Qualifications
- Bachelor of Health Science (Musculoskeletal Therapy/Myotherapy) – 2016
- Diploma of Remedial Massage – 2007
Approach
As a Myotherapist, Vanessa aims to underpin the causative factors involved in musculoskeletal dysfunction and pain and treat the individual accordingly. An initial assessment may involve a series of orthopaedic tests, postural and biomechanical analysis. The treatment is then tailored to suit the individual’s requirements using a variety of techniques. As a therapist her goals are to reduce pain and to improve movement and functionality.
Vanessa is also competent in a range of remedial therapies including deep tissue massage, pregnancy massage, manual lymphatic drainage massage and various soft tissue therapies.
Techniques
Trigger point therapy
Myofascial release
Deep tissue massage
Cupping
Dry needling
Electro dry needling
Joint mobilisation
Neuro-dynamic mobilisation
Muscle Energy Technique
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation