INFORMATION ON THIRD PARTY PAYERS

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE & COMMUNITY SAFETY
Please ensure you have a referral from the DJCS for our services before booking a session.

NDIS
We accept clients who are on an NDIS Self Managed Plan, giving you the flexibility and choice to decide what supports you buy to pursue your plan goals. Covers Clinical Pilates, Remedial Massage and Myotherapy.

HOME CARE PACKAGES
Please provide confirmation of approval for Remedial Massage or Myotherapy before booking sessions.

GP MANAGEMENT PLAN & TEAM CARE PLAN
GP clinics can refer patients to Myotherapy on any of these plans BUT the session is NOT covered by Medicare. You will be out of pocket for the full fee unless Myotherapy or Remedial Massage is performed by a Physiotherapist or the GP.

WORKCOVER
Before booking a Workcover Remedial Massage, clients MUST email us a referral letter from their Primary Health Provider and WorkSafe manager with the Workcover number and contacts, including emails.

MYOTHERAPY & REMEDIAL MASSAGE

​Visit our FAQs page to find out what to expect at your first visit.
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All sessions times include the consultation, clinical assessment, treatment and necessary exercise advice. Our practitioners are properly trained and have a duty of care to provide quality health care which requires appropriate assessment before we treat.
CLINICAL MYOTHERAPY

Myotherapy is a physical therapy that focuses on treating the soft and connective tissues of the body by drawing on a variety of modalities such as Remedial Massage, deep tissue, sports, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, muscle energy techniques, positional release and stretch or exercise advice, as well as Myofascial Dry Needling, Myofascial Cupping and Nutritional advice. Used appropriately, myofascial soft tissue techniques can promote healing of the muscular system as well as the nervous, skeletal and circulatory systems.

Our Myotherapists are registered with the Myotherapy Association (MA) which promotes the study and understanding of myofascial pain & dysfunction, and fosters high principles & standards of work practise. Initial Myotherapy consultations normally run for 60 minutes and will include a pre treatment assessment. Follow up sessions normally run for 30 minutes, 45 minutes, depending on your requirements and the treatment regime planned by your practitioner.
REMEDIAL MASSAGE

Remedial Massage is a form of soft tissue therapy that usually encompasses but is not exclusive to techniques such as deep tissue, sports and relaxation massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, muscle energy techniques, positional release and stretch or exercise advice to manage common conditions such as muscular pain as a result of injury or strain, postural imbalances, chronic pain syndromes and pregnancy. Treatment is directed at the fascia or soft tissue component of our connective tissue, which includes the muscles, tendons and ligaments.

Many Remedial Massage therapists are also trained in Myofascial Dry Needling and Myofascial Cupping techniques. Please contact our clinic so we can help match you to a suitable soft tissue practitioner for your individual needs. Our Remedial Massage therapists are registered with the massage & Myotherapy Association which strives to improve the quality of service and education of it's members who have gained their qualifications with a registered training Organisation (RTO).  Initial Remedial Massage consultations normally run for 60 minutes and will include a pre treatment assessment. Follow up sessions normally run for 30 minutes, 45 minutes, depending on your requirements and the treatment regime planned by your practitioner.

Visit our FAQs page to read on what to expect at your first soft tissue Remedial Massage/Myotherapy session.
PREGNANCY MASSAGE  - Book under Remedial Massage or Myotherapy & leave a note

Pregnancy can affect the musculoskeletal system, all organs system and the emotional state of the mum-to-be. The ever changing body and lifestyle adjustments begin from the first trimester and can continue well after the baby has arrived. Pregnancy massage can help manage the changing conditions and postural changes, as well as provide relaxation techniques and a supportive environment as part of every massage.

Our qualified therapists provide our pregnant clients with our popular pregnancy cushion that enables th​e mother to lie comfortably on her chest and stomach during her massage without harm to the baby. The use of the pregnancy cushion reduces the need to turn from side to side which can be difficult or uncomfortable for the mum during the second and third trimesters.
The cushion can also ensures a more relaxing and full coverage massage session. If you are pregnant at any stage, please communicate this to your practitioner so we can make the pregnancy cushion available for your personalised massage session. Pregnancy Massages often last 30 minutes, 45 minutes or 60 minutes, with session times cut down as you approach your due date to reduce overloading of your circulatory, cardiovascular and sympathetic nervous system. Massage with a trained professional is usually safe at all stages of your pregnancy but we advise you seek permission from your obstetrician or general practitioner if you have a history of miscarriages.

Conditions helped with Pregnancy Massage:
  • High blood pressure
  • Sciatica
  • Low back pain
  • Neck & shoulder tension
  • Fluid retention
  • Anxiety & depression
  • Postural imbalances

Mild to moderate exercise is recommended during pregnancy when there is no evidence of adverse effects on the foetus or pregnant woman. Prenatal Pilates is a safe and effective option to stabilise joints, manage postural changes and some pregnancy related problems. Visit our Pregnancy Pilates page for more information on how Pilates can assist you.
MYOFASCIAL CUPPING - Included in your Massage or Myotherapy session

Cupping is an ancient healing therapy often used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and many other cultures that works by stimulating the meridians, and is used to remove toxins and help energy move around the body. Used in conjunction with massage, the technique stimulates blood flow, relaxes congested muscles, treats stiffness in the body and relieves pain.

Fire cupping is when glass cups are heated with a lit cotton ball which is then placed inside the cup for a brief moment, then placed on a specific area that needs treating, such as myofascial trigger points, creating a vacuum effect. The skin and superficial muscle is sucked into the cup. The cup can be left on one spot, called static cupping, or moved around to create a “reverse massaging” effect, called slide cupping. Oil is used with sliding cups to facilitate the movement. Treatment causes no pain, but there can be a sensation of tightness on the area that has been sucked up into the cup, which is relieved when the cup is removed.

​We DO NOT perform wet cupping in our clinic, where the skin is cut to encourage bleeding.
MYOFASCIAL DRY NEEDLING - Included in your Massage or Myotherapy session

​Myofascial dry needling (MDN), also known as intramuscular stimulation, is a broad term used to describe the use of non-injection solid filiform needles for the treatment of common musculoskeletal conditions and myofascial pain. Dry needling is an invasive procedure in which the needle is inserted into the skin and muscle directly at a myofascial trigger point which produces an inflammatory response to aid in the reduction of muscle contraction and pain.

A local twitch response (LTR) is ilicited where an involuntary spinal cord reflex causes the fibers in the taut band of muscle to contract. A LTR indicates the proper placement of the needle in a trigger point. MDN is always used in conjunction with massage or stretching to reduce the feeling of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) which may be experienced for approximately 2 to 3 days post treatment as a result of a LTR. Dry needling that produces a twitch response can stimulate the body to produce endorphins and improve treatment outcomes.
Massage Benefit #1
 
Massage can stimulate the immune system by increasing circulation and promoting lymph flow, relieving congestion within the soft tissues.
Massage Benefit #2

Massage can improve muscle tone and delay muscle atrophy by breaking down adhesions, reducing inflammation and fluid retention.
Massage Benefit #3
 
Promotes the release of serotonin, which improves mood & sleep, and endorphin, leading to pain reduction due to musculoskeletal problems.