Physiotherapy Hawthorn

He believes that a proactive approach to hands-on treatment and regular maintenance helps to reduce future pain and injury. He not only wants you to achieve your immediate health goals but also help you future-proof your body to optimise your health. When he’s not at the clinic, Lachlan enjoys attending sporting  events, playing competitive lawn bowls and socialising with family and friends.
Over 6 weekly treatments, she has made tremendous improvement to my overall pain management of a chronic spine condition. Treatment may use a combination of soft tissue, dry needling, cupping, stretching, rehabilitation exercises and trigger point release techniques to help release muscle tightness. Our Hawthorn Myotherapists are qualified allied health myotherapy vs remedial massage care practitioners. Our Chiropractors provide experienced, research-based Chiropractic care  to the residents of and surrounds. Our Chiropractors have special interests in a range of musculo-skeletal conditions from neck and back pain, sporting and workplace injuries; to providing advice on posture or proactive measures to avoid future injuries.

Dr. Abbas’s passion lies in helping patients avoid surgical interventions where possible for their injuries, drawing from over 15 years of experience in the field of physical therapy. Sa Sang Medicine, rooted in the ancient wisdom of Korean traditional medicine, offers a distinctive approach to acupuncture and herbal medicine. Developed by the renowned scholar and physician Lee Je Ma, Sa Sang Medicine provides a holistic understanding of human health and well-being, focusing on individual constitutions and their unique characteristics. Davina Mercuri has been practising at The Grove Chinese Medicine for close to 20 years.
With this experience, I personally hand select my team from the most experienced Myotherapists in the country who have also worked at elite athlete level. We have developed a unique system that enables quick identification of a body’s dysfunction and its effective correction. Our rigorous selection of Myotherapists ensures our team are tertiary qualified, first aid trained and all members of Myotherapy Association Australia, the industry association. This ensures you are being treated by an industry leading practitioner. Holly is the best myotherapist I have met so far, the way she diagnosed and treated my chronic neck and spine pain is unmatched by anyone else. A Myotherapy consultation will typically commence with thorough history taking followed by various muscle, joint and neurological testing.
Combined with manual palpation of muscles and joints, a Myotherapist aims to identify the cause of one’s pain to ensure quick, effective and long lasting results. We are a cashless business, payment may be made via credit card (Visa & Master Card). HICAPS facilities are available for private health insurance claims. Patients may be eligible for a rebate from Medicare under the Chronic Disease Management , however this must be in place and initiated by a GP before treatment commences.

Polly relocated from sunny Singapore to Melbourne to pursue clinical research in Musculoskeletal Podiatry. She enjoyed her time during her honours year assessing children with Down Syndrome. After a whirlwind of traveling and working in Singapore, Polly decided to return to La Trobe University seven years later to undertake research in midfoot osteoarthritis. She hopes to translate future research into clinical practice and vice versa. Growing up doing gymnastics, playing field hockey and now an avid hiker, Polly advocates foot health longevity regardless of sport, activity or age. As a rather active person herself, Polly believes that a client’s ‘wear and tear’ joint condition is no reason to discontinue their favourite activities.
A myotherapy appointment is suitable if you have an injury or specific ongoing pain condition. Grow your skills, enjoy team support, and treat loyal clients in a boutique space. Pain Stoppers is a multidisciplinary health clinic in search for Myotherapists, Osteopaths, Chiropractors and Physiotherapists to join our team.
Your myotherapist will do a thorough assessment to rule out any serious conditions, including radicular syndromes or specific pathologies. Once your myotherapist has established your back pain to be non-specific they will discuss a treatment plan with you. This may include education (postural control, self-management), physical therapy and a tailored exercise program. Movement is the key in the successful management of lower-back pain. Neck pain is a very common issue  amongst our increasingly sedentary population. Non-traumatic soft tissue neck pain can be triggered via a range of everyday situations.

Clinical assessment and treatment of upper limb injuries and conditions including trauma, sports injuries, workplace injuries and elective surgery. We accept all clients including; self paying, private health insurance, TAC, DVA, Workcover, Injurynet and EPC/Medicare . Our Hawthorn Physiotherapy clinic has Hicaps and Eftpos for ease of payment, but, we also accept cash or cheque.
You can purchase a gift voucher for a specific amount you would like to spend or for a duration (e.g., 60 minute or 90 minute treatment). We politely ask not to be approached by recruitment agencies at this time. Uphold best practice systems & procedures to ensure elite support to a high-performing environment. Working as part of a highly attentive, passionate & positive team.
77% of people with chronic back problems are of working age (15-64 years of age). MLD is a light-pressure massage performed in a particular sequence to encourage the flow of lymphatic fluid throughout the body. Massage therapy is commonly used in conjunction with other healing modalities such as Clinical Pilates. Working as an official myotherapist for the Melbourne Football Club.