Find out what we offer at Northwest Massage Clinic

  • Manipulative therapy aims to reduced biomechanical stress and regulate neurological feedback. This involves mobilising, articulating and manipulating joints and can often bring about an immediate improvement.

    With careful positioning of the body and good communication before initiating either a low or high velocity thrust (HVT). Manipulative therapy is always preceded by some soft-tissue treatment to reduce the chance of any soreness afterwards.

  • Highly recommended for musculoskeletal issues, new or longstanding conditions and pain management. Also perfect for treating sports injuries, as part of a conditioning program and for rehabilitation.

    Includes a thorough musculoskeletal assessment with a neurological component. Treatment involves advanced remedial techniques, deep-tissue massage aimed at pain-reduction and over-facilitation, and Osteopathic mobilisations/articulations for joint-related restriction/pain, aiming to reduce biomechanical & postural stress.

  • For injury recovery and prevention sports massage techniques are ideal in aiding recovery, conditioning and helping in the prevention of further injury or pain by targeting niggles and fatigued muscles.

    Please don’t think sports massage is just for the elite athletes- these same techniques are effective in treating muscular aches and pains developed from many walks of life.

  • Also known as dry needling, a useful adjunct to treatment of muscular strains, muscular sprains, and forms of tendonitis.

    Effective in triggering a twitch-response in the muscles and stimulating the inflammatory response initiate healing -particularly of tricky areas like tendons which can be slow to heal.

  • The classic, relaxing and very gentle pressure massage. Used to de-stress, calm the nervous system and relax the body.

    Reducing the effects of stress and slowing down the breathing are often vital before more strenuous techniques are attempted. A valuable aspect of any treatment.

  • Oncology Massage or massage for people with cancer, or a history of cancer, aims to improve wellbeing by reducing the discomfort that comes with the symptoms of cancer.

    The massage does not aim to ‘fix’ anything, but to improve comfort, reduce stress, and bring about a feeling of wellness.

    Additional training is required to provide this type of massage- well worth it to be able to offer a moment of bliss.

“ I can honestly say that Ana Maia is fantastic at what she does.

She takes her time to not only understand the injury or problem that you are suffering from, but also to get to know you as a person.

At every appointment she is always very friendly, happy and welcoming. She remembers every person she works with and works hard to make everything as personal as possible.

She spends a great deal of time working on your problem area spending as much time as possible to ensure you that when you leave the appointment you are happy with the work she has done. Ana Maia is happy to explain what she is doing and why it will make a difference.

I have never has someone who cares so deeply about helping their patient. I cannot recommend Ana Maia enough, you will not regret letting her solve your problems .”

— Mhairi S. treated for frozen shoulder