What is the difference between remedial and relaxation massage?

Remedial works on a specific problem - injury, chronic tension, restricted movement - and usually involves assessment and some discomfort. Relaxation massage is for general wellbeing. They are different services and should be priced and booked differently.

Can I claim massage on private health insurance?

Extras policies often cover remedial massage but not relaxation massage, and usually only when the therapist is a recognised provider with a qualifying association. Check the specific provider requirement.

Do I need a referral?

No for a private booking. Workers compensation and Medicare care plan claims need one.

Should a massage ever hurt?

Some discomfort during deep tissue work is normal and should be within what you can tolerate and breathe through. Sharp pain, or being told to endure it, is not.

Massage & Spa in Tasmania

Remedial and relaxation massage and day spas across Tasmania, and how to tell a therapeutic treatment from a pampering one.

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Massage & Spa in Tasmania — common questions

What is the difference between remedial and relaxation massage?: Remedial works on a specific problem - injury, chronic tension, restricted movement - and usually involves assessment and some discomfort. Relaxation massage is for general wellbeing. They are different services and should be priced and booked differently.
Can I claim massage on private health insurance?: Extras policies often cover remedial massage but not relaxation massage, and usually only when the therapist is a recognised provider with a qualifying association. Check the specific provider requirement.
Do I need a referral?: No for a private booking. Workers compensation and Medicare care plan claims need one.
Should a massage ever hurt?: Some discomfort during deep tissue work is normal and should be within what you can tolerate and breathe through. Sharp pain, or being told to endure it, is not.

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