Canberra Remedial Massage (Ainslie, ACT) - Remedial & Sports

Monica Gallacher
20 Hawdon St
Ainslie 2602
0401 947 601- Monica
Servicing Ainslie, ACT and Inner North Canberra

Remedial and sports massage to reduce pain, support recovery, and help you move more freely.



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New prices effective 1 April 2026

30 min $90 | 45 min $120 | 60 min $140 | 90 min $200

 


Remedial Massage

A thoughtful, evidence-informed approach to pain, tension, and movement

Remedial massage is designed to support your body when something isn’t quite right—whether that’s pain, restriction, or a sense of ongoing tension that won’t settle.

Each session is tailored to you.
We take into account what you’re feeling, how your body is moving, and what you need—not just in the moment, but over time.

This is not a one-size-fits-all treatment. It’s a conversation with your body.


How it works

Rather than “fixing” tissues, remedial massage works through a combination of:

  • movement and sensory input
  • the nervous system
  • your body’s natural ability to adapt and regulate

Using a mix of techniques—such as targeted pressure, slow sustained work, and gentle movement—we create the conditions for your body to ease tension and move more freely.

Often, pain is not just about tight muscles.
It’s about how the nervous system interprets and protects an area.

When that system begins to feel safe again, change can happen.


What you might notice

People often come in with:

  • persistent or recurring pain
  • tightness that returns again and again
  • reduced mobility or stiffness
  • headaches or neck/shoulder tension
  • lower back or hip discomfort

After a session, you may notice:

  • a reduction in pain or sensitivity
  • easier, more comfortable movement
  • a sense of release or lightness
  • your body feeling more “settled”

Sometimes the change is immediate.
Sometimes it’s gradual and builds over a few sessions.

Both are normal.


A gentle, realistic expectation

Remedial massage doesn’t “realign” your body or permanently change structure.

What it can do is influence how your body feels and responds—reducing pain, improving movement, and supporting recovery.

It works best as part of a broader approach that may include:

  • movement or exercise
  • rest and recovery
  • awareness of patterns and load

When to book

Remedial massage may be helpful if you’re:

  • dealing with ongoing or recurring pain
  • recovering from strain or injury
  • feeling restricted in your movement
  • noticing tension building from work, stress, or daily life
  • wanting support alongside training or rehabilitation

A quiet note on evidence

Current research suggests massage can help reduce pain, improve range of motion, and support recovery—primarily through effects on the nervous system rather than structural change.

That aligns with what many clients experience:
a shift in how their body feels, moves, and responds.


If something in your body has been asking for attention—this is a space to listen, respond, and support it.


Sports Massage

Supporting recovery, performance, and the demands you place on your body

Sports massage is designed for active bodies—whether that’s structured training, weekend sport, or simply a physically demanding life.

It can support you before, during, or after activity, helping your body recover, reset, and stay resilient.


How it works

Sports massage uses a combination of techniques tailored to your activity and goals, including:

  • targeted pressure
  • faster or more stimulating strokes
  • stretching and movement-based techniques

Depending on what you need, sessions may feel more energising or more restorative.

Like all massage, its effects are not about “breaking down tissue” or “flushing toxins.”

Instead, it works by:

  • reducing perceived muscle soreness
  • supporting circulation and fluid movement
  • helping the nervous system regulate after loading

What you might notice

Sports massage can help with:

  • post-training soreness (DOMS)
  • muscle tightness or fatigue
  • maintaining mobility and ease of movement
  • preparing the body for activity
  • recovering between sessions or events

After a session, people often feel:

  • freer and more mobile
  • less sore or heavy
  • more ready to move

Timing your sessions

Sports massage can be used in different ways:

  • Pre-event: Lighter, more stimulating work to prepare the body
  • Post-event: Slower, restorative work to support recovery
  • Maintenance: Regular sessions to manage load and prevent the build-up of tension

We’ll adjust the approach depending on where you are in your training or activity cycle.


A gentle, realistic expectation

Sports massage won’t “flush lactic acid” or prevent all injury.

What it can do is help your body recover more comfortably, move more freely, and stay better regulated under load.


A quiet note on evidence

Research suggests that massage may help reduce muscle soreness and support short-term recovery, with smaller or variable effects on performance.

What many people value most is how it helps them feel:
freer, lighter, and more ready to train again.


Whether you’re training hard or simply asking a lot of your body, this is a way to support it—without pushing it further.