Melanie Cousin
Melanie Graduated from RMIT with an Advanced Diploma of
Remedial Massage and Myotherapy in 2007. She joined the Bounce team at their
Waverley clinic at the end of 2008 and then joined Blackburn at the beginning of 2010.
Melanie has been working in private practise where she
enjoys treating people with all types of backgrounds. She is passionate about
educating people on the importance of prevention, restoring and listening to
your body to achieve and maintain optimal health.
Melanie is able to treat using many modalities including
that of Deep tissue and soft tissue massage and manipulation, Myofascial Dry
needling, cupping, Myofascial release and stretching, Trigger point therapy,
thermal therapy and cryotherapy, TENs, corrective exercises as well as assist
with posture and body mechanics.
Through her studies she has work in a variety of sporting
environments, some of which include triathlons, elite level football and
soccer, the world FINA championships, the Australian Ballet, Gymnastics
Victoria and has also assisted at events such as OXFAM and other charity
events. Melanie also has experience in treating a vast array of clients with
occupational acute and chronic problems.
Melanie has always been passionate about sport, fitness and
health. She has competed as an athlete at a State level, and continues to be
very involved in Calisthenics and has over 20 years experience in dance. Through Melanies passion for dancing
she has been lead to working with the Victorian Elite Gymnastics programs for
the last 4 years, which she loves and hopes to continue for many years to come.
Melanie is highly enthusiastic and energetic.
She is currently working at Blackburn on a Wednesday, Friday
and alternate Saturdays and at Waverley on a Thursday.