Myotherapy Association Australia

Myotherapy Association Australia Australia's peak industry association dedicated to the interests of myotherapists. Professional deve Joining Australia’s peak myotherapy Association is easy.

Simply complete the online application and you’re on your way to becoming a part of Australia’s largest myotherapy network. Join at https://www.myotherapy.org.au/Membership/Joinnow

Strength training isn’t just for athletes.It’s an essential tool for restoring function, improving resilience, and preve...
28/01/2026

Strength training isn’t just for athletes.
It’s an essential tool for restoring function, improving resilience, and preventing injury when applied correctly in clinical practice.

Join us for Integrating Strength Training into Your Myotherapy Practice, a live webinar designed to support myotherapists in confidently incorporating strength principles alongside manual therapy.

Thursday 12 February 2026
7:30pm – 9:00pm AEDST
Live online
Presenter: Marcelle Malan

This webinar will cover:

The core principles of strength training and where to start

The importance and benefits of strength training in rehabilitation

Practical tools and strategies to integrate strength training into myotherapy practice

Whether you’re new to active rehabilitation or looking to expand your clinical skill set, this session will provide evidence-based guidance and practical takeaways you can apply with clients.

About the presenter
Marcelle Malan is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with over 20 years’ experience across strength and conditioning, clinical exercise physiology, and rehabilitation. Her approach integrates current research with practical application, challenging traditional ideas of what exercise “should” look like to support long-term resilience and function.

Register now:
https://www.myoed.com.au/course/integratingstrengthtrainingintomyotherapypractice022026

Refine your dry needling. Strengthen your clinical reasoning.Our Fundamentals, Clinical Reasoning & Applications – Pract...
27/01/2026

Refine your dry needling. Strengthen your clinical reasoning.

Our Fundamentals, Clinical Reasoning & Applications – Practical Workshop is a hands-on refresher designed to sharpen your technique, build confidence, and improve patient outcomes.

This is about more than how to needle — it’s about understanding the why behind every decision you make in practice.

You’ll cover:
✔️ Needle techniques & variations for different presentations
✔️ When, why, and how long to leave needles in
✔️ Safety, contraindications & high-risk zones
✔️ Patient-centred approaches tailored to the individual

🎓 Earn 4 Professional Development Points
(MA Members: 4 Formal PDPs)

📅 Saturday 7 February
🕘 AM Session (9am–1pm)
👉 https://www.myotherapy.org.au/DryNeedlingAMFeb2026

🕜 PM Session (1:30pm–5:30pm)
👉 https://www.myotherapy.org.au/DryNeedlingRefresherFebruary2026PM

Needling standards evolve — keep your skills current and your practice confident.

26/01/2026

Final call! ⏳
Final days to register for your chance to keep your clients moving, safely and confidently, for life.

Don’t miss our Movement and Ageing workshop with ageing movement expert Dr Calum Downie — dive deep into principles that’ll transform your clinical practice.

📅 31 Jan | 🕐 1–3pm
Register here 👉 https://www.myoed.com.au/course/movementandageing31012026

26/01/2026

The end of our wonderful round up of speakers bring us to Elizabeth Lush.

Elizabeth is a physiotherapist who specialises in trauma informed care.

View Elizabeth’s bio and register so you don’t miss her presentation!

Link to get your tickets here: https://httpmyotherapyconference26.vfairs.com/en/

25/01/2026

Watch our bio on Lauren French from Making Strides

Lauren is an Exercise Physiologist who specialises in spinal cord injuries.

View Lauren’s bio and register so you don’t miss her presentation!

Link ot get your tickets today: https://httpmyotherapyconference26.vfairs.com/en/

23/01/2026

https://httpmyotherapyconference26.vfairs.com/en/Our last Key Note Speaker is Tim Franklin.

Tim is a public speaker, who ran the world. Yes, you read that right, Tim ran around the world! 🌍

Don't miss out on your chance to hear him speak, and you can read more about him in this profile.

Link to conference tickets here:

22/01/2026

Our next Key Note Speaker is Moira Junge.

Moira is the CEO of The Sleep Health Foundation 💤

View Moira’s bio and register so you don’t miss her presentation!

Get your tickets here: https://httpmyotherapyconference26.vfairs.com/en/

21/01/2026

Practitioner Profitability & Pay: Forecasting Your Next Move

Ready to finally understand the numbers behind a sustainable clinic?
Join us Wednesday 4 February, 7–8pm AEDT for a practical deep-dive into the financial foundations every practitioner and clinic owner needs.

https://www.myoed.com.au/course/practitionerprofitability101225

We’ll cover:
✨ How to calculate your break-even point
✨ Building a clear cash-flow forecast
✨ Understanding practitioner profitability
✨ When (and how) to hire, expand, or bring on admin support
✨ Comparing pay structures — hourly, commission, incentive-based
✨ Designing fair, motivating, and sustainable pay packages
✨ Avoiding the most common financial pitfalls

You’ll also receive a simple Cash Flow Forecast tool to model scenarios, visualise your numbers, and make decisions with confidence.

Perfect for clinic owners, emerging leaders, and anyone exploring growth through hiring — without the guesswork.

Note: This session provides general information only and does not constitute financial advice.

20/01/2026

Get to Know Your New CEO: Scott Bumpstead

Welcome back to Myo Matters!
In this episode, we’re joined by Scott Bumpstead, the new CEO of Myotherapy Association Australia (MA).

Scott shares his leadership journey across health, education, fitness and the not-for-profit sector, including roles with AUSactive, ACHPER Victoria, and the Science Teachers Association of Victoria. With a background in applied science, education and an MBA, he brings a strategic, values-driven approach to growing strong member organisations and advocating for practitioners.

We chat about what brought Scott to MA, his goals for the next 6–12 months, what a great day at work looks like, and a few fun extras — including a fun fact and a classic dad joke.

Don’t forget to subscribe, share the episode, and follow MA for upcoming PD and events.

https://myomatters.buzzsprout.com/

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