_Myotherapist

Melanie Cousin

_Myotherapist

Melanie Cousin

Melanie is a very experienced Myotherapist who graduated from RMIT with an Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage and Myotherapy in 2007.

She joined the Bounce team at their Waverley Gymnastics clinic at the end of 2008 and then furthered her hour by consulting at Blackburn at the beginning of 2010.

Melanie has been working in private practice where she enjoys treating people with all types of backgrounds. She is passionate about educating people on the importance of prevention, restoring and listening to your body to achieve and maintain optimal health.

Melanie is able to treat using many modalities including that of Deep tissue and soft tissue massage and manipulation, Myofascial Dry needling, cupping, Myofascial release and stretching, Trigger point therapy, thermal therapy and cryotherapy, TENs, corrective exercises, MET as well as assist with posture and body mechanics.

As well as Melanie’s clinical work she has also had an extensive career thus far with a vast variety of sporting groups, some of which include triathletes, runners, divers, elite level football and soccer, world FINA swimming championships, dancers from the Australian Ballet and various other companies, Gymnastics Victoria and has also assisted at events such as OXFAM and other charity events. Melanie also has experience in treating a vast array of clients with occupational acute and chronic problems.

Melanie has always been passionate about sport, fitness and health. She has competed as an athlete at a State level, in swimming and running and continues to be very involved in Calisthenics and has over 25 years experience in dance.

Through Melanie’s passion for dancing she has been lead to working with the Victorian Elite Gymnastics programs both Victorian and Australian for the past 9 years, which has involved travelling with the elite athletes on occasion which she loves and hopes to continue for many years to come.

Melanie is highly enthusiastic and energetic.