Clinical BodyworkNewcastle Clinic

Remedial Massage

Structured, intelligent, grounded in how the body compensates.

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

Remedial massage at Aviano is structured, intelligent, and grounded in a deep understanding of how the body compensates, protects, and adapts under load. It is clinical work delivered with presence — a combination that allows for meaningful change without force. Each session begins with assessing how your body is moving, where it is holding, and how tension patterns have formed over time. From there, we work with the architecture of muscle and fascia, guiding tissue rather than pushing against it, restoring clarity and function through targeted, considered treatment.

This approach recognises that the body is always adapting. We look at how one area influences another, how the nervous system is responding, and how the body has been managing its load. The result is treatment that is effective, sustainable, and deeply supportive for bodies that work hard — whether through physical labour, sport, parenting, or the quiet strain of daily life. Remedial massage at Aviano brings structure and clarity back to the system, helping you move with more ease, strength, and confidence.

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 Remedial Massage

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.

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.

Nicholas Gorji

Remedial Massage | Deep Tissue & Muscle Recovery

Remedial MassageTherapeutic MassageHot StonesPregnancy MassageSports Massage
Five years of hands-on experience in remedial massage, combining deep tissue techniques, trigger point therapy, and sports massage to ease tension and support recovery.

Lucy Miles

Remedial Massage Therapist

Remedial MassageTherapeutic MassageSports MassageDeep Tissue Massage
Qualified Remedial Massage Therapist offering a thoughtful, personalised approach to relieve muscular tension, support recovery, and help you move with comfort and ease.

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.