Who I am
Kathryn Linde Myotherapist
Kathryn Linde
Adv. Dip. Myotherapy RMIT
Having been a Myotherapist for more than 15 years has given me wonderful experiences of being able to help people improve their quality of life from numerous musculoskeletal dysfunctions. Being able to utilise different modalities and techniques from continuing professional developmet courses has given me a broad skill set in order to help reduce muscle pain and soreness and improve overall movement and function for many people.
I believe that the body responds to many environments, circumstances and incidents as a whole. Not only physically, but also emotionally, psychologically and spiritually.
Myotherapy, to me, is not only the physical treatment of muscles, joints and soft tissue, but also, by engaging with my patients on a personal level, the mind and soul also benefit.
I look forward to being able to help reduce your pain and dysfunction, improve your flexibility and strength and get to know you as a person in order to help you regain your fullness of life.
FAQ
What is Myotherapy?
Myotherapy is the assessment, treatment and management of musculoskeletal conditions, which may cause muscular dysfunction and pain thus affecting movement and mobility.
What conditions do you treat?
Myotherapists provide assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for a wide range of musculoskeletal pain and associated conditions. These include but are not limited to: Back pain, Neck and Shoulder pain, Headache, Sports Injuries, Occupational injuries, Rotator Cuff problems, Achilles tendinopathy and other ankle injuries, Jaw pain and clicking, Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain presentations, Tennis elbow.
Myotherapy and Massage, what's the difference?
Myotherapy and Massage are two distinct professions, with different aims and objectives, different health fun rebates and very differnt educational pathways.
In common with Physiotherapists, Osteopaths and Chiropractors, Myotherapists may use massage in their treatments, but they also call upon a wide range of other evidence based treatment apporaches and skill-sets.
Do I need a doctor's referral?
You do not need a doctor's referral to see a Myotherapist.
Can I use my extended health benefits?
Myotherapy is covered by several private health providers. If you have extras with your provider and they cover Myotherapy, you can claim straight away through HICAPS, or alternatively, online or in person with a printed receipt.
What kind of manual therapy do you provide?
Deep Soft Tissue Treatment and Myofascial Trigger Point release. Myofascial Dry Needling. Glide Cupping. Joint Mobilisation.