VerifiedJesse Blackford
Clinical Myotherapist
Clinical Philosophy & Background
Move better, feel stronger, and get back to what you enjoy.
Jesse holds a Bachelor of Clinical Myotherapy from the Southern School of Natural Therapies and has a genuine passion for helping people move and feel better. He works with the biopsychosocial approach, looking beyond just the symptoms to understand how physical, emotional and social factors all play a role in health.
In the treatment room, Jesse uses thorough clinical assessment with hands-on techniques such as remedial massage, dry needling, and joint mobilisation. Every session is tailored to the person in front of him, whether the goal is easing long-term pain, recovering from injury, or improving mobility. He also incorporates prescriptive exercise, giving clients practical ways to keep progressing between sessions and helping them feel more confident and in control of their recovery.
Jesse is a member of the Myotherapy Association Australia (MAA) and is recognised by all major health funds.
When he's not with clients, Jesse's most likely in the garden, training in Muay Thai (ideally without taking too many hits), or playing the Handpan, a reminder that movement, rhythm and balance are just as important outside the clinic as they are inside.
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.

Dry Needling
Fine needles into trigger points, for the knots that pressure alone will not shift.

Sports Massage
Pre-event, post-event and maintenance work for athletes, aimed at recovery and staying available to play.
Clinical Expertise
Specialties & Conditions
- Chronic Back Pain
- Lower Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Neck & Shoulder Pain
- Sports Injuries
- Muscle Strains & Tears
- Postural-Related Pain
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
- Education
- Degree
- 7 years in clinical practice at MyoFitness.
- Dr Vodder School Certification
- Dr Vodder School Certification
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 Locations
North Melbourne
154 Peel Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051
- Free Street Parking
- Tram Stop Nearby
Spotswood
143 Hudsons Road, Spotswood VIC 3015
- Free Street Parking
- Train Station Nearby
