Ebony Hamilton

What main concerns do you treat?

A Sports Therapist offers practical advice about the body in motion. The knowledge about the mechanics underlying movement, and how to use these when practicing sports, or simply being physically active in an office all day, can be of value to anyone. So, aside from helping to manage injuries, information on how to improve posture, increase performance and staying injury-free are priceless.

What is your philosophy or belief about natural healing, and the work you do?

I believe that Health is far more than simply the absence of disease. It is the body, mind and spirit functioning with maximum vitality.

What sort of a guarantee can you put on your service?

I like to individualize the treatment to the client’s specific needs and addressing one area at a time to give the best possible results.

What value added services, or products can you add onto consultations?

I am quite passionate about incorporating foam rollers in my exercise prescription. Their use has been integrated with Swiss Balls, allowing for a wider range of exercises and program's for building core strength. When used in conjunction with a ball, the foam roller is an additional platform of instability, which forces the person to draw upon their abdominal and surrounding muscles to remain stable while exercising.

What is the potential impact of not seeing you?  

After injury, there is rapid muscle atrophy due to a cellular response to pain, Inflammation and immobility. Muscle strength decreases after a relatively short period of immobilisation. Muscles also show increased fatigue ability and, therefore less endurance after immobilisation.

However, the great thing is one doesn’t have to wait for an injury to occur before seeing such a specialist. In fact, it would make sense to make an appointment for information and advice while still in good shape. This is perhaps the best way to stay in the best physical shape.

What would a normal treatment involve?

I start with an assessment and depending on the particular problem, a Myotherapist/ Sports Therapist is qualified to use a combination of the following treatments to relieve discomfort:

Soft tissue therapy

Cupping

Trigger point dry needling

Thermal therapies (heat and cold)

Electromechanical stimulation (TENS machine)

Myofascial stretching

Neural stretching

Corrective and rehabilitative exercises

How many sessions will I need?

The number of treatments required depends on the individual needs of the client, their condition, the treatment goals, and the level of commitment from the client.

Can I claim through private health insurance?

Hicaps instant health fund rebates are available at Melbourne Natural Wellness

Work Cover accepts Myotherapy as a form of treatment with referral from your treating doctor.

What qualifications and experience do you have?

Diploma of Remedial Massage

Advanced Diploma of Sports Therapy

Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy

I have had experience working with Athletes, in Sporting clubs and volunteering at sporting events and fun run events.

What are the main worries or concerns your clients have when they come to see you?  

Chronic and acute sporting injuries, postural problems, headaches and muscle tension.

Do you specialize in any areas?

Relief of muscular tension, spasm, cramps and headaches.

Deactivates trigger points (knots in muscles) that cause local and referred pain.

Promotes healing by stretching soft tissue and increasing blood flow.

Increases joint flexibility and range of movement.

Enhances muscular function and strength.