Simple Wellness Myo & Osteo - Rowville

14/11/2025

Remember to start small and build toward your goals!

13/11/2025

Mel, our CEO and expert Senior Clinical Myotherapist, is 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟰𝘁𝗵.

While she's away, our amazing team will still be here and available to take great care of you.
Each practitioner is highly skilled and experienced in treating pain and injuries, so if anything comes up while she's gone, you’ll be in excellent hands.

If you’d like to book in with Mel once she returns, we recommend locking in your spot early — availabilities will fill quickly.

☎️ To book a time, you can book online using the link below or give us a call at (𝟬𝟯) 𝟴𝟮𝟬𝟰 𝟬𝟵𝟳𝟬
🌐 Website: https://www.simplewellness.com.au/treatments-bookings.html

13/11/2025

🪄🪄 We can make a 𝗕𝗜𝗚 difference in a 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 appointment! ⚡⚡

𝘐𝘯 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘵, many injuries don't need longer than 25 minutes 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯, 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦!

𝗜𝗻 𝗮 𝟮𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲:
🧠 Headaches
💪 Shoulder or Elbow injuries
🦵 Hip, Knee or Ankle injuries
🦶 Foot issues like Plantar Fasciitis or Achilles Tendinopathy
🦴 Joint pain

Next time you book, consider a short appointment—especially if you don’t see a 50-minute slot that suits your schedule. A 25-minute session might be just what you need!

13/11/2025

Trigger point dry needling is a therapeutic method that has recently gained traction for its effectiveness in treating muscle pain and tension. If you're curious about this treatment, you're in the right place.

Peter's newest blog post will explore frequently asked questions about trigger point dry needling, including what it is, what to expect, its benefits, and more.

Check it out at: https://www.simplewellness.com.au/blog/a-comprehensive-clients-guide-to-safe-and-effective-dry-needling-techniques

Trigger point dry needling is a therapeutic method that has recently gained traction for its effectiveness in treating muscle pain and tension. If you're curious about this treatment, you're in the right place. This blog post will explore frequently asked

12/11/2025

𝗚𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹’𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽!
Here is a myotherapy tip from Rachael:

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝘆𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲?
A qualified myotherapist has completed a degree or diploma in myotherapy, learning anatomy, muscle and joint assessment, and treatment techniques. They’re trained to assess, treat, and manage musculoskeletal issues safely.
Myotherapists have also trained in Remedial as well.
But any other qualifications would have been completed by the individual therapists themselves

𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 in managing general pain and discomfort, as well as pain related to various chronic conditions. They know exactly how to manage your pain, support recovery, and get you back on track — book in with one of our experts today!

11/11/2025

⚠️⚠️ 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 (𝗘𝗣𝗖) 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 ⚠️⚠️
✅ Dr Sarah Varmalis (Osteopath) can accept EPC's at Simple Wellness
✅ Your GP will need to write a referral for your EPC and list Dr Sarah at Simple Wellness as your practitioner
✅ You may be eligible for an EPC if you have a chronic condition including musculoskeletal conditions, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke, and other health conditions
✅ An EPC allows you 5 subsidised treatments per calendar year, including services like Osteo, as well as Physio, Chiro, Podiatry, Psychologist and many others - the 5 sessions are shared between all services, not 5 sessions per service
✅ EPC's provide you a Medicare subsidy (refund) of $61.80 on your Osteo treatments under the Care Plan
✅ You must bring your referral to the first appointment in your Care Plan - the referral includes all the important information that allows Medicare to refund you
✅ Payment for your treatment is similar to seeing your GP - you pay for your appointment fee and then receive the refund on the spot directly from Medicare
✅ The Medicare refund can't be provided to a credit card or as a cash refund, Medicare refund directly to your savings, cheque or debit account.
✅ Yes, you can still see Sarah as a private patient after you've used your EPC sessions

11/11/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗯𝘆𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰!

We’re so grateful for her time with us, the care she’s given to her patients, and the positive energy she’s brought to the team. We wish her all the best in her next chapter and know she’ll do amazing things!

11/11/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?
A dislocation is the full displacement of a bone at the joint. So the bone is moved to somewhere outside of the joint it belongs to.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴
Pretty much any joint in the body can be dislocated if there’s enough force. But some have a greater risk of dislocation because of their location and/or their structure. They include:
- Shoulders
- Hips
- Knees
- Elbows
- Fingers
- Toes

Want to learn more about joint dislocations? Discover more in our blog: https://www.simplewellness.com.au/blog/dealing-with-a-dislocation-heres-what-you-need-to-know

10/11/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆
Rest and elevation are also a good idea for minor injuries such as sprains and twisted ankles.

There is a bit of debate out there about whether heat or ice is best for an injury. Ice is the old-school treatment, and may be useful for reducing pain sensitivity and fluid retention. On the other hand, if there is pain without any swelling, a heat pack or warm bath might help increase blood flow to the area and reduce pain.

𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:
- Joint mobilisation
- Taping to gently support the injured body part
- Massage, dry needling and trigger point therapy for surrounding areas that cop the load while you’re unable to use the injured part properly

Want to learn more about supporting your injury recovery? Discover more in our blog: https://www.simplewellness.com.au/blog/youve-just-injured-yourself-now-what

09/11/2025

🙇 Exciting news!
Our team still has openings available for next week!
Whether you’re looking to schedule your appointment in advance or need a last-minute appointment, now’s the perfect time to book! Secure your spot today before they fill up! 📅✨
To book a time, you can book online using the link below or give us a call at (03) 8204 0970 ☎️
Website 🌐: https://www.simplewellness.com.au/treatments-bookings.html

08/11/2025

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝘁?�
If your doctor has given you a Care Plan this year, make sure to use up your subsidised appointments before the year ends as they don't roll over into next year!

You’re eligible for up to 5 appointments per calendar year, each with a Medicare rebate of $61.80 for your Osteo treatments.

📅 Don’t let them go to waste — book your next appointment before December ends!

To book a time, you can book online using the link below or give us a call at (03) 8204 0970 ☎️
Website 🌐: https://www.simplewellness.com.au/treatments-bookings.html

08/11/2025

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸?
Myotherapists use dry needling in painful, tight or restricted muscle groups. You may have heard about Trigger Points - those painful, tight bands that can form within a muscle over time, with repeated use or from injury. Dry needling is a technique that helps address these trigger point areas in a very specific and precise way.

We assess the areas through watching you move and through palpating the muscles to find the best spots within the muscle to position the needle to relieve the trigger point. We also assess the surrounding joints and muscles, for example for hip pain we may find that dry needling in your lower back or in your thigh can help relieve pain and strain from your hip.

Want to learn more about dry needling? Discover more in our blog: https://www.simplewellness.com.au/blog/how-does-dry-needling-work