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Melbourne Massage and Treatment’s Blog Massage Page

On this blog Giovanni will share his knowledge on topics related to the Massage industry and more.

“I believe the body is a complex machine that needs to be looked after not only by the physical touch.”

Within this page, you can find posts about complementary practices to massage which can help to improve your well-being on both a physical and emotional level.

Breathing technique to release the body and emotional tensions.

What exercises are good for the body and mind?

How to recognize the body tensions?

Muscle firing pattern.

Also, calling upon his long experience in the food industry, as a Chef and Pizza Maker, you can expect from time to time, Giovanni will share posts related to your food intake and well-being.

Each blog will include links to other pages, these will provide references to the topic being discussed or perhaps another relevant blog post to help explore the topic in greater detail.

Your comments and feedback on any of the blog topics are always welcome.

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Melbourne Massage and Treatment in Coburg, Clinic Facade
Why I Chose Coburg for My Myotherapy Clinic

I had been looking for a new space to relocate my Myotherapy Clinic, and when I found one [...]

20
Jul
A picture that read: Lipoedema? Time to re-think terminology. Let's shift to Lipalgia Syndrome.
Lipalgia Syndrome or Lipoedema? Why the Name Matters

Lipalgia Syndrome is a name for a condition that most often, and more commonly, we all call Lipoedema. [...]

14
Jul
Melbourne Massage and Treatment Is Returning to Coburg in July 2026
13/07/2026

After two wonderful years in Fitzroy North, I am now ready to announce that Melbourne Massage and Treatment [...]

When You Should Stop Running? And For How Long?
07/07/2026

Here at Melbourne Massage and Treatment, Myotherapy Clinic in Coburg, when treating patients who love running, I am [...]

A picture of pillow for neck pain
Pillow For Neck Pain: What You Need To Know

When treating someone for neck pain, a common question I get asked is: “Should I change my pillow?” [...]

30
Jun
A drawing of the different types of FAI (Femoroacetabular impingement)
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI): What You Need to Know Before It Becomes a Bigger Problem

Hip pain can be frustrating, and not all hip pains are the same. I personally experienced Femoroacetabular Impingement [...]

23
Jun
A drawing of Normal hip in comparison to Femoral Anterversion Retroversion
Femoral Anteversion: Why Your Hip Anatomy Changes the Way You Squat

“Oh, I can’t squat that deep, ” is what I sometimes get told by my clients when I [...]

06
Jun
Guasha Dry Brushing and Walking - What really help your Lymphatic System. Manual Lymphatic Drainage in Melbourne
Simple thing you can do for your Lymphatic System Well-Being. Go For A Walk!

As a therapist who offers Manual Lymphatic Drainage in Melbourne, I am blown away by how many people [...]

27
May
MLD for cosmetic procedure
Cosmetic Procedure Recovery Melbourne: Liposuction Types and the Benefits of MLD in Coburg

Cosmetic procedures like liposuction are getting more and more popular, with people looking to reshape and contour specific [...]

20
May
MLD for pre-cosmetic surgery on the back
Why MLD Before Cosmetic Surgery Matters | Melbourne Massage and Treatment

MLD for cosmetic surgery is often seen as a treatment post-surgery. And while it is extremely important that [...]

13
May
tendon training using a plyo box
How And Why You Should Look Into Tendon Training?

While training muscles is the most common thing you would see and do in a gym, it is [...]

08
May
Someone relying on a their Grip Strength to hold on to a rock
Why Your Grip Strength Might Be Predicting Your Lifespan (Yes, Really)

In this blog, we are going to look into why grip strength is one of those things that [...]

29
Apr
Prone Y-T-W raises exercise for Rhomoids targeting
Scapular Stabilisation Exercises for Neck Pain | Melbourne Massage and Treatment

Neck pain and or upper back pain often originates from a disbalance of mobility and stability joints along [...]

22
Apr
Low-Level Laser Therapy - Symbyx Biome DuoCare 904 - Coburg
Low Level Laser Therapy in Melbourne: Does It Actually Work?

If you have been at the clinic most recently, you may have heard me talk about LLLT (Low-Level [...]

09
Apr
Chin Tuck neck strengthening exercises
Your Neck Matters! 3 Neck Strengthening Exercises To Stop The Pain

Neck pain is such a common presentation, and often I have to hear from my clients that it [...]

30
Mar
Giovanni performing a Lunge exercises during KLT training
There Is No “Perfect” Lunge. Let’s Find Out Why.

While I guide my client during a 1:1 fitness class at Melbourne Massage and Treatment, a Myotherapy clinic [...]

23
Mar
Fall Prevention image for Australia 65+
Why the Gluteus Medius Is Essential for Balance, Longevity and Fall Prevention

One thing that can really create terror while we age is falling. No matter the gender or the [...]

16
Mar
Chronic Venus Insufficiency on swollen leg
Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Swollen Legs: Compression Is The Way To Go

In Australia, Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) affect more women than men, with a ratio of 25%–40% in women [...]

09
Mar
Giovanni doing a mobility/stability test on The Mat for ACL Rehab during a 1:1 Fitness Class
It Is Never Too Late To Join A 1:1 Fitness Class

At Melbourne Massage and Treatment in Coburg, as a clinical Myotherapist, I am enthusiastic to offer 1:1 fitness [...]

02
Mar
What's the difference between MLD and Lymphatic Massage?
MLD vs Lymphatic Massage: A Clinician’s Guide to What Works and Why

If you’re searching for lymphatic therapy in Coburg, it’s common to see terms like Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) [...]

23
Feb
A man holding is shoulder do to shoulder pain
Shoulder Pain Isn’t Just a Shoulder Problem

Shoulder pain is one of those presentations that can stop you from enjoying your day. Rolling in bed [...]

16
Feb
Giovanni performing GLutes Strengheting exercises with KLT
Glutes strengthening – Time To Exercises

Here in Coburg, at my Myotherapy Clinic and 1:1 fitness class studio, I get to work with a [...]

09
Feb
A picture of the calf injury
Calf Injury Melbourne – How Can Myotherapy Help With Rehab?

Calf injuries, such as a muscle tear, can be annoying to deal with because they can affect how [...]

02
Feb
SWEP Logo
SWEP Program for Lymphoedema: What My Patients Need to Know

In Victoria, Lymphoedema patients are entitled to access the SWEP program (State Wide Equipment Program), a government-funded program [...]

26
Jan