Michael has been a practising Myotherapist since 2008 and over this time has developed his own techniques for treating pain and dysfunction. Michael’s philosophy is not to treat just pain but rather the cause of the pain. Michael provides patients with the knowledge and ability to continue their recovery at home because the time between appointments can be more important than the appointments themselves.

Michael’s passion has always been to aid in the recovery of all types of injuries. Proud to have worked with people from all walks of life from Olympians, AFL players, A League footballers what makes him happiest is treating entire families: mums, dads, grandparents and kids.

Founding Northern Myotherapy 10 years ago, his drive is to show the wider population the benefits myotherapy. Today, Northern Myotherapy is what it is due to the staff it employs and Michael endeavours to pass on to his staff the knowledge he’s gained from years in the treatment room.

Shahnee’s philosophy is that each person has unique requirements to achieve their optimal level of physical health and wellness. Shahnee’s strength as a myotherapist lies in her ability to provides specific individualised treatments, giving her clients a greater understanding of techniques for injury prevention and rehabilitation using a holistic and healthy approach.

The passion Shahnee has shown toward her chosen profession is reflected in her volunteer work with the Melbourne Marathon, Melbourne Ironman Triathlon and Oxfam Trailwalker. Shahnee has also worked with the Queensland State of Origin team, the Australian Rugby League Team (during the recent World Cup) as well as Williamstown Football Club.

Shahnee graduated with an Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy from the ACST and has been an integral part of the Northern Myotherapy team for several years.

Justin’s enthusiasm for Myotherapy stems from personal experience with his own sports injuries where he eventually became a client of Northern Myotherapy. With a background in human movement and exercise science Justin became increasingly interested in human anatomy and physiology in an effort to understand the mechanics of his own injuries. That interest has continued to grow into a career and he is now a member of the Northern Myotherapy team.

Justin thrives in challenging environments particularly with individuals that have been suffering with chronic pain, not only addressing the symptoms, but also targeting its origin and causative issues with the aim to prevent future pain and discomfort.

Justin has a broad range of experience across sport from Olympians to grass roots as well as treating long-standing and persistent lifestyle muscular issues.

Roy completed an Advanced Diploma at Melbourne Institute of Massage Therapy and is currently upgrading his qualifications by completing a Bachelor in Health Science (Clinical Myotherapy) at Southern Schools of Natural Therapies. Prior to moving to Melbourne, Roy owned and operated a private clinic in Brisbane. He has been a team member at Northern Myotherapy since December 2017.

Roy is interested in all aspects of treatment including enhancing a person’s sporting or work performance, postural correction, pain management or injury rehabilitation. His treatments are specifically tailored to suit the individual client and their condition in order to achieve the best results possible. He can competently treat as a primary provider or work as part of a multidisciplinary team in association with physicians, surgeons or other allied health care providers to suit the client’s needs.

He believes that people should be individually encouraged and supported in maintaining their body to that person’s optimum level. Roy’s goal is to help improve a person’s life through myotherapy.

Jenna is a remedial massage therapist who is currently studying myotherapy at RMIT. She also currently works with Airport West Football Club supporting senior athletes in their pre and post game routines.

Jen uses musculoskeletal assessment procedures and an in-depth knowledge of the human body to help restore clients to full functioning and pain free movement.
With a focus on the breath and treating through muscular contraction, Jenna’s treatments are effective and incorporate a range of modalities, including cupping, stretching and dry needling where appropriate. 

Jenna brings an energy and enthusiasm to her appointments that her clients love and make her very easy to get along with! She’s driven and committed to her clients’ health as well as her learning and development as a practitioner.

Jamie has a positive energy, is an easy to approach therapist who is extremely passionate about helping others who are in pain/discomfort or want to improve their sports performance.

Jamie is a qualified remedial massage therapist, personal trainer and sports trainer who has a high level of understanding in regards to how the body functions in everyday life and sport.

Jamie prides himself on using a very unique thorough style of remedial massage, in order to relieve pain/discomfort and regain life and sport that can be enjoyed without pain.

Jamie is originally from rural Victoria, with a background in Australian rules football and bodybuilding. He has always been a natural athlete playing various sports throughout primary and secondary school, which eventually developed into a passion for helping others through treatment and strengthening of the body.

Dan is a remedial massage therapist currently studying his bachelors in Myotherapy at
Endeavour. He is originally from North Carolina, and a former Sergeant of the United States
Marine Corps. Dan’s love for Myotherapy stems from his ten years’ experience as a
personal trainer/boxing coach and competing in amateur heavyweight boxing. When
training for fights Dan would end up with more musculoskeletal injuries from training, than
from the actual sparring and fighting.

Dan’s treatments at Northern Myotherapy sparked his love for the modality, and he vowed to Michael he would one-day become a
Myotherapist and work at NM. Now that the time has come Dan could not be more excited.
Dan’s background has allowed him to really appreciate treating people from both ends of
the spectrum, from athletes to office workers.

Dan also thrives on giving client’s the
knowledge they need to further improve their pain management or dysfunctions outside of the clinic