Archer St Massage

Archer St Massage Professional Remedial massage Therapists providing treatments to suit your requirements. Working in conjunction to the Inhouse Physiotherapists

Welcome to Archer Street Massage where our focus is you. The Team at Archer Street Massage focuses on delivering a professional service tailored for you, by listening carefully to you and developing a treatment plan based on your needs and symptoms. Archer Street Massage specialises in fitness and sports plus people with special needs, although we can cater for all clientele as we offer a range of

modalities including Remedial, Sports, Deep Tissue, Relaxation and Chair Massage. Massage therapy involves the manual manipulation of soft tissues and affects everybody in different ways. Research shows some of the benefits include: improved circulation, aids recovery from injury, improved joint movement, provides relief from pain, reduces anxiety, stress and depression and improves quality of sleep amongst others. Should you require the services of Archer Street Massage we operate from within the Archer Street Physiotherapy Centre in Carlisle -

We offer all new clients a 20% discount on their initial treatment. We offer existing clients a 50% discount on their next treatment for each new client you refer who books and receives a treatment. We offer a bulk advance booking discount, 12 massages for the price of 10. Clients who take advantage of the advance booking discount or who receive 10 treatments within a calendar year also receive a FREE massage on their birthday. Should you book an appointment with us please ensure you provide your email address so we can provide you with a welcome pack, inclusive of a health history form, which can be completed prior to your attendance to ensure we achieve the best result for you and maximise your massage time. Please note Private Health Fund rebates are available with the exception of Medibank and HCF. For these clients we offer an ongoing 20% discount. We look forward to seeing you soon and wish you good health. The Team at Archer Street Massage.

To all our fathers , step-fathers , father-in-laws and all men in a father role have a wonderful Fathers Day. Wayne and...
06/09/2026

To all our fathers , step-fathers , father-in-laws and all men in a father role have a wonderful Fathers Day.
Wayne and David
Archer St Massage Clinic

Part 5:Who shouldn’t get dry needling treatments?There are certain groups of people who shouldn’t receive dry needling. ...
13/08/2026

Part 5:Who shouldn’t get dry needling treatments?
There are certain groups of people who shouldn’t receive dry needling. Providers don’t recommend the procedure for children under the age of 12 because it can be painful. You and your child will both need to provide consent, and you should consider other less invasive options first. Other groups who should consult with their physician before receiving dry needling include people who:
• Are pregnant.
• Aren’t able to understand the treatment.
• Are very afraid of needles (trypanophobia).
• Have compromised immune systems.
• Have just had surgery.
• Are on blood thinners.

Part 4: Does dry needling hurt?Trigger points are usually painful to the touch. So, before the needling, you may experie...
09/08/2026

Part 4: Does dry needling hurt?
Trigger points are usually painful to the touch. So, before the needling, you may experience some pain while your provider is locating the trigger point.
You may also feel discomfort during the needling. Sometimes, people don’t feel the needle going in because it’s so small, but other times, people will feel a prick. When the needle is in the trigger point, it can be painful and cause a twitch response. Afterward, you may feel tightness or soreness near the insertion site, but it’s important to keep moving and stretching

Part 3:How does dry needling work?When your muscle is overused, it goes into an energy crisis where the muscle fibers ar...
06/08/2026

Part 3:How does dry needling work?
When your muscle is overused, it goes into an energy crisis where the muscle fibers aren’t getting an adequate blood supply. When they don’t get the normal blood supply, they don’t get the oxygen and nutrients that allow your muscle to go back to its normal resting state.
When this happens, the tissue near your trigger point becomes more acidic. Your nerves are sensitized, which makes the area sore and painful.
Stimulating a trigger point with a needle helps draw normal blood supply back to flush out the area and release tension. The prick sensation can also fire off nerve fibers that stimulate your brain to release endorphins, your body’s homemade pain medication.
Once your therapist locates a trigger point, they’ll insert a needle through your skin directly into it. They might move the needle around a little to try to get what’s called a local twitch response — a quick spasm of your muscle. This reaction can be a good sign that your muscle is reacting.
Some people feel improvement in their pain and mobility almost immediately after a dry needling session. For others, it takes more than one session.

Part 2: What is dry needling?Dry needling is a technique that acupuncturists, physical therapists and other trained heal...
03/08/2026

Part 2: What is dry needling?
Dry needling is a technique that acupuncturists, physical therapists and other trained healthcare providers use to treat musculoskeletal pain and movement issues. It’s almost always used as part of a larger pain management plan that could include exercise, stretching, massage and other techniques. During this treatment, a provider inserts thin, sharp needles through your skin to treat underlying myofascial trigger points.
In the word “myofascial,” “myo” means “muscle.” Fascia is the thin, white connective tissue wrapped around your muscles.
Trigger points are knotted, tender areas that develop in your muscles. These trigger points are highly sensitive and can be painful when touched. Sometimes, a trigger point may be near the location of your pain. But they’re also often the cause of referred pain. Referred pain is pain that affects another part of your body.
Physical therapists use needles to alleviate your trigger points. When dry needling is applied to your muscles and tissues, it can decrease tightness, increase blood flow and reduce local and referred pain. Providers use solid needles that don’t contain any kind of medication. This is why the technique is called “dry.” Nothing is injected into your body. Trigger point injections are different. They contain medicine and are performed by a physician.
Other names for dry needling are trigger point dry needling and intramuscular stimulation.

Part 1: Dry needling is a treatment technique used for pain and movement issues associated with myofascial trigger point...
30/07/2026

Part 1: Dry needling is a treatment technique used for pain and movement issues associated with myofascial trigger points. It involves inserting thin needles into or near these trigger points to stimulate the muscles, which can help reduce pain, improve muscle activation, and increase blood flow
This technique is often part of a broader treatment plan that may include movement and strength training
While similar to acupuncture, dry needling specifically targets trigger points to relieve musculoskeletal pain
It is considered a safe and effective therapy when performed by trained healthcare providers

Key factsPlantar fasciitis is when the tissue on the bottom of your foot (the plantar fascia) becomes inflamed.This can ...
11/06/2026

Key facts
Plantar fasciitis is when the tissue on the bottom of your foot (the plantar fascia) becomes inflamed.
This can cause heel pain and discomfort when walking.
You may be at risk of plantar fasciitis if you do physical activity that places stress on your heel.
If you think you have plantar fasciitis, see your doctor.

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87 Bishopsgate Street
Carlisle, WA
6101

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Monday 5pm - 8pm
Tuesday 5pm - 8pm
Wednesday 5pm - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm

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