Remedial & Oncology Massage

Remedial massage, sports massage, and oncology massage provided by qualified practitioners as part of the multidisciplinary allied health team at the Belair clinic on the Blackwood Hospital campus. Remedial massage targets musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction; oncology massage is a specialist approach adapted for patients undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment, with modified pressure and positioning protocols.

Integrated Health SA Adelaide offers remedial, sports, and oncology massage therapy within its allied health team at the Blackwood Hospital campus in Belair, South Australia. Remedial massage at the clinic uses a range of manual techniques — including deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and passive stretching — to assess and treat musculoskeletal pain, chronic tension, postural imbalance, and soft tissue restrictions arising from injury, repetitive strain, or postural dysfunction. Sports massage is available for athletes and active individuals seeking recovery support, injury prevention, and performance optimisation through targeted soft tissue work. Oncology massage is a specialist area of massage therapy requiring additional training in the modified techniques, contraindications, and positioning accommodations appropriate for patients who are currently receiving cancer treatment (chemotherapy, radiation, surgery) or who are in cancer survivorship. Standard remedial massage pressure, techniques, and positioning are adapted for oncology patients to address fatigue, oedema, neuropathy, scar tissue, and emotional wellbeing without placing inappropriate mechanical stress on vulnerable tissues. The availability of oncology massage alongside the clinic's general practice, integrative medicine, naturopathy, and counselling services reflects the centre's whole-person approach to health, and means Adelaide Hills cancer patients can access this specialist massage in an integrated clinical setting rather than a standalone day spa. Private health fund extras rebates typically apply to remedial massage when performed by a registered practitioner with a provider number — eligible patients should check their policy details.