Remedial massage in Burleigh Heads, serving the Gold Coast. For the shoulders that won't let go, the lower back that's done its time, and the knots that need someone who knows what they're doing.
There's the tension you mention to people. And there's the tension you've been carrying so long you've forgotten it's there.
Remedial massage works on both. The kind of bodywork that has a goal — soften that shoulder, free up the neck, work into the lower back that's been bracing for months. Not a rushed rub-down, not a scented retreat, just skilled hands and time enough to actually shift something.
At White Stone Wellness in Burleigh Heads, our remedial sessions cover the full range — gentler work for sensitive bodies, deep tissue for the long-held knots, and sports-style work for the active ones. Your therapist matches the technique to what your body's actually doing.
Remedial is the umbrella. The pressure and technique shift to suit the body and the issue.
Therapeutic without being intense.
The middle ground. Firm enough to work properly, gentle enough to actually relax into. Best for postural tension, general aches, the desk-job shoulders, and anyone who's not after extreme pressure.
For the long-held tension.
Slower, deeper, working through the layers. Best for chronic tension that hasn't shifted from lighter work, athletes with embedded scar tissue, or bodies that just like a firmer hand. Tender afterwards is normal.
For active bodies.
Remedial work tailored to surfers, runners, lifters, and the rest of the active Burleigh population. Pre-event activation, post-event recovery, or just keeping a hard-working body in good order.
Most people don't book remedial massage for fun — they book it because something specific is going on. These are the most common reasons.
The forward slump, the screen-hunch, the upper trap that's basically rock by Friday afternoon.
From sitting too long, lifting wrong, or just carrying a body around for a while. The deep ache that won't quit.
The pulled-tight feeling at the base of the skull. The mid-afternoon headaches. Jaw tightness from long days at a screen, and the scalp tension that quietly builds with stress.
For surfers, runners, lifters and the rest. Post-event work, training-load management, or pre-event prep.
The shoulder that's never quite been right, the knee that compensates, the scar tissue that's still pulling years later.
When the mind's been busy too long and the body's holding the weight of it. Jaw, shoulders, breath caught high in the chest.
Remedial isn't mysterious. Here's the rough shape of an appointment, though no two are identical — your therapist adapts to your body, your day, and what you've come in with.
Eat lightly beforehand. Drink water. Wear something easy to get in and out of.
Arrive 5–10 minutes early on your first visit. We'll talk through what's going on — the specific issue, history, anything we should work around or avoid.
Your therapist will explain what they're going to work on and how — standard, deep tissue, sports recovery, or some combination. You stay in charge of pressure throughout.
Specific, targeted, unhurried. Some areas may feel intense — that's the work doing its job. Pressure that catches your breath is too much; tell us and we'll adjust.
Up slowly, water afterwards. Some areas may feel tender for 24–48 hours — this is normal after deeper work. By day two or three you'll usually notice the change.
For a single problem area, 60 minutes is plenty. For full-body work or first-time visits, 90 minutes lets us settle in and not rush.
For a specific area — back, shoulders, neck. Good for returning clients and regular maintenance.
The most-booked option. Time enough for a full-body session or comprehensive work on multiple areas.
Three sessions, prepaid. Good for working through chronic tension over a few weeks of consistent visits.
Prices indicative — please confirm current rates at the time of booking. Some health funds rebate remedial massage; ask us when you book and we'll pair you with a covered therapist if available.
Remedial massage is therapeutic bodywork that targets specific tension, pain or dysfunction. Unlike a relaxation massage, it's intentional and focused — your therapist works on the areas that need it, using techniques chosen for what your body's actually doing. The result is genuine relief, not just an hour of pleasant pressure.
They overlap more than they differ. Remedial is the umbrella term for any therapeutic massage targeting a specific issue. Deep tissue is a particular pressure style — firmer, working through deeper layers of muscle and fascia. Sports massage is remedial work tailored to athletic bodies and recovery. Most of our clients book a remedial session and we adapt the technique to their body. You don't need to overthink the booking name.
It can be intense, but it shouldn't be painful in a bad way. Working into chronic tension sometimes feels like a "good hurt" — the kind that releases as the muscle softens. Pressure that catches your breath or makes you brace is too much; tell your therapist and they'll adjust immediately. You stay in charge of pressure throughout.
For a focused issue — one shoulder, the lower back, a specific knot — 60 minutes is plenty. For full-body work or multiple problem areas, 90 minutes lets us do the work properly without rushing. First-time clients often benefit from 90 minutes because the intake takes a little longer.
For chronic tension or pain, fortnightly visits over 4–8 weeks usually shifts things meaningfully. After that, monthly maintenance keeps it from coming back. For acute injury or a specific event recovery, more frequent sessions in the short term help. Your therapist will give you a sense of pacing after your first visit.
No referral needed to book with us. If you're claiming through a private health fund, you may need to be pre-registered with that fund's preferred provider list — ask us when you book and we'll pair you with a covered therapist if available.
Most people feel looser, lighter, and a bit drowsy. Some areas may feel mildly tender for 24–48 hours afterwards — particularly if we've worked into long-held tension. Drink plenty of water, move gently, and avoid intense exercise for the rest of the day. By day two or three, you'll usually notice the change.
33B Connor Street, Burleigh Heads — five minutes from the beach, easy street parking, a short drive from Palm Beach, Miami, Mermaid Beach and Mermaid Waters.
Not sure if you need standard, deep tissue, or sports? Book a remedial session and your therapist will help you decide on the day. The work shifts as your body needs it to.