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  • I am…

    Some of the physical benefits of massage include:

    reduced muscle tension.

    improved circulation.

    stimulation of the lymphatic system.

    reduction of stress hormones.

    relaxation.

    increased joint mobility and flexibility.

    improved skin tone.

    improved recovery of soft tissue injuries.

    To find a Allied Health registered therapeutic massage therapist near you go to www.mtasa.co.za

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  • Sports Massage

    Sports massage earns its name from targeting injuries that are specific to sports, whereas deep tissue massage is more specifically focused on chronic muscle tension and stress reduction. Knowing when to apply which technique is important for getting the best results.

    Sports massage is a form of massage involving the manipulation of soft tissue to benefit a person engaged in regular physical activity. Sports massage is designed to assist in correcting problems and imbalances in soft tissue that are caused from repetitive and strenuous physical activity and trauma.

    The benefits are:
    💥increased range of motion.
    💥decreased injury potential.
    💥increased circulation.
    💥increased cellular metabolism.
    💥Increased flexibility.
    💥Increased sense of well-being.
    💥Decreased muscle tension.
    💥Decreased neurological excitability (nerves more relaxed)
    💥Decreased muscle spasms
    💥Better sleep

    Massage has so many wonderful benefits and this list must be making you wonder when lockdown will be done so you can see your favorite therapist or find a great therapist!☺️👍

    To find a Allied Health registered therapeutic massage therapist near you with the knowledge and experience to know when you need a sports massage or a deep tissue massage, to really assess where you body is at, to listen to your injury experience and history then go to our website to find a therapist near you

    www.mtasa.co.za

    #mtaofsa #massagelifestyle #sportsmassage #massagetherapysouthafrica
    #MassageForWellness #injuryprevention #insafehands #painmanagement #musclerecovery #sportsperformance

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  • The travels of a massage plinth…

    I found these photos in a draw in my office. A throwback to 2005-2007 when I started out my career as a massage therapist.

    “Have bed – will travel”…

    I signed up for my 2 year Diploma in 2003 and I can still remember the excitement of choosing and ordering my very own massage plinth. After six months of pure theory, we were finally allowed to start massaging our colleagues, and six months after that we could start our case study work. I met some really interesting people during that time, some of whom are still booking their regular massages to this day ❤❤

    That trusty plinth of mine was taken onto many sports fields for post-event massages at Pedal Power Cycle Events, The Argus Cycle Tour, Two Oceans Marathon, Peninsula Marathon, VOB Time Trials, The Odyssey Stage Race, The Cederberg Challenge… Then as my massage practice grew I could no longer fit in travel  massages and the plinth  rested in my office, until recently…

    There is a wonderful feeling to be able to “take your practice with you”. To explore working in different spaces, on bodies that each have a story of their own.

    May my plinth and I continue to travel, continue to learn and to grow ❤❤

    Thank you to each person who has chilled on that plinth.

    Thank you for allowing me to work with your body.

    To come alongside you as you work towards your goals and dreams…whatever they may be…

    ~BobbieMareeMassage ❤❤❤❤KneadingRelief~

    P.S… For clarity: I work from my massage rooms in Kirstenhof. Due to time constraints I do not travel to patient’s houses. My plinth and I do pop into http://www.takedown.co.za/ every now and then 😃