Clinical Myotherapy in Altona North
What is Myotherapy?
Myotherapy is an evidence-informed healthcare profession that focusses on the assessment, treatment, and management of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction.
Myotherapy isn’t just about muscles and joints - it’s about you as a whole person. Recovery and performance aren’t just physical; they’re influenced by everything from stress and sleep to lifestyle and mindset. That’s why we take a holistic approach, blending hands-on techniques with movement therapy and strength work, while also considering the emotional, psychological, and environmental factors that affect your health.
Think of it as putting all the puzzle pieces together to help you move better, feel stronger, and perform at your best..long term.
Delivered by Kirby Anderson & Mia Nievelstein
Conditions we treat:
Back pain
Neck and shoulder pain
General pain management
Headache and migraine management
Sports injuries
Rotator cuff problems
Tennis elbow
Occupational injuries
Achilles tendinopathy and other ankle injuries
Jaw pain and clicking
Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain presentations
What does a Myotherapist actually do?
A myotherapist assesses how you move, then treats using a blend of deep massage, joint mobilisation, dry needling, cupping and myofascial techniques, combined with movement-based therapy, mobility work and strength training - aiming to fix the cause of your pain, not just ease the symptom.
We're here to help you recover, prevent injuries, and build resilience with a mix of hands-on treatment and guided movement. Whether you're managing pain, working through rehab, or looking to perform better, we'll create a plan that gets you back to feeling amazing, and staying that way!
Do I need a Referral from a GP?
You might get a nudge from your doctor, personal trainer, or allied healthcare practitioner to see a Myotherapist.
But, no. You don’t need a referral to jump into treatment! Whether you’ve been sent our way or just decided it’s time to move and feel better, we’re here to help with a blend of hands-on care and movement therapy to get you back to feeling fantastic.
How can Myotherapy help be achieve my goals?
Our myotherapy sessions are your ticket to peak performance and speedy recovery. Say goodbye to muscle tension and pain with our expert techniques that get you moving and grooving in no time.
Whether you're gearing up for a big game or just want to feel great every day, Myotherapy is here to help you perform like a champ and bounce back like a pro. Come on in and let’s get you crushing your goals!
What is the difference between Myotherapy and Remedial Massage?
Both treat muscle and joint pain hands-on, but myotherapy includes a more thorough assessment and a wider toolkit (dry needling, cupping, joint mobilisation and movement-based rehab) aimed at finding and fixing the underlying cause, not just easing the immediate tightness.
Remedial massage is excellent for general tension, overuse and recovery; myotherapy is the better fit for a more complex, recurring or biomechanical issue.