Surfcoast Therapeutic Massage & Training

Locally owned and operated by Qualified Therapist Jonathan Barge, we are a results-driven clinical practice, providing highly effective soft tissue therapy at affordable rates.

Surfcoast Therapeutic Massage & Training offers a highly professional clinical and mobile - based service, meaning treatments can be carried out in our modern clinic, or in the workplace, hotel/resort or your home, for your convenience (ideal for clients who are suffering chronic pain).

At the initial consultation, extra time is added to the appointment to ensure history taking tskes place, through client history documentation and a thorough discussion of issues that may be present. From there, a thorough assessment is conducted using specific measurements and orthopaedic testing, assess range of motion limitations (ROM) and any tendon, muscular or ligament pathologies using myotome testing and evaluation. From there, the correct treatment specific to clients pain and disagnosis can be carried out, resulting in a more successful treatment objective and outcome.


Our philosophy

"To provide natural medicine therapies to reduce pain, tightness and acute pain, reduce muscle dysfunction, and create increased mobility through stretching and muscle lengthening modalities, to everyone within the community, to ensure a better quality of life"

Our mission

"To enable everybody within the Geelong and Surfcoast community to receive soft tissue massage treatment, that is professional, affordable and specific to patient needs"

About Us

Jonathan graduated from the National College of Traditional Medicine (NCTM), Melbourne Australia, with a Certificate IV in Therapeutic Massage Practice (HTL40312) under the guidance and tutoring of world-renowned Natural Medicine specialist and lecturer Dr. Sandi Rogers.

Prior to this, he completed several courses through Sports Medicine Australia (SMA), including sports massage, massage at the elite level and the Level 2 Sports Trainer accreditation.

During the period 2003 - 2007, he worked as a Sports Massage specialist at the Western Bulldogs Football Club Inc, working closely with elite athletes during training sessions, before, during and after match day games. As part of this role, he also worked closely with club Doctors and Physiotherapists to effectively manage player injury cases. He also worked as a club trainer, on match days and training sessions, to effective strap/tape joints and provide injury management skills and first aid as required. Whilst working within the club, he received recognition from the Head of Football Department from excellence in service to the club as a volunteer.

Jonathan has completed over 500 hours of clinical practice both at AFL level in a elite sport environment and also during student clinical arrangements as per the requirements of the Qualification.

Jonathan also attains over 300 hours of Adult and Child classroom education in First Aid Treatment and Management of scenarios, through his position as First Aid Instructor and Facilitator with St John Ambulance.

All of this knowledge, coupled with clinical practice in a profession, elite sport environment, will ensure you are treated with a strong view to improving your health and welbeing.

We are committed to the health and well being of all our customers


Treatments include

Sweedish Massage (A more specific type of massage aimed at treating specific sites of pain/tightness/tenderness and muscle fatigue or muscle bundle shortening issues). These treatments quickly and effectively offset lack of range of movement and increase performance of the bodies bio mechanics and overall function.

Relaxation massage is also extremely beneficial, as it "relaxes" the receiver, applying minimal pressure and at a much lower speed. The superficial muscles are relaxed whilst the superficial skin is also warmed to effectively encourage blood flow to superficial muscles and aid lymphatic flow, hence drainage.

Sports Massage for both pre and post sports activity, will vary dependent on the sports activity that has taken place, whether there is "repetitive movement" including basketball (twisting and turning), or golf, where the exact same muscles are utilised during each golf swing and impact.

Acupressure is extremely effective, and is derived from the Yin and Yang principles of Chinese massage. Its purpose is to create an effective balance of Qi, by ensuring all organs of the body are working at their peak to provide good health as a system whole. Acupressure is the use of single digit (1 finger or 1 thumb) pressure that is applied to many specific sites, that stimulate a neuron hence having the desired effect on a particular organ of the body. These also in turn help offset tight muscles at its point of both origin and insertion, stimulating blood flow quickly and effectively where it is needed most.

Consultation Fee Structure

1 Hour Therapeutic treatment: $50 Includes history taking (Initial consultation $60)

1 Hour (Veterans Affairs, Healthcare Card and Pension Card holders): $45

1 Hour Sports Massage: $50

Pre and post sports taping/strapping and Therapeutic Massage $50

Our prices are extremely competitive to ensure everyone in the Torquay/Surfcoast and Geelong communities can be afforded treatment, no matter what financial situation you may be in.

Everyone benefits from professional massage


Surf Coast Therapeutic Massage
"Improving the well being of everyone"