claire a Qualified Remedial Massage Therapist and Certified Pregnancy Massage Practitoner.
I’m passionate about delivering a customised treatment plan specifically for my clients own individual needs. I know that no two bodies are the same. I thrive on providing preventative care, restoring range of motion/function, eliminating pain from past injuries and providing relief from overuse syndromes and other restrictive issues.
I believe that Remedial Massage Therapy is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.
Let me help you feel better, a healthy body opens the door to a better life.
I grew up in Scotland before moving to New Zealand in 1992 and then on to Australia in 1999. After spending a few years in Sydney and Melbourne, I’m loving being based, and having my Clinic, here in Corinda, Brisbane, only 9kms from Brisbane CBD. On a more personal level, I’m also a Mum and lover of anything, and everything, that encourages and assists people on their way to living a healthier, happier and more active life. I’m constantly striving to broaden my mind, whether that’s through research, further training or personal development. I love to incorporate different modalities into my treatments allowing me to get the best results for my clients. I’m results driven and genuinely care about getting my clients relief from their pain/restriction as quickly and efficiently as possible. I know that no two bodies are the same. I’m passionate about delivering a customised treatment plan specifically for my clients own individual needs. While proficient in muscle relaxation and stress reduction techniques, I typically see people who require more technical deep tissue work. I thrive on providing preventative care, restoring range of motion/function, eliminating pain from past injuries, overuse syndromes and other restrictive issues. Additionally, for long term benefits, I’ll often recommend and guide you through specific stretches, exercises and self care techniques, that you can do at home, to help reduce muscle tension in between sessions. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to give me a call or send through an email. The purpose of massage is to initiate positive change. I want my clients to feel comfortable with the process from the very beginning, whether this is their first massage or their 700th. Let me help you feel better. A healthy body opens the door to a better life. Warmest Regards,
Claire
Remedial Massage targets and treats specific injuries and/or areas of chronic muscle tension, which can cause pain and restricted movement. A wide range of remedial techniques may be used during your treatment including stretches and joint mobilisations, cupping, deep tissue work, trigger point therapy and kinesiology taping depending on your specific needs and preferences.
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Cupping is a gentle but effective technique that involves placing or sliding glass, plastic or silicone cups on the bodys surface. The aim of cupping is to restore function, movement and flexibility to the soft tissue that connects the muscles, cartilage, ligaments and tendons. Rather than being a stand alone treatment cupping is employed as a complimentary technique during a remedial massage, please let me know if you’d like cupping included in your treatment.
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Sports massage will help relieve tension in overworked tight muscles and improve flexibility, helping to reduce injuries. During your treatment I’ll use various techniques to get you functioning optimally no matter what sport you compete in. Every session is client specific and tailored to your individual needs.
Read More Book NowRemedial massage is a hands on treatment to soft tissue restoring function, relieving pain and decreasing muscle tension. The focus is on improving physical or athletic performance and to promote healing. During your treatment I will take a full health history and test to identify problem muscles using orthopaedics testing. I’ll assess your overall mobility and posture which will allow me to tailor a customised treatment plan, specifically for you. A wide range of remedial techniques may be used during your treatment. These may include stretches and joint mobilisations, cupping, deep tissue work, trigger point therapy and kinesiology taping depending on your specific needs and preferences. All of these techniques help you regain, and retain, the health of your body’s soft tissue.
-Reducing muscle tension
-Reduction and relief from pain
-Increasing joint mobilty and flexibility
-Improving circulation
-Headaches and Migraines
-Chronic Back Pain
-Improved recovery from soft tissue injuries
-Stimulation of the lymphatic system
-Reduction of stress hormones
-Improving Posture
-Immunity Boosting
There is also the opportunity to add *Stiper Quars (accupuncture without needles) and/or *Auriculotherapy Ear Seeds/Pellets into your treatment. They are attached at the end of your remedial massage and will stay in place for 1-5 days for added ongoing benefits between treatments. I’ll discuss this with you during your treatment if I feel that they will be of benefit, or mention them during your massage if you’d like to include them in your treatment.
With this amazing therapy, Silicon Quartz Disks are used, using acupuncture protocols. Stiper Therapy is a gentle non-invasive way to assist with both physical and mental ailments in both adults and children.
The Physical Action: Stiper Quars achieve an anti- inflammatory effect on points that are painful to the touch by increasing the flow of blood, oxygen and nutrients. For the same reason, an affected area regenerates faster when a Stiper is applied. Another benefit, when treating pain by applying the Stiper on acupuncture points, is the release of endorphins which modify the painful perception in the spinal cord, the midbrain, the thalamus and the cerebral cortex, achieving an analgesic effect.
Stiper Quars are applied at the end of your remedial massage and will stay in place for 1-5 days for added ongoing benefits between treatments.
The additional cost of including Stiper Quars in your remedial massage treatment is $10.
Auriculotherapy is the stimulation of “live” acupressure points on the external ear surface for the diagnosis and treatment of health conditions in other areas of the body. There are hundreds of points on the ear that are believed to represent a microsystem of the whole body, with points for areas both physical and emotional. By applying (sticking on) small metal pellets or small black seeds from the vaccaria plant we can stimulate these points naturally and non-invasively. Vaccaria Seeds are organic and natural, so great for people who may be sensitive to metals. Seeds and Pellets both provide a constant mild pressure, which you amplify every few hours by gently massaging them with your fingertips. Best of all, it is safe, non-invasive and has no known side effects. Auriculartherapy is used by Practitioners all over the world to treat pain, addictions and internal disorders
Auriculotherapy Ear Pellets can be included in your Remedial Massage treatment. They are attached at the end of your remedial massage and will stay in place for 1-5 days for added ongoing benefits between treatments. I’ll discuss this with you during your treatment if I feel that they will be of benefit to you, or mention them during your massage if you’d like to include them in your treatment.
What can Auriculotherapy do for you?
You’ll be amazed at the almost unlimited number of conditions that can benefit from this treatment. Headaches/migraines, Chronic Back Pain, Dizziness, Shoulder Pain, Depression, Anxiety, Muscle Tension, Aid in Lowering Blood Pressure, Insomnia, Fatigue, PMS, Allergies, Digestive Disorders, Asthma, Peripheral Neuralgia, Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, TMJ, Weight Control, Smoking Cessation, Neck/Shoulder Pain.
Cupping Therapy is an ancient treatment modality of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that has been used for thousands of years to treat a myriad of health concerns.
Cupping Ttherapy is a technique that involves placing glass, plastic or silicone cups on the bodys surface. By creating a vacum within the cup, the underlying muscle layer is manipulated to improve blood circulation within the tissues. It is effective at stretching tight fascia and muscles, helping to eliminate adhesions. Cupping gets you moving better and pain free, with its effectiveness in increasing blood flow and oxygen to the injured area, resulting in the release of anti-inflammatory chemicals in the body. This potent technique is fantastic for both musculoskeletal pain and restriction, as well as relaxation and recovery.
Fixed Cupping: Cups are left in place for a specific time, before being removed. You may be left with ‘cupping marks’ after this treatment. Cupping marks are perfectly round marks on the skin made by the cups. Fire glass cups, silicone and vacum cups can all be used for this treatment.
Functional/Sliding Cupping: Functional Release Cupping (FRC) seeks to remove or decrease restrictions in tissue which has reduced normal tissue extensibility, improve cognitive tissue layer gliding and restore more natural functional movements. When we add functional movements to an area of the body while being cupped, we improve mobility and joint performance.
The vacuum formed by Cupping draws up the old non-circulating stagnant blood and sticky fluids from the area, bringing them up to the surface and away from the injury so that healthy free circulation can be restored to the affected area, thus creating space for oxygen, living cells and nutrients for faster recovery.
Where there is static blood, lymph, cellular debris and pathogenic factors present in the body, Cupping can leave marks which indicates that the stagnation has been moved from the deeper tissue layers up to the surface.
The colour and pattern of the cupping marks depend on the level of stagnation in the area of application, and range from a bright red to dark purple, usually lasting 3 days to a week – sometimes longer if the person is very sick or sedentary. If there is no stagnation present, there will be only a pink marking which will disappear in a few minutes to a couple of hours.
If you sweat a lot, on a daily basis, you may not mark at all. People who live/work/play in toxic environments (or were exposed to a heavy dose of toxic material) may consistently mark. Sites where there is old trauma or injury may require multiple Cupping treatments to remove all stagnation. You will find in follow up treatments that the marks left will gradually become lighter as the pathogens are systemically removed from the body.
Cupping Is Highly Effective For Anyone:
-Experiencing Muscular Pain and Restriction
-Experiencing Restricted Movement in Joints
-With Neck and Shoulder Pain
-Working through Chronic Pain
-Training for Endurance
-Needing to Relax and Recover
Benefits Of Cupping Therapy:
-Reduces Muscle Tension
-Reduces Muscular Pain and Inflammation
-Speeds up Healing Time
-Promotes Blood Flow and Oxygen
-Improves Scar-Tissue Health
-Improves Circulation
-Increases Joint Mobility
-Strengthens the Immune System
Cupping is generally very safe to use with no side effects. However, I may advise against cupping if any of the following apply to you:
• Open wounds, dermatological problems or sunburn
• Recent trauma and inflammation
• Suffering from high fever
Regular massage is highly recommended for all Athletes, as part of your overall maintenance. It will help relieve tension in overworked muscles, before problems develop, and help maintain flexibility reducing injuries. The Goal of a Sports Massage is to Restore Normal Function to the Athlete through Identification of Contracted Tissues.
During your treatment I’ll use various techniques to get you functioning optimally, no matter what sport you compete in.
Every session is client specific and tailored to your own individual needs.
I’m a Qualified Remedial Massage Therapist, and Pregnancy Massage Australia Certified Pregnancy Massage Specialist, with a True Passion for working with my Pregnant and Postnatal ladies. I use a Variety of Techniques in my Pregnancy Massage Treatment to Help Reduce some of the many Discomforts of pregnancy. Both increased Mobility and Muscular Flexibility are Especially Helpful in the last Trimester, and a huge advantage during labour 🙂
Please read below to find out more about Pregnancy Massage, and how I can help you to be Pain Free, Strong and Mobile throughout your Pregnancy.
Pregnancy is a Constant State of Change, Pregnancy Massage Helps to Support the Many Changes that occur from Week to Week, allowing the body to Adapt during the Pregnancy. A Remedial Pregnancy Massage will assist in Relieving Many of the Common Causes of Discomfort during Pregnancy.
Some Examples Include:
-A greater sense of relaxation helps to reduce stress and anxiety levels
-Specialised massage techniques are delivered for pain management, addressing groin pain referred from the uterus, lumbar, back and pelvis, hip pain and rib pain common in the third trimester.
-Insomnia is eased through improved sleep patterns
-Shoulder and neck massage helps to relieve tension, and is also beneficial while in the breastfeeding position
-Hormonal headaches are reduced
-Oedema, swelling and discomfort in the legs and arms is eased, which reduces the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome
-Leg cramps are minimised due to improved circulation
-Promotes a sense of relaxation
-Assists in maintaining muscular tone
Claire not only gives an exceptional remedial massage she has great holistic knowledge and expertise. She explains the massage process so I could understand how it works for my body. Claire gave me a set of exercises to help me maintain my back. I would definitely recommend Claire’s massage and the whole relaxing experience. Thank you Claire.
Deb StevensA huge thank you to Claire! I had a treatment today to try and alleviate some of the horrible knee pain I've been suffering and also to try and eliminate some of the tightness in the muscles in my back. Her professionalism and knowledge was brilliant! (Along with her magic elbows.) She also did some cupping on my back which I will post pictures of below. I couldn't recommend her practice more highly.
Maggie JacksonThanks Claire. My back feels so much better after you worked your magic. You understand the problem and use your knowledge and experience to fix the problem every time. Thanks so much. Well done
Caroline Downie
5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I went to visit Clair yesterday to treat an injury that was bothering me and I'm so glad that I did! walking out of there I felt fresh and ready to get back to training! As a professional athlete it's very important to look after my body and make sure I can perform at my peak. I highly recommend going to see Clair if you have an injury or if you just need a good massage go relax. will definatly be going back again soon!
Jamie SporneClaire is simply amazing! In my first session, Claire went above and beyond to listen to my needs and concerns and then work her magic to give me some much needed relief. She was incredibly patient with me and kept working on my shoulders and neck until those pesky knots were loosened up. I can’t wait for my next visit and will definitely be telling everyone I know to go see Claire!
Mel GrahamClaire is so knowledgeable about the body and how it works! She has magic hands!
Helen VelkovClaire from Directional Bodywork Clinic is fantastic! She is very knowledgable, friendly and really works out any knots amd kinks you have. She has helped both myself and my husband immensely.
Corinne Devine
I just saw Claire for the first time and feel much better for doing so. Claire helped with with some muscular issues and pain and in the process also gave me a bit of an education as to how to self treat myself in some areas. I'm very happy with the professional and friendly service. Thoroughly recommend.
Mike Wellburn
Claire is an exceptional therapist. She is professional, has a wealth of knowledge and has a passion to help her clients. Claire uses a range of techniques to provide the best results. I walked in a mess after months of knee and lower back pain and left feeling amazing with more mobility! Claire is warm and down to earth and is a gem in our community.
Barb HemsworthClaire is amazing! Made me feel so much lighter and looser. Was very sensitive to my health issues and incredibly knowledgeable. Can't recommend her enough.
Jen Maree
really good first visit. did a gym session later that afternoon and big difference with lower back / glute movement and generally less upper body stiffness which I came in with. even found some knots I didn't even know I had. knowledge is very good as well. will be back 👍👌
Marin Runje
5 stars
Claire has magic hands ! it s very hard to put into words how helpful she has been. I went to see her twice now for sport injuries. before I would just wait for it to pass and miss out on training and just live in pain sometimes for weeks. Now thanks to her I can resume my normal activities way quicker and I feel better in general . She also explains very well what she is doing and why the pain is there as she knows her stuff. In turns it helped me be more aware of my body s needs and limitations and I do believe I train better for it. On top of it , she genuinely cares and it s something really important for a health professional.
Camille Aurore FeliciaI contacted Claire recently to discuss a couple of medical issues and can't recommend her highly enough. I've been extremely happy and very impressed with her professionalism, attention to detail and wide knowledge in her field. The treatments I've received have made such a positive difference. Thanks Claire, you have the touch!
Allison BuckleyThis was my first pregnancy massage and Claire really put me at ease/ is very warm and easygoing. The massage really helped my preggo niggles (including some I didn't even realise I had). Great mix of relaxing and remedial. Thanks Claire!
Bec HennessyClaire was extremely knowledgeable and attentive to my aches and pains, she was able to identify where the problem areas were without me having to point it out - very grateful that she was able to relieve pregnancy aches and pains, especially after traditional business hours.
Selina LeungClaire was amazing, and so knowledgeable. She was great at finding all the areas that really needed the work, and listened so well to me and my body. After a few awful nights sleep, I saw Claire, and the added movement I gained in my back and hips allowed me to sleep so well afterwards. Very grateful!
Harriet BlackI had a great post pregnancy massage from Claire recently; she really got in there and worked through some knots I'd gotten from breastfeeding. She has a lovely space, highly recommend!
Martha Tiger
Following a car accident accident two years ago I get chronic back pain. Claire really helps to manage the pain.
Luke WhiteClaire is a very knowledgeable and professional massage therapist. I relied upon Claire’s extensive knowledge of varying techniques to get back full range of movement post shoulder reconstruction. Claire is very personable. I couldn’t recommend her anymore highly.
Matt QuigleyI had the best experience with Claire! My back and neck feel so much better after months of being so tight! Highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their health!
Daniela KfouriClaire is warm, genuine and engaged with her clients and her work. Her massage is amazing and the muscle tension dissolves away under her hands. Highly recommended.
Annie Dawson NaturopathClaire was very attentive when recording my previous medical history to ensure that her massage was targeting all my aches and pains. Her professionalism and caring nature are second to none and I will happily recommend her services to my friends!
Barbara Lembo