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The Health Leader PodcastEp 131. National Conference Recap with Ann Davey - CEO of Massage & Myotherapy AustraliaIn this episode, Alicia chats with Ann Davey, CEO of Massage & Myotherapy Australia, live from the 20th National Conference in Perth. They unpack the highlights of this sold-out event - from standout presenters like Emma Holly, Robert Libbey, and Marty Fry, to big conversations around AI, business compliance, and building lasting community connections. Ann shares what goes into planning an event of this size, why networking matters more than ever, and what’s ahead for the 2025 conference in Geelong. If you’ve ever wondered what makes a professional conference truly special — or you’re thinking of atten...2025-07-2511 min
Rohan Parrant MethodStrength, Skill & Balance: Building a Body That Lasts with Leighton FriskyThis episode serves as a powerful reminder: strength without well-being is a dead end.I sat down with Leighton Frisky — an Olympic lifting coach and mind therapist — to unpack what it really takes to build strength, stay injury‑free, and keep performing at your best over the long haul. Leighton’s experience in combat sports, weightlifting, and therapy gives him a unique lens: performance doesn’t mean much if you’re falling apart outside the gym.We talk about what most people miss when chasing strength: balance. Training volume, recovery, nutrition, and mental health all matter just...2025-07-2259 min
MyoMattersInformed Consent in Dry NeedlingInformed Consent In Dry Needling—an area that can raise unique challenges and responsibilities for myotherapists.Bodine is a Soft Tissue Therapist and Director of Education for ACE. He holds a Master of Educational Neuroscience and an Advanced Diploma of Health Science (soft tissue therapy). Recently, Bodine led an in-depth industry review exploring how informed consent in dry needling is currently being approached across manual therapy professions. From that review, some key recommendations emerged—designed to support therapists in delivering clearer, more consistent, and legally sound consent processes.We’ll be unpacki...2025-07-1042 min
MyoMattersEP 53: Dementia Care & MyotherapyOn this episode we are joined by Keira Donegan, the Managing Editor of the Australian Journal of Dementia Care, Australia’s only dementia-specific journal. Since 2012, the AJDC has been a vital platform for bridging the gap between research and practice, sharing practical, evidence-based insights from experts around the world. We chat about what dementia is, how to understand the early signs, how myotherapists can best support those living with dementia, and discuss advice for navigating the often challenging topic of dementia with patients. https://journalofdementiacare.com/ 2025-06-1626 min
MyoMattersEP 52: Nutrition in MyotherapyMelinda is a certified practicing nutritionist and qualified counsellor working in private practice in Sydney’s inner west. She lectures in clinical nutrition, she at Torrens University, she is passionate about food as medicine and adopts a ‘food first’ approach to managing health and wellbeing wherever possible. She is a member of the Polio Australasia Clinical Advisory Group and an approved practitioner with the Australian Centre of Eating Behaviour. Melinda is a wealth of knowledge on making good food choices to help manage your health and fit with your lifestyle. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overalln...2025-05-1240 min
Folding Towels - A Podcast for Massage Therapists with Jackie and DavidEpisode 093: More Than a Diploma: From Classroom to Clinic with Kevin Xiao of MIMTJackie and David chat with Kevin Xiao CEO of Melbourne Institute of Massage and Myotherapy (MIMT) for a grounded and insightful chat about the realities of massage education in Australia.Kevin talks about how accredited training is regulated, what’s in the national training package, and how RTOs like MIMT build on the foundations to better prepare students for practice.We talk about the value of real clinical experience, upskilling through short courses, and why many therapists return to study after entering the workforce.Kevin also reflects on the business challenges new therapists fa...2025-05-071h 14
MyoMattersEP 51: Cyber Security for Allied HealthKimberley is a senior marketing, communications and stakeholder engagement professional with 15 years of experience across multiple industries including tourism, business events, government, aviation and professional services. As the Head of Marketing and Communications for Cyber Wardens, she is passionate about raising awareness around the importance of small business cyber security and empowering small business owners and employees to increase their cyber resilience and learn how to stay safe online. 2025-03-3126 min
The Veterinary Rehabilitation PodcastEmpowering Patients: Julia’s Journey into Galen Myotherapy & the Positive PACT System with Julia RobertsonIn this episode, Megan talks with Julia about her journey into Galen Myotherapy and how she believes that our patients should have a choice in treatment. She discusses and explains what one of her consults looks like and also how she is now teaching her Positive PACT system Learn more about Julia Robertson: https://www.galenmyotherapy.com/ Bookmark the Vet Rehab Summit: https://vetrehabsummit.com/ Learn more about Paw Prosper's special offer: https://pawprosper.com/OPH Learn more about Paw Prosper: https://pawprosper.com/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webina...2025-03-1845 min
MyoMattersEp 50 - Management of Dysfunctional Exercise Habits & Eating DisordersToday we are focusing on the relationship between exercise, movement and eating disorders and how this may present clinically with physiotherapist, Rebecca Gawler. In particular, we discuss how to assess, support and refer clients who exhibit signs and symptoms of a dysfunctional relationship with exercise and/or an eating disorder.Bec is based in Melbourne and provides compassionate, inclusive, weight-neutral and trauma informed care. She has a strong interest in supporting those with eating disorders who are in the recovery process. This may include support to develop a positive relationship with movement, address bone density issues and...2025-03-1225 min
MyoMattersEP 49: Evidence-Based Care of Chronic Back Pain with Dan RothenbergWelcome to the next episode of MyoMatters. Today we welcome Dan Rothenberg to the podcast. Daniel Rothenberg is a Sports Chiropractor and Strength & Conditioning Coach who is passionate about helping people with chronic pain rebuild their body so they can get back to feeling confident and regain their health and longevity. Dan owns Scope Sports Injury & Exercise Clinic, which he opened to be able to help people with pain & injury make a full recovery by creating highly effective treatment & rehab plans, providing a clear diagnosis, an optimistic recovery strategy and by helping his patients return to exercise & me...2025-02-0535 min
MyoMattersEP 48 - Pelvic Health with Marnie PoinerWelcome to the next episode of MyoMatters. Today we are focusing on pelvic health with Marnie Poiner, a Brisbane based Physiotherapist and the director of The Healthy Peach Physio. Marnie treats a variety of pelvic health conditions, with experience in treating persistent pelvic pain and sexual functioning issues. Marnie completed her Master of Science in Medicine (Sexual and Reproductive Health) through the University of Sydney, expanding her role to include sexual education and psychosexual counselling. Marnie takes a gentle and open approach in her treatment practicing through a trauma-informed lens. 2024-12-1850 min
MyoMattersEP 47 - The simple guide to insurance with BMSInsurance is often a topic we ignore because it isn’t the “fun” part of business. However, it is a vital part of insuring safe and informed practices. We are joined by BMS to get into the nitty gritty of your insurances. This episode touches on the basics of allied health insurances, how you can mitigate risk and taking the right action in the event of a claim. Note that any advice provided by BMS in this Podcast is general advice only and BMS has not considered whether it is suitable for your particular objectives, needs or financi...2024-11-2718 min
MyoMattersEP 46: You don't know what you don't know in small business.Welcome to the next episode of MyoMatters. This podcast is with Catherine Doonan from COSBOA (Council of Small Business Organisations Australia). Throughout her career, Catherine has been dedicated to bringing together varied groups—government agencies, industry associations, and business owners—to ensure their voices are central in decision-making processes. Currently, as Head of Engagement at the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA), Catherine advocates for the interests of small businesses across the country. Her work is further enhanced by roles such as co-lead for the Small Business Working Group within the National Cyber Strategy, membe...2024-11-1111 min
MyoMattersEpisode 45 - The Evolution of MwaxMWax is proudly Australian owned and has supported the therapy and sports profession markets for over 19 years. Renee, Brad and their team put their experience in the manual therapy industry, their ideas and knowledge into creating the perfect lubricant for manual therapy treatment. They started out making it in the staff kitchen and gradually moved into a fully dedicated production facility. From their humble beginnings they now have a huge customer base and their balm is used in their 4 clinics along with many others across Australia. And they are now taking MWax to a larger global audience. ...2024-10-0939 min
Positively Dog Training - The Official Victoria Stilwell PodcastUnlocking Canine Wellness: The Power of Myotherapy for Dogs with Julia RobertsonIn this episode, host Victoria Stilwell chats with Julia Robertson, founder of Galen Myotherapy and author, to explore how her techniques have transformed the lives of thousands of dogs. Julia explains how muscular compensation and adaptive changes in dogs can lead to behavioral issues, often mistaken for aggression or anxiety, when they are actually rooted in pain. Her work emphasizes the importance of recognizing physical discomfort and offering choice-based treatments that empower dogs during therapy.Victoria and Julia also discuss the critical role of guardian empowerment, drawing parallels between canine Myotherapy and progressive dog training approaches. The e...2024-10-0848 min
MyoMattersEpisode 44 MyoMatters - The history of OPC with James McQuieIn this episode, we have James McQuie, the General Manager of OPC here to talk to us. OPC are one of our proud partners for 2024 and we can’t wait to hear what James has in store for us today. James joined OPC Health or Orthotic & Prosthetic Centre as it was known, in 1992 as a Sales Consultant. OPC was both an Orthotic/Prosthetic clinic and a distribution business that had been established in 1985.James remained there until 2000 when he moved to be National Sales Manager for a company based in Sydney, still involved in Allied Hea...2024-09-0433 min
Peak Performance HacksHow Does Holistic Myotherapy Enhance Peak Performance? with Samantha Rigby | #EP16Welcome to Peak Performance Hacks Podcast. I'm Doctor Gan, your host, and my mission with this podcast is to educate my audience about biohacking. Enjoy!In this episode of "Peak Performance Hacks," hosted by Dr. Gan, we delve into the world of myotherapy and athletic performance with the esteemed Samantha Rigby. Samantha's extensive background with Olympic athletes, top tennis players, and renowned sports clubs sets the stage for a compelling discussion on holistic approaches to myotherapy. As she shares her insights, it's evident that her methods extend beyond mere symptomatic treatment, venturing into the interconnectedness of the...2024-08-2351 min
MyoMattersEpisode 43 MyoMatters - The science of a spotless clinicWelcome to the next episode of MyoMatters. Today we are focusing on all things hygiene, the good, the bad and the ugly. Meet Ibrahim Samaan, the visionary Ahpra-registered physiotherapist behind Purifas — a groundbreaking healthcare company on a mission to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections, while simultaneously revolutionising comfort during therapy treatments. We are proud to partner with Purifas for 2024.Ibrahim is here to talk to us about the vision behind Purifas and the science behind a spotless clinic.2024-08-1424 min
Folding Towels - A Podcast for Massage Therapists with Jackie and DavidEpisode 063: What we learned at the 2024 Massage Myotherapy Australia ConferenceJackie and David went to a conference. Yah! Of course you already knew that, because we told you about it it every chance we got. So what was it like?
Conferences in any profession are a chance to learn - that's why you go to them. But they are just as importantly a place to form friends and build collegiate spirit. You know, make friends with other people who are on a similar journey to you.
The 2024 Massage and Myotherapy Conference was held in Tweed Heads with theme of "Set Yourself Apart". We heard from...2024-08-071h 00
MyoMattersEpisode 42 MyoMatters - Key Factors Relating to Physical HealthDr Calum Downie (PhD) is a highly qualified and experienced presenter in areas included ageing, exercise, anatomy, and biomechanics. He has more than 19 years’ experience in the fitness industry and has spent over 17 years in the education of exercise science and physical health professionals at all levels. He has also spent over 13 years in ageing research. Today Calum discusses the key factors relating to physical health.2024-07-0325 min
Travelling ScienceMyotherapy, Massage and Muscle Healing with Elyse ZandeguThis week we are discussing the science of muscles, massage and body healing through a variety of techniques such as; Needling, Lymph Draining, Calibrated Stretching, Cupping and more. Learn all about the science behind Myotherapy and how it can help with various health issues in the body.Check out the video of this episode here:https://youtu.be/XZsbGx60e6cElyse Zandegu is a myotherapist and remedial massage therapist who treats everything from neck, shoulder and back pain to multiple sclerosis, endometriosis and lipodema. Her knowledge and experience in the field of healing...2024-06-2438 min
The News Front Podcast"Mornington Peninsula Myotherapy & Massage Crowned Best in the Region by Massage Near Me"The News Front Podcast serves as your premier destination for the latest and most impactful news stories. Tune in on June 13th, 2024, as we dive into the top stories of the day. In the first segment, we discuss the local wellness clinic, Mornington Peninsula Myotherapy & Massage, and their significant triumph. The highly-rated massage clinic has beaten the competition to secure the title of 'Best Massage Clinic on the Mornington Peninsula'. This prestigious award, given by Massage Near Me, a trusted platform for local massage services reviews, attests to their quality services and impressive client satisfaction. Join us at The News...2024-06-1300 min
The Buzz with Karyn HarteThe Buzz | Nicole Webb from Greensborough Remedial Massage and MyotherapyNicole Webb is our very own local genius, and is our go-to when talking about home business success, what it can be and become. Nicole is not only an incredible skilled myotherapist but has also created a business plan and model that we can all relate to and learn from. Nicole is incredibly giving in this chat as we celebrate the milestones of Greensborough remedial massage and Myotherapy as she expands her team and her business foot print. Please welcome to The Buzz, Nicole Webb.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...2024-06-1259 min
MyoMattersEpisode 41 MyoMatters - The Evolution of RockTape with Steve StahlSteve is a Sports Physiotherapist and has over 20 years of clinical experience. He is a Director of RockTape in Australia and is the lead instructor for the Australasian team of RockTape instructors. Steve owns and runs the Waurn Ponds clinic of the Marna Physio Group in Geelong. This ensures he stays up-to-date with all things patient-related.Steve talks to us about the evolution of RockTape and how they have evolved to become the industry leaders that they are today.2024-06-0524 min
Folding Towels - A Podcast for Massage Therapists with Jackie and DavidEpisode 054: What Do Associations Do? Ann Davey & Selena Hagen Massage and Myotherapy AustraliaRecorded at the Massage and Myotherapy Australia 2024 Conference in Tweed Heads, David and Jackie chat with Ann Davey (CEO) and Selena Hagen (Vice President) from Massage and Myotherapy Australia.
Have you ever wondered what your Association does for you? Are you even a member of one? Do you ever question why you are a member at all?
Ann and Selena take us on a journey of the 21 year history of Massage and Myotherapy Australia, its role in advocating to the Australian government about key issues affecting the industry and members, and also some of the initiatives. The association has launched...2024-05-2253 min
Supercharge My PracticeSMP 36: Mastering Success: Thriving in Practice with Kevin SkillenIn this episode of Supercharge My Practice, we explore the dynamic career of Kevin Skillen, Myotherapist and Executive Director of Massage and Myotherapy Australia. With over two decades of experience in myotherapy and a thriving practice under his belt, Kevin offers insights and strategies for success in the industry. Here’s what’s in store:
Kevin’s journey from zero patients to a thriving practice with a waitlist.
Establishing himself as the go-to Myotherapist for elite athletes and its impact on practice growth.
Creating a strong team of therapists and fostering workplace culture.
Client attraction and retention strategies.
Clinic...2024-05-1544 min
MyoMattersEpisode 40 MyoMatters - Scar Tissue Healing with Madelaine LongriggMadelaine is a Mother, a Myotherapist and a Personal Trainer who is passionate about women’s health.With over a decade of experience in women’s health, Madelaine initially began her journey as a personal trainer, specialising in pre and postnatal fitness and recovery. As her passion grew, she integrated her Myotherapy skills, focusing on pregnancy, postpartum and c-section rehabilitation.In March 2023, Maddie launched her first course, C-Section Release and Rehabilitation with a mission to empower practitioners to support women. Her ongoing dedication sees her actively sharing her knowledge, and nurturing a community of practitioners comm...2024-05-0940 min
Human Being School#18 - Dion Finocchiaro - A Runner's JourneyIn this week’s episode I speak with Ultra Runner Dion Finocchiaro. He is the Australian 50km record holder, the 50 mile record holder and the Australian 6 hour record holder. He has a personal best marathon time of 2:19:41. He is head coach and director of Evolve Run Club and Evolve Myotherapy. He is also a father and family man who has been a runner since he was at primary school running laps of his school oval.
We discuss his journey of finding running, losing it and finding it again. We discuss inspirations, memorable races, running for connection and ho...2024-05-061h 02
MyoMattersEpisode 39 MyoMatters - Myotherapy & The Australian OpenToday we chat with Sally Mason from MIMT in Melbourne. Sally has been in private practice and running her own business since 2010. She has been a teacher at MIMT for 10 years and recently worked at the 2024 Australian Open Tennis Tour in Melbourne. We chat to Sally about how she become involved with Tennis Australia and how she brought her myotherapy skill set to Australian and international tennis players.2024-04-0922 minMyoMattersEp 38 - Sports versus Clinical WorkToday we are chatting with a powerful Myotherapy duo, who have not only conquered starting and running their own clinic, but have also conquered the elite sporting environment. Aleisha and Celeste from Nxt Level Integrated Health join us today to talk about their experiences tackling two different worlds within our industry. 2024-03-0637 minMyoMattersEp 37 Lymphoedema and oedema related pathologies with Sue ButcherIn this episode we chat with Sue Butcher from the Oedema institute. Sue has a career spanning over 20 years and provides educational workshops and training for health professionals in how to best treat and manage lymphoedema and other oedema related pathologies. Sue is highly passionate and incredibly knowledgable about all things lymphoedema. We discuss what lymphoedema is, how it can be diagnosed, how treatment has evolved and how Myotherapists can effectively treat and work with lymphoedema. 2024-02-2137 min
MyoMattersEp 36 - Meet our Emerging Myotherapist of the Year Skye MeredithEmerging Myotherapist of the year winner Skye Meredith is with us today to talk all things navigating life as a new graduate Myo. Skye recently graduated in 2023 with a Bachelor of Health Science in Clinical Myotherapy from Torrens University in Melbourne. Skye is now working full time in private practice with a strong interest in working with running related lower limb and ankle injuries, particularly in trail runners. She is also our winner of the 2023 Emerging Myotherapist of the Year award. 2024-01-1023 min
MyoMattersEP - 35 Meet our Myotherapist of the Year Jayden SeracinoJoin us we chat to our Myotherapy of the Year for 2023 winner Jayden Seracino. Jayden is the owner operator of Myoactive a clinic in Burwood East in Melbourne. Jayden has developed a multimodality clinic that brings together Myotherapy, Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Remedial Massage, Personal training and more. Jayden is a passionate and driven individual who is dedicated to the Myotherapy industry. In this episode he talks about his journey to building his business and running a successful multimodality clinic, what a day in the life of a myotherapist business owner looks like and where his passion and drive fo...2023-12-1221 min
MyoMattersEP 34 - Combining Women's Health & MyotherapyHer Body Myotherapy & Massage owner Jessica Mazurek is here with us today to talk about all things women’s health and how we as Myotherapists can have a positive impact throughout pregnancy and postpartum. Jessica has a true passion for women’s health and is here to hopefully encourage many other therapists to delve into the women’s health industry. Her Body Myotherapy & Massage provides a wealth of resources for her clients and guidance on further education options available to specialise in pregnancy and postpartum treatment. 2023-11-2220 min
Better with RunningEP166 Run2PB Coaches Gemma Maini and Ben StoltzWelcome back to the Better with Running Podcast! Your hosts, Zacca and Chriso, are joined by special guests Gemma Maini and Ben Stoltz for a deep dive into their Melbourne Marathon experiences.
Gemma Maini - From Debut to Victory
Gemma Maini's debut at the 2023 Melbourne Marathon resulted in an extraordinary victory. She takes us through the highs and lows, from the pre-race jitters of taper week to the overwhelming joy of crossing the finish line.
Coaches Award Announcement:
Gemma also introduces us to the September recipient of the Coaches Award, the...2023-10-251h 09
MyoMattersEP 33 - Embarking on a Myotherapy CareerIn this engaging and enlightening episode we sit down with Tim Trevail from Torrens University to dive into the world of the Bachelor of Health Science: Clinical Myotherapy. Tim a seasoned educator in the field of myotherapy and will unravel the compelling reasons why aspiring Myotherapists should consider embarking on this educational journey AND why current Myotherapists looking to take their career to the next level should consider upgrading to the bachelor. Join us as we explore the Bachelor degree and what it can bring to your practice, including what you can expect to learn, how it can elevate...2023-10-1028 min
MyoMattersEP 32- The forgotten area: Happy feet means happy health.The foot collective is a vibrant community and educational platform dedicated to promoting foot health & natural movement. Their mission is to help people reclaim their feet and reconnect with the ground. The Foot Collective provides a wealth of resources and practical guidance on foot care, rehabilitation, and optimizing human movement. We chat about foot habits, self-care and freeing your feet for movement. 2023-09-1438 min
MyoMattersEP 31: Trigger points: Are they the chicken or the egg in chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome ? with Jay ShahThis podcast covers all things about trigger points, chronic pain and MPS. In particular we talk about the role of trigger points and are they the chicken or the egg in chronic MPS? We talk with Jay Shah, a Physiatrist and Clinical Investigator from Washington DC in the USA. We will cover the key objective, reproducible and quantifiable muscle tissue properties of trigger points that clinicians can use in their clinic to effectively identify and treat myofascial trigger points and MPS. We will also cover some of Jay’s fascinating history of his journey to studying trigger poi...2023-08-2954 min
MyoMattersEP 30 - Altering training for female clients for better success with Nicole SaxbyThis podcast covers all things about women and training. We talk with Nicole Saxby, an accredited exercise physiologist and pelvic health physiotherapist. We will cover female specific training, injury prevention and the things as clinicians we should be looking out for with female clients. 2023-07-2526 min
MyoMattersEP 29- Breaking into Podcasts with Jackie TannThis podcast episode weirdly explores, podcasts. Jackie Tann has worked tirelessly over the years to develop the Bodies Built Better podcast and we explore how practitioners can help expand into the world of podcasting. 2023-06-2721 minMyoMattersEP 28- Hip Pathologies with Bodine LeddenThis podcast episode explores the mechanisms of lateral hip pathologies and how we as clinicals can screen for them within our clinics. Bodine explains the research that supports evidence based outcomes and rehabilitations of lateral hip pathologies which may present in your clinics. 2023-05-3036 min
Get OffendedThe Sexiest Masseur ft. Whitman BeitelThe Gents talk about how our guest is Hitler's vision of the perfect human, Rocky's crippling pathetic past addiction to spending money on things he doesn't need, and also about massage therapy and the benefits it gives to those in need of body performance.
Instagram, please follow Jakobe @jacobsreckless and @jacob_isaiah_photography as well as Get Offended @getoffendedpodcast
Also please go follow @staturefmpm on Instagram for Stature Myotherapy and Pain Management: Scientifically fixing pain and improving lives. Learn how myotherapy will improve your performance!
As well as our guest's Instagram @baby_thor22 f...2023-04-241h 07MyoMattersEP 27- Co-CEO - Making It WorkDuring this episode our events/marketing manager talks with our Co-CEO's about how they are working in a joint role, the future of Myotherapy and the vision they share for the association. 2023-04-1022 min
Keeping up with lifeMyotherapy for Everybody - Liam StainesKeeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days.In this Episode Pippa Hanson talks with Myotherapist Liam Staines about the role that Myotherapy plays in managing back pain, neck pain and other ailments that can occur in everyday life. Each episode contains practical tips and insights on how you can succeed in all aspects of your life delivered to you in bite size pieces to implement straight away. If you have a topic you'd like covered ge...2023-04-0531 min
MyoMattersE26 - International Womens DaySpeakers: Erin Baker, Tessa Verrier and Stephanie Kanaris This podcast episode is a special edition to celebrate international women’s day 2023. We have an open panel discussion with women in myotherapy on the equity of the industry, challenges towards women and the growth they have seen in our industry. The episode is here to make women in myotherapy feel heard but also encourage others to consider Myotherapy as their profession. 2023-03-0736 minMyoMattersE25 - The Travelling MyosA qualification as a myotherapist can be so much more than just private practice. We know this, because our Myos joining us on this episode of MyoMatters are excited to share with us their most recent experience working and volunteering at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.Tune in to hear as Myotherapist Toby Glennon chats with fellow myo Kirby Bohan as she shares her unique experience at this years Commonwealth Games and provide their tip bits about how to tick off that bucket list experience and get involved in these world class sporting events.Toby Glennon...2022-09-2035 minMyoMattersE24 - How can a hands-on industry utilise a remote workforce – improving productivity and patient experience with Jo PalmerJoin today's host and Association Manager, Madeline Ryan as she chats with Founder and Managing director, Jo Palmer from Pointer Remote. Pointer Remote aims to connect companies of all sizes with talent that works remotely.Jo is particularly passionate about how remote work is an economic development tool to attract and retain populations in the regions. Pointer Remote runs training programs that support business owners to make remote and flexible work actually work in an organisation as well as supporting team members to be the most effective and efficient remote worker possible.Her recognition...2022-09-0730 minMyoMattersE23 Building your allied health practiceJoin our host Tessa Verrier as she chats with myotherapy practitioner, MA Board Director and member Tom McLeod as they unpack what it takes to build a successful allied health practice. Tom shares his views on building a client base, patient and staff retention, the importance of planning and how he and his team now work seeing 300+ patients per week.Tom McLeod has BHSc Clinical Myotherapist and Diploma in Bowen Therapist with 15 years of experience in the soft tissue industry and has recent (Oct 2021) joined as a Director on the Myotherapy Association Board. He has...2022-07-1222 minMyoMattersE22 Advocacy doesn't need to be a dirty word!If Covid19 has taught us nothing else other than the need to be vocal, have the right conversations with the right people and stand up tall for what you believe in, then that'll do!Our host, Anna Yerondais, will chat about all things Advocacy with Elaine Abery, MA Board Member and Owner/Director of Unravelling Red Tape where she takes a deep dive into how it works, her advice, and how it affected MA during the early days of the pandemic. From an Association perspective, advocacy is all about advancing the myotherapy profession. That means g...2022-06-0732 minMyoMattersE21 Don't be shy about being socialJoin today's host and Association CEO, Anna Yerondais as she chats with Digital Marketing Manager and all-round Social Whisperer herself, Angela Duthie as she shares some informative tips around:boosting customer engagement,increasing traffic to your business pages,assisting your brand strategy, and discovering your authentic brand voice...all without breaking the bank or a sweat!Ange has worked for large corporates, NFP's, community businesses and has run her own digital media business, where she helped more than 30 clients navigate the world of digital marketing. She will share with our audience cost effective t...2022-04-1948 minMyoMattersE20 Researching all things PAIN related with Dr Daniel HarvieJoin host Tessa Verrier as she chats with research fellow Dr Daniel Harvie as she learns more about his innovative research work helping us better understand PAIN.Why Pain?What excited Daniel about researching pain?What does he hope his research will help us when managing and understanding pain?Dr Daniel Harvie is an NHMRC Early Career Research Fellow, in the area of persistent pain, currently working in the Hopkins Centre at Griffith University in the Musculoskeletal Health & Persistent Pain research group let by Professor Michel Coppieters. Daniel's early career has a focus...2022-03-0722 minMyoMattersE19 A BIG impression in a small townJoin our host Tessa Verrier as she chats to Myotherapist, Anna Drum about her vision to expand access to quality healthcare in a remote, rural town. We'll hear about the challenges faced as a result of working in remote regions, how myotherapy has changed for Anna as a healthcare profession and learn about her tenacity and drive to make a BIG impression in a small town.Anna Drum is a Queensland Myotherapist, and owner of a multimodality clinic - Capability Health. Anna studied and lived in Victoria before deciding to make the move to far North Queensland. 2022-02-0716 minMyoMattersE18 - Is he the King of TMJ (jaw pain) treatment?Our host Tessa Verrier chats with Timothy King, clinical myotherapist and Director of Fast and Functional - Training manual therapists to get brilliant results in half the time.Tim has a special interest in Headache and TMJ (Jaw) pain presentations. He has completed hundreds of hours of additional training in these areas and, as well as working clinically, he delivers training to other health professionals nationally and internationally in effective treatment strategies for head and jaw pain.Tessa chats with Tim to explore the TMJ (jaw) and temporal mandibular disorders. Timothy explains how and why...2021-12-1323 min
Healthier TodayThe facial personal trainer | Karese LaguerreEPISODE 6 | SEASON 2 | HEALTHIER TODAYThe facial personal trainer | Karese Laguerre Karese Laguerre spent years watching her children suffer with undiagnosed breathing issues with no clue on how to approach the issue. However, when she discovered myofunctional therapy and its healing powers, her children’s lives - and her very own life - were completely changed. Listen on to understand what a myofunctional therapist, and most importantly, Karese’s journey as a therapist and sleep connoisseur.What is myofunctional therapy? [0:48]What does a myotherapist do and where does one find one? [1:32]How Karese disco...2021-12-0432 min
Dogs & Deadlifts - Build A Better Dog!Ep47: Canicross and Galen Canine Myotherapy with Julia Robertson and Cushla LamenEp47 is all about Canicross and Galen Canine Myotherapy with Julia Robertson and Cushla Lamen
What is Galen Myotherapy?
Galen (Canine) Myotherapy is a branch of massage therapy which promotes health and treats chronic muscular pain in dogs through unique massage techniques and exercise management.
It’s concerned with the prevention, management and treatment of movement and allied disorders. It encompasses detailed assessments and effective treatment programs, including specialised massage techniques along with dynamic remedial and strengthening techniques, to manage the chronic muscular pain and inflammation that is caused by the many different co...2021-11-1740 min
The Athletic Development ShowHarley Gray on Myotherapy & S&CHarley Gray is a myotherapist and powerlifting coach who specialises in S&C, rehabilitation and nutrition. Harley and Durham chat about being a Quake world champion, the myotherapy industry and research, spinal flexion under load, exposing yourself to maximal loads, and advice for young coaches. Notes mentioned in this episode of The Athletic Development Show: Harley on Instagram Harley's website, SET Health Ben Patrick - Knees over toes guy Greg Lehman and Andrew Lock debate lifting technique Learn more about Velocity Based Training with Jacob Tober on the VBTCoach website or on Instagram. ...2021-11-1653 minMyoMattersE17 Meet the CEO - An open dialogueJoin host Kathryn Cross as she delves into the world of our CEO, Anna Yerondais. We learn about Anna's journey as a myotherapy clinician, business owner and hear about her diagnosis with MS. Kathryn and Anna chat candidly about how Anna moved through her career from being a member of the Myotherapy Association to now taking a leadership role as the Association CEO and passionate advocate for the myotherapy profession.Do you want to hear something from our MyoMatters Podcast, perhaps a suggestion of someone we can chat with, or perhaps you would like t...2021-11-1544 min
The Strong Moms Fitness Pregnancy and Postpartum Podcast with Daisy BravoHow to Sleep Better Eliminate Burnout and Execute Goals A book by Karese LaguerreToday we are talking all about Myotherapy and how it can be the secret to help you sleep better, eliminate burnout, and execute your goals successfully with myotherapist Karese LaguerreIn today’s episode, you are going to learn the link between myotherapy and improvement of ADHD and ADD symptoms and is it the golden ticket to get your kids of ADD medications like Adderall, Concerta, Vyvanse, and Focalin?You are also going to learn the difference between accomplishment and achievement and using myotherapy to help you in getting all the mom things do...2021-10-1241 min
CMTalksLuana Lima - CMTalks #43Luana Lima, criadora do Método Myotherapy foi a convidada do CMTalks #43. Foi um papo super interessante com quebra de paradigmas sobre os diversos tipos de massagens, produtos utilizados e técnicas inovadoras. Luana contou sua trajetória e explicou como a Myotherapy funciona e o porquê dela ser uma técnica com tanto resultado positivo.Também estamos no Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter e Tiktok. Confira!2021-10-061h 36MyoMattersE16 - Going for GoldTune in as our host Anna Yerondais chats with Myotherapist and MA member, Toby Glennon about his recent travels with the Australian Medical Team at the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games.Toby fills us in on his humble myotherapy beginnings, his journey from Advanced Diploma to Degree myotherapy studies, work commitments, challenges and celebrations as he accomplishes his ultimate goal - taking his myotherapy work to the Olympic Games.Just goes to show - dream big - stay focused and smash those career goals out of the park.This episode of MyoMatters...2021-09-0737 minMyoMattersE15 Resilience - Personal StoriesJoin our host Kathryn Cross as she chats with myotherapists and MA members, Mathew Richardson and Jordan (Jordie) Plint.Matt and Jordie openly share their personal journey's of resilience and how their experiences and decisions have shaped the lives they live, including decisions (and often tough) that they have made to navigate their myotherapy businesses throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.Matthew graduated from Melbourne's RMIT in 2002 and now runs a successful practice at Tecoma Myotherapy.Jordie is a newer kid on the myotherapy block, having recently completed her Bachelor of Health (Myotherapy) degree from...2021-08-1931 min
Chuck N BigChuck N Big & Brooke the MyoChuck N Big @ Brooke the Myo Brooke is a Myotherapist at Seaford Myotherapy Listen to Brooke discuss What is Myotherapy? How she became a Myotherapist? and The importance of finding the right therapist for yourself. Support Small Business Support Local Chuck N BIG @ is a series Interviewing Local Businesses, exploring their backgrounds and inspirations. Stay tuned for more episodes with: Prodigal Coffee Roasters @Messin With JimLiz Caity ArtKilted HaggisIf are interested on being featured drop us a DM.2021-07-2320 minMyoMattersEpisode 14 - Broadening your clinical bowShaun Brewster is a clinician, educator and director of Advanced Clinical Education (ACE) in Australia. ACE delivers high quality professional education to allied health practitioners on topics ranging from joint therapeutics, dry needling, cupping, electrotherapy and Neurological assessment.Shaun is a qualified myotherapist and exercise physiologist who has a passion to share knowledge and education. Shaun has dedicated several decades to our allied health industry through lecturing, speaking, training and treating. Join our host Tessa Verrier as she chats with Shaun to unravel his very impressive portfolio, ranging from being a clinician, to lecturing, being...2021-06-2817 minMyoMattersEpisode 13: Understanding your rights when it comes to employmentYou've chosen to study myotherapy as your career pathway - congratulations!You put in the hard yards and years of dedication and now you are a fully fledged myo graduate - amazing!You are now faced with the business journey...what does this look like? How do you know which path to take? Where do you start?Employee? Employer? Contractor? Sub-contractor? Tenant? Sham contracting....whaaaaat?Join our host Anna Yerondais as she chats with Employment Law specialist George Haros of Gadens Law Firm as they navigate their...2021-05-2528 minMyoMattersEpisode 12: From humble beginnings to something epic. The myo business journey.You've chosen to study myotherapy as your career pathway - Congratulations!You put in the hard yards and years of dedication and now you are a fully fledged myo graduate - amazing!You are now face with the business journey.....But wait, what does this even look like? How do you know which path to take? Where do you start?Join our host Anna Yerondais as she chats with a couple myo veterans. Cher Hetherington of Fix Movement Performance and Samantha (Sam) Rigby of Elite Myotherapy have taken each and every...2021-05-1145 minMyoMattersEpisode 11: DermoNeuroModulating (DNM) - the what, why and howJoin today's host Kathryn Cross, Myotherapist as she chats with Robin Kerr about DermoNeuroModulating (DNM).👉🏻 What it is? How did it evolve?👉🏻 How does it work? And why?👉🏻 How can myotherapist's apply this to their clinical bow?Robin Kerr is an Australian trained physiotherapist with over 3 decades of clinical experience. Her special interests lay in helping patients with pelvic floor and lumbo-pelvic dysfunction. Over the last 20 years Robin has moved towards a focus on motion and the BioPsychoSocial model in the management of persistent low back and pelvic pain. ...2021-04-2624 minMyoMattersEpisode 10 - Jonathan Moody. The business journey.Jonathan Moody is an experienced owner, investor, practitioner and educator of Allied Health businesses, learning many lessons from both his successes and failures in the health space.As the strategic leader at Physio lnq, Jonathan is big on collaboration, through empowering staff to chase their passion and use Physio Inq as a vehicle to do it. Established in 2006, originally limited to the Western Suburbs of Sydney, Physio Inq is now going Australia wide with its new unique & innovating franchising opportunities and mobile services. Physio Inq is on a mission; push Physiotherapy services and...2021-04-1231 minMyoMattersEpisode 9: Let's explore chronic pain with Bronnie Lennox Thompson and learn how we can live wellBronnie Lennox Thompson is a highly regarded and well-sought after leader in pain research and is a postgraduate lecturer in psychosocial and cultural aspects of pain.Bronnie’s passion is to help people experiencing chronic health problems achieve their highest potential in life. She has worked in the fields of chronic pain management for twenty years helping people develop self-management skills using a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy as well as physical therapies. Bronnie is also a professor at the University of Otago in Christchurch, New Zealand. Bronnie has graced the...2021-03-2923 minMyoMattersEpisode 8 Wayne Rodgers: The amazing benefits of KLTWayne is a sports physiotherapist and fitness coach with 32 years experience in the health and fitness industries. He has been a sports physiotherapist for several national and international sports teams, including the Australian Netball team and the Australian Commonwealth Games team.With an ability to convert complex high-performance, health and well-being concepts into vitalized messages and simple strategies.Join our host, Tessa Verrier as she learns more about Wayne's work and educational resources in the are of Kinetic Link Training (KLT), a systematic approach to biomechanically balanced, full-body resistance training. Participants of Wayne's...2021-03-1233 minMyoMattersEpisode 7 Sally Stabler: Brand Equity. What is it and why is it important to your business?Here about the importance in building your brand equity. Understand why consumers choose you over your competitor and why they keep coming back and want to send all their mates.More about you guest Sally Stabler Sally is the founder of Get Out There Marketing and Get Out There Adventures. Sally has been described as a dynamo, she has the ability to listen and understand the business problem to then create and implement clear strategies to ensure businesses are able to have a clear run way t...2021-03-0125 minMyoMattersEpisode 6: Teeya Yamaoka talks Practitioner Burnout. Some useful tips to help look after your greatest business asset: YOU!Hear our host Tessa Verrier chat with Tunteeya (Teeya) Yamaoka, Registered Psychologist as she chats about practitioner burn-out and the stress of managing today's ever-changing environment.Tunteeya is often inspired by people who make the brave decision to change their life. Tunteeya’s goal in therapy is to explore what kind of thoughts and feelings lead you to make this commitment and help you take action to move forward towards a more vital life. She uses Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behaviors Therapy (CBT) to help you to become the person that you aim to...2021-02-1617 minMyoMattersEpisode 5 - Registration: To Be or Not To Be!TO BE OR NOT TO BE REGISTERED......THAT IS THE QUESTION?The debate surrounding AHPRA registration has often floated in and out of forum discussions, MA events and over a friendly cuppa. However the COVID pandemic seems to have fueled that fire and very much brought it to the forefront of discussions again, particularly as it seems many governments often default to AHPRA registered health professionals when considering who can and cannot practice during the various lockdown stages.So what does it mean to be a registered profession? And can we truly move...2021-02-0141 minMyoMattersEpisode 4 - Don't let the numbers scare youJoin our host, Tessa Verrier (Clinical Myotherapist and Business owner) as she chats with today's special guest Michael Hall.Michael is a chartered accountant and founder of The Accountables Professional Advisors and NDIS Plan Manager. Listen as Michael and Tessa chat about all things relating to starting a business and some key considerations to support and guide you when making financial decisions. Michael explains how important it is to have the right support staff to help guide you through cash flow and financials decisions of a start-up business. So don't let the numbers scare you w...2021-01-1823 minMyoMattersEpisode 3 Myo Matters - What does a Covid safe clinic look like?Join our host Kathryn Cross as she continues her discussions with our special guests Cher Hetherington and Lucy Frostick of Fix Movement Performance located in Victoria's regional Victorian town of Shepparton and more recently opening their doors to the residents up north in Noosa, QLD.Today Kathryn discusses what a CovidSafe clinic looks like:- how can we use this to our advantage- what a CovidSafe plan looks like- how to modify your plan specific to your clinic and jurisdiction requirements- infection control, hygiene and laundry requires, and...2020-12-2833 minMyoMattersEpisode 2 Myo Matters - How to attract patients back following Covid 19Covid has posed many challenges for business, and for private practices that were forced to close their doors during hard lockdown periods the question remains, how do you ensure you can attract your patients back without it seeming like cold calling after periods of closure?Join host Kathryn Cross (Clinical Myotherapist) as she chats with seasoned business owner/operator and fellow myo Cher Hetherington and staff member Lucy Frostick of Fix Muscle Performance (formerly Shepparton Myotherapy) about ethical ways in which she and her team work to ensure they attract and maintain their clientele following Covid lockdowns.2020-12-2121 minMyoMattersEpisode 1 Ebonie Rio - Tendon Pain, research pathways and VR for pain management - Myo MattersWe welcome you to our first Episode of MyoMatters.Join our host, Tessa Verrier (Clinical Myotherapist and Business owner) as she chats with today's special guest, Ebonie Rio.Ebonie Rio is a post doc researcher and physiotherapist from Latrobe University who has dedicated her time to understanding tendon pain, rehabilitation, pain perception and education. During this episode she touches on tendon rehabilitation protocols, pain perception and the importance of pain education. Ebonie Bio: https://scholars.latrobe.edu.au/display/erioEbonie Pub...2020-12-0423 min
Health, Business and In-Between PodcastHBI #12 - Shoulder Clinical Discussion (Beginner Anatomy & Diagnostics)In this episode, the boys discuss all things anatomy and diagnostics when it comes to the shoulder. Even though this episode is more aimed at health professionals, it is still valuable to listen to if you are a client / a consumer of Physio, Chiro, Myotherapy or Osteo services. This podcast is part 1 of 2 and is not too advanced - a must listen for all health practitioners, students, and for those offering client facing services.From the boys:We would personally like to thank all of those listening in, and would love for you all to...2020-09-1334 min