About

Dedicated to you and your concerns

We are leaders in physical therapy, hands-on therapists and passionate educators

Our aim at Studio Musculoskeletal is to provide an experience, rather than just a treatment. Our approach is through results-driven, science based techniques, delivered with the utmost care, followed through with education.

It is our priority that you receive the highest-quality care and have the tools and knowledge to live a healthy and healing life.

Sarah Searle

Musculoskeletal Therapist, Myotherapist, Remedial Therapist and the founder of Studio Musculoskeletal

Sarah has dedicated her career to helping others achieve optimum health. Holding a bachelor’s degree in Health Science, Myotherapy and a diploma in Remedial Massage Therapy, Sarah has worked both within private practice and sporting teams, helping people to both heal and correct concerns and achieve peak performance. Over the past 12 years, Sarah has demonstrated how manual therapy is a powerful treatment option that can alleviate pain, stress and injury while dramatically improving the quality of life.

After graduating from her studies, Sarah entered the world of physical therapy to combine her passion for health, healing and education. Her non-clinical, hands-on technique, led her to focus on innovative, holistic therapies she knew would bring results to her clients. From here, Sarah embarked on her journey to create Studio Musculoskeletal, to help people achieve optimal healing and health. Her caring and thoughtful approach makes each and every client feel welcome, considered and cared for and she makes it her mission to ensure everyone is educated and informed.

As a thought leader in physical therapy, Sarah’s purpose is to educate people beyond their treatment, giving them the knowledge and support to achieve long lasting results, in and out of the studio.yo

Kristina Bannister

Musculoskeletal Therapist, Myotherapist and Remedial Massage Therapist

Kristina’s passion for personal training and fitness lead her to discover natural health and take a more holistic approach in her work. Following her passion for Massage Therapy she went on to complete a Bachelor of Health Science Myotherapy, combining her passions of health and overall healing.

Kristina believes client education is a key component of improving her client’s health and treating the root of the musculoskeletal concern. She is dedicated to guiding, educating and supporting her clients with the correct education and treatment plan.

Kristina’s areas of interest include:

  • Functional impairments of nerve
  • Cervical conditions including migraines/headaches
  • Shoulder and knee conditions
  • Sporting injuries and rehabilitation

Common conditions treated, but not limited to:

  • Headaches
  • Neck pain and stiffness
  • Shoulder pain and misalignment
  • Lower back pain and stiffness
  • Conditions of the hip
  • Sciatic pain
  • Knee pain

 
Kristina delivers Myotherapy treatments which incorporate, soft tissue manipulation, trigger point therapy, dry needling, electro-needling, cupping, Myofascial Release Therapy, Muscle Energy Technique, joint and neurological mobilization, as well as Musculoskeletal Sports Therapy and Remedial Therapy.

Sasa Dang

REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIST

Sasa has a vision to help people live a life filled with things they enjoy doing, in a body that allows them that freedom. She is passionate about living a balanced life and helping others achieve this too – for her, recharging and recovery is equally as important as exercise, a healthy diet, and good sleep!

Sasa is a qualified Remedial Therapist and Personal Trainer; with her background of Powerlifting and hobbies of hiking, climbing, and strongman, she understands how the body needs to feel and function in order to accomplish the things she loves. She has helped everyday people achieve freedom of movement, whether they be office workers hunched at a desk, recreational athletes, and gym-junkies!

Sasa describes her treatments as “a blend of remedial and relaxation –  easing you into a deep treatment that will leave you feeling free, mobile and relaxed”.

Her treatments will consider your lifestyle and habits, and be tailored to your pain thresholds!

Common conditions treated, but not limited to:

  • Neck, shoulder or back pain
  • Injury Prevention
  • Tension and Migraine Headaches
  • Sports or other injuries
  • Arthritis
  • Chronic pain
  • Fatigue
  • Anxiety or depression

 

Sasa delivers Remedial Therapy treatments which incorporate Remedial Massage, Sports Specific Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Relaxation Massage Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage and Cupping Therapy

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I've been coming here for years to relieve my frequent muscle tightness issues all over my body. Usually it's painful neck and shoulders and lower back problems. I get good advice and some pain relief after each session.