Remedial Massage Coburg — Advanced Health Preston (8 Min Away)
If you’re searching for a remedial massage therapist near Coburg, Advanced Health Preston is your closest option for clinical-grade treatment — just 8 minutes south down Sydney Road. We’re a fully equipped allied health clinic, not a day spa: our therapists hold nationally recognised qualifications and treat musculoskeletal conditions that respond to remedial massage.
Serving Coburg from our Preston clinic
Getting here from Coburg is straightforward. Via Sydney Road, you’re looking at 8–10 minutes by car with easy parking on-site at 4/107 Plenty Road, Preston. If you’re coming by tram, Route 19 runs directly from Coburg station down Sydney Road — alight at Plenty Road and we’re 50 metres from the stop. Coburg North residents can also take Murray Road across to Preston in under 10 minutes.
We see a large number of Coburg patients — particularly through referrals from the Italian and Greek community health networks in the area. If your GP, physio, or specialist near Coburg has recommended remedial massage as part of your treatment plan, we can receive referral notes and work within that framework.
What remedial massage at Advanced Health involves
Remedial massage at Advanced Health is a clinical treatment, not a relaxation service. Sessions focus on a specific presenting problem — whether that’s a stiff neck from desk work, recurring lower back pain, tight hamstrings from running, or shoulder restriction from overhead lifting. Your therapist will assess the area before treatment, identify the tissue causing the problem, and apply the appropriate technique: deep tissue release, trigger point therapy, myofascial work, or a combination.
Sessions are 45 or 60 minutes. Most Coburg patients start with a 60-minute initial appointment so there’s time for a thorough assessment and a full treatment, with 45-minute follow-ups. We use HICAPS for instant health fund rebates — if you have extras cover that includes remedial massage, you pay only the gap on the day.
Conditions Coburg patients commonly present with
- Lower back pain — from sitting, manual work, or chronic tightness that hasn’t cleared with rest
- Neck pain and headaches — often driven by desk posture; we see many Coburg office workers with this pattern
- Shoulder impingement — particularly in tradespeople and anyone doing repetitive overhead tasks
- Hip tightness and glute pain — runners and cyclists from the Coburg/Merri Creek trail network present with this regularly
- Pregnancy-related back and pelvic pain — our therapists are trained in pregnancy massage technique
- RSI and forearm pain — common in Coburg’s growing hospitality and café sector workforce
Our remedial massage therapists
Advanced Health employs degree-qualified therapists with Diploma of Remedial Massage or equivalent accreditation, all registered with the AAMT or equivalent professional association. This accreditation is required by most major health funds for your rebate to apply. Our lead therapist has 10+ years of clinical massage experience with a focus on chronic musculoskeletal conditions and sports recovery.
What to expect at your first appointment
Your first remedial massage appointment begins with a brief intake: we’ll ask about the area of concern, how long it’s been an issue, any relevant medical history, and what you’ve tried previously. This takes about 5 minutes, leaving the remainder of your session for hands-on treatment. You’ll be asked to undress to your comfort level (underwear is standard; we use draping throughout). At the end of the session we’ll give you specific advice on stretching, heat or ice, and whether a follow-up is recommended. Cancellation requires 24 hours’ notice.
Pricing
Remedial massage at Advanced Health costs $75 for 45 minutes and $105 for 60 minutes. If your health fund includes remedial massage extras, rebates vary by fund — on most major funds (BUPA, Medibank, HCF, NIB) the gap after rebate is typically $20–$45 for a 60-minute session. HICAPS terminals are at both reception and the treatment room so your rebate is processed on the spot. No referral is required to book.
FAQs for Coburg patients
How far is Advanced Health from Coburg?
About 8 minutes by car via Sydney Road, or 15 minutes on the Route 19 tram. We’re at 4/107 Plenty Road, Preston 3072.
Is there parking at the clinic?
Yes — free on-site parking is available directly in front of the clinic. There’s no time limit, so you won’t be rushing back to move the car mid-appointment.
Do I need a referral for remedial massage?
No referral is needed to book. If your GP has recommended remedial massage and provided a referral letter, bring it along — it helps your therapist tailor treatment, though it’s not required for booking or for claiming a health fund rebate.
Do you offer same-week appointments?
Usually yes. We’re open Monday to Friday 8am–7pm and Saturday 8am–1pm. Cancellations most often open up mid-week. Call (03) 9484 9185 or book online for the current availability.
Will my health fund cover this?
If you have extras cover that includes remedial massage, almost certainly yes. We’re recognised by all major health funds. Use your fund’s app or call them to check your annual limit and how much you’ve already claimed this year.
What’s the difference between remedial massage and a regular massage?
Remedial massage is a clinical treatment aimed at a specific musculoskeletal problem — assessed, targeted, and delivered by a nationally-qualified practitioner. A regular or relaxation massage is a comfort service with no clinical assessment component. Health funds only rebate remedial massage from accredited therapists, not relaxation massage.
Book your remedial massage
Call us on (03) 9484 9185 or book online. We’re open Monday–Friday 8am–7pm and Saturday 8am–1pm. Advanced Health is at 4/107 Plenty Road, Preston — 8 minutes from Coburg via Sydney Road.