Testimonials

Nothing I tried gave me anything more than fleeting relief and by the time I came to see Esmat I was surviving on a cocktail of panedeine forte, aspirin, migraine specific medication (the type you take when you actually have a migraine) and valium to treat the muscle spasms. I slept poorly and on most nights needed to take some form of painkiller to get to sleep. I was woken at between 3 and 4am most mornings with a thumping headache wondering how I was going to get through the day. My job had been affected, my social life was non-existent and I was barely able to cope with the most basic tasks around the home. Side effects from the drugs I was taking made life even more difficult.

Treatment with Esmat has been a combination of deep tissue massage (from the soles of my feet to the top of my head) and also treatment with the SCENAR device. Within the first 2 weeks of treatment I got considerable relief from pain and was able to sleep without painkillers. I was still getting occasional migraines, about 2 a week which was an amazing improvement for me. The migraines when they did come were much shorter lasting (around 6 - 12 hours instead of days) and I was able to treat them with aspirin.

I discovered the effectiveness of the SCENAR device when I was having a treatment with Esmat while I actually had a migraine headache. She was working on my lower back and put the personal device (ENAR) pads on the back of my neck. As I lay there I could feel the headache pain easing and by the time she was ready to work on my neck the headache had gone.

I have now purchased my own ENAR to use at home in between treatments. I am using it pretty much everyday and find that I can get rid of pain using the ENAR instead of drugs. Over the last 3 weeks I have not had to take any of my stronger drugs, the only thing I am taking is aspirin and that is only about once per week. I sleep well and wake up most mornings pain free. If I do wake up with a bit of a headache I get the ENAR straight on to the problem and usually it goes away. I even take it to work with me! I am still getting occasional migraines, but am looking forward to a life without them as my treatment schedule continues.

I alternate my appointments at Vic Park Sports Massage between Rosana who is also an excellent therapist, as well as seeing Esmat regularly. I recommend them to anyone who is suffering pain. My life has taken on a whole new rosy hue.

Julie Hill
Karawara. WA

The injuries to my left leg were initially the result of a car accident from many years ago and then a fall directly on the knee. I was in constant pain with burning and numbness in my legs. My legs had started to swell like balloons and the tightness and burning sensations were so bad I felt like both my legs would explode.

I saw an Orthopaedic surgeon and had corrective surgery in December 2007 which included the removal of three cysts, repair of tears and clean up my left knee. After ten weeks I had expected to have better mobility, so
I went back to the surgeon. He advised he had done all he could surgically however as I had some relief with accupuncture, he advised me to try some other treatments, it is a case of finding what works best for you.

My whole body felt like it was swelling and had become toxic. I had
become so miserable. My partner decided to look on the web for
alternative treatments and we found Esmat. I booked in for a treatment
and really didn't know what to expect.

When I explained to Esmat that I felt toxic and that my legs were so tight and tingling she understood what I meant. After the initial examination Esmat explained to me what she thought was the best method of treatment and we began. My muscles were so tight and sore and Esmat used a combination of massage and the SCENAR. After 2 days I had more mobility in my left knee and the swelling had reduced in my legs and the tightness had reduced. I felt great.

I booked a repeat treament for a fortnight and noticed further improvements. I attended on a regular basis each fortnight for six visits and noticed each time my mobility had improved and my sense of well being increased. I then began to see Darren at the clinic as well as Esmat and had a combination of massage and accupressure point treatment. I continue to thrive.

I really feel that I have been given a lifeline. I can now walk up and
down stairs with relative ease, I can drive my car and I can go for walks
around the river. I can't thank Esmat, Darren and Callum enough for the
understanding, care and consideration they gave me. I have my sanity and
my life back!

Sharon - Rivervale

I have pleasure in providing this testimonial for Esmat Parker in relation to what I believe has been excellent diagnostic and remedial services.

I presented at the Victoria Park Sports Massage Clinic in mid September with severe back spasm across my lower and mid back. I had mid range soreness in my lower left hamstring (I suspected a tear from the last game of hockey!) and left adductor muscles. The back pain also radiated across the top of my right hip and down through the quadriceps. There was general tightness and aching of lower leg muscles in both legs. I had difficulty walking and could not stand up straight.

I also had a pre-existing injury, inside the right shoulder blade, that had been treated on several occasions previously but had reoccurred.

I have been to a number of sports physiotherapists during my life and most of these have treated my injury problems professionally and in relation to the specific injury, usually with good results.

Esmat is also very professional but with a significant difference.

Esmat starts by mapping your muscular structure and identifies where the starting point of an injury or issue may be occurring. She works on loosening the cause to then fixing the presenting injury. She has an ability to quickly find and manipulate the areas that are impinging on the free movement of muscles involved in the complete action.

By the end of my first session she had me standing straight and walking, not 100%, but freely and what a relief!! At subsequent sessions we have been working on other muscles and tendon structures in my feet and legs. I am standing and walking straighter and freer than I have for years.

I mentioned ?we are working?. This is an important point. Esmat works with her patients, rather than on them. The way she works is by detailed mapping of muscle groups, stance and movement. She is very particular in explaining the connection of actions in movement and impact on related muscle groups. This helps to recognise the feeling of where ?hot spots? are and the level of change after work has been done on that area.

I will continue on a maintenance programme (regular massage therapy) so that I am making sure that I am preventing some of the previous problems and do not fall back into the error of getting used to the pain. This means looking at the whole picture not necessarily just where the pain is.

I have no hesitation in recommending Esmat, she has my fullest confidence and appreciation in what she has helped me with. Thankyou Esmat fantastic!

Esmat also continues with her development on her remedial knowledge and skills and attends seminars and training with acknowledged international experts in massage therapy, manipulative techniques and diagnostic management.

Alan Elms
Victoria Park, WA

"I had a stroke in May 2004 and was left with numbness down my right side and constant pain in my foot and leg. Within 3 and a half months I had taught myself to write again and to walk again with the help of a walking stick. I was told because I had nerve damage there wasn’t much I could do to help with the constant pain.

I went back to work but I became very angry and withdrawn, unhappy and depressed. Although I had great support from my family and friends, I felt useless - I didn’t feel that I could contribute to my family anymore. Until then, I had always been very independent.

Then Esmat started up her Sports Massage Clinic within the same building where I work. I spoke to her about my numbness and pain and she assured me that remedial massage could help in improving my quality of life.

With her determination, massage, knowledge and understanding she bought me back to life.

When I first saw Esmat she said all my muscles were like concrete, my posture was bad as my body was using different muscles to compensate for the loss of power on my right side.

Esmat worked on all of my body, massaging and showing me stretching exercises. I can still remember the first time I felt something other than pain in my foot and leg. I was so excited.

I know I will never have full control of my right side but thanks to Esmat I have more feeling down my right side, my outlook on life has changed, my posture has improved and my muscles feel like they are alive again. And as of the 9th January 2006, I no longer walk with a walking stick."

Lyn Allen – Cannington

I have suffered from chronic neck and back problems for many years.I would never have got through without the help and relief I have experienced from massage. Esmat has relieved the pain and tension in my muscles and infact helped my back and hips when out of alignment. I have much appreciation of her expertise.

Anonymous - Como, WA

It was recommended to me by my Osteopath that I begin a course of massages from Esmat Parkar. I began to have fortnightly massages about six months ago. I had been attending Pilates classes for the previous two years and although I was progressing,it was slow. Esmat's massages have increased my spinal flexibility which has aided in improved posture,released muscle tension and given me an enormous amount of pain relief in my lower back and neck areas.

The massages enable me to continue working in child care helping me with constantly lifting children and all that is part of my employment. Another added bonus is that I am now reaping the full benefits of Pilates. I have found Esmat to be very Professional,but also showing compassion and empathy towards her clients.Esmat continues to learn and expand her knowledge by regularly attending courses thus being able to give her
clients the best treatment she can. I would highly recommend Esmat to anyone seeking to improve their physical health.

I know I will be continuing to have my fortnightly massages and I feel very fortunate to have been introduced to esmat.

Robyn Gillespie - Vic Park

"I suffered from neck and shoulder pain for several years. As a result I had a headache at least once a week and occasionally migraines. There were a number of activities which increased my discomfort including housework particularly vacuuming, cleaning floors and bathrooms or any activity which required my neck to be in an extended position. Swimming also aggravated my condition. It wasn’t that I couldn’t do these things but I suffered the consequences later and sometimes the following day. Tension and stress would make matters worse as my muscles tightened even further. On occasions it was debilitating.

I was resigned to the notion that I would just have to put up with the discomfort and pain believing that this was how it was meant to be having already tried several treatments from massage, bowen therapy, chiropractic treatment and acupuncture without significant long term relief.

It was not until I met Esmat at Victoria Park Sports Massage Clinic and underwent remedial massage therapy that I understood what I had been living through for the past number of years. Normal to me was pain and discomfort and I had forgotten how my body felt before the muscles became so tight.

Admittedly I did not experience an immediate result from the treatment however by approximately the fifth session with Esmat I finally felt the muscles release and found the relief that I had only hoped to achieve.

The benefits from the treatment in my everyday life have been fantastic. Headaches from muscles tension are a thing of the past. I still get stressed but my muscles are much more relaxed and it doesn’t lead to a migraine anymore. I no longer have problems doing the housework and I am swimming regularly.

Remedial massage therapy has given me back my life and made me feel normal again. I only wish I had discovered it earlier."

Iona Mc Auley – East Victoria Park

"I have been suffering from a sore back and neck for over 20 years and have tried many different therapists and styles of massage over the years.

Victoria Park Sports Massage Clinic owner and operator, Esmat Parkar is a very special woman.Being a motor mechanic I was in constant pain all day and night.This lady has made my life much better and I thank her for that.Esmat has been able to treat my neck and my back pain and I have had no re-occurences.It has been over six months now and I have never felt better.It was the best thing I have done for myself in a long time. In addition, most important to me was the injury management. Esmat has given me some exercises to do at night and in the morning for a few minutes and I now visit her only once a month."

Steve Johnson - East Victoria Park

Sue Fairweather - Belmont