Nervous System & Somatic WorkNewcastle Clinic

Chronic Pain & Fatigue Support

Gentle, precise, nervous-system-led treatment for long-term load.

“The body is a system, not a set of symptoms. Every session meets muscle, fascia, and nervous system with precision and respect.”

Chronic pain and fatigue require a different kind of treatment — one that respects the nervous system as much as the muscles. At Aviano, this work is slow, steady, and deeply considered. We begin by understanding how your system has been protecting itself, where it is holding, and how long-term patterns have formed. Rather than pushing into resistance, we work with the body’s natural intelligence, easing tension, supporting lymphatic flow, and helping the nervous system shift out of survival mode.

This treatment is ideal for people who have been carrying pain or exhaustion for months or years — the kind that doesn’t respond to force, quick fixes, or traditional deep-tissue work. We recognise that chronic pain is rarely just muscular; it is often a combination of structural load, emotional history, protective bracing, and nervous-system fatigue. Our approach meets all of these layers with precision and respect, creating a sense of safety that allows the body to soften and reorganise.

Clients often describe these sessions as grounding, calming, and unexpectedly relieving — not because the work is intense, but because it finally meets the body where it is. Chronic pain and fatigue support at Aviano is not about forcing the body to do more; it is about helping it feel safe enough to let go.

Clinical Approach

What to Expect During Your Session

01

Attuned Assessment

We read how your body is moving, where it holds tension, and how compensation patterns have developed over time.

02

Targeted Treatment

Deliberate, responsive bodywork guiding tissue rather than forcing against it, down-regulating the nervous system.

03

Sustainable Integration

Leaving the space with restored structural clarity, deeper breathing, and tangible freedom of movement.

Team Specialisation

Practitioners for Chronic Pain & Fatigue Support

Book directly with a therapist trained in this specific approach:

Mark Stolk

Remedial & Sports Massage, Myotherapy

Remedial MassageMyotherapySports MassageDeep Tissue MassageScar Tissue ReleasePost Surgery Recovery
Practising since 2005, Mark brings an "Art vs Science" blend to remedial care, sports recovery, and myotherapy for elite athletes and everyday bodies.

Dean Morris

Remedial, Fascia Release, Lymphatic & Oncology Massage

Remedial MassageFascia ReleaseSports MassageDeep Tissue MassageScar Tissue ReleasePost Surgery RecoveryLymphatic DrainageIntuitive Somatic BodyworkOncology Massage
Over 21 years of clinical experience, with a fascia-led practice, lymphatic therapy, and oncology massage for complex bodies that need more than standard remedial care.

Rebekah Atkins

Remedial & Intuitive Somatic Bodywork

Remedial MassageTherapeutic MassageHot StonesChronic Pain & Fatigue SupportFascia ReleasePregnancy MassageResonate ReadingSports MassageDeep Tissue MassageScar Tissue ReleasePost Surgery RecoveryLymphatic DrainageIntuitive Somatic BodyworkTrauma-Informed Bodywork
More than twenty years blending remedial training with Lomi Lomi, hot stone therapy and intuitive somatic practice to release what the mind cannot reach.

Patricio H. Navia

Acupuncture & Naturopathy

Integrative Acupuncture/NaturopathyCupping & Traditional Fire Cupping
Registered nurse, acupuncturist and naturopathic practitioner integrating the clarity of Western medicine with traditional Chinese Medicine.

Suzy March

Senior Rehabilitation & Remedial Practitioner

Remedial MassageTherapeutic MassageHot StonesFascia ReleaseMyotherapyPregnancy MassageReikiSports MassageDeep Tissue MassageScar Tissue ReleasePost Surgery RecoveryCupping & Traditional Fire CuppingLymphatic DrainageIntuitive Somatic BodyworkChronic Pain & Fatigue Support
Over 35 years of clinical experience in rehabilitation and remedial therapy, supporting pain management, injury recovery, and functional mobility.

Joanne Mackintosh

Remedial Massage, Pregnancy Massage & Ayurvedic Practitioner

Remedial MassageTherapeutic MassageChronic Pain & Fatigue SupportFascia ReleasePregnancy MassageIntuitive Somatic BodyworkAyurvedic Medicine
Deeply supportive bodywork combining remedial massage, specialised pregnancy care, and Ayurvedic principles to promote recovery, regulation, and renewed wellbeing.

Dr. Rabindra Suwal Bata (Robbie)

Ayurvedic Medicine & Holistic Wellness Practitioner

Remedial MassageTherapeutic MassageCounsellingChronic Pain & Fatigue SupportIntegrative Acupuncture/NaturopathyFascia ReleaseMyotherapyPregnancy MassageSound HealingSports MassageDeep Tissue MassageScar Tissue ReleasePost Surgery RecoveryCupping & Traditional Fire CuppingLymphatic DrainageIntuitive Somatic BodyworkAyurvedic Medicine
Trained in Nepal with a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S.), offering personalised Ayurvedic consultations, traditional therapies, and holistic lifestyle guidance.

Gareth Laurence

Remedial Massage | Headaches & Lower Back

Remedial MassageSports MassageDeep Tissue MassageFascia ReleaseScar Tissue ReleasePost Surgery RecoveryChronic Pain & Fatigue Support
Evidence-informed remedial massage focused on achieving meaningful, lasting results. Each treatment is tailored to reduce pain, restore movement, improve function, and support long-term physical wellbeing.

Integrated Recovery

Companion Treatments

Explore other modalities that complement your body's restorative rhythm:

Your body knows when it’s time to shift

Choose the practitioner and treatment that fits what you’re carrying at Aviano Remedial (Unit 1/228 Union St, Merewether NSW 2291). Book online anytime with instant confirmation, or call us on (02) 4963 1292.