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At Melbourne Massage and Treatment, Giovanni a Clinical Myotherapist, specializes in Movement Therapy, Lymphatic System Treatment, and Massage. Come to experience the difference in personalized care.
At Melbourne Massage and Treatment, I aim to provide exceptional massage therapy that enhances your body’s range of motion, mindfulness, and overall well-being. I am dedicated to creating a treatment plan that is tailored to meet your individual needs.
As a Clinical Myotherapist who specialises in Lymphatic Drainage Massage and Lymphoedema management, I focus on relieving symptoms and addressing the root causes of discomfort. I always recommend personalized exercises after treatment to support progress and maintain long-term health.
Whether you’re recovering from an injury or seeking overall wellness, I am here to help you achieve a balanced and healthy body, starting with the mobility and stability of your joints and aiming for the strength of your muscles.
All Melbourne Massage and Treatment’s services are a great way to reduce stress and body ache. As discussed in this peer-review article, massage therapy is a great way to decrease pain in the general population. Here is the complete list of services available at Melbourne Massage and Treatment:
All those services aim to relax the body and improve body awareness. In doing so, we can reduce your body ache and pain in everyday life and during your sports training.
Remedial Massage aims to unwind muscle tension using techniques like deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, and or cupping. This practice is ideal
Learn MoreMyotherapy is a treatment technique used to treat painful presentations and lack of mobility and to restore general body health. It is highly recommended for those who want
Learn MoreThai Massage at Melbourne Massage and Treatment is a different experience. Giovanni did train to offer Thai Massage on a mat floor, as per tradition want.
Learn MoreThai Yoga is a practice that Giovanni learns during his training for Thai Massage and is an ideal series of exercises that can help in restoring mobility and flexibility.
Learn MoreManual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a gentle manual therapy that stimulates the lymphatic system through light skin stretches.
Learn MoreLymphoedema is a condition characterized by swelling, that can affect any body parts, due to the accumulation of lymph fluid. This can happen when the lymphatic system
Learn MoreGiovanni first travelled to Australia in 2008, where he developed a strong connection with the country, particularly Melbourne. In June 2017, he solidified this bond by becoming an Australian citizen. His professional journey began in 2016 when he studied a Certificate IV in Massage Therapy at SSNT – Fitzroy. While this was a step toward his interests in Thai Massage, Remedial Massage, and Myotherapy, Giovanni soon realized that hands-on treatment alone wasn’t enough—he wanted to explore deeper ways to help people. This led him to further studies, including advanced training in Thai Massage and meditation with master Pichest Boonthumme in Thailand in 2018, 2019, and 2022.
However, Giovanni’s expertise extends far beyond massage. He holds a Bachelor in Health Science, Clinical Myotherapy from Torrens University, Melbourne. His approach goes beyond manual therapy—he prioritizes movement and exercise as the foundation of long-term recovery and well-being. Every session is designed not just to relieve pain but to equip clients with tailored exercises that enhance joint mobility, joint stability, and muscle strength and resilience. Giovanni believes that while massage can provide relief, it is the exercises given at the end of each session that truly empower clients to sustain their progress and improve their overall health.
• Head Ache • Sore muscle • Joint pain • Plantar fasciitis • Sciatica Pain • Carpal Tunnel • Tendinopathy • Neck Pain • Back Pain • Swelling • Post-surgery recovery (MLD) • Frozen Shoulder • Lymphoedema • Lipedema • Exercises Rehabilitation and more.
Melbourne Massage and Treatment services are now available on 1/175 Holden St, Fitzroy North, 3068. Here is where the healing happens. The Fitzroy North Massage studio is within walking distance from St George Rd. You can reach it by public transport, near Trams 11 and 96, or bus 250 or 251 . If you prefer to drive, then along Holden St, and the surrounding lanes, has plenty of car-park spots. Just keep an eye on permit zone, or time for parking.
Private Health Insurance and NDIS Rebates are available at Melbourne Massage and Treatment for Myotherapy, Remedial Massage and MLD services. The rebate percentage is based on your agreement with your private health insurance provider.
ImNitroman1842025-03-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Giovanni was absolutely amazing, he shared insights to my injuries that hadn't been revealed to me previously. He also shared some wonderful tips for my upcoming adventures overseas to Europe and Thailand. I'll certainly be returning after my trip for more treatment! Annie Labrie2025-03-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve had such a lovely experience with Giovanni. He is super knowledgeable, thoughtful, and seems to really care about his work. He helped me tremendously with my back pain and gave me some exercises and tips to stay healthy and pain-free on my own. Mayumi Chin2025-02-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very well trained and highly qualified therapist. I’m so happy to find Giovanni. His attentive and accomodating attitude made me very relaxed. It is my great pleasure to get to know such a wonderful therapist! I shall try myotherapy next time. His manual lymphatic drainage was superb! Highly recommend him. Neetu Khanna2025-01-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. “Giovanni is extremely knowledgeable and highly professional. I would highly recommend him! He took the time to listen to my concerns and provided a truly relaxing massage. His expertise and attention to detail made the experience exceptional.” marcus chatto2025-01-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have seen Giovanni over the last year or treatment of chronic back and hip issues I have dealt with for 10+ years. With his massage treatment and exercise recommendations I have experienced significant improvement, particularly with my back which I have struggled to rehab despite years of trying and having seen several other professionals. Highly recommend thanks Giovanni! Claudia Riseborough2025-01-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service here. Giovanni is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate. Helped heaps with my injury and gave me really good advice for preventing future injuries. I highly recommend this place. Francesco Sbaffoni2024-12-13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I went to see Giovanni for Myoterapy , is already the 6 time and a long and some treatment and exercises program I feel much better . Highly recommend! Thank so much Giovanni ! Moni2024-12-13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Giovanni is the best of the best ! I’ve had training in the lymphoedema field myself , it’s actually very technical and really an emerging field . Because of this there aren’t many knowledgeable practitioners, I’ve tried quite a few . Apart from being knowledgable in Lymphodaema , he has a great skill set in lipodema , another field that isn’t well understood and has a terrible impact on patients lives . I’d wholeheartedly recommend him ! Thanks giovani for your knowledge, your incredible support of your patients and the passion you have for in helping people out . susan pockley2024-12-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Giovanni was very knowledgeable & informative, so I easily understood the how & why of the treatment & exercises. This helped massively in getting the most out of my time with him. He was professional, caring & very effective, resulting in a strong improvement of my chronic back and hip problems. I continue to use the exercises he gave me and it just keeps getting better. I'm 71 years old and will continue with him to keep my aging body performing the best it can. Big thanks Giovanni
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Yes! You can claim your services on the spot. If you forgot your card, you could still claim the massage with a digital copy of the receipt.
Yes, I work on Saturdays (10 am—6 pm), but not on Sundays.
It depends. If you are experiencing a specific pain only after your sports activity or gym session, then yes, it would be good for you to do so we can assess what the actual issue is, as your body needs to be loaded to experience the discomfort. On the other hand, loading the body before a treatment already puts your tissue into an inflammatory state and could make the treatment less effective as you may experience pain and discomfort with any external stimulation.
Yes, it is. There is a ramp at the street level and elevator to reach the clinic, which is on level 1/175 Holden Street, Fitzroy North.
Yes, the clinic toilets are wheelchair accessible.
Yes, I do accept cash, just be mindful to turn up with the right amount as I may don't have change on me all the time.
Yes, they are. Exercises, most often, are the real way to get out of pain and take control of your presentation.
At Melbourne Massage and Treatment, there is a 24-hour cancellation policy. If you cancel your appointment before 24 hours, you will not be charged. Cancellations within less than 24 hours are charged 50%. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact me privately.
Pain post-injury can last 24 h to 72 h. That's the inflammatory response timing. If the pain does not settle past the 72 hours, then is good to come to see me, and we can assess the presentation. That said, if during the initial 72 h the pain, is above your 7/10 pain scale (0= no pain / 10 = worst pain ever), you may want to come and see me asap, or even seek medical advice from your GP, especially if the skin is damaged, or presenting discolouration.
If you are heading for a surgery, it would be best to do some MLD before the surgery, and definitely after the surgery. Most important that either before or after no sign of infections are present. So the post-surgery MLD session, is safer to do it after you finish the antibiotic cure.
YES Please! Any medication you have been taking, including dosage and frequency (daily, weekly, or occasionally), is a must-have information for us therapists.
The injury recovery time is multi-factorial, and we can only look at estimations based on scientific research and data and can't give a set date. That said, a soft tissue injury, like a muscle tear, can take 8 to 12 weeks to recover fully, whereas tendinopathy or ligament injuries can go from 3 months to 1 year for a full recovery; it depends on the severity of the presentation again and other factors. You are welcome to ask for more information about it via a Treatment Plan free consultation. Book it now.
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