Zen5 - Maribyrnong

Pregnancy is a special time for any woman, but along with pregnancy often comes aches and pains as the body adjusts to both physical and emotional change. Pregnancy massage is an adjustment of remedial massage designed to address the specific needs of the body during pregnancy. Changes in a woman’s body during pregnancy can result in varying physical aches and pains as your body shifts off balance and muscles such as your lower back and glutes have to work harder to maintain your structure. Expectant mothers can enjoy a pregnancy massage during the first weeks of their pregnancy right through until delivery. A pregnancy massage can assist with headaches, muscle spasm, lower back and hip pain, reduction in stress hormones, depression and anxiety.

Deep tissue massage is the use of deep, slow movements that encompass firm pressure to release adhesions (knots) within muscle tissues. It is a common type of massage for those wanting to release tension from their body. A deep tissue massage works on the deeper layers of muscle tissues and specifically targets areas of discomfort by apply pressure to muscles, ligaments and tendons. Benefits associated with deep tissue massage are a significant reduction in pain and the ability to move more easily.

A sports massage is ideal for athletes of any skill level. A sports massage focuses of areas of the body that are overused by the athlete, and focuses on combining different forms of massage including Swedish and Shiatsu to specifically treat musical groups that are a focal point of your sport. A sports massage alleviates pain that is caused by repetitive stress on the ligaments, tendons, muscles, joints and is highly effective when it comes to preventing injuries and increasing overall sporting performance.

As the name suggests, a relaxation massage is all about relaxing and recovering from day-to-day stressors. The benefits of relaxation massage can often last for several days following the treatment. The pressure of a relaxation massage is unlike many other massage treatments. You will experience long, smooth gliding motions that are rhythmic and flowing, a pressure that is relaxing but not painful. A ultimate aim of a relaxation massage is to relax and soothe you – not to relieve chronic pain. Although many patients report an improvement in their skin tone, reduction of muscle tension and headaches and improvements to stress-related ailments.

Traditional Chinese Massage has been practices for more than 2,000 years. It involves deep tissue techniques that are applied over the entire body, in particular the back. Chinese massage is commonly used to treat ailments of the musculoskeletal system including sprains and arthritis, digestive system issues including the liver and spleen and other chronic pain. It is common for Chinese massage to also improve the flexibility and strength of various parts of the body as well as re-energize and relax one’s’ mind.

Reflexology is a non-invasive natural Chinese therapy that works on the premise that the body is reflected on one’s feet and hands that uses a range of pressures and techniques to stimulate tiny nerve endings in the feet and hands it brings about it a deep sense of relaxation. Reflexology brings about it a reduction in stress, improved blood circulation and lymphatic supply, encourages elimination of waste products and brings the entire body into a state of balance.

Zen5 offers a 5-10 minute neck/shoulder/arm or upper back massage for Melbourne’s corporate employees, while they work! Your employees will thank you for feeling refreshed and their concentration levels will significantly improve. Our service includes providing up to 4 therapists, who massage for 5 – 10 minutes per employee. We provide a 5% discount for any booking over 4 hours in duration, with a minimum of 2 hours.

Acupuncture at Zen5 is a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Ever wondered what makes the feeling of a good laugh so great? When we chuckle, our bodies release natural pain-killers called endorphins into the blood stream, leaving us feeling positive and fantastic. Acupuncture works in the same way. By inserting very fine needles into key points, we manipulate the ‘Qi’ – or Life Force – that runs through the body. This can be seen in a modern way as stimulating the nervous system to help the body heal itself. Offered across Melbourne through the trusted and long-established Zen5, Acupuncture promotes various health benefits and gives a general boost in the feeling of wellbeing. Zen5 Acupuncturists spend time with their clients and do a complete health assessment and consultation before treatment. Once the needles have been inserted, our clients relax for 20 to 30 minutes in our comfortable treatment rooms to allow the pressure points to be fully stimulated. At each step, a fully qualified, registered Acupuncturist will ensure you maintain a high level of comfort. The World Health Organisation agrees that Acupuncture can effectively treat a range of ailments including hayfever, period pain, headaches, sciatica, hypertension (high blood pressure) and nausea, amongst others. We are a family run health group and enjoy treating the whole family, young and old.

We provide Cupping treatments at our Melbourne centres, using small glass cups applied to the skin with suction. Colds and flu, arthritis or bloating, cupping is an excellent alternative to provide relief from symptoms and to improve blood circulation. It is also motivates the function of the Meridians and tiny blood vessels at the cupping points, and makes the blood and breath vigorous to protect the body and prevent or relieve diseases. This treatment is related to certain massage techniques, such as rapid skin pinching along the back that is an important aspect of Chinese Therapeutic massage “An Mo Tui Na”.

The practice of Gua Sha involves the use of tools such as spoons to scrape the skin along the meridians, channels and points on the surface. It may improve circulation while stimulating the channels and meridians and helps to regulate surplus blood, invigorate circulation, make hearts and lungs healthy, relieve rheumatic pains and cold, eliminate bumps and relive pain, stimulate and improve immunity. Many Chinese grandmothers use Gua Sha as a form of home first aid, when family members come down with an illness. Zen5 brings this experience to Melbourne residents, in a clean, comfortable clinical setting.

A literal translation of the Chinese “Qi Gong” means, “The Skill of Qi”. In Chinese medicine, Qi is an important part of the body, mind and spirit. It’s a major contributor to our health. Zen5 has group classes or private, one-on-one sessions for clients who wish to learn this ancient and sacred healing art. Zen5 has Qigong classes starting soon! Our Principal Chinese Medicine Dr TianHui Xiao will be teaching the class. He will also teach private sessions (one on one.) It is recommended that Qigong beginners have at least one private session with Dr.Xiao to learn about some basic Qigong movements, which they can practice by themselves at home.

A literal translation of the Chinese “Qi Gong” means, “The Skill of Qi”. In Chinese medicine, Qi is an important part of the body, mind and spirit. It’s a major contributor to our health. Zen5 has group classes or private, one-on-one sessions for clients who wish to learn this ancient and sacred healing art. Zen5 has Qigong classes starting soon! Our Principal Chinese Medicine Dr TianHui Xiao will be teaching the class. He will also teach private sessions (one on one.) It is recommended that Qigong beginners have at least one private session with Dr.Xiao to learn about some basic Qigong movements, which they can practice by themselves at home.

Tai Chi is an ancient, gentle exercise technique which developed many centuries ago. It helps to exercise every muscle in the body, regulate breathing, help us relax and keep calm. Tai Chi is very often practiced by elderly people in China, where they gather in parks and practice the exercise in a group. In the West, Tai Chi has recently gained popularity for young and old as a gentle form of relaxing exercise and also as a form of preventative health care. It improves balance, energy and oxygen levels in the bloodstream (from breathing properly!).

Tai Chi is an ancient, gentle exercise technique which developed many centuries ago. It helps to exercise every muscle in the body, regulate breathing, help us relax and keep calm. Tai Chi is very often practiced by elderly people in China, where they gather in parks and practice the exercise in a group. In the West, Tai Chi has recently gained popularity for young and old as a gentle form of relaxing exercise and also as a form of preventative health care. It improves balance, energy and oxygen levels in the bloodstream (from breathing properly!).

In Chinese Medicine, just as there are special properties and associations with parts of the body, Acupuncture points and Chinese Herbs, there are also associations with the food we eat. Legendary Chinese physician Sun Si Miao said, “Treat the Diet first”. A person’s diet and lifestyle can greatly affect the efficiency and speed of a treatment plan devised by a Chinese Medicine practitioner. This is why it’s important for practitioners to make sure they provide great dietary advice that is sustainable and adaptable to the Western palate. Our practitioners here at Zen 5 are experienced with Diet Therapy and offer sound advice to clients about devising a strategy that fits in with their individual needs.