Ashley Harratt

Ashley completed 2.5 years of study at the Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT) at the end of June 2014. His qualifications include an advanced diploma in remedial massage (Myotherapy), a diploma in remedial massage therapy, and a certificate iv in aromatherapy.
He is a member of the Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA).


What is Myotherapy?

Myotherapy incorporates soft tissue massage, dry needling, muscle stretching, and corrective or rehabilitative exercises. A myotherapist is a qualified practitioner trained to assess and treat muscle dysfunction and other soft tissue structures that cause pain or affect movement.

As a myotherapist, Ashley uses many techniques including:
• Remedial Massage
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Sports Massage
• Dry Needling
• Lymphatic Drainage
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Cupping
• Myofascial Release
• Stretching Techniques
• Relaxation Therapy, and
• Corrective Exercises


Benefits
Massage helps to improve blood flow and the clearance of fluid through the lymphatic system. This mechanism assists in the healing process and removing toxins like Lactic Acid from the body. It also
helps to loosen muscle tightness by reducing muscle tone and desensitising myofascial trigger points (knots) in muscles.

Myotherapy, Remedial Massage and Aromatherapy Massage can be used in the management of :
• Back Pain
• Neck and Shoulder Pain
• Headaches
• Sports Injuries
• Strains and “Overuse injuries”
• Post Exercise Recovery
• Muscle Imbalances
• Fibromyalgia
• Chronic Pain Conditions
• Stress Management
• Relaxation
• General Wellbeing


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