Therapy & Consultations
Myotherapy
Treatment that targets the root cause of your pain
Myotherapy is a clinical, hands-on therapy focused on the assessment, treatment, and management of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. While massage addresses soft tissue broadly, myotherapy goes further – combining a range of techniques to identify why pain is occurring and address it directly.
At Sum of Us, our myotherapists work within a studio built on the foundations of physiotherapy. That means your care is informed by the same clinical rigour that underpins everything we do, with treatment tailored specifically to your presentation, history, and goals.
What Myotherapy Can Help With
Myotherapy is effective across a broad range of conditions, both acute and chronic:
- Muscle tightness, trigger points, and referred pain
- Neck, shoulder, and upper back pain
- Lower back pain and sciatica
- Headaches and migraines
- Sports and occupational injuries
- Hip, knee, and lower limb pain
- Jaw pain and TMJ dysfunction
- Postural imbalances and associated pain
- Chronic pain conditions including fibromyalgia
- Joint restriction and reduced range of motion
- Nerve-related pain and tension
What to Expect
Your first appointment begins with a thorough assessment – covering your history, symptoms, and relevant lifestyle and movement factors. From there, your myotherapist will use a combination of manual testing and palpation to identify the source of your pain before beginning treatment.
You’ll leave with a clear understanding of what’s driving your symptoms, and a practical plan for addressing them – both in clinic and between sessions.
How We Treat
Myotherapy draws on a broader clinical toolkit than massage alone. Depending on your presentation, treatment may include:
Soft Tissue Therapy
Targeted manual work to reduce tension, improve tissue quality, and restore movement through the affected areas.
Trigger Point Therapy
Identifying and deactivating trigger points - areas of concentrated muscular tension that often refer pain to other parts of the body. Releasing them restores length, strength, and function to the affected muscle.
Dry Needling
Fine needle therapy placed directly into trigger points or areas of muscular dysfunction. Often produces rapid relief in areas that are difficult to reach with manual techniques alone.
Cupping
Decompression therapy that lifts and separates soft tissue, improving circulation and reducing adhesions. Particularly effective for chronic muscular tightness and restricted fascia.
Joint Mobilisation
Gentle, targeted movement applied to restricted joints to restore normal range of motion and reduce stiffness.
Muscle Energy Techniques (MET)
A form of active assisted stretching that uses gentle muscle contractions to reduce tension and restore tissue to its natural resting length.
Corrective Exercise & Rehabilitation
Where relevant, your myotherapist will prescribe targeted exercises to support recovery, address muscular imbalances, and reduce the likelihood of recurrence.
Meet the Team
Mel Price
Director and Clinical Myotherapist
Outcomes
- Reduced pain, both localised and referred
- Improved range of motion and flexibility
- Release of deep muscular tension and trigger points
- Better posture and movement mechanics
What Our Myotherapy Clients Are Saying
I had an excellent myotherapy session and left feeling significantly better both physically and mentally. The treatment was professional, thorough, and tailored to exactly what my body needed. I really appreciated the care taken, by Sophie, to explain what was causing the discomfort and how to manage it moving forward. Highly recommend for anyone needing effective treatment in a calm and welcoming environment.
Gena F - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Myotherapy Pricing
Common Questions on Myotherapy
What's the difference between myotherapy and remedial massage?
Myotherapy involves a more comprehensive clinical assessment and draws on a wider range of treatment techniques - including dry needling, cupping, joint mobilisation, and corrective exercise. Remedial massage focuses primarily on soft tissue work. For straightforward muscular tension or general recovery, massage is often sufficient. For more complex, persistent, or layered presentations, myotherapy tends to produce better outcomes.
What's the difference between myotherapy and physiotherapy?
Both are evidence-based allied health disciplines focused on musculoskeletal pain. Physiotherapy typically has a broader scope - covering neurological, cardiorespiratory, and post-surgical rehabilitation. Myotherapy specialises in soft tissue assessment and treatment. At Sum of Us, we work closely together, and we'll always direct you to the most appropriate service for your situation.
Will my private health insurance cover it?
Myotherapy is claimable through many private health extras policies- we recommend checking your specific entitlements with your fund beforehand.
How many sessions will I need?
This depends on your condition and how long it's been present. Acute presentations often respond quickly - sometimes within one or two sessions. Chronic or complex conditions benefit from a more sustained program.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Comfortable clothing that allows access to the area being treated. Any relevant scans, imaging, or previous treatment notes are helpful but not essential.