Physiotherapist | Acupuncturist | Pilates Practitioner
My Treatments
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Assess and treat musculoskeletal conditions, providing hands on physiotherapy including manual therapy, massage, dry needling, neural desensitisation, taping, as well as teaching home exercises, self management techniques, and postural and biomechanical education and retraining.
ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture involves inserting needles into specific points to rebalance the flow of energy through energy pathways (meridians) in your body, to decrease pain, improve wellness or achieve a number of desired effects. I conduct a thorough verbal assessment and use pulse and tongue analysis to determine an appropriate diagnosis and individualised treatment plan. Treatment may include acupuncture, cupping, massage, Gua Sha electroacupuncture, and educational advice.
MAT PILATES
Physiotherapy supervised one on one mat Pilates for exercise rehabilitation to facilitate joint mobility and stability, flexibility, balance, postural realignment, and muscle strength retraining. This includes teaching and updating home exercise programs and self release and management strategies.
Please note Soul Physiotherapy and Acupuncture does not treat Workers' Compensation, Motor Vehicle Accident, or Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) claims. If your booking is in regards to a Third Party Insurance claim or DVA, please inform Melissa Salvia prior to your appointment at mel@soulphysioacupuncture.com.au
Melissa Salvia of Soul Physiotherapy and Acupuncture will be on leave for up to 12 months in 2025. Will advise when bookings reopen. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy)
Master of Applied Science (Acupuncture)
Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction with Polestar Pilates Australia
I am a Physiotherapist, Acupuncturist, Pilates practitioner and the sole practitioner and owner of Soul Physiotherapy and Acupuncture. I completed a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy at Curtin University in early 2009 and have since been working in the area of musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy, and exercise rehabilitation. In 2012 I obtained a Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction with Polestar Pilates Australia, and in 2020 graduated with a Master of Applied Science (Acupuncture) from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT).
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Over the years I have treated many amazing individuals and have been lucky to work with numerous elite athletes, sporting teams and dancers from various associations including Perth Glory Football Club, WAAFL, WAAPA, and VCASS to name a few. I have a passion for continuous learning and knowledge and have undertaken further study in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy management, exercise rehabilitation, dry needling and acupuncture, biomechanics, chronic pain, energy healing and more.
Outside of work, I enjoy Pilates, Yoga, dancing, energy healing, spiritual development and meditation. I love all types of movement and dance, and aspire to assist my patients to achieve optimal pain-free function and mobility. Click below to find out more about my treatment approach and the services I provide.
Get in Touch
1/187 Scarborough Beach Rd
Mount Hawthorn WA 6016
(Inside the premises of Catalyst Mind and Body Performance Gym)
0431 919 596
OPENING HOURS:
Soul Physiotherapy and Acupuncture is temporarily closed for 2025