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
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