Ivanhoe Massage, Craniosacral and Bodywork

17/11/2025

Has the same effect as massage? Better results with 'physiotherapy'

If you've seen a physiotherapist, you might’ve undergone needling with the promise it will reduce your pain. Did you receive dry needling or acupuncture? How can you tell the difference between the two? Norman and Tegan poke through the evidence to find out how effective these techniques can be. R...

31/05/2025

From July 2025 the federal government's Support at Home program will fund "Therapeutic services for independent living" by remedial massage therapists "to manage ... physical wellbeing in support of the older person remaining safe and independent at home"
The “independence” category may require a co-contribution for some participants (as opposed to Clinical Support which is fully funded)
The client's care plan is managed by their case manager
The CM meets with the client to determine what their care needs are and how they can be best met
They are generally assessed by a physio during this process who documents the need for RM in the care plan
Alternatively, the client can request the service

17/05/2025

or ... you could see a qualified experienced therapist