Our Therapists
Niggles & Knots offers a professional clinic space to a team of experienced Remedial Massage therapists and Myotherapists. Each of our therapists has their own specialties and unique ways of treating. We encourage you to try treatments with multiple therapists so you can find which fit best for your individual needs.
Niggles & Knots is a small family-owned clinic run as a managed clinic space.
We provide facilities and services to enable therapists to run their own businesses within our space .
Our therapists are true independent contractors - while we act as a central point for contact, bookings and rescheduling, you are welcome to contact your therapist directly and / or see them at their other locations.
Enjoy your treatment at Niggles & Knots.
Maneerat Khanuengkhit
Myotherapist
Style:
Light to very firm flowing style, enjoys working with headaches, neck pain and lower back pain to relieve discomfort and provide treatment for injuries, wellness, maintenance or medical conditions. Incorporates a wide range of therapeutic methods including hot stone, Swedish, deep tissue, sports and pregnancy with relaxing, balancing and stretching techniques.
Techniques:
Swedish relaxation, Myofascial release, Sports, Deep tissue massage, PNF & METs, Joint Mobilisations, Pregnancy and post-natal massage.
Available: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat + Sun
Health fund rebates? Yes (ALL Health funds available except HCF)*
Myotherapist
Style:
Light to very firm flowing style, works in trigger points, mobilisations and stretches as needed
Techniques:
Swedish relaxation, Myofascial release, Trigger Point therapy, Sports, Deep tissue, Pregnancy and post-natal, PNF & METs, Dry Needling, Cupping, Hot stones, Joint Mobilisations, Postural and musculoskeletal injury assessment
Available: Thurs eve, Sat morn
Health fund rebates? Yes*
Jessica Clarkson
Barbara McKillop
Style:
My name is Barbara and I love what I do. I am trained in & provide Remedialmassage, Sports massage, Hot and Cool Stone massage, Relaxation massage, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Hawaiian bodywork (KaHuna & Lomilomi), Thai-style assisted stretching, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Pregnancy massage, and Myofascial, suction and Traditional Flame Cupping. I am also a qualified Beauty Therapist and provide both relaxing and therapeutic facials.
My specialty is providing a fusion of remedial techniques while incorporating the use of
amazing hot stones. My massage is tailored to your needs to get the results you want.
The warmth from the stones feels so comforting and luxurious, promoting deep
relaxation to your muscles, and allowing the massage to go deeper and reach all those
tight spots. This style of massage is particularly useful for chronic pain, fibromyalgia,
lower back pain, period pain, upper back pain, shoulder/neck pain, sports injuries and
stress management.
I incorporate hot stones in most modalities. Just let me know if you prefer massage
without the stones, however if you have not experienced my integrative style before it is
well worth giving it a try.
Available: Wed evening and Saturday
Health fund rebates? Yes
Remedial Massage Therapist
About Us
Cale Thomas
Myotherapist
Style:
Firm to very firm flow, incorporates seated mobilisations and active client stretches where beneficial
Techniques:
Myofascial release, Trigger Point Therapy, Sports, Deep tissue, PNF & METs,Dry Needling, Cupping, Joint Mobilisations, Postural and musculoskeletal injury assessment
Available: Mon - Fri
Health fund rebates? Yes*
Oleg Kopynets
Style:
Firm to extremely firm flow
Oleg migrated to Australia from Ukraine in 2022. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in various medical fields, having worked as a paramedic, a nurse and as remedial massage therapist since 1989. Oleg has worked in various countries throughtout his career and owned his own medical centre in the Ukraine since 2012. Oleg continues to work on improving his english and comes highly recommended by his peers in the industry.
Techniques:
Myofascial release, Trigger Point therapy, Remedial assessment and aftercare, Sports, Deep tissue.
Available: Mon, Tues,Friday + Sat
Health fund rebates? No
Remedial Massage Therapist
* Health fund rebates available for remedial massage and myotherapy sessions (excludes relaxation massage). Rebates available via Healthpoint on-the-spot claiming for all participating funds, and via receipt for non-participating funds.
Nina Zhang
Style:
With over 6 years experience as a Remedial Therapist, Nina has a light to extremely firm flowing style.
Techniques:
Swedish relaxation, Sports, Deep tissue massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Pregnancy and post-natal massage, Cupping, Hot stones
Available: Sundays
Health fund rebates? Yes
Remedial Massage Therapist
Merryn Harpley
Style:
Active treatment involving myotherapy assessment, treatment and reassessment, incorporating a range of advanced techniques customised to treat the client's individual needs
Techniques:
Neuro Kinetic Therapy (muscle testing and correction), Myofascial release, Trigger Point therapy, Pregnancy & Post-natal, Finch Therapy, Joint Mobilisations, PNF & METs, Dry Needling, Electroneedling, Cupping, Rocktape & Mohawk, Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Photobiomodulation (Low Level Laser Therapy)
Available: Mon-Thurs, Saturday
Online bookings? Yes
Health fund rebates? Yes*
Myotherapist
NKT practitioner
Monica Hu
Style:
An experienced Myotherapist and Remedial Therapist committed to helping individuals achieve optimal well-being. With a background in nursing, and various therapeutic techniques, she has a passion for promoting healing.
Monica specialises in treating all types of headaches, shoulders (including frozen shoulder), lower back pain and sciatic pain, providing personalized care to address a wide range of issues.
Light to firm pressure.
Techniques:
Swedish relaxation, Myofascial release, Sports, Deep tissue massage, PNF & METs, Joint Mobilisations, Pregnancy and post-natal massage, Cupping, Hot stones, Dry Needling and mobilization.
Available: Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Health fund rebates? Yes
