QUICK GUIDE TO MASSAGE TECHNIQUES & MODALITIES:
REMEDIAL MASSAGE: ALL
MYOTHERAPY:
Colette, Sebastian, Christine
PREGNANCY MASSAGE:
Jill (advanced training), Fran, Natsuki, Rachel, Sindy & Colette
CUPPING:
Fran, Colette, Jill, Sindy & Victoria
FLAME CUPPING: Natsuki
DRY NEEDLING:
Natsuki, Christine, Colette & Fran
KINESIO / ROCK TAPING:
Fran, Natsuki, Christine & Colette
SCAR RELEASE TREATMENT:
Fran (MSTR & lymphatic techniques) & Christine (MSTR technique)
RELAXATION, THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE:
Fran, Natsuki, Colette, Jill, Rachel, Sindy, Sebastian & Victoria
MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGE:
Fran (also trained in compression bandaging & garments)
Colette & Rachel
CORRECTIVE EXERCISE:
Colette & Christine
ONCOLOGY MASSAGE:
Fran
MOBILE MASSAGE:
Not available at this stage
MYOTHERAPY:
Colette, Sebastian, Christine
PREGNANCY MASSAGE:
Jill (advanced training), Fran, Natsuki, Rachel, Sindy & Colette
CUPPING:
Fran, Colette, Jill, Sindy & Victoria
FLAME CUPPING: Natsuki
DRY NEEDLING:
Natsuki, Christine, Colette & Fran
KINESIO / ROCK TAPING:
Fran, Natsuki, Christine & Colette
SCAR RELEASE TREATMENT:
Fran (MSTR & lymphatic techniques) & Christine (MSTR technique)
RELAXATION, THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE:
Fran, Natsuki, Colette, Jill, Rachel, Sindy, Sebastian & Victoria
MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGE:
Fran (also trained in compression bandaging & garments)
Colette & Rachel
CORRECTIVE EXERCISE:
Colette & Christine
ONCOLOGY MASSAGE:
Fran
MOBILE MASSAGE:
Not available at this stage
Team of 2024
Fran Hall
Senior Remedial Massage Therapist
Oncology, Manual Lymphatic Drainage (including compression bandaging), Remedial, Relaxation, Pregnancy, Sports & Hot Stone Massage, Scar Release Treatments and Dry Needling.
Fran is experienced in the treatment of older clientele and has completed training in Oncology Massage and Massage for Palliative Care. Some very limited mobile massage is available for these types of appointments.
Fran is able to perform Manual Lymphatic Drainage for Cancer Clients and others experiencing various forms of swelling or fluid retention. Fran has achieved good results where post viral fatigue and auto immune conditions are present by increasing the rate at which the lymphatic system operates. This increases a feeling of well-being and allows clients to be more active and able to enjoy a healthier lifestyle.
Fran enjoys the challenge of treating neck and jaw related pain and associated headaches as well as treatment of lower leg and foot injuries.
Fran predominantly uses hands on massage techniques, but is also able to perform dry needling, cupping and Kinesio Taping.
Fran has been involved in local sporting clubs for over 40 years and currently enjoys competitive lawn bowls. Fran is available for treatments on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. She is able to provide on the spot claiming for most private health funds.
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Senior Remedial Massage Therapist
Oncology, Manual Lymphatic Drainage (including compression bandaging), Remedial, Relaxation, Pregnancy, Sports & Hot Stone Massage, Scar Release Treatments and Dry Needling.
Fran is experienced in the treatment of older clientele and has completed training in Oncology Massage and Massage for Palliative Care. Some very limited mobile massage is available for these types of appointments.
Fran is able to perform Manual Lymphatic Drainage for Cancer Clients and others experiencing various forms of swelling or fluid retention. Fran has achieved good results where post viral fatigue and auto immune conditions are present by increasing the rate at which the lymphatic system operates. This increases a feeling of well-being and allows clients to be more active and able to enjoy a healthier lifestyle.
Fran enjoys the challenge of treating neck and jaw related pain and associated headaches as well as treatment of lower leg and foot injuries.
Fran predominantly uses hands on massage techniques, but is also able to perform dry needling, cupping and Kinesio Taping.
Fran has been involved in local sporting clubs for over 40 years and currently enjoys competitive lawn bowls. Fran is available for treatments on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. She is able to provide on the spot claiming for most private health funds.
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Jill Potter
Remedial Massage Therapist
Remedial, Relaxation, Deep Tissue, Therapeutic, Sports &
Specialist in Pregnancy Massage
Jill obtained her Diploma in Remedial Massage in Canada in 1990. She also has a degree in Psychology and postgraduate training in Gestalt Therapy. Since graduating, Jill has run her own practices as well as worked in multidisciplinary clinics both in Canada and Australia.
With over 25 years involvement in both therapies, she has gained vast experience working with clients of all ages and stages of life and wellness. Her skills come from diverse areas of work, e.g. chronic pain, people with disabilities, professional athletes, terminally ill, accident victims, work-related injuries.
Jill has a great interest in chronic pain management and with her training in both massage therapy and psychology has developed an integrative approach to her work.
Whether a client is wanting a restorative, relaxation massage or a specific, remedial massage, Jill provides an individualized treatment for each person using a variety of techniques and modalities.
Jill is a Registered Therapist with Massage and Myotherapy Australia and is able to provide on the spot health fund rebates for most health funds.
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Remedial Massage Therapist
Remedial, Relaxation, Deep Tissue, Therapeutic, Sports &
Specialist in Pregnancy Massage
Jill obtained her Diploma in Remedial Massage in Canada in 1990. She also has a degree in Psychology and postgraduate training in Gestalt Therapy. Since graduating, Jill has run her own practices as well as worked in multidisciplinary clinics both in Canada and Australia.
With over 25 years involvement in both therapies, she has gained vast experience working with clients of all ages and stages of life and wellness. Her skills come from diverse areas of work, e.g. chronic pain, people with disabilities, professional athletes, terminally ill, accident victims, work-related injuries.
Jill has a great interest in chronic pain management and with her training in both massage therapy and psychology has developed an integrative approach to her work.
Whether a client is wanting a restorative, relaxation massage or a specific, remedial massage, Jill provides an individualized treatment for each person using a variety of techniques and modalities.
Jill is a Registered Therapist with Massage and Myotherapy Australia and is able to provide on the spot health fund rebates for most health funds.
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Natsuki Futamura
Senior Remedial Massage Therapist
Remedial, Therapeutic, Sports, Pregnancy, Traditional Thai, Foot Reflexology, Lymphatic Drainage, Aromatherapy, Dry Needling and Flame cupping & Moxibustion
Natsuki graduated with a Diploma of Remedial Massage in 2006 at SAHEC in Adelaide.
Natsuki (Nat) has since worked at a variety of clinics around south eastern Australia, including Adelaide, Hobart and Melbourne. Natsuki has worked as a sports trainer for senior level soccer teams and especially enjoys remedial work including myofascial and deep tissue therapy. Natsuki’s personal interests include soccer.
Natsuki has a very special interest and has specialised in the treatment of acute and chronic Frozen Shoulder and Rotator Cuff Injuries. He obtains great improvement in range of movement of the shoulder and neck and helps alleviate the pain and headaches associated with such pathologies.
Natsuki is available for bookings on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. He is registered with most major health funds and on the spot claims are available in clinic.
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Senior Remedial Massage Therapist
Remedial, Therapeutic, Sports, Pregnancy, Traditional Thai, Foot Reflexology, Lymphatic Drainage, Aromatherapy, Dry Needling and Flame cupping & Moxibustion
Natsuki graduated with a Diploma of Remedial Massage in 2006 at SAHEC in Adelaide.
Natsuki (Nat) has since worked at a variety of clinics around south eastern Australia, including Adelaide, Hobart and Melbourne. Natsuki has worked as a sports trainer for senior level soccer teams and especially enjoys remedial work including myofascial and deep tissue therapy. Natsuki’s personal interests include soccer.
Natsuki has a very special interest and has specialised in the treatment of acute and chronic Frozen Shoulder and Rotator Cuff Injuries. He obtains great improvement in range of movement of the shoulder and neck and helps alleviate the pain and headaches associated with such pathologies.
Natsuki is available for bookings on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. He is registered with most major health funds and on the spot claims are available in clinic.
Click here to make your booking with Natsuki
Victoria Abu-Awad (Vikki)
Remedial Massage Therapist
Remedial, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Muscle Energy Technique, Sports, Therapeutic, Cupping and Relaxation Massage
Viki completed her Diploma in Remedial Massage at Victoria Polytechnic in 2021.
Viki has a special interest in the treatment of neck and shoulder conditions as well as lumbar spine pathologies. She incorporates techniques such as Myofascial Release (release of connective tissue through dry manipulation) and Manual Energy Technique (working with and against resistance) to increase range of motion and decrease overall tightness and pain.
Viki has a loyal client base in those over 50 years of age due to her easy-going nature and attention to detail. She is experienced with mature bodies and provides a delicate and tailored treatment to suit each individual.
At the other end of the scale, Viki enjoys working with athletes and providing injury recovery treatment. She has a great understanding of how the body moves to achieve optimal performance. She works as a massage therapist with the AFLW Western Bulldogs in her spare time and has also previously worked with the men’s team.
Viki is available on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays mornings as she has family commitments in the afternoons.
She is registered with Massage and Myotherapy Australia.
On the spot claims are available for most private health funds.
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Remedial Massage Therapist
Remedial, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Muscle Energy Technique, Sports, Therapeutic, Cupping and Relaxation Massage
Viki completed her Diploma in Remedial Massage at Victoria Polytechnic in 2021.
Viki has a special interest in the treatment of neck and shoulder conditions as well as lumbar spine pathologies. She incorporates techniques such as Myofascial Release (release of connective tissue through dry manipulation) and Manual Energy Technique (working with and against resistance) to increase range of motion and decrease overall tightness and pain.
Viki has a loyal client base in those over 50 years of age due to her easy-going nature and attention to detail. She is experienced with mature bodies and provides a delicate and tailored treatment to suit each individual.
At the other end of the scale, Viki enjoys working with athletes and providing injury recovery treatment. She has a great understanding of how the body moves to achieve optimal performance. She works as a massage therapist with the AFLW Western Bulldogs in her spare time and has also previously worked with the men’s team.
Viki is available on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays mornings as she has family commitments in the afternoons.
She is registered with Massage and Myotherapy Australia.
On the spot claims are available for most private health funds.
Click here to make a booking with Vikki
Colette Corr
Clinical Myotherapist
Myotherapy: Joint Mobilisation, Dry Needling, Cupping, Trigger Point Therapy, Facilitated Stretching, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Exercise Therapy, Electrotherapies, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Sports Taping, Pain Science Education. Remedial, Sports & Relaxation massage.
Pressure: Gentle to medium
Colette completed a Bachelor of Health Science (Myotherapy) at Endeavour College in 2023, and a Diploma of Remedial Massage in early 2023. She has previously worked as a Yoga and Meditation Teacher, in corporate massage and in the corporate sector.
Colette aims to treat the root cause of your pain through clinical examination, evidence based hands-on and targeted treatment and home care advice, including exercise-based intervention. She has a particular interest in chronic pain, chronic conditions, joint hypermobility and neurodivergence, given her personal experience with these challenges.
She has a special interest in neck, jaw and back pain, and in the release of neural pain through gentle neural mobilisation and home exercises (nerve “sliders”). Her techniques include dry needling, joint mobilisations, dynamic cupping, facilitated stretching, myofascial release and exercise therapy. She also works to calm the nervous system by bringing gentle breath work into the client’s movement.
A background in running yoga and nutrition workshops places her ideally to work holistically through treatment of the whole biological, psychological and social self.
Colette is available Wednesday and Thursday afternoons/evenings, Saturdays and alternate Sundays.
On the spot claims are available for most private health funds.
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Clinical Myotherapist
Myotherapy: Joint Mobilisation, Dry Needling, Cupping, Trigger Point Therapy, Facilitated Stretching, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Exercise Therapy, Electrotherapies, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Sports Taping, Pain Science Education. Remedial, Sports & Relaxation massage.
Pressure: Gentle to medium
Colette completed a Bachelor of Health Science (Myotherapy) at Endeavour College in 2023, and a Diploma of Remedial Massage in early 2023. She has previously worked as a Yoga and Meditation Teacher, in corporate massage and in the corporate sector.
Colette aims to treat the root cause of your pain through clinical examination, evidence based hands-on and targeted treatment and home care advice, including exercise-based intervention. She has a particular interest in chronic pain, chronic conditions, joint hypermobility and neurodivergence, given her personal experience with these challenges.
She has a special interest in neck, jaw and back pain, and in the release of neural pain through gentle neural mobilisation and home exercises (nerve “sliders”). Her techniques include dry needling, joint mobilisations, dynamic cupping, facilitated stretching, myofascial release and exercise therapy. She also works to calm the nervous system by bringing gentle breath work into the client’s movement.
A background in running yoga and nutrition workshops places her ideally to work holistically through treatment of the whole biological, psychological and social self.
Colette is available Wednesday and Thursday afternoons/evenings, Saturdays and alternate Sundays.
On the spot claims are available for most private health funds.
Click here to make a booking with Colette
Rachel Edmonds
Remedial Massage Therapist
(Rachel gave birth to Archie on 25/4/24; we hope to see her back in clinic soon)
Remedial, Relaxation, Deep Tissue, Sports and Pregnancy Massage
Rachel is a newly qualified Remedial Massage Therapist with a strong background in personal training. With over 8 years experience in the fitness industry Rachel has widened her knowledge of the body by completing her Diploma of Remedial Massage in October 2022. She is passionate about helping others achieve their optimal well-being.
Rachel possesses a deep understanding of the human body and its mechanics. This knowledge allows her to offer a holistic approach to her clients' wellness journeys, combining the benefits of massage therapy and exercises specific to each individual's needs.
As a Remedial Massage Therapist, Rachel specialises in assessing and treating musculoskeletal conditions utilising various massage techniques to alleviate pain, reduce tension and promote healing.
Her ability to tailor each session to the unique needs of her clients ensures that they receive individualized care and achieve the best possible outcomes.
On the spot claims are available for most major health funds. Rachel is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
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Remedial Massage Therapist
(Rachel gave birth to Archie on 25/4/24; we hope to see her back in clinic soon)
Remedial, Relaxation, Deep Tissue, Sports and Pregnancy Massage
Rachel is a newly qualified Remedial Massage Therapist with a strong background in personal training. With over 8 years experience in the fitness industry Rachel has widened her knowledge of the body by completing her Diploma of Remedial Massage in October 2022. She is passionate about helping others achieve their optimal well-being.
Rachel possesses a deep understanding of the human body and its mechanics. This knowledge allows her to offer a holistic approach to her clients' wellness journeys, combining the benefits of massage therapy and exercises specific to each individual's needs.
As a Remedial Massage Therapist, Rachel specialises in assessing and treating musculoskeletal conditions utilising various massage techniques to alleviate pain, reduce tension and promote healing.
Her ability to tailor each session to the unique needs of her clients ensures that they receive individualized care and achieve the best possible outcomes.
On the spot claims are available for most major health funds. Rachel is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Click here to make a booking with Rachel
Sebastian Scamporlino
Remedial Massage Therapist
Myotherapy, Remedial, Relaxation, Deep Tissue and Sports Massage
Sebastian is a new addition to the Yarraville Seddon Therapies Team in 2024. He has had a long term corporate career and is now free to follow his passion as a qualified Remedial Massage & Myotherapist. Despite only recently graduating from his Myotherapy Course, he has now enrolled to study Osteopathy. He has a huge thirst for knowledge and is keen to put this into practice at Yarraville Seddon Therapies.
Sebastian is available for treatments Tuesdays and Sundays. On the spot claims are available for most major health funds.
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Remedial Massage Therapist
Myotherapy, Remedial, Relaxation, Deep Tissue and Sports Massage
Sebastian is a new addition to the Yarraville Seddon Therapies Team in 2024. He has had a long term corporate career and is now free to follow his passion as a qualified Remedial Massage & Myotherapist. Despite only recently graduating from his Myotherapy Course, he has now enrolled to study Osteopathy. He has a huge thirst for knowledge and is keen to put this into practice at Yarraville Seddon Therapies.
Sebastian is available for treatments Tuesdays and Sundays. On the spot claims are available for most major health funds.
Click here to make a booking with Sebastian
Shindei (Sindy) Tawada
Remedial Massage Therapist
Remedial, Relaxation, Cupping, Deep Tissue, Sports and Pregnancy Massage,
Sindy is also new to Yarraville Seddon Therapies in 2024. She prefers to use a mix of Manual Therapy and Myofascial Trigger Point Release, whilst incorporating stretches and joint Mobilisation, complemented by Dynamic & Static Cupping. She also utilises Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation as she believes such combinations to be the most effective for alleviating pain and achieving positive long-term results.
Her journey in physical therapy started by trying to improve her own well-being and to prevent injury from a high-tensed work style. She is also passionate about Traditional Chinese Medicine, from which she looks for new skills to deepen her clinical knowledge and gain additional skills into a broad range of new techniques.
Sindy is available for treatments Tuesdays and Fridays. On the spot claims are available for most major health funds.
Click here to make a booking with Sindy
Remedial Massage Therapist
Remedial, Relaxation, Cupping, Deep Tissue, Sports and Pregnancy Massage,
Sindy is also new to Yarraville Seddon Therapies in 2024. She prefers to use a mix of Manual Therapy and Myofascial Trigger Point Release, whilst incorporating stretches and joint Mobilisation, complemented by Dynamic & Static Cupping. She also utilises Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation as she believes such combinations to be the most effective for alleviating pain and achieving positive long-term results.
Her journey in physical therapy started by trying to improve her own well-being and to prevent injury from a high-tensed work style. She is also passionate about Traditional Chinese Medicine, from which she looks for new skills to deepen her clinical knowledge and gain additional skills into a broad range of new techniques.
Sindy is available for treatments Tuesdays and Fridays. On the spot claims are available for most major health funds.
Click here to make a booking with Sindy
Christine O'Connor
Senior Myotherapist/Remedial Therapist
Myotherapy, Remedial, Sports, Therapeutic, Dry Needling and Cupping
Christine has 22 years experience as a Soft Tissue Therapist. This has been spread working in clinical environments and also with a wide variety of teams – cycling in all disciplines, swimming, diving, triathlon, football, athletics and AWD to name a few. This has led to being support crew at National and World Championships in many disciplines, most recently for cycling and mountain bike. All of that then culminated with being selected for three Olympics to provide support for the Australian Medical team – Sydney, Beijing and London.
Christine comes to us after being at her own practice in Perth, WA for 5 years. This was a considered undertaking after being at the AIS for 3 years. It meant she returned to work with clients that had a variety of needs including referrals for specific soft tissue therapy, pregnancy, weekend warriors, elite athletes, postural and general massage.
Christine is currently undertaking a new role as a teacher at RMIT and available for very limited times only at Yarraville Seddon Therapies.
Click here to make your booking with Christine
Senior Myotherapist/Remedial Therapist
Myotherapy, Remedial, Sports, Therapeutic, Dry Needling and Cupping
Christine has 22 years experience as a Soft Tissue Therapist. This has been spread working in clinical environments and also with a wide variety of teams – cycling in all disciplines, swimming, diving, triathlon, football, athletics and AWD to name a few. This has led to being support crew at National and World Championships in many disciplines, most recently for cycling and mountain bike. All of that then culminated with being selected for three Olympics to provide support for the Australian Medical team – Sydney, Beijing and London.
Christine comes to us after being at her own practice in Perth, WA for 5 years. This was a considered undertaking after being at the AIS for 3 years. It meant she returned to work with clients that had a variety of needs including referrals for specific soft tissue therapy, pregnancy, weekend warriors, elite athletes, postural and general massage.
Christine is currently undertaking a new role as a teacher at RMIT and available for very limited times only at Yarraville Seddon Therapies.
Click here to make your booking with Christine
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Renae, Sense of Energy (Reiki and Crystal Therapy)
Stress reduction
Improve sleep quality
Reduce inflammation within the body
Increase Mental Clarity
Bring unprocessed emotions to the surface
Grounding and feel more connected to yourself
Renae focuses on the Spiritual and Energetic aspect of healing through Reiki and Crystal Therapy. Renae is a big believer in empowering people to explore different aspects of themselves as a whole, to gain clarity and flow in their lives and is an advocate for Mental Health and alternative approaches to accelerate the healing process.
You can make a booking with Renae or get more details at her website: Sense of Energy
Stress reduction
Improve sleep quality
Reduce inflammation within the body
Increase Mental Clarity
Bring unprocessed emotions to the surface
Grounding and feel more connected to yourself
Renae focuses on the Spiritual and Energetic aspect of healing through Reiki and Crystal Therapy. Renae is a big believer in empowering people to explore different aspects of themselves as a whole, to gain clarity and flow in their lives and is an advocate for Mental Health and alternative approaches to accelerate the healing process.
You can make a booking with Renae or get more details at her website: Sense of Energy
Kevin Skillen - Retired from the Practice Feb 2023
(Bookings no longer available)
(Bookings no longer available)