Our Services

In-home massages for the elderly and vulnerable

We are a major local provider of in-home massage to aged/home care package clients across the Mornington Peninsula, South East Melbourne suburbs and the ACT.

Positive touch (and companionship) is so beneficial to our elderly clients as well as the value of remedial/therapeutic massage for those who are restricted in their mobility.

Manual lymphatic drainage (refer to services list) is an excellent treatment to improve lymphatic flow for less active/ambulant clients.

Our specifically tailored treatments can be provided in recliners, beds or on our massage tables depending on the mobility and needs/preferences of each client.

Everybody deserves access to therapeutic massage to assist with pain management and mobility.

We provide a mobile massage service to all community members who find it challenging to travel to appointments.

As well as providing services to our elderly clients through home care packages, we can also assist with others who have mobility issues and/or suffer from chronic illnesses. Please contact us via Email or phone to discuss how we can assist you or your loved one.

This service is also available to residents in disability care homes and nursing homes.

We are affiliated with the following home care package providers:

If you or your loved one have a home care package through a different provider, please do not hesitate to contact us and we may be able to organise an agreement with your provider.

Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) can be incorporated into remedial and manual lymphatic drainage treatments. It is a non invasive, completely painless and (often immediately) effective technique which can be used on the following conditions:

• Oedema, Lipoedema and Lymphedema

• Joint Pain

• Muscle spasm, sprains and strains

• Musculoskeletal Pain

• Slow healing skin wounds such as venous ulcers

• Scar tissue

Clinical studies have found that Low Level Laser Therapy causes metabolic changes in the cells of the body.  The laser increases the energy of the cell which improves circulation, stimulates tissue repair and relieves pain by providing an analgesic effect.

The laser I use is the only laser unit registered with the American FDA and the Australian TGA specifically for lymphedema treatment but has often immediate benefit on the other conditions above.

The laser assists Lymphoedema and Lipoedema patients in the following ways:

• It increases  lymph drainage through the stimulation of new pathways

• It softens fibrotic tissue and relaxes the fascia helping restore lymph flow

• It reduces fluid accumulation in the muscles/interstitial tissue,  maintaining or continuing to improve the reduction in swelling after treatment has stopped (clinical evidence has shown this continues for months after treatment)

LLLT is used in many of my treatments as it is so beneficial for the instant reduction in pain and stiffness as well as the benefits for lymphoedema and scar tissue healing.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a component of Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy (DLT)

Mary is an accredited Decongestive Lymphatic Drainage Practitioner.

DLT comprises 5 components for the safe and effective management of ‘oedema” including lymphoedema and lipoedema.

1.   Manual Lymphatic Drainage

2.   Compression bandaging / garments

3.   Skin Care

4.   Exercise

5.   Modification of activities of daily living

One or more of these steps may be required during your treatment depending on the type of oedema, severity and your goal for the treatment.

Manual lymphatic drainage is a gentle, rhythmic massage that enhances the flow of lymph through the body, removing toxins, releasing pain, reducing swelling and improving immunity.

·  Most of the lymphatic fluid sits just under the surface of the skin so the gentle pressure and direction of the massage is very specific.   A manual lymphatic drainage treatment may also incorporate the use of a sequential intermittent pneumatic pump (SIPC) and/or low level laser therapy (LLLT)

I can assist with the management of your Lymphoedema/Lipoedema through:

·  Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

·  Compression - bandages or garments

·  Skin care - tips and tricks on avoiding infection

·  Use of sequential intermittent pneumatic pump (SIPC)

·  Use of low level laser therapy (LLLT)

·  Exercise - simple things you can do at home

·  A plan on how to self-manage your lymphoedema

Who would benefit:

·  Lymphoedema, Lipoedema patients

·  Pre and post Surgery, post liposuction / abdominoplasty

·  Lymph node removal, radiation

·  Generalised swelling from injury, travel, immobility

and many other conditions such as fibromyalgia, headaches, sinusitis, hayfever, sporting injuries

Oncology Massage is a specialised, gentle and safe form of massage therapy that is modified to meet the specific and ongoing needs of someone currently undergoing cancer treatment or with a history of cancer.

A traditional, remedial style massage involving deep tissue techniques or cupping may often be far too much for your body to cope with while undergoing treatment and beyond. Oncology massage uses gentle massage and mobilisation of the fascia, which allows the muscles to relax, easing pain and stress. Research has shown that this gentler approach is often just as beneficial for pain management and is much kinder to your body while it undergoes treatment and many changes during this period.

As a specifically trained Oncology Massage therapist, I base your individual massage around the (often changing) side effects of surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy, as well as your preferences and needs in terms of the duration of the massage, the pressure, and positioning of your body, based on whether you may be feeling nauseous or anxious, and taking into account any swelling, lymphoedema, wound sites and surgical devices such as ports, catheters, or stoma bags.

The intention is to work within your body’s limits and clients have reported experiencing:

• A reduction in pain

• Improvement in sleep

• A reduction in nausea

• A reduction in swelling

• Improvement in shortness of breath

• A reduction in anxiety

• An improvement in overall wellbeing.

What is Reiki?

Reiki, pronounced ‘ray-key’, is often described as “life force energy” or “spiritual energy”. It is a natural, gentle yet powerful form of healing therapy that aims to increase energy levels, promote relaxation and wellbeing and enhance the body’s natural healing ability. 

Reiki aims to rebalance the body’s energy flow. A simple way to explain this is by comparing the body’s energy to a river. Our energy should flow easily down through the body. In the river analogy, a pebble, or even a rock, will fall into the river and make the flow of the water a little more difficult. These pebbles are akin to human worries, fears and anger. Each pebble builds on top of the other and soon there is only a trickle of water running in the once free flowing riving. A Reiki treatment helps the body rebalance, and allows the flow of energy once again.

Reiki is not a religion, there is nothing you have to believe in to use or receive Reiki. It can do no harm and the energy flows to the areas in your body that require it. Reiki is a complementary therapy which works in conjunction with other medical or therapeutic techniques to lower stress, reduce pain and promote wellness. 

Clients have reported feelings of less pain, feeling “untangled” or “clean”, greater clarity, calmness or feeling more energised

Our therapeutic massage techniques focus on the areas of your body that are holding tension, thereby releasing physical pain and stress and improving muscle function.

You can request the level of pressure but our focus is to still allow you to relax and activate your body’s natural healing abilities.

We use a holistic approach to massage and often include Reiki healing as part of our techniques if you wish. Reiki encourages the flow of the body’s own energies or qi (chi). This creates a massage that leaves you feeling both relaxed and invigorated/re-energised at the same time.

Thought Field Therapy (TFT) uses various 'tapping'' sequences to balance the body's energy systems, allowing you to eliminate most negative emotions within minutes, while promoting the body's own healing ability.

TFT is based on the principle of acupuncture and works by using the body's meridians or energy pathways by simply tapping your fingers on certain points of your body. These points act as a code to unlock and eliminate emotional and physical problems that have a negative effect on the mind and body.

TFT offers results in a very short time frame and is incredibly effective in helping overcome fear, phobias, anxiety, trauma, stress, all types of addictions, anger, grief, physical pain and many other problems that act as barriers to happiness and health.

TFT can safely be used on people of all ages, with no side effects and without having to go through years of therapy.

Guided Thought Field Therapy sessions are available in person or via video call (on either Zoom, WhatsApp or Microsoft Teams