Remedial Massage Coburg North — Advanced Health Preston (10 Min South)
Advanced Health Preston is 10 minutes south of Coburg North — a short run down Sydney Road with free parking at the clinic. We provide clinical remedial massage for Coburg North residents: nationally qualified therapists, HICAPS on-the-spot health fund claiming, and outcomes that reflect actual musculoskeletal treatment rather than a relaxation session.
Getting here from Coburg North
From Coburg North, take Sydney Road south through Coburg into Preston — it’s a straight 10-minute drive. Alternatively, Murray Road runs east-west through Coburg North and connects to Plenty Road in Preston. Free on-site parking is available at 4/107 Plenty Road. If you prefer public transport, tram Route 19 runs along Sydney Road from Coburg North directly into Preston.
Coburg North is a quieter residential pocket with a mix of long-term residents and younger families. We see patients from the area with a wide range of presentations — from tradies with chronic back and shoulder pain to parents with postural strain from childcare demands, to older residents looking for ongoing maintenance massage for arthritic and degenerative complaints.
What remedial massage at Advanced Health involves
Every remedial massage session begins with an assessment — identifying the specific muscles and soft tissue structures driving your complaint. This isn’t a process of asking your preference for pressure; it’s a clinical palpation of the area to identify what’s tight, restricted, or harbouring trigger points before any treatment begins.
From assessment, your therapist selects the appropriate technique: deep tissue massage for chronic muscular tightness, trigger point release for referral pain patterns, myofascial work for fascial restriction, or positional release for acute muscle spasm. Sessions are 45 or 60 minutes; the 60-minute initial appointment is recommended so there’s time for both thorough assessment and effective treatment.
Conditions Coburg North patients commonly present with
- Lower back pain — the most common presenting complaint; often chronic and related to occupational posture or manual work
- Shoulder and neck tension — from desk work, driving, or physical occupations requiring repetitive arm use
- Hip and glute pain — runners using local parks and trails; cyclists; patients with hip flexor tightness from sitting
- Postpartum muscle strain — new parents from Coburg North present with back, neck, and wrist pain from feeding, carrying, and pram pushing
- Headaches — tension-type headaches driven by suboccipital and cervical muscle tightness
- General maintenance for chronic conditions — older residents managing ongoing arthritic or degenerative musculoskeletal complaints
Our remedial massage therapists
Advanced Health employs therapists with nationally accredited qualifications — Diploma of Remedial Massage or equivalent — who are registered with professional bodies accepted by all major health funds. They operate within a multidisciplinary clinic: if your presenting condition has a chiropractic or clinical Pilates component, those services are available in the same building, and our practitioners communicate about complex cases.
What to expect
A 5-minute intake is followed by hands-on treatment for the rest of your session. You’ll undress to your comfort level with professional draping used throughout. At the end of treatment, your therapist will give you a specific home care recommendation — typically a stretch or two and whether to apply heat or ice. Most Coburg North patients see a meaningful improvement after 1–3 sessions for an acute complaint; chronic conditions often benefit from ongoing monthly maintenance.
Pricing
$75 for 45 minutes, $105 for 60 minutes. If you have private health extras with remedial massage cover, HICAPS claiming happens at the clinic — you pay only the gap. WorkCover and TAC claims are also accepted. No referral is needed to book or to claim a private health rebate.
FAQs for Coburg North patients
How far is Advanced Health from Coburg North?
About 10 minutes south on Sydney Road or via Murray Road to Plenty Road. We’re at 4/107 Plenty Road, Preston 3072 — free on-site parking on arrival.
Can I book for pregnancy massage?
Yes. Our therapists are trained in prenatal massage — we use appropriate positioning (side-lying with bolster support from the second trimester onward) and adapt technique to the stage of pregnancy. No doctor’s clearance is required unless you have a complicated pregnancy, in which case please check with your midwife or OB first.
How soon can I get an appointment?
Usually within a few days, often same-week. Check our online booking for current availability or call (03) 9484 9185 — cancellations regularly open up mid-week.
Is there a difference between clinical remedial massage and a regular massage?
Significant difference. Clinical remedial massage involves a structured assessment, targeted treatment of specific structures, and a documented treatment plan with home care advice. A relaxation massage applies general techniques for comfort. Health funds rebate only clinical remedial massage from registered practitioners — not relaxation massage — because of this clinical distinction.
Do I have to come back multiple times?
Not necessarily. Many patients with acute complaints feel significantly better after 1–2 sessions. Chronic or long-standing conditions typically benefit from a short course of 3–6 sessions followed by monthly maintenance. Your therapist will give you an honest assessment of what’s realistic after your first appointment.
Book your remedial massage
Call (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 3072 — 10 minutes south of Coburg North via Sydney Road.