Here at Revitalize we have practitioners with the right qualifications and experience to help bring the best out of every athlete. We have therapies to help you recover from injuries and events, as well as help you in maintaining peak physical and mental condition. Therapies range from Massage to Acupuncture and Osteopathy.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complete system of medicine used to diagnose and treat illness, prevent disease and improve well-being. It is effective for physical, psychological and emotional conditions.
Acupuncture, a form of TCM, has been practiced for more than 2,500 years, yet it is one of the most widely used modalities of the 21st century. This ancient knowledge of the body and its functions is still relevant for today's health conditions.
Acupuncture can help the energetic organs support themselves. These organs govern the functions of our senses (our ability to keep a clear head, calm the mind, focus, concentrate, sleep etc), which are all important parts of an athletes preparation.
With performance enhancement, TCM aims at treating the whole person, rather than a specific injury. By prompting the proper flow of energy within the body, Acupuncture is able to optimize the body's function and strength aiding recovery after training and daily activity.
TCM has always been used as a preventative medicine to help maintaining optimum health. However, it has the ability to bring great benefits to the patient during the recovery of from almost any illness or injury.
Acupuncture naturally stimulates the body to heal itself. The insertion of strategically placed needles from a qualified Acupuncturist, rapidly promotes circulation to the affected site, reducing pain, swelling, bruising and helping to regain strength.
The reduction of pain, swelling or bruising through Acupuncture is not a temporary form of treatment. The reason for this reduction is because the treatment is promoting the proper circulation and nourishment that is needed for proper function and strength - not just to the infected site but throughout the entire body with no side effects.
Treatment of injuries can include the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and even the speed of recovery from broken bones.
Yes. Each needle is only used once. They are pre-packaged, sterile, stainless steel and are immediately disposed of after use.
Sports Massage is extremely beneficial to athletes of all levels. It is used by the majority of elite sports teams and individuals on a regular basis. Massage helps to improve circulation and remove toxins from throughout the body. It is also a valuable aid for assisting and enhancing recovery and performance. Use massage throughout your training programme to help prevent injuries and in the rehabilitation process.
Revitalize has several Sports Massage Therapists.
Osteopathy is a hands-on form of practical health care that treats the whole body. It has been practiced for over 120 years and New Zealanders have been enjoying the benefits since the 1930’s. Treatment can provide relief for a wide range of conditions and pains resulting from disturbances to the body’s structural system.
Osteopaths use a variety of techniques including joint mobilization, soft-tissue manipulation and stretching.
For further information about Osteopathy please consult the Osteopathy section of this website. Furthermore you can contact Reception with any queries or e-mail Chris Nash direct osteopath_chrisnash@paradise.net.nz
Dip. Therapeutic Massage (NZCM), Bach. Physical Education (University of Otago)
Chris graduated from the New Zealand College of Massage in 2005 with a diploma in Massage Therapy, and is a Registered Massage Therapist with Massage New Zealand. She is especially interested in sports massage and is a keen participant in sports. Her vision with massage is to help others perform at their best in sport and in day to day life.
Registered Massage Therapist
Algernon Williams is a registered Massage Therapist from Canada with 17 years experience. His practice encompasses a range of modalities including Swedish Massage, Sports Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Reiki, Cranial Sacral Therapy and Nutritional Symptomatology.
He created many health clinics in Toronto, including a staff massage clinic at the Hospital for Sick Children. He was a professional modern dancer and is a Martial Arts Sensei (honourable teacher)
Alice is a member of the New Zealand Register of Acupuncturists and a registered ACC treatment provider. Her studies were completed at the New Zealand School of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture in Wellington. This involved Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs (patent), Western Anatomy, Physiology and basic Pharmacology.
It was a combination of experiences and interests, which over a period of time focussed Alice's passion toward traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, leading her into four years of full time study.
BSc(Hons)Ost.Med, DO, ND, MNZRO, ACC Treatment Provider
Chris graduated from the British College of Naturopathy and Osteopathy in the UK. She has been practicing in Wellington since 1998.
Her post-graduate studies include cranial and visceral osteopathy, exercise rehabilitation and workplace assessments.
As part of her holistic approach to treatment, in addition to Osteopathy, Chris is able to offer naturopathic advice, workplace assessments, postural assessments and rehabilitation exercises.
Bsc(Hons), Dip ISMgmt, Cert. Mass. Therapy
Greg first began learning massage in 1985. For him, massage training has been a long, enjoyable journey with different focuses. Graduation from the Wellington School of Massage in 2002 led Greg to starting up Revitalize in Partnership with Katherine Sinclair. One of Greg's interests is helping people through to better health through the use of a medley of modalities, hence the multi-therapy nature of Revitalize.
“With the fast pace of today's society, people need to invest in their health. Holistic bodywork is not a luxury; it is fast becoming recognized as a means of staying well and relaxed in the midst of the rat race.”
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