Why see a massage therapist?
Massage therapy offers far more than just relaxation. At Total Physiotherapy Manly Vale, our massage services are designed to support your overall health, recovery, and wellbeing. Whether you’re dealing with injury, chronic pain, post‑surgical swelling, or simply need to unwind, massage therapy can help:
- Relieve muscular tension and pain
- Reduce stress and promote relaxation
- Enhance circulation and lymphatic flow
- Support rehabilitation and performance
- Complement treatment for chronic or complex health conditions
Our experienced massage therapist tailors each session to your individual goals, ensuring you receive the care that’s right for you.
Understanding Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is a hands‑on treatment that uses specific techniques to manipulate muscles and soft tissues. It’s beneficial as a standalone therapy or as part of a broader physiotherapy or rehabilitation plan.
At our clinic, we take a clinical approach to massage—balancing therapeutic outcomes with a deep understanding of anatomy, movement, and individual health needs. This allows us to support a wide range of clients, from athletes to individuals undergoing cancer treatment.
Our Massage Services
We offer a comprehensive range of massage techniques to suit various needs:
Relaxation (Swedish) Massage
A gentle, soothing massage designed to reduce stress, calm the nervous system, and promote an overall sense of wellbeing.
Remedial Massage
Targets specific areas of tension and dysfunction using deep tissue techniques. Ideal for pain relief, injury recovery, and correcting musculoskeletal imbalances.
Sports Massage
Perfect for athletes or active individuals. This massage focuses on muscle recovery, flexibility, and injury prevention—before or after performance.
Oncology Massage
Clara Thompson, our highly qualified massage therapist, holds a postgraduate degree in oncology massage. She provides safe, compassionate care tailored to individuals living with or recovering from cancer, addressing fatigue, pain, and anxiety.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Performed by one of our physiotherapists, this gentle technique stimulates the lymphatic system to reduce swelling and improve immune function—especially beneficial after surgery or lymph node removal.
Clara Thompson
Clara takes the time to understand your goals and concerns and offers personalised treatments that assist your health and recovery journey.
Clara takes the time to understand your goals and concerns and offers personalised treatments that assist your health and recovery journey.
Our Treatment Philosophy
At Total Physiotherapy Manly Vale, we believe in treating the whole person—not just the symptoms. Our massage therapy services are grounded in clinical knowledge, empathy, and a commitment to evidence‑based care.
Meet our massage therapist, Clara Thompson, who brings:
- Experience representing Australia as a Sports Massage Therapist at three Olympic Games
- A Postgraduate Degree in Oncology Massage
- A current role at the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse
- Training in acupuncture, which can be integrated into your care when appropriate
