Catherine Spencer, Myotherapy and Remedial Massage

I moved to Mansfield in 2002 after living in Central Australia for a few years. I have always had an interest in the human body and anatomy in particular. My journey with treating musculoskeletal disorders began in 2005 when I became a massage therapist. I have continued with my education and professional development since then and now can offer a range of modalities to assist people get the best from their bodies.

What is myotherapy?
Myotherapy is an advanced form of remedial massage. Its literal definition is ‘muscle therapy’ and it is based on the sciences of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics. It is a modality that involves the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Practices such as soft tissue therapy, myofascial trigger point therapy, myofascial release, dry needling, joint mobilisation, muscle energy techniques, positional release and exercise prescriptions are used to treat disorders that are identified through range of motion, strength and stability tests done on the patient. Myotherapy is beneficial for acute and chronic muscle disorders, overuse injuries, muscular tightness, headaches and a range of other conditions.

What is Bowen therapy?
Bowen is a very gentle form of therapy that involves subtle moves on muscles and other soft tissue. The treatment helps the body to correct itself and a bowen session has frequent pauses to give the body time to do this. Bowen therapy has been around for over 50’s years and the results can be remarkable as the whole body is treated, not just the site of discomfort. Many people use a regular bowen session as part of body maintenance program.