The A1 premier Myotherapy clinic in Eastern Melbourne
All of our expert Myotherapists are highly trained practitioners. We pride ourselves in providing every client with professional treatment, helping all kinds of clients achieve a speedy recovery, and maintaining their performance with management programs to keep you performing at optimum health.
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Myotherapy is a hands-on therapy that focuses on treatment and management of muscular disease, muscular pain and issues that can affect your quality of life.
Myotherapists are highly skilled and trained to work with various treatment modalities, including dry needling, myofascial release, trigger point therapy and cupping therapy.
At A1 Myotherapy Forest Hill we have a strong focus on client satisfaction. Which means we care about YOU! Many of our happy clients have been with us for over 10 years! We are not just focused on sports injuries but treat a range of disorders from headaches, back pain, post-surgery recovery, pregnancy related dysfunction, as well as chronic illness including arthritis and fibromyalgia. Not only do our treatments improve your quality of life, additional mental health benefits are associated with our treatments.
Sports Injuries
Prepare your body by giving it the best chance at returning with optimum strength while reducing your chances of re-injury.
Chronic Pain
Release tight aching muscles and increase circulation to promote metabolism and healing.
Pregnancy
We maximise comfort during treatment for pregnancy with the help of our Belly Pillow.
Post Surgery Rehab
Gain the confidence to return to work, sport, exercise or the hobbies you love without fear of causing re-injury.
What to expect
During your initial consultation we discuss, assess, and identify your main complaints through physical assessment. The aim of the session is to evaluate your musculoskeletal system and biomechanics through:
- Active and passive muscle testing
- Orthopaedic assessment
- Palpation
- Postural assessment
We also begin hands on treatment in your initial session and will talk you through our treatment objectives. We may provide manual therapies such as deep tissue massage, dry needling, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, stretching, strapping, corrective exercise and rehabilitation. You may only need 2-4 treatments however depending on the injury and your lifestyle, more treatment and a management program may be recommended.
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Why Choose us
At A1 Myotherapy, our therapists are highly skilled professionals dedicated to delivering the highest quality treatment with exceptional care to every client.
Our team boasts extensive experience in the field of sports therapy, with many of our therapists having worked or currently working with professional clubs, and possessing personal training qualifications.
Our clinic is conveniently located near the Eastlink Freeway and Canterbury Rd, with ample free parking available in the Brentford Square Shopping Center, ensuring ease of access for our clients.
Our focus is on providing hands-on, deep tissue work, taking the necessary time to effectively loosen neglected muscles. If required, we may recommend further investigations or refer clients to specialists, always with the client’s best interests in mind. Our registered practitioners continually engage in education and professional development to ensure they are providing the best possible care.
A1 Myotherapy is recognised by most health funds and participates with Medipass and HICAPS for quick on-the-spot rebates. Our clinic holds a long-standing reputation for excellence, as evidenced by our thousands of satisfied clients, some of whom have been with us for over a decade. Our standard appointments are an hour in length, allowing us to achieve the best possible treatment outcomes.
meet the a1 team
Tori Smedley
Founder
Tori, the founder of A1 Myotherapy, has a passion for people and business. She has worked over 18 years in the industry and now has stepped back to help manage the business. One of her biggest achievements is finishing the renovations at Forest Hill Clinic. Although she is no longer giving treatments, she hopes her personality is reflected in the clinic rooms so her presence is still felt!
GRANT ILES
Myotherapist
Grant has had years of hands on experience working as a remedial therapist, personal trainer and myotherapist. He is especially compassionate to athletes that have endured acute and chronic sporting injuries. With over 20 years playing rugby union, he has acquired many injuries which has helped him grow and now he teaches the importance of muscular health and rehabilitation.
Tom Perkins
Myotherapist
Tom completed his Diploma in Remedial therapy in 2006 and immediately started clinical work whilst completing his Advanced Diploma in Myotherapy at Kangan Batman Institute in 2007.
Shaun Pinnington
Myotherapist
Shaun is a Myotherapist, and registered Osteopath he completed his double degree (Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy) at RMIT university. Shaun has experience working across a broad spectrum of patients, from the gardening weekend warrior to elite athletes. Currently he works as a physical therapist for Hawthorn FC.
Yas Ramsaran
Myotherapist
Yas’s interest in Musculoskeletal anatomy and mechanics led him to studying a Bachelor of Health Science (Myo) at Endeavour College, where he completed his studies in 2021. Yas is also currently studying to become a qualified Personal Trainer and is deeply passionate about combining the benefits of both Manual Therapy and exercise therapy to offer greater holistic treatment and care.
Tori, the founder of A1 Myotherapy, has a passion for people and business. She has worked over 18 years in the industry and now has stepped back to help manage the business. One of her biggest achievements is finishing the renovations at Forest Hill Clinic. Although she is no longer giving treatments, she hopes her personality is reflected in the clinic rooms so her presence is still felt!
Grant has had years of hands on experience working as a remedial therapist, personal trainer and myotherapist. He is especially compassionate to athletes that have endured acute and chronic sporting injuries. With over 20 years playing rugby union, he has acquired many injuries which has helped him grow and now he teaches the importance of muscular health and rehabilitation.
Tom completed his Diploma in Remedial therapy in 2006 and immediately started clinical work whilst completing his Advanced Diploma in Myotherapy at Kangan Batman Institute in 2007.
Shaun is a Myotherapist, and registered Osteopath he completed his double degree (Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy) at RMIT university. Shaun has experience working across a broad spectrum of patients, from the gardening weekend warrior to elite athletes. Currently he works as a physical therapist for Hawthorn FC.
Yas’s interest in Musculoskeletal anatomy and mechanics led him to studying a Bachelor of Health Science (Myo) at Endeavour College, where he completed his studies in 2021. Yas is also currently studying to become a qualified Personal Trainer and is deeply passionate about combining the benefits of both Manual Therapy and exercise therapy to offer greater holistic treatment and care.