Whilst the origins of massage can be traced back more then 2000 years and used extensively in clinical practice by Hippocrates, it is in more recent times that research has brought the therapeutic benefits of massage to the fore.

A large percentage of massage research has been undertaken by the Touch Research Institute at University Miami School of Medicine and has shown massage can benefit in the following: but not limited to

• Increased attention and learning. This can be a positive effect for those with attention deficit disorders and learning disabilities.
• Reduces Pain.
• Increase in immune system functions.
• Reduces Stress.
• Beneficial in overcoming addictions.
• Reduces premenstrual symptoms.
• Lowers blood pressure.
• Reduce anxiety.
• Beneficial for migraine and headache.
• Reduce low back pain.
• Reduce shoulder and neck pain.
• Beneficial effects on the hormones.
• Increase range of motion.
• Increase flexibility.
• Regulate sleeping patterns.
• Increase sporting achievement.
• Benefits to the circulation of blood and lymph. Therefore the removal of waste.
• Massage on children and adolescents showed open verbal communication, increased sleep patterns, reduced depression and anxiety.

At Stay Active Muscle Therapy We use a range of Myotherapy and massage skills and techniques dependent on the individual client outcome required.

Brian Borg:
Myotherapist
Remedial Massage Therapist

Adv Dip Myo. (Myotherapy)
Dip. RM.
Dip. MAT.
Cert IV MT.

Brian is passionate about myotherapy and its benefits and employs many techniques such as Dry Needling, TENS, EMS, Excercise perscriptions, Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, PNF Stretching and Aromatherapy into the treatments.

A member of the Australian Association of Massage Therapists and Institute of Registered Myotherapists of Australia, Brian is committed to continued education and skill development for the benefit of his clients.