Myotherapy Thornbury: Find and Fix the Cause of Your Pain
Myotherapy in Thornbury for pain, sports injuries and stiff, sore bodies. One practitioner, every session. Serving Thornbury, Northcote, Preston, Brunswick, Fairfield, Ivanhoe and Reservoir since 2019.
My name’s Mick. I’m a myotherapist and movement coach here in Thornbury. I used to play rugby at a high level until my body broke down. ACLs gone. Chronic pain. Sitting hurt. Running felt impossible. Physios gave me stretches, doctors gave me pills. No one told me how to move better.
That’s when I found myotherapy. And I never looked back.
Now I work with everyday locals, weekend warriors, and athletes who are sick of short-term fixes. If you’re dealing with a stiff neck, a dodgy hammy, or a back that locks up after sitting too long — you’re in the right place.
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Melbourne Soft Tissue Therapy
3/8 Theobald Street, Thornbury, Victoria, 3071
What Is Myotherapy?
Myotherapy is hands-on treatment plus movement education. Think remedial massage meets strength and rehab. It looks at your pain, your posture, your habits, your training history—then does something about it.
We use techniques like dry needling, massage, joint mobilisation, cupping, and active release work. But the goal isn’t just to make you feel better after a session. It’s to help you build a body that works, long-term.
The MSTT Process
We get it, being held back from the activities you love sucks! That's why our #1 goal is to identify and treat the cause of your pain, as 9 times out of 10, where the pain is, is not the actual problem. Check out our process below.
1. Safety
The number one goal is to help you create SAFETY.
Safety within yourself, safety within your body, safety within your internal environment, and safety within your surroundings.
All types of niggles, aches, and pains can really knock you around, physically, mentally, and emotionally, so it is our goal to calm all of this down and get you feeling safe again.
2. Confidence
Next, we want to build some CONFIDENCE.
The confidence to express the safety you have developed. The confidence to express your emotions through the correct movements. The confidence to move around without pain & discomfort. The confidence to go out and be social.
The physical side of injuries is actually the easiest part of the journey. The hardest part is the mental. If your mind is working against you, then your body won't want to follow along.
3. Performance
Now, we can start to think about PERFORMANCE.
Having the confidence in the safety you have created to go out and move pain-free, and be social.
Your performance may be getting out of bed in the morning with no aches and pains. Your performance could be enjoying a day in the garden. Your performance could be being able to play with your kids with no worries.
Whatever this may look like for you. We want you to have the safety and confidence to do whatever you love with ease.
Why Locals Trust Us for Myotherapy in Thornbury
We’re not a day spa. We don’t do wishy-washy treatments with candles and pan flutes in the background.
What we do is get real results for:
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Desk workers with tight necks, shoulders, and hips
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Gym-goers with persistent pain or recurring strains
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Runners with calf, Achilles, or knee issues
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Tradies with low back pain or sciatica
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New mums dealing with hip or pelvic pain
People come in because they want to feel strong, pain-free, and mobile again. And they keep coming back because they finally feel heard—and their body finally works again.
We’re smack bang in Thornbury, right near Thornbury High School. Easy parking. Zero fluff. Real treatment.
Our Services
Myotherapy & Movement Engineer
Nice To Meet You,
I'm Mick!
I played rugby for England U18, until knee injuries and surgeries ended my career early. So trust me, I know how frustrating it is to be injured and in pain. I have spent the past 16 years learning the best ways to prevent injuries and rehab them properly.
I'm really looking forward to meeting you and sharing my knowledge with you to overcome your short-term pain and achieve your long-term goals.
Dry Needling: Fast Relief for Stubborn Muscle Pain
Dry needling isn’t woo-woo. It’s science. We insert fine needles into trigger points—tight, irritated muscle knots—to switch off pain and tension fast. Most clients feel immediate release.
Great for:
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Knots in your traps or upper back
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Calves that never loosen up
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Hip flexors that pull on your lower back
If you’ve tried foam rolling and stretching but the pain keeps coming back, dry needling could be the reset your body needs.
Remedial Massage: More Than Just Relaxation
Forget soft, sleepy massages. Our remedial massage is targeted, focused, and functional.
Whether you’re sore after a workout, tight from sitting, or just feel like your body's stuck in third gear, remedial massage gets into the layers that matter. We use pressure, movement, and hands-on techniques to get muscles sliding again.
Think of it as body maintenance, not pampering.
Movement Education: Build A Body That Lasts
Here’s the truth: if your pain keeps coming back, it’s probably not the massage you need. It’s better movement.
We don’t just treat the symptom. We figure out why that pain started. Weak glutes? Locked-up ankles? Ribs not moving?
Then we teach you what to do about it. Simple drills. Smart cues. Real changes.
That’s how you build a body that doesn’t break.
Sports Massage in Thornbury
Whether you’re training for a comp or just want to keep showing up strong each week, sports massage helps you stay in the game.
Our sports massage targets:
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DOMS and training soreness
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Mobility restrictions before/after lifting
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Pre-event warm-up and post-event recovery
We see local athletes from CrossFit boxes, footy clubs, running groups, and BJJ gyms all over Thornbury and the northern suburbs. It keeps their bodies sharp and minds clear.
What happens in your first 60 minutes
Your first visit is 60 minutes, one-on-one with me. Here's how it goes.
1. We talk (about 10 min). What hurts, when it started, what makes it worse. Your job, your training, your sleep. Pain is usually a symptom, so I want the full picture.
2. I assess (about 10 min). I watch how you move, test what's tight and what's weak, and find what's actually loading the sore spot. 9 times out of 10, where it hurts is not where the problem is.
3. I treat (about 35 min). Hands-on soft tissue work, plus dry needling or cupping if it suits you. Both are included in the price.
4. You leave with a plan (about 5 min). A couple of simple exercises, how many sessions I think you'll need, and I'll tell you straight if you need a scan, a GP or a physio instead.
$134, or $124 with the new client discount. Claim on the spot with HICAPS, so you only pay the gap. Free parking.
Why one practitioner matters
At a big clinic you might see 3 different people in 3 visits, and you have to tell your story every single time.
Here, it's just me. I'm the one who assessed you, I'm the one treating you, and I remember what we did last time. So we don't start from scratch each session, we build on it. That's how you get better faster, and stay that way.
“The Only One”
"Mick has always maintained a long term view of my health and anything he’s worked with me on. He is the only practitioner I have met who has the therapeutic musculoskeletal knowledge and skills to treat the soft tissue AND and the deep capacity to developmentally and progressively coach the rebuilding of the fundamental motor skills I need to become independent in the world again."
GINNY
“Got My Life Back”
"I have gone from, at least, 1 migraine a week to 1 migraine in the last 6 weeks. I can scarcely believe it as I have lived with this problem for 10 years.
I am able to live my life without trying to anticipate when the weekly migraine would hit next and how I could manage to work around it. I feel like I have my ‘pre-migraine’ life back.
I am very grateful that I finally found someone in Mick who listened intently to my situation and symptoms. His knowledge is exemplary and I cannot recommend him highly enough."
JOANNE
“Extremely Impressed”
"I have been extremely impressed with Mick’s treatment firstly of my lower back and then my torn rotator cuff. With a combination of dry needling and massage I regain more flexibility. Through his encouragement I have also become a barefoot shoe user especially for my work and have found great benefits. I have no problem recommending Mick to all my friends."
SARAH
“Can't Recommend Him Any Higher"
"Mick is a very knowledgeable person with great understanding with injury prevention and getting you back up on your feet and moving again.Had a great experience and found results almost straight away from walking out of the clinic.
Can’t recommend him any higher to other athletes struggling with ongoing injuries."
BRENTON
Our 'Why'
Myotherapy Thornbury FAQs
How much does myotherapy cost in Thornbury?
A 1 hour treatment is $124 and a 30 minute treatment is $84. Your first visit is 60 minutes and costs $134, or $124 with the new client discount.
Can I claim it on my health fund?
Yes. I accept all health funds and you can claim on the spot with HICAPS, so you only pay the gap. How much you get back depends on your fund and level of extras cover.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book straight in. No GP referral needed.
Is dry needling extra?
No. Dry needling is included in the session price at no extra cost, and it's always your choice.
What's the difference between myotherapy and remedial massage?
Remedial massage treats tight and sore muscles. Myotherapy goes further: I assess why it hurts, treat it with hands-on work and dry needling, and give you exercises so it doesn't keep coming back.
Where are you and is there parking?
3/8 Theobald St, Thornbury, near Thornbury High School. There's free parking. Public transport isn't close by, so most people drive or ride.
What's your cancellation policy?
Please give 24 hours notice if you need to cancel or move your appointment.
Contact Us
Address
3/8 Theobald Street
Thornbury, Victoria, 3071
Contact
0439202659
Opening Hours
Mon: 7-10am, 3-7pm
Tue: 3-7pm
Wed: 7-11am, 3-7pm
Thu: Closed
Fri: 7-10am, 3-6pm
Sat: 9am-12pm
Sun: Closed
