MYOTHERAPY & REMEDIAL MASSAGE
Myotherapy & Remedial Massage
About Balance Health Myotherapy & Remedial Massage
'Myo' refers to muscle, and 'myotherapy' is an extension of remedial massage therapy, emerging specifically in order to treat more complex conditions than remedial therapists are trained to address. A myotherapist is expected to bring a wide range of knowledge, assessment and treatment skills to utilise in the preventative, corrective and rehabilitation phases of musculoskeletal care. They aim to promote wellness and offer early intervention for myofascial pain and dysfunction. Myotherapists are also trained to refer on to other practitioners, when clients’ presenting conditions are beyond their scope of practice or training, requiring other approaches.
All myotherapists initially complete the Certificate IV in Massage and a Diploma in Remedial Massage before specialising to focus on treating specific myofascial pain and dysfunction. Qualifications are via the Advanced Diploma in Remedial Massage (Myotherapy) or a Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Myotherapy).
At Balance Health, treatment options within myotherapy may include massage, trigger point therapy, joint mobilisation, dry needling, cupping, stretching, exercises, and pain management recommendations.
Our experienced Practitioners
Nicole Murphy
Myotherapist
*Spine and hips
*Neck and headaches
*Sports
Nicole Murphy is an experienced Myotherapist with an Advanced Diploma in Remedial Massage. She has a keen interest in deep tissue work, particularly in relation to sports, hips, and neck related headaches and migraines.
Nicole has many years’ experience working with elite runners and footballers, with a variety of soccer and football clubs and Melbourne United Basketball Club. Currently Nicole works with the Phillip Island Football Club and the Victorian U12 Schoolboys Football team.
Nicole offers a personalised and varied treatment approach in the assessment, treatment and management of musculoskeletal conditions and dysfunction. She uses trigger point therapy, dry needling, cupping, deep tissue therapy, myofascial release, lymphatic drainage, and corrective exercise.
Helen Tavakkoli
Myotherapist, Remedial Massage Therapist
*Spine and headaches
*Pregnancy
Helen has more than an decade of remedial massage experience treating a range of conditions such as post-injury dysfunction, headaches and migraines, lower back pain, soft tissue injuries and stress induced tension. Helen specialises in providing personalised care with a compassionate approach, whether you are looking to release shoulder and neck pain and tension, improve flexibility, or recover from an injury.
Helen is able to support your journey to wellness and recovery, intuitively using a range of techniques such as trigger point therapy, deep tissue massage, joint mobilisation, stretches and myofascial release, dry needling and cupping.
Helen also provides pregnancy massage, supporting women through all trimesters. Each treatment is carefully tailored to offer pregnant mothers optimal comfort and safety during their treatment.
Kim Parsons
Myotherapist
*Women's Health
*Pelvic girdle
*Spine
Kim has been a remedial massage therapist since 2007 and a myotherapist since 2008 attaining her Advanced Diploma in Myotherapy.
She has extensive experience working alongside physiotherapists both as a physiotherapy assistant at the start of her working life and throughout her massage career. Kim is also qualified in the field of exercise prescription, holding Certificates 3 and 4 in Fitness, and a Bachelor degree in Exercise Science and Human Movement.
Kim is studying to be an exercise physiologist, has a keen interest in women's health and loves treating spinal and pelvic girdle pain. She is passionate about supporting her clients to achieve health and wellness through movement and massage.