Joel — Remedial Therapist
Having first discovered his passion for bodywork as a teenager, Joel treated his parents for pocket money. With his father being a rural health surgeon, he received valuable guidance on musculoskeletal structure and function, the essentials of palpation and pressure. As a desk warrior and lover of AFL, Joel applies his lived experience of workplace and sports with clients.
Education & Credentials
Joel is a Certified Remedial Therapist registered with MMA - Massage & Myotherapy Australia, the leading representative body for massage therapists & myotherapists nationwide.
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He has completed further qualifications with Advanced Clinical Education in Myofascial Cupping, Dry Needling and Electrotherapeutics.
Joel has also completed studies with Tom Myers Anatomy Trains and the Fascial Dissection Wet Laboratory Training at the University of Melbourne Medical School.
Therapeutic Approach
Joel combines technical diagnostic skills with a calm, intuitive presence. His adaptive methodology ensures every client feels seen while providing practical tools for lasting resilience and tranquility in everyday life.
Joel’s Specialties
Rehabilitation and Recovery
A stress-reduction protocol that identifies and resolves physical manifestations of psychological stress through kinesiology and nervous system regulation.
Functional Performance
Mapping complex biochemical pathways to understand root causes of chronic fatigue, inflammation, and metabolic imbalances using evidence-based clinical insights.
Structural Integration
Facilitating the release of physical tension stored deep within the fascia and nervous system to restore vitality, focus, and somatic calmness.
What Clients are saying
I recently had the pleasure of experiencing therapeutic massage sessions with Joel from Manava, and I cannot recommend him highly enough! After two 1-hour sessions, each preceded by a 20-minute infrared sauna, I felt an incredible transformation in my body. The experience ironed out a lot of kinks, significantly improving my flexibility.
Joel has a calm and assured nature that immediately puts you at ease. His expertise and professionalism are evident in every session. I am already booked in for more, and I am looking forward to continuing this journey towards better health and well-being with Joel.
If you're looking for a skilled massage therapist who can truly make a difference, Joel at Manava is the one to see!
DAVID PENROSE — REMEDIAL THERAPY CLIENT