I had been looking for a new space to relocate my Myotherapy Clinic, and when I found one in Coburg, I knew it was the right choice. As I started telling my client and friends about my relocation plan from Fitzroy North to Coburg, the question they ask is:
“Why Coburg?”
And the answer is actually quite simple.
In many ways, it feels like coming home.
A New Chapter, in a Familiar Place
For who has been following me for a while, you may know that in the last couple of years my clinic, Melbourne Massage and Treatment, wsa based in Fitzroy North for the last couple of years. But my professional journey didn’t begin there.
Long before opening the Fitzroy North clinic, I had already been practising in Coburg for 3 years. And I was practising at home. I came to know the area well, and over the years, I built relationships with many local clients and healthcare professionals.
Returning to Coburg wasn’t about moving somewhere new; it was about returning to a community where I already felt connected, and where I still live, actually.
More Space Means Better Care
Another bigger reason behind the move was the opportunity to create a clinic that better reflects the way I like to work.
Myotherapy isn’t about rushing people through appointments, and is more about yes, hands-on treatment, but exercises play a crucial role in your recovery journey,
Whether you’re coming in with persistent neck pain, recovering from a sporting injury, managing lymphoedema, or seeking Manual Lymphatic Drainage, treatment works best when both practitioner and client have a calm, comfortable environment.
The new clinic at 325A Moreland Road, Coburg, gives me exactly that.
Indeed, there is a dedicated waiting room as soon as you walk in. From there, you can access the studio, which is presented with a dedicated fitness class space, and again, a third space, which is only for massage.
This all set up, gives me the opportunity to keep expanding the quality treatment for Melbourne Massage and Treatment while maintaining the one-on-one care that has always been at the centre of my practice.
Easier to Reach
Another advantage of the Coburg location is accessibility.
Many of my clients travel from the surrounding suburbs, including:
- Pascoe Vale
- Brunswick
- Preston
- Reservoir
- Fawkner
- Thornbury
- Essendon
- Kew
- Fawkner
Being located on Moreland Road makes the clinic easy to reach, regardless of whether you’re driving or using public transport.
In fact, parking is straightforward, with unlimited parking on Haig Ave, the side street of the clinic. At the old location in Fitzroy North, I know, parking was a bit of a challenge. After all, arriving stressed because you’ve spent twenty minutes looking for a parking spot isn’t the ideal way to start a treatment session.
And if you don’t drive, and you want to opt for public transport, you can easily reach the clinic via tram, bus or train. The trams that stop close by are 6,19 and 58, and the train stop close by is Moreland Station. The bus 510 stops right in front of the clinic.
Staying Close to Melbourne’s Northern Community
Throughout my career, I’ve enjoyed working with people from all walks of life; indeed, I learned many treatment techniques, which would give me the opportunity to get to know more people and more conditions.
Among those presentations, we find:
- Office workers dealing with chronic neck and shoulder pain
- Athletes wanting to improve recovery
- People living with lymphoedema who need ongoing management
- Clients recovering from surgery
- People simply want to move more comfortably again
Coburg sits right in the heart of Melbourne’s northern suburbs, making it an ideal location to continue supporting this diverse community.
More Than Just a Change of Address
Again, this relocation is not just about changing the clinic’s postcode.
It was about creating a space that allows Melbourne Massage and Treatment to continue growing while staying true to the philosophy I’ve always believed in: “Step by step – Move More, Live Well”.
I don’t believe treatment should be rushed, and if you know me, you know that well.
I don’t believe every client fits into the same treatment plan; indeed, everyone needs a different level of care and attention to detail for their best performance and well-being.
Lastly, I don’t believe pain should simply be masked without understanding why it’s there; therefore, I always share with my client my clinical reasoning and the “why” I take a certain approach to their presentation.
How is all of this implemented in my Myotherapy Coburg Clinic? Well, the answer is easy: every appointment starts with listening to your concern.
Only then do we decide together on the most appropriate treatment approach, because the treatment that works best for you, may differ from the one that works best for someone else.
Looking Forward
This move represents an exciting new chapter for Melbourne Massage and Treatment.
I’m grateful to every client who has supported the clinic over the years, whether you’ve been seeing me since my earlier days in Coburg, joined me in Fitzroy North, or are discovering the clinic for the very first time.
If you’re looking for a Myotherapist in Coburg, or you’re seeking treatment for lymphoedema, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, remedial massage or musculoskeletal pain, I’d be delighted to welcome you to the new clinic.
I look forward to helping you move better, feel better, and get back to doing the things that matter most.
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Giovanni La Rocca
Giovanni moved to Melbourne, Australia, from Italy in 2008 and became a citizen in 2017. He started studying massage therapy in 2016, then completed a Bachelor of Health Science in Clinical Myotherapy in August 2024. During those years, he also specialised in Thai Massage and Manual Lymphatic Drainage for presentations like Lipoedema and Lymphoedema and recovery from Cosmetic Surgery. Nowadays, he runs his clinic in Coburg, Melbourne, where he integrates movement therapy into his practice to enhance overall well-being. He also values meditation, having completed several Vipassana courses. Committed to continuous learning, he aims to share his expertise in integrated therapies to help others achieve balance and resilience.