Tanti Avenue Massage And Myotherapy

Tanti Avenue Massage And Myotherapy Mornington, VIC is in the category of Massage, Myotherapists with expertise in Myotherapy, Full Body Massage, Pregnancy Massage.

Additional services by Tanti Avenue Massage And Myotherapy include Cupping, Dry Needling, Massage, Sports Massage, Remedial Massage, Deep Tissue Massage.

Call the staff at Tanti Avenue Massage And Myotherapy to make an appointment or to ask any questions about our services.

About Us

 Massage and Myotherapy has many health benefits to help you enjoy life more. Our therapists are qualified and experienced in several massage and Myotherapy disciplines to best cater for your needs.

The expert team at Tanti Avenue Massage and Myotherapy offer complete muscle therapy on the Mornington Peninsula.

Meet our team who are committed to helping you achieve great results and find the most effective treatment for you.

• Helen Gillies
• Kelly World
• Courtney Bakker
• Karen Burridge
• Bec Wakenshaw
• Cindy Lerner
• Jo Davis

Our friendly and helpful receptionist

Lee Maguinness

You will always be in safe, caring hands and a peaceful, nurturing environment when you have any massage therapy or Myotherapy treatment at Tanti Avenue Massage & Myotherapy.

Our Team

Massage and Myotherapy has many health benefits to help you enjoy life more. Our therapists are qualified and experienced in several massage and Myotherapy disciplines to best cater for your needs.

Helen Gillies
Myotherapist

Helen has more than 15 years experience working in the massage industry and her qualifications include an Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage (Myotherapy,) a Diploma of Remedial Massage and a Diploma of Sports Massage. Helen’s commitment to providing the best possible care and attention to all clients at Tanti Avenue Massage & Myotherapy and her dedication to the local community of Mornington led her to buy the business in early 2014 after over 10 years working there as a therapist. Helen is passionate about helping clients better understand their bodies and how their action or inaction can affect their functionality and active daily life. Education is a big part of Helen’s life and passion not only in her work with clients at Tanti Avenue Massage & Myotherapy but also as a lecturer at Chisholm Institute teaching massage and Myotherapy students. Helen is not an advocate for the ‘no pain no gain’ philosophy, but employs treatment techniques that still target deep muscle tissue while working well within the clients pain limits and achieving very effective outcomes.

Interests include:

• Pre / Post natal massage
• Surgery preparation and rehabilitation
• Headaches and Migraines

Kelly World
Myotherapist

Kelly qualified as a Myotherapist from Chisholm Institute in 2011 as a mature age student. Her previous work history involved special education and child care, among other things.

Kelly’s lifelong interest in anatomy and physiology couple with a passion for caring for people has landed her in, what she regards as, the perfect professional role for her. She loves the investigative part of her role and has had success in treating those clients with otherwise long standing or seemingly difficult to treat conditions. Her holistic approach to Myotherapy allows her to create meaningful and customised treatment for her clients; treating not only the symptoms, but the underlying cause of their compliant. Kelly is keen to impart education to clients in ‘plain language’ so they can better manage their own musculoskeletal health at home and work.

Special interests include:

• Preganancy/ post natal
• Long term/difficult to treat complaints
• Special needs/disability
• Client education

Courtney Bakker
Myotherapist

Courtney’s qualifications include a Certificate IV in Therapeutic Massage, a Diploma of Remedial Massage and an Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage (Myotherapy). Courtney’s previous experience includes two years working as a Sports Trainer and Massage Therapist with the Devon Meadows Football Club.

Courtney is a committed therapist who specialises in providing deep tissue massage catered to her client’s specific needs with the use of trigger point therapy, stretches, muscle energy techniques (MET) and other modalities such as cupping and dry needling.

Interests include:

• Relieving headaches
• Improving clients physical and emotional wellbeing
• Relaxation
• Trigger point therapy

Karen Burridge
Myotherapist

Karen is a fully qualified Myotherapist, a Member of the Australia Association of Massage Therapists (AAMT) and has Provider Numbers with all major Health Funds for rebates on services.

Karen believes Myotherapy and Remedial massage helps enhance muscle activity and rehabilitation of various conditions which can be initiated by postural, occupational or sporting activities.

Karen gains great joy in communicating with clients from all walks of life, from younger sporting patients through to our young-at-heart senior citizen’s and developing treatment plans to help them achieve their goals.

Karen is driven to assisting her clients to overcome any physical barriers in order for them to achieve better health in everyday life by addressing musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction which may include headaches; back, neck and shoulder pain; lower back pain and sporting injuries.

Bec Wakenshaw
Remedial Massage Therapist

Bec is a qualified Remedial Massage Therapist and is continuing studies to attain an Advanced Diploma in Myotherapy.  This will enable her to supply her clients with the best possible outcome and help them achieve their personal goals.

As a dancer Bec knows, all too well, the aftermath of exercising and pushing the body to its physical limits.  Before beginning her studies, Bec never knew how beneficial massage could be, not only for aches and pains due to postural habits, but injuries from physical exercise.

Having an interest in the world of exercise and family health allows Bec to communicate with and benefit a wide range of clients in a positive manner.

Special Interests:

• Pregnancy massage
• Management of pain due to physical exercise : soft tissue massage/stretching/MET (muscle energy technique)

Cindy Lerner
Massage Therapist

Cindy recently completed her Diploma of Remedial Massage, getting top scores for her class and is planning to complete her Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy.  Due to her extensive background in professional sport, Cindy has a great understanding of sports related musculoskeletal injuries, how they can be prevented and the rehabilitation process.

A keen learner, Cindy is intent on advancing her skills and is excited to join the team at TAMM. While she is awaiting the arrival of her first baby, Cindy is assisting us with Reception and Admin duties.

Jo Davis

Massage Therapist

As a massage therapist, Jo is interested in treating all kinds of musculoskeletal issues. Jo likes to take a holistic approach when assessing and treating her clients as she believes everything is connected in some way. This approach gives clients and Jo a better chance of finding the underlying cause of their complaint: be it pain, weakness, dysfunction or otherwise.

Jo also believes that relevant information and advice regarding self management, either preventative or maintenance, can enhance the recovery and well being of her clients.

Special Interests:

• Lower Back Pain
• Sporting injuries

Lee Maguinness

Receptionist

Other Practitioners at TAL

Massage and Myotherapy has many health benefits to help you enjoy life more. Our therapists are qualified and experienced in several massage and Myotherapy disciplines to best cater for your needs.

Services

Remedial massage (including Deep Tissue)

Remedial massage is used to address a specific injury, pain, movement limitation or dysfunction i.e. lower back pain, headaches, frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) etc. It can also be beneficial in the preparation (pre-hab) or rehabilitation from surgery. After a thorough medical and lifestyle history and, if necessary, some functional testing, a variety of techniques may be used to assist the body to restore function and eliminate or reduce the pain. These techniques may include trigger point therapy, myofascial release, muscle energy techniques, stretching, hot or cold therapy, postural taping or deep friction. Often ongoing maintenance including postural advice or exercise prescription is also provided.

Myotherapy (including Dry Needling and Cupping)
 
Myotherapy is often not well understood. Basically Myotherapy includes all the skills and techniques of a Remedial Massage with the additional qualifications to perform myofascial dry needling and cupping and the ability to provide additional prescriptive exercises. Dry Needling involves using very fine acupuncture needles to reduce tension within muscles (knots). Cupping involves using a glass or silicone cup to create a suction effect on the skin which encourages blood from deep tissue to be drawn through the muscles up to the surface.

Pregnancy massage

Massage is great for pregnant women and perfectly safe if performed by qualified therapists. With their bodies going through such dramatic changes – physically, hormonally and psychologically, pregnant women often need help with maintaining their movement, reducing their discomfort, improving sleep and energy levels and preparing their body for the birth. Massage can help with decreasing fluid retention, relieve aching sore lower backs, shoulders and feet. At Tanti Avenue Massage & Myotherapy we have a specially designed pregnancy cushion that will allow most women to lie face down very comfortably while providing great support for the baby for many months into their pregnancy. Alternatively a side lying or even seated massage may be preferred – the clients comfort and safety is always our no. 1 concern.

Sports Massage

A sports massage can be used to enhance performance, assist in recovery, help treat and prevent injuries of all athletes – professional or social. So if you are preparing for the big event, want to stay flexible and pain free between games, getting back into some activity or overdid the game of football with the kids on the weekend – a sports massage can help you achieve your goals.

Relaxation

Relaxation massage (sometimes called Swedish massage) is a smooth flowing treatment that encourages overall relaxation, enhances circulation, helps decrease anxiety and tension, improves sleep and promotes general wellbeing. A relaxation massage can be light or deeper in pressure, depending on client’s individual preference. If you need some time out from the stresses of work or life in general and need to refresh your body and mind, a relaxation massage could be just the trick.

Fees

Massage and Myotherapy Fees:

1/2 hour $60

3/4 hour $70

1 hour $85

1 1/2 hour $114

$5 discount for pensioners, full time students and healthcare card holders

Reviews

“I have had great massage and treatment from all the staff here.
I have some permanent back injuries but they always get me up and going whenever my
back lapses into stiffness and soreness.
Highly recommend them.”

“Just had a massage from Helen and I would definitely recommend her. Massage is always one of those things when you go there for the first time you’re not sure what you’re going to get – but Helen is awesome! Two thumbs up. I’ll be going back.”