Remedial Massage Ivanhoe — Advanced Health Preston (13 Min Away)

Advanced Health Preston is the closest full-service allied health clinic to Ivanhoe offering clinical remedial massage — about 13 minutes via Heidelberg Road and Bell Street, with free parking on arrival. We’re not a day spa: our therapists are nationally qualified, work within a multidisciplinary clinical environment, and produce measurable results for musculoskeletal complaints that have often persisted despite other approaches.

Getting here from Ivanhoe

From Ivanhoe, head west on Heidelberg Road, south on Bell Street, then north on Plenty Road to number 107. The drive is around 13 minutes. Alternative route: Lower Heidelberg Road into Preston along the Darebin Creek corridor is a pleasant drive and also around 13 minutes. Free on-site parking is available at 4/107 Plenty Road. Bus Route 513 connects Ivanhoe to Preston via Heidelberg Road.

Ivanhoe has a strong community of active adults — cycling on the Yarra, tennis at the Ivanhoe Tennis Club, and golf at the nearby courses. We see Ivanhoe patients presenting with sport-specific overuse patterns: cyclist’s neck, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, and hip pain from hill running. We also see a contingent of older Ivanhoe residents seeking ongoing maintenance massage for chronic joint and back pain.

What remedial massage at Advanced Health involves

Assessment comes first. Your therapist will palpate the area of concern before doing anything else — identifying the specific muscle or fascial structure at fault, any trigger points producing referred pain, and the degree of restriction. From there, treatment is targeted: you’re not getting a generic “relaxation” session, you’re getting specific work on the structures that are causing your problem.

Techniques used include deep tissue massage, trigger point release, myofascial work, and passive stretching. Sessions are 45 or 60 minutes. For sport-related injuries, the 60-minute session allows the therapist to treat the primary complaint and assess the surrounding kinetic chain — often the actual source of load is one or two joints away from where you feel the pain.

Conditions Ivanhoe patients commonly present with

• Cyclist’s neck and upper back — from road riding position, affecting the upper cervical spine and suboccipitals
• Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylalgia) — forearm extensor overload; responds very well to targeted soft tissue work
• Golfer’s back and hip — rotational sport loading on the lower back, hip flexors, and thoracic rotation muscles
• Chronic lower back pain — long-standing, often with secondary hip and glute involvement
• Sciatica-related gluteal tightness — piriformis syndrome and deep gluteal tension that mimics sciatic nerve pain
• Shoulder and neck stiffness — from desk work, driving, or degenerative changes in the cervical spine

Our remedial massage therapists

All Advanced Health remedial massage therapists are Diploma-qualified or above, registered with a professional association accepted by major private health funds for rebate purposes. They work within a clinic that also offers chiropractic and clinical Pilates, so complex cases can be managed across disciplines when needed. Your massage therapist can refer internally to Andrew (our chiropractor) if your presentation suggests a joint or structural issue beyond the scope of soft tissue treatment alone.

Pricing and claiming

$75 for 45 minutes, $105 for 60 minutes. HICAPS on the spot — if you have private health extras that cover remedial massage, you pay only the gap. No upfront payment then submit a claim later. The gap after rebate on a 60-minute session is typically $20–$45 depending on your fund and policy.

FAQs for Ivanhoe patients

How far is the clinic from Ivanhoe?

Around 13 minutes by car — west on Heidelberg Road, south on Bell Street, then a short distance north on Plenty Road. We’re at 4/107 Plenty Road, Preston 3072, with free on-site parking.

Can you treat sports injuries?

Yes — sports-related soft tissue injuries are a large part of our caseload. We treat cycling overuse, running injuries, tennis and golf-specific patterns, and gym-related muscle strain. For structural injuries (ligament, tendon rupture, fracture), you’ll need a physio or orthopaedic review first, but we can provide complementary soft tissue work alongside that care.

Do I need to see the same therapist each time?

It’s preferable — consistency means your therapist knows your history and can track progress. We’ll book you with the same therapist where scheduling allows, though we note presenting concerns in your file so any therapist can continue treatment effectively if needed.

What’s the difference between remedial massage and physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy encompasses a broader scope: exercise prescription, joint mobilisation, dry needling, and injury assessment for structural damage. Remedial massage focuses specifically on soft tissue — muscles, fascia, and trigger points. The two complement each other well; many Ivanhoe patients see a physio and a remedial massage therapist for the same condition, with the physio managing the structural rehab and the massage therapist maintaining tissue quality.

Book your appointment

Call (03) 9484 9185 or book online. Open Monday–Friday 8am–7pm, Saturday 8am–1pm. Advanced Health is at 4/107 Plenty Road, Preston 3072.