“Why does the extraordinary courage of ordinary women go so unsung?”
- Karen Joy Fowler
Your Questions, Answered
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Myotherapy is a form of hands-on treatment that focuses on muscles, joints, and movement. It looks at the body as a whole, not just the painful area, to understand why something is happening and how to actually change it.
It can include things like massage, trigger point therapy, dry needling, cupping, joint mobilisation, and exercise-based rehab.
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Not at all! Women of all ages and life stages are welcome.
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Yes, for remedial and myotherapy sessions. You’ll have to manually claim after I send through the closed invoice, rebates depend on your fund and level of cover. Contact your health fund for details.
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You don’t ned a referral you can book directly.
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A bit of chatting, so I can assess your situation and what your goals are. I ask A LOT of questions.
Then we do some hands on work, whether just a massage, or something more specific.
I often incorporate techniques like cupping or dry needling. But these will be discussed prior to any treatment.
scar release faq’s
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The scar must be fully healed with no scabbing or oozing. This is typically around 8 to 9 weeks post surgery.
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This varies, but generally 2 to 4 sessions are recommended, spaced 2 to 3 weeks apart. This depends on the complexity of the scar, the number of scars, and how your body responds.
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Yes. Treatment can help improve tissue quality and reduce restriction, which may be beneficial before pregnancy.
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Yes of course, there are some adjustments that will be made, and we will monitor your scar closely. Dry needling the scar tissue has been shown to be very beneficial.
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Yes! This is fabulous ad I recommend to all my scar clients. This work does get a little more comprehensive and I assess the whole body, how you move and breath etc - not just the scar itself.
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Nope!
Scars can be treated at any stage once the initial healing is completed. Years or even decades later this work can be beneficial.
Pregnancy FAQs
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Yes! There is no evidence to suggest that bodywork has adverse effects on a pregnancy in the first trimester.
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My booking system is set up in a way that you don’t have to choose - it’s both!
As I hold both qualifications I technically can do both. But it will truly depends on your needs and desires on the day.
So you just tell me you need a general full body massage - that’s what will do. You need me to go full assessment and rehab on your hip pain that been bugging you for weeks - that’s what will do!
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Yes please!
This just allows me to make sure that I have sent you the right health history questions and have all the info I need before your session. -
Yes of course! Whether your 33 weeks and wanting to make sure imbalances are addressed, or if your 41+5 and need to get in the zone. I’m your gal!
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Yes! There is no need to stop exercise while pregnant, but there are a few modifications we may need to be mindful of.
Getting individualised care from some who understands the pregnant body and exercise is super important - as every persons modifications will look different.
doula faqs
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Any and all! Where ever you feel safest is best. So hospital, assisted or unassisted homebirth, I’ll be there to support you.
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My booking system is set up in a way that you don’t have to choose - it’s both!
As I hold both qualifications I technically can do both. But it will truly depends on your needs and desires on the day.
So you just tell me you need a general full body massage - that’s what will do. You need me to go full assessment and rehab on your hip pain that been bugging you for weeks - that’s what will do!
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Yes please!
This just allows me to make sure that I have sent you the right health history questions and have all the info I need before your session. -
Yes of course! Whether your 33 weeks and wanting to make sure imbalances are addressed, or if your 41+5 and need to get in the zone. I’m your gal!
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Yes! There is no need to stop exercise while pregnant, but there are a few modifications we may need to be mindful of.
Getting individualised care from some who understands the pregnant body and exercise is super important - as every persons modifications will look different.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do you accept payment plans?
Yes of course! It’s a huge decision, and if the investment is the only thing holding you back, we can organise a payment plan that suits you!
There does need to be a deposit to start, and full payment needs to be made by 37 weeks. -
What sort of births do you support?
Any and all! Where ever you feel safest is best. So hospital, assisted or unassisted homebirth, I’ll be there to support you.
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Do you provide a post partum meal service?
I may bring a meal and some snacks for our postpartum sessions but I am unable to provide a large meal service. And I’m not that great in the kitchen so, it’s probably for the best
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Can you provide birth only support?
No. I firmly believe that there needs to be a relationship and a rapport built. You need to be able to trust me, I need to get to know you and your wants and needs so I can best support you. This can only be done with time.
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Do you hire a back up doula?
Not as a general rule. I take a limited amount of in person birth support clients so my time is open to you! In the very rare case that I am unavailable, my mum will sometimes step in, otherwise if I miss your birth due to being unavailable you will get a refund of the birth support fee.
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How do you include my partner in the birth?
I support the entire family. I will also support your partner prenatally and through labour so they know what to expect and have tools to be able to support you. Birth can sometimes be confronting, and I am there to be able to reassure them and help them into the right headspace to support you!
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Can you help me with body work?
Yes! I have a Bachelor of Health Science in Myotherapy and have been working in the field since 2012. I specialise in treating clients throughout the perinatal period. Although I don’t do internal pelvic treatments.
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Can you help with exercise programming?
Yes, I’m also a qualified Pilates instructor, and personally love weight training and yoga as well. So I can create a plan for you, or help you modify your own program/classes.
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Can you check my cervix, blood pressure etc?
No. A doula is a non medical support. It’s out of my scope of practice to conduct any clinical testing (outside of musculoskeletal testing in relation to bodywork/exercise). I also don’t treat internal pelvic structures.
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Whether you're looking for myotherapy care or doula support, having a genuine connection with the person on your team makes all the difference.
That’s exactly what a connection call is for.
We’ll chat about how I can best support you, you’ll get a feel for who I am and how I work, and you’ll walk away with more clarity and confidence about whether I’m the right fit for you.