Range.Massage

Range.
Massage

Massage can be beneficial to the body in many ways, both physically (tissue manipulation) and emotionally (relaxation).

A massage conducted by one of our clinicians will see a reduction in your aches and pains and help you move and feel better.

Our expert clinicians can help you determine if massage is appropriate for you, or if further assessment and management is required to help you get to the bottom of what’s going on.

As well as massage techniques our Range Myotherapist will use a range of other therapies including:

  • Deep Tissue Muscle Massage
  • Trigger Point Therapy
  • Myofascial Stretching
  • Myofascial Cupping
  • Corrective and Rehabilitative Exercises
  • Dry Needling
  • Sports Massage
  • Lymphatic Drainage
  • Application of Kinesiology Tape

Main benefits of myotherapy include:

  • Injury Prevention
  • Improve Sporting and Exercise Performance
  • Reduce pain
  • Help increase flexibility, Mobility and Range of motion
  • Effectively helps reduce the effects of stress
  • Improve posture
  • Reduce recovery time from an injury & Increase rate of healing

See our Myotherapy page for more details.

Our Range Myotherapist: Kirsty McLeod

Kirsty completed both an Advanced Diploma in Myotherapy and a Diploma in Remedial Massage at RMIT University in Melbourne.

Kirsty has extensive experience in treating a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries. Treatment techniques include Deep Tissue Muscle Massage, Myofascial Cupping, Dry Needling, Sports Massage, Lymphatic Drainage and application of Kinesiology Tape.

She gained her experience during her two and a half years at RMIT University. During this time, she treated a wide range of clients at the RMIT clinic. She provided a thorough holistic assessment to identify the cause of her client’s pain or injury which resulted in using manual therapies to treat or prevent soft tissue pain and restricted joint movement.

Kirsty is passionate about her profession in Myotherapy. She provides treatment programs specifically tailored to her client’s individual needs with results in them becoming pain-free.
Kirsty enjoys the outdoors, playing tennis and going for walks with her dog and spending time with family and friends.

Frequently asked questions

Do you accept Private Health Insurance (PHI)?

Yes, we offer on the spot claiming through our Tyro terminal. If you forget your PHI card, we can email or print your receipt so you can claim with your PHI. All the details you need for claiming are listed on your receipt.

What should I wear?

Loose fitting clothing or something that you can freely move in is ideal. For safety and hygiene, Pilates grip socks are required when using the Pilates Studio. We have some spare shorts & Pilates grip socks available for those times when you get caught out.

How long are the consultations?

Initial Physiotherapy consultations are 35-45 minutes. Suited to new clients, clients returning with a new injury, or returning clients with a gap in treatment greater than 3 months.

Standard Physiotherapy consultations are 20-30 minutes. Ideal for the treatment of one injury.

Extended Physiotherapy consultations are 35-45 minutes. Ideal for the treatment of two injuries.

Please note that all consultations are inclusive of time required for your physiotherapist to write an exercise program, report, certification, referral and letters.

You can book online here.

Do I need a referral from my doctor to attend your practice?

No, generally you do not need a referral from your doctor to see a physiotherapist.

However, you do require a referral if:

  1. You are claiming a Medicare rebate under an Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPC). Your EPC will state how many treatment sessions be allocated to physiotherapy. A maximum of 5 sessions can be approved per calendar year, across ALL allied health practitioners (not just physio).
  2. You are claiming your consultations under Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA).