Ethan Farr, Remedial Massage Therapist Let me introduce myself. My name is Ethan Farr, and I am deeply passionate about the profound impact that remedial therapy can have on enhancing our quality of life. I am very excited by the opportunity to work at Simple Wellness Myotherapy. My professional journey has been shaped by a relentless pursuit of knowledge and a strong belief in the healing potential of exercise and therapeutic intervention. My educational path began with certificates III and IV in Allied Health, providing me with a solid foundation in understanding the intricacies of human a ..read more

By Duke Autret, Myotherapist ​Spinal stenosis is a condition that affects the spinal canal, the space within the spine housing the spinal cord and nerve roots. This narrowing of the spinal canal can exert pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, leading to a range of symptoms. In this article, we delve into the intricacies of spinal stenosis, exploring its causes, symptoms, and diverse treatment options Causes of Spinal Stenosis Spinal stenosis can arise from various factors, including: Degenerative Changes: Conditions like arthritis or disc degeneration can gradually narrow the spinal canal ..read more

By Rachael Bird, Myotherapist Lifting techniques can contribute to back pain - but like with so many things, its usually a combination of factors that lead to pain after lifting.  ​While I love helping people with back pain, I also understand that a lot of lifting related pain can be avoided by taking your time and managing the loads well. Here’s some of the nuggets of wisdom I give to my patients who injure their back while lifting. Some of the most common factors I see that lead to this kind of back pain are: Poor Lifting Techniques: Improper lifting techniques, such as bending at t ..read more

By Duke Autret, Myotherapist As a myotherapist, I've had the privilege of working closely with individuals on their journey to improved physical health and well-being. However, it's essential to recognize that achieving optimal health isn't solely dependent on the treatments we provide especially when it comes to more chronic conditions. There are so many moving parts to health that we can face complex barriers when striving for a healthier lifestyle. In this blog, we'll delve into these barriers and discuss strategies to overcome them. Let's explore the psychological and social factors that ..read more

By Rachael Bird, Myotherapist Pilates is highly effective in addressing muscular imbalances, as it focuses on core strength, flexibility, and body awareness. This makes it a perfect addition to your pain or injury recovery plan! Pilates can help you in many ways, including: Core Strengthening: Pilates exercises specifically target the core muscles, including the deep abdominal muscles, pelvic floor, and back muscles. Strengthening these muscles helps improve stability and support for the spine and pelvis, assisting in correcting imbalances. Muscle Symmetry: Pilates workouts emphasise worki ..read more

By Peter Pascalis, Clinical Myotherapist Want to know if your painful side is weaker, and how much weaker so you can work on it? Thats what the MAT Muscle Meter lets us measure! The MAT muscle meter - why we use these assessment tools? In our clinic we see patients daily who experience some change from their "normal" state. People will seek our advice and treatment for their ailments because they don't want to rely on medications or they don't want to normalise their pain. Regardless of how acute or chronic these conditions are, assessment of the dysfunction requires measurement if we are t ..read more

By Rachael Bird, Myotherapist I recently had the pleasure of meeting with Anke Wagner, a local pilates instructor here in Rowville. Anke is a very experienced instructor, shes been teaching for nearly 2 decades, and based locally in Rowville for 9 years. ​I interviewed Anke about her classes and her approach to pilates. What services do you provide to the community and where are you located? I offer Pilates classes in Rowville. The classes range from using the reformer equipment, and the Pilates chair and separate classes with just the aerial hammock. The groups are small with a maximum of ..read more

By Duke Autret, Myotherapist As healthcare professionals, we understand that physical health is not solely determined by medical treatments or therapies. There are a variety of social determinants of health that influence a person's well-being, including access to healthcare, education, employment, housing, and more. In this article, we will explore some of the common considerations regarding the social determinants of health and how they apply to physical health and myotherapy. Access to Healthcare Access to healthcare is a crucial social determinant of health that affects a person's physi ..read more

By Rachael Bird, Myotherapist The time it takes for your body to start feeling better after seeing a myotherapist can vary depending on several factors, including the nature and severity of your condition or discomfort, the specific techniques used by the myotherapist, and your individual response to treatment. Here are some general considerations: Immediate Relief: Some people experience immediate relief and feel better right after a myotherapy session. This can be especially true for pain caused by muscle tension because we can use techniques that relieve the tension quickly and make an im ..read more

Feeling sore after a workout is a normal and common occurrence. This experience is commonly referred to as "muscle soreness" or "delayed onset muscle soreness" (DOMS). This generally occurs after you begin a new exercise routine or if you push yourself harder than your body is normally used to. ​ What is actually happening when you feel this soreness after exercise? It can be due to a few factors, such as: Muscle Damage: When you engage in strenuous exercise, especially if you're trying new or intense exercises, you can cause tiny tears in your muscle fibers. This is a natural part ..read more