MEET OUR REMEDIAL THERAPISTS
Joel completed his qualifications at the Australian College of Sports Therapy in late 2013, where he studied a three year advanced diploma of sports therapy. Sports Therapy, although a very new industry, is a rapidly growing and now integral component to the health care system. It involves the prevention (Pre-hab), assessment, diagnosis and treatment of musculosketal injuries, essential for reaching ones peak performance or a state of wellbeing. – Massage Joel gained a position with the elite athletes of the Melbourne Victory Football Club where he applies his knowledge and skills in a practical setting. This role lead Joel to the opportunity to work on the grass of the MCG with the elite athletes of the Liverpool Football Club. The Ferntree Gully Eagles Football Club also host Joel as a Sports Therapist where he guides players of all ages through the injury and rehabilitation process. Joel will strive to relieve you of pain and discomfort whilst also putting a stop to the acute to chronic injury cycle by preventing your body from adapting to the pain caused by injury or incorrect posture. This strategy is enabled by professional management of your injuries and a 100% commitment to patients.
This is performed through several types of modalities including:
– Stretching
– Peripheral joint mobilisations
– Strapping/Taping
– Exercise prescription
– Corrective exercises.
As a keen runner and someone who sees exercise as an integral part of everyday life, Joel aims to lead by example by not only talking the talk but walking the walk.
Brad has worked for over a decade as a Massage Therapist, graduating from the Melbourne Institute of Massage in 2012 as a Remedial Therapist. Brad is passionate about movement, injury prevention, management and maintenance, which stems from his personal experience as a competitive triathlete over the years. Brad skilfully consolidates all his knowledge and experience and tailors his treatments to each client needs. Using a variety of techniques including Dry Needling, Cupping, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release Therapy, Deep Tissue and Therapeutic Massage, Neuromuscular Facilitation, stretching and hot and cold therapies, Brad treats a wide range of conditions and injuries including: headaches, chronic back and neck pain, repetitive strain injuries and other work and sport related injuries. Brad is also an experienced Personal Training and is a Level 1 Triathlon Coach. He is genuinely committed to helping all of his clients and athletes achieve the best out of their bodies whilst remaining injury free.