Myo
therapy
Melbourne
Targeted assessment and treatment of muscle and soft tissue injuries. Lasting pain relief through evidence-based techniques — not just temporary relief.
Myotherapy That Goes
Beyond the Surface
Myotherapy is a specialised form of physical therapy focused on the assessment, treatment, and management of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Unlike remedial massage, myotherapy combines hands-on treatment with clinical assessment and corrective exercise to address the underlying cause of your pain.
At Injury Active Clinic, our myotherapists Craig and Emily bring decades of combined experience treating everything from acute sports injuries to chronic pain conditions — integrating their work with the broader allied health team for comprehensive care.
- Trigger point therapy and dry needling
- Cupping and myofascial release
- Deep tissue and remedial massage techniques
- Corrective exercise prescription
- Coordination with our physio and osteo team
Meet Our Myotherapists
Craig Hardingham
Founder & Head Myotherapist · IAC Melbourne
Craig founded Injury Active Clinic in the UK in 2013 and brought his unique approach to Melbourne in 2022. With 18 years of experience treating sports and lifestyle-related injuries, Craig's philosophy integrates physical therapy with fitness coaching to deliver lasting results.
Emily
Exercise Physiologist & Myotherapist · IAC Melbourne
Emily is our accredited exercise physiologist and myotherapist, specialising in clinical exercise prescription for chronic health conditions, rehabilitation, and performance optimisation. Her dual qualification means she can treat your pain and design the exercise programme to keep it away.
Myotherapy Is Perfect For
Chronic Muscle Pain
Long-standing muscle tension, tightness, and pain that hasn't responded to rest or standard massage — treated at the source.
Headaches & Migraines
Tension headaches and cervicogenic migraines driven by tight neck and upper back muscles — released with trigger point therapy and dry needling.
Sports Injuries
Muscle strains, overuse injuries, and performance-limiting tightness — assessed and treated to get you back training faster.
Occupational Injuries
Repetitive strain, desk-related tension, and workplace injuries — treated and managed with a focus on long-term prevention.
Postural Dysfunction
Rounded shoulders, forward head posture, and thoracic stiffness — corrected with hands-on treatment and corrective exercise.
Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain
Sensitive, complex pain conditions managed with gentle, evidence-based myotherapy techniques tailored to your tolerance.
What We Can Help With
Muscle tension, disc-related pain, chronic lower back pain
Stiffness, muscle tightness, tech neck
Rotator cuff tension, upper trap tightness
Tension headaches, cervicogenic migraines
Muscle strains, overuse injuries, recovery
Hip flexor tightness, glute tension, bursitis
Achilles, patellar, rotator cuff, elbow tendons
Desk pain, upper back aching, occupational tension
Lifting injuries, muscle strains, overuse
IT band, calf tightness, shin splints
Disc bulge, herniation, nerve compression
Tears, tendinopathy, shoulder impingement
Lateral knee pain, runner's knee, ITB
Common Questions About Myotherapy
What is myotherapy?
Myotherapy is a specialised form of physical therapy focused on the assessment, treatment, and management of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. It combines hands-on manual therapy (trigger point therapy, dry needling, cupping, deep tissue techniques) with clinical assessment and corrective exercise to address the root cause of your pain — not just the symptoms.
What is the difference between myotherapy and remedial massage?
Remedial massage focuses primarily on soft tissue relaxation and tension relief. Myotherapy goes further — it includes a clinical assessment, diagnosis of the underlying cause, and an active treatment plan that may include dry needling, cupping, corrective exercise, and rehabilitation. Myotherapy is the more clinical and comprehensive option for persistent or complex pain.
Do I need a referral to see a myotherapist?
No referral is needed for a private myotherapy appointment. If you are using a Medicare Chronic Disease Management (CDM/EPC) plan, you will need a GP referral. Private health insurance rebates are available with most major funds.
Where are your myotherapy clinics in Melbourne?
We offer myotherapy at our Ravenhall clinic (38 Panamax Rd) and our Tarneit clinic (412 Derrimut Rd, inside MyClinic Tarneit). Same-day appointments are often available.
How many myotherapy sessions will I need?
This depends on your condition and how long you have had it. Acute muscle injuries may resolve in 2–4 sessions. Chronic pain conditions typically require an ongoing management plan. Your myotherapist will outline a clear treatment plan at your first appointment.
Ready to Release the Pain?
Book a myotherapy appointment at our Ravenhall or Tarneit clinic. Same-day appointments often available.
Book an AppointmentAlso Consider
Combine your myotherapy with our other allied health services for a fully integrated approach to recovery.