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Initial assessments
Your first myotherapy session is more than just a treatment — it’s a comprehensive assessment designed to understand your body, your lifestyle, and the underlying drivers of pain or dysfunction. At my clinic, the initial consultation runs for 2 hours, allowing me to take a thorough and individualised approach to your care.
MLDM
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage (MLDM) is a gentle, rhythmic therapy designed to support the lymphatic system—an essential part of immune function and fluid balance.
TMJ internal release
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is one of the most unique joints in the body. It connects your jaw to your skull and works as a paired system—meaning both sides must move together in a coordinated way every time you open or close your mouth. Because of this complexity, it’s also a joint that commonly develops dysfunction.
Astrid performing an assessment
What to choose? Myotherapy or Remedial therapy? Here's an explanation of the main differences.
Shoulder dry needling
Myo = Muscle. Myotherapy is a specialized form of therapy focusing on the assessment, treatment, and management of musculoskeletal pain, dysfunction and optimization. It addresses issues such as injuries, posture imbalances, muscle tightness, and compensatory patterns. It deals with chronic pain the best as it allows us to go deep into the root cause of that ongoing pain, but it is also a helpful tool for those looking into optimizing their body for general wellness or specific sports.