SHARN
MASSAGE THERAPIST (TMT)
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Treatment Options
580 South African rand- 680 South African rand
- 780 South African rand
“Every human being is the author of their own health or disease”
Therapeutic massage is not a luxury, it's a preventative health measure
Spa Massage
Swedish Massage
Deep Tissue
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Aims to relax
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Limited health benefits
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Therapists have limited training
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Risk of injury/worsening issues
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Limited pain relief
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Long strokes & light pressure
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More relaxing experience
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Limited effect on pain/injury/sports performance.
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Targets chronic tension/deep muscles
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Slow strokes, direct pressure or friction
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Often uncomfortable/painful
Medical/Clinical
Myofascial
Sports Massage
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Focused on injury/ medical condition
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Has one specific outcome/goal
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Targets specific, affected area
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Intensive, can be uncomfortable
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Long. slow strokes
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Deep pressure
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Targets myofascial tissues.
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Can be uncomfortable
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Targets specific muscles for sport
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Address muscle pain and recovery
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Improve range of motion and flexibility, support effective movement
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Can be painful
My Approach to Therapeutic Massage
I apply combined techniques from any or all of the above modalities to meet your specific needs.
Using varied techniques helps affect both physical and mental health.
While bodywork has physical benefits, there are significant, measurable results for mental health, specifically by increasing serotonin and dopamine levels by around 30%, oxytocin by 10% , and lowering cortisol. by around 30%. In turn these neurotransmitters increase white blood cell count, manage blood sugar spikes and positively affect all systems of the body.
If you are someone who insists that excessively deep, painful pressure is necessary and beneficial, I'm probably not the right therapist for you.
Learn more about why avoiding pain for parasympathetic dominance is beneficial below. Skip ahead to 2:37 for relevant info.
Science Based Approach
Extensive training in anatomy, physiology, and pathology allows me to plan a unique approach to every patient, and every appointment.
I combine deep tissue, Swedish, myofacsial, sports massage, and PNF techniques, but aim for a painless, relaxing experience overall. Whether you just want a relaxing massage, to manage a health condition like high blood pressure, enhance your sports performance, or even address multiple issues, I can adjust my work to your specific needs. Massage is proven to be very effective in managing mental health challenges - like depression and anxiety.