Mooney Massage®
Bruce G. Mooney is the Founder and Director of the clinic.
Born with a hip abnormality, Bruce spent most of his childhood receiving numerous body treatments to maintain mobility. Being no stranger on the receiving end of massage techniques and their effectiveness, he has personal first hand knowledge of what works and what doesn’t. As a result of personal experience and his thorough research into multiple streams of therapy, he developed Mooney Massage® – a method that identifies and restores muscle structure quickly and effectively, helping his clients avoid long term and costly treatments.
Bruce started massaging in 1953 as a 9 year old, massaging oil on footballer’s arms. He has over 500 games as a sports trainer/masseur in the Eastern Football League (Australian Rules Football) including Vermont Football Club. He also has over 20 years of experience as a senior masseur for the Australian and World Woodchoppers and Australian Axemen’s Association. Well known in the sports and athlethic field, the clinic sees a range of famous elite and professional athletes, including Pat Cash (Wimbledon Champion), Robert Allenby (Golf Champion) and David Foster (World Champion Wood Chopper).
Bruce established the clinic in 1984. As the Principal Masseur and Trainer at Mooney Massage®, he ensures the continued high standards by carefully selecting trainers that undergo strict training requirements before being allowed to work under the Mooney Massage® name.
Mooney Massage® is a unique trademarked technique practised only here in our clinic by qualified and trained masseurs. This technique has been around since 1984 and over the years we have seen a vast number of clients, from different walks of life, different professions, different sport athletes.
What is it?
In essence, it’s a unique whole body muscle treatment which releases muscle fibres and fascia using firm techniques applied only using the hands and thumbs. It addresses trouble spots through deep tissue massage and removal of muscular knots. This form of complete body rub balances the muscles, increases range of movement and improves flexibility. The massage is physically intense for the masseurs performing the massage, ensuring masseurs who practice this technique are fit and strong.
Our method begins with the correct starting position, followed by every technique in a specific sequence. The focus of our work is on muscle health, advising clients on management, rehabilitation, training and referring only when required to other health professionals.
Due to our specific approach to treating a variety of complaints, including lower back pain, muscular pain and tightness, referred pain, clients suffering with such issues experience a significant decrease in discomfort and a noticeable increase in range of movement. Many clients no longer need surgeries or other allied health services following treatments, saving time and money. Results are gained quickly, allowing clients to get back to their jobs, sports and hobbies with their muscles working much more efficiently and effectively.
This technique works for any person with a muscular problem. It is unique because the method is quick and concise, achieving amazing results in a single session.
Furthermore, our technique is holistic in its approach, tapping into the body’s energetic flow, which connects our muscles to every cell, tissue and organ within the body. Therefore, this method not only relieves pain, but also brings a new sense of confidence and overall wellbeing.
Most people will notice significant results within 24-48 hours, whilst in many cases, the results are often more immediate.
Superior in the treatment of:
- Back strains and pain
- Hamstring problems
- Shoulder strains
- Neck stiffness and pain
- Foot and ankle problems
We perform a series of body assessments to begin the treatment. This is an assessment on the muscular and movement issues a client is facing and how these muscular issues are infringing on movement. This assessment gives us a more focused approach to begin the treatment.
A session with Bruce is typically 30 mins. It is a very quick method that effectively gets to the root of your problem and not only find the problem, but relieve the problem areas so that muscle health is restored once again. A lot can be achieved in 30 mins and our focus is on enabling the entire body to function optimally again.