Melissa Johnson

Southern Cross Approved Provider

QUALIFICATIONS

• Massage New Zealand Registered - Level 6
• Reps Exercise Consultant Level II
• Level 4 Diploma in Exercise Referral, Physical Activities and Lifestyle Strategies for Managing Lower
• Back Pain
• Certified Pre&Post Natal Fitness Coach with Pelvic Floor and Core Foundation Diploma
• Extended Diploma in Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage and an Accredited Practitioners Diploma
• Oncology Massage.

WHAT DO YOU DO, IN A NUTSHELL?

I predominantly work with women with pelvic floor problems doing exercise rehabilitation which allows them to get back not only into fitness but life, safely after a hysterectomy, baby, prolapse or menopause, teaching them how to move safely and appropriately for their condition.

Over the years I have also worked with people with long-term medical conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurons, degenerating discs, drop foot to keep them moving, improve their strength/coordination and keep them moving safely for as long as possible. I have also done pre and post-op rehab work.

AREAS OF INTEREST?

I’m a bit of a geek when it comes to the mechanics of the body and how muscles are recruited to move our skeleton. I like seeing the changes rehab work can do, like someone being able to lift their feet better to get upstairs, not peeing w their sneeze or a stronger core with no back pain. I am also interested in Menopause and how this affects the body and Oncology Rehabilitation.

WHEN I’M NOT AT THE CONNECT HEALTH CLINIC

When I’m not working I’m usually weightlifting, road biking, mountain biking, hanging with my kids or pottering about the family farm.