Award wining, result driven remedial massage in Healesville, Seville & Ferntree Gully

If you’re dealing with tightness, soreness, restricted movement, or recovering from an injury, Remedial Massage offers targeted, hands-on treatment to help improve comfort, mobility, and function.

Our therapists take a structured, clinical approach — assessing what’s going on, treating the affected and surrounding areas, and helping you move with more ease and confidence.

What is Remedial Massage?

Remedial Massage uses targeted, hands-on techniques to address tension, tightness, and discomfort in muscles, tendons, and connective tissues. It begins with a brief assessment to understand what you’re feeling, what may be contributing, and how your body is moving.

Your therapist will then work through the affected area and any surrounding regions that may be compensating — because when one part of the body is irritated, neighbouring areas often adapt or tighten.

This broader approach is why many people choose Remedial Massage when they want hands-on treatment that helps their whole body move and feel better.

Who Remedial Massage Is Ideal For

People often come to us for Remedial Massage when they’re experiencing:

• tight or sore muscles
• general stiffness
• tension-related headaches
• discomfort from sitting, driving or repetitive tasks
• sporting or training-related soreness
• niggles that keep returning
• restricted movement
• discomfort related to arthritis
• post-operative tightness (e.g., knee, hip or back surgery recovery)

If you prefer a hands-on, massage-based approach to help manage soreness or support recovery, Remedial Massage is often a great fit.

How Remedial Massage Helps

Remedial Massage can:

• reduce muscle tension
• improve flexibility
• increase movement comfort
• support recovery after activity or injury
• improve circulation to the treated area
• reduce stress and muscle guarding

Your therapist will explain what they’re finding as they go, and tailor the pressure and techniques to suit your comfort.

Our Approach to Remedial Massage

Your therapist will:

• talk with you about what you’re feeling
• assess movement and identify contributing areas
• treat the primary area and surrounding tissues
• adjust pressure based on your comfort
• provide guidance on how to support your body between sessions

We take a whole-body, movement-aware approach — because tightness rarely happens in isolation.

What to Expect in Your Session

Your appointment will include:

• a brief discussion about what you’re feeling
• assessment of the affected area
• targeted hands-on treatment
• treatment to surrounding areas that may be compensating
• simple movement or self-care suggestions (if helpful)

Your therapist will check in with you throughout the session about preferred pressure and comfort levels.

Remedial Massage vs Deep Tissue vs Soft Tissue Massage

Here’s the simplest way to understand it:

• Soft tissue or deep tissue massage → general massage aimed at releasing tightness
• Remedial Massage → targeted massage focused on a specific area of discomfort, injury, or movement restriction

If you’re coming in because something hurts, feels restricted, or isn’t moving well, your treatment will generally be considered remedial — even if it includes general massage techniques.

Your therapist will tailor the treatment to your needs once they’ve assessed you.

Private Health Insurance, WorkCover & Payments

• Yes, Remedial Massage can be claimed on the spot using HICAPS, provided your policy includes Remedial Massage.
• We also provide services for WorkSafe Victoria clients (with appropriate approval).

If you’re unsure what you’re covered for, your health fund can confirm the details for you.

Why Choose Rapid Recovery for Remedial Massage

• Therapists who assess before they treat
• Treatment focused on both the irritated area and contributing regions
• Pressure tailored to your comfort
• Integrated care available (Massage, Myotherapy, Osteopathy)
• A friendly, supportive environment
• Clear communication and practical guidance

Our clinics were built on exceptional Remedial Massage — it’s still one of our most in-demand services.