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Cape Town Massage Therapist, based at 89 Kloof Nek Rd Tamboerskloof. |
- Who is Gaz the Therapeutic Massage Therapist?
- Where to find Gaz in Cape Town
- What is Therapeutic Massage Therapy?
My name is Gareth Pressley.I was born in Cape Town and have lived on the Atlantic Seaboard most of my life. I graduated with a two year diploma course in Therapeutic Massage Therapy in 2005 at The Massage Therapy Institute (M.T.I). I am registered with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa, (AHPCSA) which is a statutory health body established in terms of the Allied Health Professions Act, 63 of 1982 (The Act) in order to control all allied health professions, which includes Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homoeopathy, Naturopathy, Osteopathy Phytotherapy, Therapeutic Aromatherapy, Therapeutic Massage Therapy, Therapeutic Reflexology and Unani-Tibb.
I have completed more than 400 hours of comunity service including stroke victoms, cancer patients, drug addicts, injured police/traffic officers, sportsmen & women and to a large extent, the elderly. Subsequently I have worked for the Arrabella and Radison hotels, both are based in Cape Town.
I have a problem solving approuch to massage and believe the answer to solving a problem is to find its root. I accomplish this through postural assessment, muscle testing and understanding the individual's life style and medical history. Taking all this into account I plan the massage treatment accordingly, whether it be, Sports Massage,Therapeutic Massage,Hot Stone massage or Pregnancy massage,the above applies to all.
I have a problem solving approuch to massage and believe the answer to solving a problem is to find its root. I accomplish this through postural assessment, muscle testing and understanding the individual's life style and medical history. Taking all this into account I plan the massage treatment accordingly, whether it be, Sports Massage,Therapeutic Massage,Hot Stone massage or Pregnancy massage,the above applies to all.
At Present , Gaz is only offering Travel Massage in and around Cape Town.
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Therapeutic Massage Therapy is defined as the mobilisation of soft tissue (e.g. muscle, fascia and body fluids etc.) to restore normal systemic and biomechanical / functional use. Massage can indeed assist in the treatment of most musculo-skeletal and associated problems and contributes towards improved circulatory, lymphatic and neurological functioning. Massage may be stimulating or soothing depending on the technique, depth and speed used and is both safe and effective when carried out by a trained registered therapist who, with the co-operation of the patient, promotes balance and harmony from within. Today, given the high levels of stress under which many people live, therapeutic massage is not only a most beneficial therapy, but is also the healthiest option/approach to improving your quality of life.
Therapeutic Massage is indicated as a relevant choice of health care in the following areas:
Therapeutic Massage is indicated as a relevant choice of health care in the following areas:
- Therpeutic Massage assists in Health maintenance and/or health promotion - Promotes general tissue health and encourages lifestyle and general health awareness.
- Therpeutic Massage and Stress management - Helps relieve associated muscular tension and encourages general relaxation.
- Therpeutic Massage is an essential part Post-operative care - Helps reduce recovery period and speeds up elimination of anaesthetic, as well as reducing pain and stiffness associated with bed-rest.
- Therpeutic Massage with regards to Emotional and/or psychological disorders- Releases endorphins that help to uplift and reduce depression.
- Therpeutic Massage is indicated for Terminal illness - Helps reduce pain and discomfort associated with long term bed-rest as well as providing support and reducing the effects of emotional stress for the patient as well as the family.
- Therpeutic Massage for treating Chronic pain - Helps break the "pain - spasm" cycle whilst reducing associated muscle tightness.
- Therpeutic Massage with regards to Care of the disabled - Provides emotional support as well as assisting in the maintenance of general tissue health.
- Therpeutic Massage is an essential part of Pre and/or post-event sports' participation - Improves performance and recovery and reduces the likelihood of serious injury.
