Massage & Soft Tissue Therapy

Massage and Soft Tissue Therapy in Leichhardt, Sydney

At Movement Laboratory Physiotherapy, massage therapy can be an effective aid in your treatment pathway, and work well on its own, or in conjunction with Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates services. Massage Therapy for healing is a scientific manipulation of soft tissues of the body for therapeutic purposes. It benefits everyone.

Movement Laboratory offers physio massage therapy in Sydney as an effective treatment pathway for athletes, pregnant women, and individuals experiencing musculoskeletal tension and injuries. 

Our Sydney Massage Therapists hold a Diploma in Remedial Massage Therapy and have over 10 years of experience in the industry working in a clinical setting. We have an active approach to rehabilitation. All treatment modalities work together to create a holistic pathway to improve our health and wellbeing.

Remedial Massage | Deep Tissue Massage | Pregnancy Massage | Head and Relaxation Massage

Our Sydney Massage Treatments in Physio Clinic

Remedial Massage uses different techniques to reduce muscular pain and help with rehabilitation. When muscles are tense, strained, torn, or have tendon damage, remedial massage uses long strokes, kneading, deep tissue, and rubbing to trace back to its origin and help increase blood flow to the tissues. It is an excellent tool to help manage chronic pain and tension caused by compromised posture and poor movement patterns.

Pressure: Medium to Firm
Technique: Oil massage, Long Strokes, Kneading, Deep tissue, Trigger point release, Stretching, Myofascial release

Deep tissue massage aims to release chronic tension in deeper layers of your muscle tissue. It is firmer than Remedial Massage and focuses on releasing specific areas of tension. It is great for acute injuries, injury prevention and sports performance.

Pressure: Firm
Technique: Kneading, Deep finger pressure, Trigger point release, Stretching, Myofascial release

Our massage therapists and Women’s Health Physio work together closely to provide care to our expectant mamas. We are experts in treating pelvic girdle pain and reduce pelvic tension in preparation for birth.

Pregnancy massage is great for conditions such as pubic symphysis pain, lateral hip pain, sacroiliac joint pain, and other common musculoskeletal issues such as neck and shoulder pain, and lower back pain. It helps to reduce peripheral swelling, prevent muscle cramps, restless legs, and insomnia! You will feel pampered and lighter after your massage!

If there is pain that requires physio attention, you will be referred to see our team of Women’s Health Physio for more specific treatment.

Pressure: Medium to Firm
Technique: Oil massage, kneading, deep tissue, stretching, myofascial release, long strokes

Indian head massages combine relaxation and therapeutic massage techniques to reduce mental stress and anxiety, as well as physical tension around the upper back, shoulders, neck, head and face. Also known as a Champissage, this type of massage therapy is based on manipulating acupressure points to release tension. 

Pressure: Soft to Medium
Technique: Trigger Point, Cranial Sacral therapy, Myofascial release, long strokes, kneading

Massage Therapy can be an effective aid in your treatment pathway, and work well on its own, or in conjunction with Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates services.

What to expect during a massage session at Movement Lab

When booking in to see our Sydney massage therapists, you will be sent a form to tell us all your body concerns, pains, aches, movement background, or any relevant information that you would like us to know prior to seeing you.

Our massage therapists are trained in multiple massage techniques, and can work closely with you to understand what you are after. Therefore the more you tell us, the better we can tailor your session to your needs.

You will be given some home exercises after your session to help prolong treatment outcome and promote healing.

Massage Techniques at Movement Laboratory

Remedial Massage
Sports Massage
Pregnancy / Antenatal Massage
Myofascial Release
Deep Tissue Therapy
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)
Muscle Energy Technique
Trigger Point Therapy
Head and Cranial Massage

Common Conditions we treat with Physio Massage Therapy

Muscle strain and tension
Tendinopathy
Lower back pain
Tennis Elbow
Migraine and Tension headaches
Postural fatigue
Plantar Fasciitis
Rotator Cuff Injury
Sciatica
Frozen Shoulder

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tele jele
02:33 09 Sep 23
Anastasia is the most wonderful physiotherapist who helped us recover and improve our mobility and strength in record time. Highly recommend!
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Sara Page
01:43 08 Sep 23
I saw the lovely Shannon for my first consult today. She was extremely professional, knowledgeable and patient. The lovely reception staff were also amazing! Thank you team!!
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Emma Powell
11:14 07 Sep 23
The team are so wonderful and lovely to be around. They make your recovery feel effortless and no set backs are ever taken negatively. Thanks team!
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paul nelson
03:30 04 Sep 23
I have loved my visits to Movement Laboratory. Alannah has really helped me on my journey to overcome back pain. Highly recommend
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Min Zhuo
07:39 31 Aug 23
Anastasia is very patient and informative in my daughter’s point assessment. It was great to have someone guide us through this journey. Thank you
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Karla Komene
06:46 02 Aug 23
This place was amazing I was so happy about how I was treated and looked after . I liked how everything was explained to me and it made sense . I was grateful when I told my symptoms to the lovely lady she knew what I was talking about and ways we could improve things and that I wasn’t alone. Also I felt that the environment was pleasant calm and relaxing which is what I needed. I have already taken a few work cards to pass out to some ladies I know . Thank you ???? Looking forward to moving forward
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Mark Westman
10:18 05 Jul 23
Anastasia is a miracle worker! I'm a keen runner and I started seeing her a few months ago after a couple of broken backs and a (new) torn hammy. She diagnosed my hammy problem quickly and efficiently, provided immediate relief through some deep massage to allow me to survive a few more important runs before my wedding (honeymoon = rest), and has helped me rebuild through focused strength work and home exercises. She obviously cares about her patients and enjoys helping them achieve their goals. I'm now running regularly and pain free again! Thanks Anastasia 🙂

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