Optimise muscle function
support body systems
and move more comfortably through life
About
Chrystal
Bsc. Sports Science, Dip. Remedial Massage
Level 1 Sports Trainer
As a remedial massage therapist and sports scientist it is a privilege to help you perform at your best; whether that be with sporting achievements, being able to use overhead cupboards with ease or providing a space for you to reset and renew mental focus and clarity.
I'm passionate about anatomy, body systems and people moving well.
I enjoy sharing knowledge and can suggest strategies and actions that you can use to complement your treatment and provide effective relief from symptoms of muscular dysfunction, postural complaints, injuries, stress and anxiety.
Stomp into a treatment session and float out!
Services
Remedial Massage
Remedial massage treatments focus on restoring optimum function and movement patterns.
Using a range of techniques to help with pain management, postural complaints, sporting or occupational injuries, and chronic musculoskeletal issues.
A treatment session includes a thorough consultation, movement assessments, massage therapy, stretches and exercise coaching.
Athlete Support - Sports Massage
Treatments are developed with a specific focus depending on where you're working in your training cycle. Lengthening approaches, percussive techniques, vibrations, assisted stretching and focused muscle contraction and release can all assist with muscle recovery, aid in flexibility and help to reduce symptoms associated with injuries.
Additional exercises and stretches can also be recommended to assist with your recovery and compliment your training regime.
Sports taping can be provided to support joints, reduce pain, change sensation or reduce swelling during competition or recovery.
Utilising the negative pressure of cupping therapy to work through areas and movement restrictions.
Cupping encourages fluid flow to the area, changes sensory input and perception, and when combined with passive and active movements can be effective at improving mobility and reducing pain associated with movement.
Functional Cupping
Deep Tissue Massage
Using techniques to warm and release muscle tension through deeper layers of muscle, and connective tissue.
The focus of treatment is to work along movement pattern chains to release tension through those connections.
Stretching, passive movement and trigger point therapy are often used to help reduce muscular tension, and improve range of movement
Relaxation Massage
Pause, unclench your jaw, take a deep breath in, drop your shoulders down and as you breathe out tuck your chin to your chest....
Relaxation treatments are focused on helping your nervous system to reset, calm your mind, and in turn release that baseline tension across your muscle groups.
Long, slow and purposeful techniques encourage your heart rate to reduce, your breathing to steady and bring a calmness to both mind and body.
Lava Shell Massage
Utilising heat for a deeper muscle release smoothed tiger clam shells are used to deliver a nurturing and soothing massage, reducing deep muscle tension.
The continuous heat is generated and contained within the shells, meaning there is no loss of contact during your treatment.
Heat treatments can improve circulation, reduce muscular pain and spasms and promote healing.
The shells can also provide cool treatments to aid with reducing acute pain and inflammation.
Location
Unit 5/3 Benjamin Way
Rockingham WA
Easy parking and hicaps available for health insurance claims
Information
Do you provide support during pregnancy?
- No. There are many considerations that need to be taken into account when providing support during pregnancy, and this specialised training has not been a focus of my ongoing education.
Do you work with children and adolescents?
- No. The development, rehabilitation and injury management protocols for children vary from those of adults, and this specialised training has not been a focus of my ongoing education.
Can I claim private health rebates?
- Yes. I am a recognised provider with private health funds, and have HICAPS available onsite for on the spot claims.
I’ve been told I have bursitis, RSI, Carpal Tunnel, tennis or Golfers Elbow - can massage help?
- Yes! Massage, in combination with a strength based exercise program, has been shown to be effective at relieving symptoms and improving outcomes. Massage can also be very effective at reducing your pain and making it easier to complete your programmed exercises.
Do you perform joint manipulations
- No. Joint manipulations require specific training, particularly those of the vertebral column, and that is not a part of my clinical practice. Joint mobilisations are small rhythmic movements of specific joints to improve engagement, sensory input and reduce discomfort. These are different from manipulations which are often short, quick and result in a ‘pop’ sound.
Do you have experience with exercise interventions?
- Yes. I have experience with strength and conditioning athletes, as well as improving strength and mobility with older populations. I can help you engage with exercise, as well as tailor your treatment to support your existing training programs, training loads and goals.
Will treatment hurt?
- No. I work on the premise that if it is pain that brings you to an appointment, then my aim is to reduce that for you. Treatments can be firm, and in highly sensitised areas that can result in a tenderness however, the depth of pressure will always be adjusted to your preferences and to be within the tolerances of your body.
How does cupping work?
- Cupping works by applying a negative pressure, and is an effective alternative when compressive massage techniques aren’t tolerable or aren’t yielding results. Cupping can change the sensory input to an area, induce an inflammatory response to stimulate a change, and can help improve mobility when used in an active treatment.
How can tape support massage?
- Massage can be effective at changing sensation, muscle engagement, postural positioning and pain perception. Taping can support these changes, with a variety of different tapes and applications available. Tape can be used to restrict and support movement (during an acute injury phase), reduce pain and sensation (during recovery), assist with oedema management, and support postural engagement.
How is sports massage different?
- Sports massage is tailored to where in your training block you are. Treatments can be focused on pre-event preparation, post event recovery, support pre season strength and conditioning training and assist with in season conditioning maintenance. Techniques used specifically support circulation and maintaining an ideal resting muscule length-tension relationship.
Matwork Pilates
Matwork pilates is available in clinic for existing clients in a one on one setting, or in groups of two.
Enquire as to how Pilates could assist you with your movement goals at your next treatment session.
Group Matwork Pilates is held during Spring/Summer on weekend mornings at Palm Beach.
Bookings are available online, under the group sessions tab of the online booking portal.
Any questions about either service, please send an email
Privacy Policy
Helix Remedial is committed to providing quality services to you and this policy outlines our ongoing obligations to you in respect of how we manage your Personal Information.
We have adopted the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act). The APPs govern the way in which we collect, use, disclose, store, secure and dispose of your Personal Information.
A copy of the Australian Privacy Principles may be obtained from the website of The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at https://www.oaic.gov.au/.
What is Personal Information and why do we collect it?
Personal Information is information or an opinion that identifies an individual. Examples of Personal Information we collect includes names, addresses, email addresses, phone and contact numbers.
This Personal Information is obtained in many ways including intake forms, during consultation and interviews, correspondence, by telephone, by email, via our website www.helixremedial.com.au, from cookies and from third parties. We don’t guarantee website links or policy of authorised third parties.
We collect your Personal Information for the primary purpose of providing our services to you, providing information to our clients and marketing. We may also use your Personal Information for secondary purposes closely related to the primary purpose, in circumstances where you would reasonably expect such use or disclosure. You may unsubscribe from our mailing/marketing lists at any time by contacting us in writing.
When we collect Personal Information we will, where appropriate and where possible, explain to you why we are collecting the information and how we plan to use it.
Sensitive Information
Sensitive information is defined in the Privacy Act to include information or opinion about such things as an individual's racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, membership of a political association, religious or philosophical beliefs, membership of a trade union or other professional body, criminal record or health information.
Sensitive information will be used by us only:
• For the primary purpose for which it was obtained
• For a secondary purpose that is directly related to the primary purpose
• With your consent; or where required or authorised by law.
Third Parties
Where reasonable and practicable to do so, we will collect your Personal Information only from you. However, in some circumstances we may be provided with information by third parties. In such a case we will take reasonable steps to ensure that you are made aware of the information provided to us by the third party.
Disclosure of Personal Information
Your Personal Information may be disclosed in a number of circumstances including the following:
• Third parties where you consent to the use or disclosure; and
• Where required or authorised by law.
Security of Personal Information
Your Personal Information is stored in a manner that reasonably protects it from misuse and loss and from unauthorized access, modification or disclosure.
When your Personal Information is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was obtained, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or permanently de-identify your Personal Information. However, most of the Personal Information is or will be stored in client files which will be kept by us for a minimum of 7 years.
Access to your Personal Information
You may access the Personal Information we hold about you and to update and/or correct it, subject to certain exceptions. If you wish to access your Personal Information, please contact us in writing.
Helix Remedial will not charge any fee for your access request but may charge an administrative fee for providing a copy of your Personal Information.
In order to protect your Personal Information we may require identification from you before releasing the requested information.
Maintaining the Quality of your Personal Information
It is an important to us that your Personal Information is up to date. We will take reasonable steps to make sure that your Personal Information is accurate, complete and up-to-date. If you find that the information we have is not up to date or is inaccurate, please advise us as soon as practicable so we can update our records and ensure we can continue to provide quality services to you.
Policy Updates
This Policy may change from time to time and is available on our website.
Privacy Policy Complaints and Enquiries
If you have any queries or complaints about our Privacy Policy please contact us at:
Unit 5, 3 Benjamin Way, ROCKINGHAM WA 6168
0435 002 884
Terms and Conditions
General
You agree to these terms and conditions any time you book services with Helix Remedial.
Helix Remedial is able to update service details, clinic rules and service pricing at any time without notice.
Health
You agree to update your therapist of any changes to your health status prior to the commencement of your service, and understand that changes to your health could contraindicate the massage service booked.
Receiving a massage when you are unwell or with a viral infection (including common cold and flu) can be detrimental and is unlikely to result in the best treatment outcomes. Please reschedule your appointment if you are unwell.
A detailed health history will be taken at your initial appointment, please inform your therapist of any updates to this information.
Cancellations, reschedules and running late
Please note that any cancellation or reschedule to your appointment will need to be done with at least 24 hours notice. Failure to provide notice will incur a cancellation fee (of 50% of the booked service cost), with the fee required to be paid in full prior to another booking being made. No shows will be charged a late cancellation fee.
Your appointment time is allocated to you, if you're late and there is still reasonable time to provide your treatment, then your appointment will proceed however, additional time will not be allocated.
Treatment time
Booked service time includes all discussions, treatment consultation and planning which can include exercise instruction, taping, clinical assessment and treatment provision, including time before and after treatment for assessment and reassessment.
Payments and gift cards
Payment for treatments is required on the day of service. Health insurance claims can be processed onsite via HICAPS however, all fees are the responsibility of the treatment recipient and payment needs to be made in full on the day of service.
Gift cards are available for purchase and are valid for 12 months. Gift cards are non refundable, but can be transferred if required.
Personal conduct
All treatment approaches, treatment plans and modalities to be included will be discussed and agreed in consultation with you. Consent for services will be gained for every treatment.
If clothing is required to be removed for treatment then towels will be used for draping, with only the body area being treated being uncovered. Therapists respect your privacy and time will be allocated for you to dress/undress in private.
If you do not wish to proceed with treatment, or aspects of treatment, please advise your therapist immediately.
Treatments can be refused or cancelled at any point in the event of harassment, intimidation or unprofessional behaviour either physical or verbal, with incidents of a serious nature being forwarded to the police.