Myotherapy

The Myotherapy degree serves as the culmination of a decade’s study into anatomy, physiology, and manual therapies. It builds on all the other things I have learned and capstones them with a health science perspective.

Myotherapy is a relatively new term in Queensland, but it has been active in the southern states for some time. Previously Myotherapists were known as Musculoskeletal Therapists. If an Exercise Physiologist is to a Personal Trainer, then a Myotherapist is to a Massage Therapist. We work in the same space, and use many of the same tools, but the level of education goes a little deeper, and our ability to assess, treat, and advise is more targeted to specific issues.

As a Myotherapist I am trained to consider neurophysiology, nutrition, and exercise. My treatments also broaden to include electro dry needling and specific spinal and limb mobilisations that were not in my scope as a remedial therapist.

So, what does that mean for you when you come to my clinic? I still like to massage, and most of what will happen will look like a Remedial Massage. But in that process, we will also do nerve and joint mobilisations. Our long-term treatment goals will be much more targeted to improving range or reducing pain. Its also likely you will be a lot more advise about what to do in your own time. As a Myotherapist we will be working together to improve your health.