VerifiedAika Kawaguchi
Myotherapist
Clinical Philosophy & Background
Move better, feel stronger, and get back to what you enjoy.
As a dedicated Myotherapist, Aika brings a wealth of experience and expertise in various manual therapy techniques aimed at providing clients with top-quality treatment to alleviate chronic pain, achieve wellness goals, and rejuvenate overall health.
Her journey into manual therapy began with a profound fascination during her studies of Remedial Massage, where she delved into various techniques including Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, Joint Mobilisation, and adeptly utilizes modalities such as Dry Needling and Myofascial Cupping. This diverse skill set empowers her to tailor treatments effectively to individual needs, ensuring optimal results for her clients.
Additionally, Aika offers expertise in Reflexology, Pregnancy massage, Shiatsu, and Hot Stones therapy, further enhancing her ability to address a wide range of client needs and preferences.
Moreover, Aika holds qualifications as a Clinical Aromatherapy therapist, allowing her to seamlessly integrate the healing powers of nature into her practice, particularly beneficial for those grappling with stress-related conditions.
Renowned for her ability to alleviate tension using trigger point and deep tissue massage techniques, Aika crafts comforting and therapeutic treatments that are meticulously customized to address each client's unique concerns. Her approach is deeply rooted in attentive listening to her clients' needs, enabling her to structure treatments that not only relax the mind and body but also target specific areas of discomfort, fostering a profoundly healing experience for all her clients.
Appointments run at MyoFitness, open seven days across four Melbourne locations. Private health rebates are claimed on the spot through HICAPS, and Medicare EPC, WorkSafe, TAC and NDIS referrals are all accepted.
Specialized Treatments

Myotherapy
Assessment and management of musculoskeletal pain, worked out from a full physical exam rather than the sore spot alone.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Gentle rhythmic strokes that move lymph fluid to reduce swelling after surgery, injury or illness.

Pregnancy Massage
Side-lying massage adapted to each trimester, for the low back, hips and pelvic load of pregnancy.
Cupping
Suction cups lift and decompress tight fascia across the back and shoulders, easing restriction.
Clinical Expertise
Specialties & Conditions
- Lower Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Neck & Shoulder Pain
- Muscle Strains & Tears
- Postural-Related Pain
- Lymphoedema & Swelling
- Pregnancy-Related Pain
- Women's Health
Client Focus
- Adults
- Office & Desk Workers
- Elite & Amateur Athletes
Assessment & Rehabilitation
- Postural Assessment
- Range of Motion Assessment
- Functional Movement Assessment
- Orthopaedic Testing
- Neurological Screening
- Exercise Prescription
- Rehabilitation Programming
- Movement Retraining
Techniques & Treatment Modalities
- Myofascial Release
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Dry Needling
- Cupping Therapy
- Myofascial Decompression
- Soft Tissue Mobilisation
- Deep Tissue Techniques
- Joint Mobilisation
- Muscle Energy Technique (MET)
- Neuromuscular Techniques
- Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM)
- Positional Release Techniques
- PNF Stretching
- Assisted Stretching
- Neural Mobilisation / Nerve Gliding
- Scar Tissue Mobilisation
- TMJ / Intra-Oral Techniques
- Sports Taping & Strapping
- Kinesiology Taping
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
Expert Qualification & Payment
Qualifications
- Experience
- 8 years in clinical practice at MyoFitness.
Rates & Payments
- Rebates:
- Pay By:
- HICAPS on the spot for private health extras. Medicare EPC, WorkSafe, TAC and NDIS all accepted.
- Card, cash or HICAPS on the spot. A $10 deposit secures each booking.
Clinic Location
North Melbourne
154 Peel Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051
- Free Street Parking
- Tram Stop Nearby

