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Welcome to Centre of Gravity Myotherapy

Myotherapy

Welcome to Centre of Gravity (COG) Myotherapy, we are glad you have come to visit and we look forward to assisting in improving your body, health, and wellbeing.

At COG we can tailor treatments specific to you, no matter the circumstance or condition. COG work with clients which deal with a variety of issues, not limited to the following – Muscle Dysfunction, Sport and General Injuries, Stress, Fatigue, Sedentary Lifestyle, Pre & Post-Natal issues and Covid aching bodies.

At COG we are passionate about what we do and believe that we can assist you in improving and maintaining your body’s function and mobility so that you can live your most optimal life without pain and dysfunction.

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What is Myotherapy?

Myotherapy is a hands-on therapy with evidence-based assessments that treat muscle dysfunction, pain and associated conditions with the purpose of restoring optimal function and movement.

At COG we can problem solve to aid recovery and to help prevent injury, with the aim to reduce and provide pain relief with a plan and treatment management program, specific to a client’s needs and outcomes.

Myotherapy is a whole-body treatment that looks at how the bio-mechanics work, move and interact. Regular treatments can assist in getting your body back on track and enjoy the benefits of life. It is important to note that you do not need to be injured to see a myotherapist. Early intervention or regular maintenance will likely reduce injury or pain if seen and treated early.

Myotherapy has many beneficial effects on the body, both physiological and psychological, some of which can include:

  • Long term/ chronic issues throughout the body to improve general
  • Reduces acute & chronic pain related to Myofascial trigger points
  • Enhances movement and muscular power by increasing the efficiency of muscle actions.
  • Muscle relief after an injury, return to work or sport by reducing pain and increasing a joints range of motion
  • Decrease muscle tension due to exercise, overuse, trauma and surgery.
  • Improves posture
  • Reduce risk of injury and or recurrence by assessing biomechanics and environmental factors
  • Restore range of motion, flexibility and strength
  • Reduce recovery time
  • Decrease strain, stiffness and discomfort caused by physical exercise

Conditions We Treat

Conditions that COG treat but are not limited to, include the following:

Headaches / Neck Pain
Hip Pain
Back Pain
Sciatica

TMJ/Jaw Pain
Frozen Shoulder & Rotator Cuff Injury
Repetitive Strain Injury
Leg/Knee Pain

Muscle Strains and Tears
Injury Rehabilitation
Nerve Entrapment
Elbow and Wrist Pain

We hope you look no further Centre of Gravity Myotherapy and we look forward to seeing you soon.

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What to expect during your Myotherapy Consultation

Myotherapy involves a strong focus on evidence-based assessment and an integrated therapeutic approach in the treatment of affected muscles, joints and nerves.

During your initial consultation, we discuss, assess and identify your main complaint/s through a physical assessment. The aim of the consultation is to evaluate the condition of the muscle tissue with testing and palpating (touch), of the affected muscles, joints and nerves. We can assess which of the varied techniques we can use for your body to respond better too reset the tissue back towards its natural state and functional movement.

This extensive evaluation helps to identify the root cause of your condition to form an effective treatment plan.

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Myotherapy Modalities

Manual Dry Needling

Dry needling technique uses microscopic hypodermic needles which are inserted into taut bands of muscle or connective tissues that may be contributing to pain and restricted movement. The purpose of MDN is to decrease local/referred pain by targeting trigger points and in turn restoring neuromuscular function. It also has an analgesic response to pain and improves muscle tone.

MET – Muscle Energy Technique

Muscle Energy Technique (MET) is manual therapy that involves the use of gentle muscle contractions in which the patient activates a specific muscle or group of muscles in a certain direction against a precise resistance provided by the therapist. It aids in relieving muscle spasm, strengthen weak muscles, and restore range of motion. MET is an active technique which also includes passive activation from the client.

Joint Mobilisation

Joint mobilisation techniques focus on attaining a normal range of pain-free joint motion. Nearly every restriction in movement can be regained by a specific joint technique. Gentle oscillations of the joint to improve range of movement and decrease pain can help tightness and limited motion within a joint capsule. Once motion is restored, strength training will be introduced gradually until you are able to resume normal activity.

Cupping

Cupping is an ancient technique used to encourage blood flow to areas to increase healing and reduce muscle tension. A slight vacuum produced within the cups draws the skin up. Cupping can increase the blood circulation to the dysfunction, relieve tension, relax, and stretch tight muscles, promote cell repair, reduce pain and inflammation. There will be marks left on the skin which subside over a few days.

Electrotherapies

This technique uses electrical devices that send electrical impulses across the skin to stimulate the nerves and assist to manage muscle weakness, swelling and mid-acute to chronic pain. Various methods of electrotherapies can be used using TENS (transcutaneous, electrical nerve stimulation) and EMS (electrical muscle stimulation) via transcutaneous (skin) and intramuscular (dry needles). This treatment assists with pain relief, injury rehabilitation and various musculoskeletal and neuromuscular dysfunctions.

Exercise Prescription

Based on the NASM Corrective Exercise continuum of Inhibit, Lengthen, Activate, and Integrate the exercise prescription programs will be a tailored for the individual which helps identify areas required to assist in your rehabilitation. Areas maybe identified in weakness or dysfunction to which an exercise plan is created to help strengthen the area and focus on fixing the movement compensation and to restore functional movement for everyday life.

Stretching

Assisted stretching may be incorporated in your treatment plan increasing flexibility in the muscles which help maintain mobility in joints and reduce stiffness. Several kinds of stretching methods can be used during a treatment to assist muscles. Some clientele that are hyper-mobile, stretching may not be the an ideal modality of treatment to use as they may require strengthening their muscles. Testing will decide the correct treatment for you.

Remedial Massage

Remedial Massage is a soft tissue treatment used to treat conditions affecting muscles, tendons, ligaments, and connective tissue. It can assist pain, injury, and rehabilitation management. Remedial Massage focuses on areas of restriction and helps correct posture, making it an ideal form of massage for all muscle imbalances and dysfunction.

Soft tissue techniques such as myofascial release, deep tissue massage, and trigger point therapy are some treatments used to help break down restricted tissues and reduce pain.

Sports Massage

Sports massage focuses on muscles relevant to an event. Athletes who train continuously, the goal is to enhance endurance, lessen the chance of injury and shorten the time needed to recover. Sports Massage is a combination of massage and stretching techniques aimed at preventing injuries to muscles, tendons, and ligaments Treatment will be tailored on clients needs. Pre event invigorates and warms up muscles. Post event will release lactic acid, relax and cool down the muscles.

Pre & Post Natal Massage

Comfortable pregnancy pillows allow treatment on both front and back, allowing treatment to all types of muscle dysfunctions that may occur during pregnancy tight shoulders, sciatica and lower back pain, leg cramps, fluid retention. Having regular treatments during pregnancy can assist with fatigue help with blood circulation and feel more energised.

Pregnancy massage is safe, although, discouraged in the first 12 weeks, in both second and third tri-mester treatment can commence with your Doctors consent.

Taping

Taping can assist in many ways in a treatment that will assist once leaving your appointment. There are different varieties to taping that can be applied and the reason for each will depend on the injury or compromised structure that presents. Using either Kinesio (RockTape) or Rigid Tape your therapist will decide on the best form of taping based on your activity or movement.

Kinesio Tape (RockTape)

With its unique elasticity it causes the skin to form convolutions and wrinkle. This decompresses the tissue immediately below the skin. It is believed that this has three main effects:

  • Fluid effect- improving blood and lymphatic flow in the taped area.
  • Mechanical effect- improving the slide and glide between tissue layers
  • Neurological effect- altering the perception of pain and improving body awareness.
Clinical Rigid Tape

More Rigid in structure, it offers more restricted movement and will assist by being the protective mechanism in the presence of an existing injury. The main purposes of rigid tape:

  • Stabilize or support an injury.
  • Restrict movement of an injured joint
  • Relieve pain by de-loading vulnerable or painful structures
  • Facilitate normal movement, muscle action, or postural patterns.

About Centre Of Gravity Myotherapy

Centre of Gravity (COG) Myotherapy was a dream that formulated in 2015 when Jodie was looking for a career change from administration. Jodie was unsure of what that career entailed, with only the understanding that her passion resided within the health and rehabilitation sector as she wanted to help people heal, free of pain and feel better within their own skin.

Jodie’s kids have all had sports and health related injures through their teens, and it wasn’t until after she took her daughter to see a Myotherapist that she felt an urgency to pursue such a profession in which was her passion and what was now to be her new career. Within two days from this visit Jodie had enrolled into the Diploma Remedial Massage course at MIMT with the full knowledge that this was not the end goal and that Myotherapy was what she wanted to do and become, Graduating in March 2019 with an Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy.

Jodie is located in a beautiful home based clinic offering soft tissue work and full body alignment, assisting in posture correction, muscle rehabilitation, and core strength all of the fundamentals to create and maintain your healthy, functional and optimal body. Jodie is excited to assist you with her knowledge and expertise which just happen to be in the field of her passion.

Jodie looks forward to seeing all of the new and existing clientele in this location.

“Challenges are gifts that force us to search for a new center of gravity. Don’t fight them. Just find a new way to stand.”
~ Oprah Winfrey

Meet Your Myotherapist

Jodie Kennedy

In Jodie’s professional life she is a Myotherapist, however, she has been able to develop two other major careers, one as a florist and the second in administration at LaTrobe University. Jodie loves to learn currently she is undertaking a program to become a qualified clinical pilates teacher which will enhance her knowledge within the exercise rehabilitation area, providing further guidance and expertise for her myotherapy clients.

Jodie’s life outside of myotherapy and her most important role is as a mum to three beautiful grown up kids. She is a wife, married to her husband of 28 years and a furmum to three (big) dogs and two cats.

Jodie is a work in progress but aspires to be the best version of herself by practicing what she preaches as she looks after herself with daily meditation, self care, pilates and the gym, making her the women she is today and bettering herself for tomorrow.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of Myotherapy?

The benefits to consider with a Myotherapy treatment include injury prevention, improved muscle and joint range of motion, increased blood and lymphatic fluid circulation, improved posture and physical performance, improved neuromuscular activation, quicker injury and sport recovery as well as reduced DOMS (Delayed onset muscle soreness) after exercise.

What is involved in an initial appointment with a Myotherapists?

Your initial appointment will involve a comprehensive history, a full-body postural/ biomechanical assessment as well as appropriate hands-on treatment and rehabilitation plan.

Do I need a referral?

No, referrals are not required.

Do you have HICAPS/EFTPOS facilities?

Yes, you can claim your private health insurance rebate immediately using HICAPS. Gap payments can be made through Cash, EFTPOS, Credit Card (MasterCard, VISA and AMEX).

Can I claim private health on a Myotherapy appointment?

Yes, all Myotherapy sessions are claimable through private health, if you have Myotherapy as part of your extra’s cover.

Initial consultation: Code 105
Follow up consultation: Code 205

Cancellation Policy

Due to COVID 19 restrictions & policies, where possible we would appreciate 24 hours notice however, we do understand the limitation around these restrictions and there will be no fee charged.

Where there are instances of recurrences of cancellations and late reschedules these will result in a scheduled charge of 50% of the consultation fee.

Booking of an appointment is acknowledgment of this cancellation policy.

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Located within The Seaside Osteo
685-687 Point Nepean Road, McCrae

0451 748 008

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Hours

Monday 10:00am – 5:30pmTuesday 1.30pm – 7:00pm

Wednesday 10:00am – 5:30pmThursday 1.30pm-7.00pmFriday 9.00am-4.00pmSaturday By appointment only

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