Modern Medicine

Modern Medicine Modern Medicine has clinics in Ballarat, Alfredton, and Launceston.

Our expert team of myotherapists, podiatrists, exercise physiologists, psychologists, and dietitians work together to support your health - from prevention to ongoing care.

28/11/2025

Heel pain isn’t always plantar fasciitis. It can come from Achilles issues, fat pad changes, nerve entrapment or even stress fractures.

It affects people who stand all day, work in retail or hospitality, parents on their feet and women experiencing hormonal changes.

If heel pain is slowing you down, our podiatrists can help you find the cause and get you moving comfortably again.

Struggling with your mental health?Our psychologists can support you with anxiety, PTSD, stress, confidence, trauma, bul...
26/11/2025

Struggling with your mental health?
Our psychologists can support you with anxiety, PTSD, stress, confidence, trauma, bullying, problem-solving and more.

We work with people of all ages and backgrounds, using evidence-based approaches like EMDR, Schema Therapy, CBT, ACT and mindfulness to help you feel more grounded and in control.

If you’re ready to talk to someone, we’re here.

25/11/2025

When someone comes in with a headache, our myotherapists start by understanding your full symptom picture.
We’ll talk through how long you’ve had the headaches, how often they happen, what they feel like and what makes them worse or better.

From there, we assess how your neck, shoulders and upper back are moving. This helps us work out whether the headache is coming from muscle tension, joint stiffness or neck-related dysfunction.

Once we know what’s driving it, we create a treatment plan to reduce pain, improve movement and help you get long-term relief.

24/11/2025

Achilles feeling tight, sore or just not right?
These are the signs we see all the time:

• Morning stiffness through the calf or heel
• A tender spot you can press on
• Ache that flares with walking, running or long days on concrete
• Stiff at first, then warms up, then gets sore again later

Achilles tendinopathy shows up in lots of small, annoying ways and all of it is treatable.

If this sounds familiar, book an assessment at Modern Medicine. We’ll figure out what stage it’s in and how to settle it down properly.

23/11/2025

Our dietitian Nicole breaks down how Ozempic works.
It’s a GLP-1 medication that mimics your natural hormones to reduce appetite, slow digestion and help regulate blood sugar. For many people, that means feeling fuller for longer.

If you’re considering medication, Nicole can help you understand what’s right for your health.

Not sure whether you need myotherapy or remedial massage?Here’s a simple way to understand the difference.Remedial massa...
22/11/2025

Not sure whether you need myotherapy or remedial massage?

Here’s a simple way to understand the difference.

Remedial massage focuses on releasing tight muscles and easing day-to-day tension.
Myotherapy looks deeper. It includes assessment, corrective exercise and targeted treatment for pain patterns, stiffness and recurring injuries.

Both support healthy movement. One is for relief, the other is for recovery.

If you’re unsure which is right for your body, our practitioners can guide you.
Book at Modern Medicine Ballarat, Alfredton or Launceston.

21/11/2025

What is a GLP-1 medication?

GLP-1s are hormones your body naturally makes to help control appetite and blood sugar.
Medications like Ozempic, Saxenda and Mounjaro mimic these hormones.

They can help, but only when your nutrition and habits support the process. Without that, people risk losing muscle and slowing their metabolism.

If you’re using GLP-1s or thinking about it, our team can guide you safely and help you protect your long-term health.

18/11/2025

Join us on Friday 5th December from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Lucas Community Hub for a professional development morning dedicated to Injury Diagnosis, Rehabilitation and Management.

Across the morning, local practitioners will share practical insight into early injury identification, collaborative care planning and supporting clients to return to safe, confident movement.

Presenters include Matt from Elite Triathlon Performance Australia, Newington and Sovereign Radiology, along with a panel of allied health professionals discussing client-centred recovery and effective referral pathways.

This event is open to sports trainers, coaches, physiotherapists, myotherapists, chiropractors, podiatrists, osteopaths, allied health assistants, clinic managers and students.

Register via the link in our bio, the comment below or search on Humanitix:
Build and Brunch Allied Health Conference; Injury Diagnosis, Management and Rehabilitation.

We’re hosting a professional development morning on Friday 5th December from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Lucas Community H...
16/11/2025

We’re hosting a professional development morning on Friday 5th December from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Lucas Community Hub, focused on Injury Diagnosis, Rehabilitation and Management.

Hear from local practitioners as they share practical insight into injury identification, collaborative care and helping clients return to movement safely.

Presenters include Matt from Elite Triathlon Performance Australia, Newington and Sovereign Radiology, and a panel of allied health professionals discussing client-centred recovery and referral pathways.

Open to sports trainers, coaches, physiotherapists, myotherapists, chiropractors, podiatrists, osteopaths, allied health assistants, clinic managers and students. Register via the link in bio or search in Humanitix: Build and Brunch Allied Health Conference; Injury Diagnosis, Management and Rehabilitation to purchase your ticket.

15/11/2025

Headaches and neck tension often go hand-in-hand.
During a session, we assess how your neck moves, check for tight muscles or stiff joints, and look for patterns that explain whether it’s tension-type or cervicogenic (neck-related).

Treatment is then tailored using techniques like hands-on release, dry needling, cupping, and gentle mobilisation to reduce tension and restore comfortable movement.

If headaches keep showing up, a targeted myotherapy session can help you understand what’s driving them and give you relief.

14/11/2025

What do you do to support your posture?

12/11/2025

Alright, let’s talk about back pain because honestly, it’s everywhere. Around 4 million Australians are living with it right now.

In this video, our in-house Exercise Physiologist Lisa Dumayne explains one of the biggest misconceptions that back pain means weak abs.

As Lisa shares, your core isn’t just your stomach muscles. It’s your hips, back, and shoulders working together to support movement. It’s not about strength alone - it’s about control and coordination.

With a Master’s in Clinical Exercise Physiology and years of experience in movement rehab, Lisa focuses on what actually works: long-term, exercise-based treatment that builds strength, mobility, and resilience.

Watch to learn how you can move better and finally break the back-pain cycle.

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9 Gillies Street South
Ballarat, VIC
3350

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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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