Kingsville Myotherapy clinic
Myotherapy is a person-centred health care approach focused on identifying and addressing musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Qualified professionals draw on clinical knowledge, problem-solving ability, and hands-on techniques to design a care plan that aligns with the client’s specific health goals.
Kingsville Myotherapists are trained to assist and aid in the prevention, early intervention, and management of chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Treatment methods may include massage, dry needling, cupping techniques, joint mobilisation, education, exercise prescription, and more.
What techniques do myotherapists use?
Trigger Point Therapy
Myofascial Stretching
Cupping
Dry needling
What types of conditions can be managed through myotherapy?
Sport Specific
Occupational and sports injuries
Soft Tissue & Musculoskeletal Injury
Chronic pain
Fibromyalgia
Shoulder, Wrist & Elbow Pain
Tennis and golfer’s elbow
Shoulder impingement syndrome
Frozen shoulder
Hip, Knee & Ankle Pain
Achilles tendinopathy
Shin splints
Sciatica
Plantar Fasciitis
Headaches & Migraines
Tension headache
Jaw & Neck Pain
Postural strain
Back Pain
Chronic pain
Disc injuries
Scoliosis
What kind of care does a myotherapist provide?
Myotherapists deliver targeted care based on clinical evidence, helping assess, treat, and rehabilitate a wide variety of musculoskeletal concerns associated with muscle or myofascial dysfunction.
Myofascia refers to the thin, fibrous tissue layers that encase and divide our muscles, also encompassing tendons and ligaments.
When patients’ symptoms have settled, treatment then focuses on restoring movement through modifying activity, helping to reduce the risk of further injury and keeping you moving and feeling your best.
Which therapy techniques are part of a myotherapist’s care?
We apply a variety of hands-on techniques to address pain and improve posture, including:
- Myofascial release
- Deep tissue, sports, and/or remedial massage
- Trigger point therapy
- Dry needling
- Cupping
- Muscle stretching
- Hot or cold therapy
- Joint mobilisation
- Muscle energy techniques
- Soft tissue manipulation
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy
- Corrective exercises
What happens in a myotherapy session?
At your initial myotherapy appointment, your practitioner will begin with a subjective assessment to understand why you’re seeking care. This includes discussing areas of pain or discomfort, how the issue began, relevant lifestyle factors, your medical history, and personal goals.
Your therapist will carefully examine areas of pain, posture, and how you move. Based on this assessment, they will identify likely causes and work with you to develop a plan for managing your symptoms and improving function.
Why choose myotherapy?
Myotherapy can support your physical health and overall well-being in many ways, including:
- Helping reduce pain by addressing physical tension and trigger points
- Lower inflammation and enhanced blood circulation
- Greater range of movement and improved flexibility
- Increased strength
- Lower muscle tightness
- Better body alignment
- Reduced stress and tension
- Improved sleep
- Better mood balance
It also contributes to better athletic performance by supporting greater flexibility, reducing fatigue, and improving how efficiently athletes move which may aid in preventing injuries.
What is the difference between myotherapy and massage, and which one is better for me?
Although remedial massage, including lymphatic drainage, is part of myotherapy, the scope of treatment goes well beyond that. Your myotherapist will work towards providing lasting relief and addressing the underlying causes of your discomfort.
Remedial massage is widely used in various forms of therapy to assist with short-term relief and has a clinical, therapeutic aim. In contrast, relaxation massage is primarily designed to ease stress and does not have a clinical focus, though it may still help release muscle tightness.
Who you’ll see for myotherapy at Williamstown Health + Lifestyle
Alana Carr
Alana is an enthusiastic myotherapist and clinical pilates instructor, passionate about helping people manage pain and improve their quality of life.
Alana not only uses her hands on treatment skills to reduce pain and improve mobility but she places a strong emphasis on education and movement therapies.
As a clinical pilates instructor she prescribes corrective exercise advice for her clients. Alana enjoys working with chronic pain, lower back/hip pain and postural related pain clients however also enjoys working with the general population to help reach their health and well being goals.
Myotherapy is for everyone at Williamstown Health + Lifestyle
Muscle pain and discomfort are not something you have to accept. At Williamstown Health + Lifestyle, our qualified myotherapists have extensive experience caring for a wide range of people.
Whether your muscles are sore from extended work shifts or you’re managing the physical toll of high-performance sport— we get it, and we’re here to support you.
Get in touch with our helpful team today and learn more about how myotherapy may help manage your pain and discomfort.