I'm Mick Breen, the myotherapist at Melbourne Soft Tissue Therapy on Theobald Street, Thornbury. I played rugby for England U18 until knee injuries and surgery ended my career, so I know what it's like to be stuck in pain and want your body back. I've been treating pain and injuries in Melbourne's inner north since 2019. Every session is with me, and you'll see me every time you come in.
⭐ 5.0 on Google from 112+ reviews
💳 Claim on the spot with HICAPS
🅿️ Free parking
🆕 New clients: $10 off
What Is Myotherapy?
Myotherapy is the assessment and treatment of muscle, joint and nerve pain. It goes further than a massage. First I work out *why* something hurts, then I treat it with hands-on therapy, and then I give you what you need so it doesn't keep coming back.
A myotherapy session can include:
- Assessment: how you move, where you're restricted, and what's loading the painful area
- Soft tissue therapy: deep, targeted hands-on work on tight and overloaded muscles
- Dry needling: fine needles into trigger points to release stubborn tension (included, no extra cost)
- Cupping, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy, when they're the right tool
- Movement and exercise prescription: a few targeted exercises so you keep the gains between sessions
What I Treat
- Lower back pain and sciatica
- Neck pain, shoulder pain, and tension headaches
- Desk-worker pain: stiff upper back, tight hips, sore wrists
- Running injuries: shin splints, knee pain, Achilles and calf problems, plantar fasciitis
- Sports and gym injuries: strains, tight hamstrings, hip flexors, shoulder niggles
- Tennis and golfer's elbow
- Ongoing aches that keep coming back, no matter how much you stretch
Not sure if myotherapy is right for your problem? Book an initial session and I'll tell you straight. If you need a scan, a GP or a physio instead, I'll say so.
What Happens In Your First Session
1. We talk (5–10 min). What hurts, when it started, what makes it better or worse, and what you want to get back to.
2. I assess (10 min). Movement, strength and the tissues around the problem.
3. I treat (35–40 min). Hands-on work, plus dry needling or cupping if it'll help.
4. You leave with a plan. What I found, how many sessions it should take, and 1–3 things to do at home.
Wear (or bring) comfortable clothes you can move in, like shorts and a singlet or t-shirt.
Prices
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Initial treatment (new clients, 60 min) | ~~$134~~ **$124** with the new client $10 off
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Myotherapy treatment, 60 min | $124 |
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Myotherapy treatment, 30 min | $84 |
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Running gait analysis, 60 min | $223 |
Claim on the spot with HICAPS. All health funds are accepted, so you only pay the gap. Your rebate depends on your level of extras cover. Dry needling is included in the session price, with no extra charge.
Why People Choose MSTT
- Same practitioner every time. You won't be passed between therapists. I know your history.
- An athlete's background. I played rugby for England U18 and went through serious knee injury and surgery myself, so I've been on the treatment table as well as beside it.
- Straight answers. I'll tell you what's going on, how long it should take and what you need to do. No open-ended "see you every week forever".
- Built for active people. Runners, lifters, team-sport players, tradies and desk workers who want to keep doing what they love.
- 5.0 on Google from 112+ reviews.**
Where To Find Us
Melbourne Soft Tissue Therapy
Unit 3/8 Theobald Street, Thornbury VIC 3071 (near Thornbury High School)
Phone: 0439 202 659
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
Free parking. The clinic is easiest to reach by car or bike.
We see clients from Thornbury, Northcote, Preston, Fairfield, Brunswick, Ivanhoe and Reservoir.
What's the difference between myotherapy and remedial massage?
Remedial massage is hands-on massage that targets sore and tight muscles. Myotherapy includes that, plus a proper assessment, dry needling, cupping and exercise prescription to find and fix the cause. If you want to get out of pain and stay out, myotherapy is usually the better fit.
Do I need a referral to see a myotherapist?
No. You can book directly online.
Can I claim myotherapy on my health fund?
Yes. All health funds are accepted, and you can claim on the spot with HICAPS, so you only pay the gap. How much you get back depends on your level of extras cover.
Does dry needling hurt?
Most people feel a brief dull ache or a twitch in the muscle, not sharp pain. It's common to feel a bit sore for 24–48 hours afterwards, like after a workout. Dry needling is optional, I'll always ask first, and it's included in your session price.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on the problem and how long you've had it. Many people feel a clear difference after 1–3 sessions. Longer-term problems usually take a few more. I'll give you a realistic estimate in your first session.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothes you can move in. Shorts are ideal for leg, hip and back problems.