Meet Anthony
About Anthony Harder
Anthony is our Senior Remedial Massage Therapist, with more than a decade of experience helping people overcome pain, restore movement and perform at their best.
His approach combines hands-on therapy with corrective movement and personalised rehabilitation, aiming to find and treat the cause of a problem, not only the symptoms.
Anthony's story
A strength coach who works with his hands
Anthony holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta in Canada and has worked as a Head Strength and Conditioning Coach across high school, state and collegiate sport.
Over more than ten years in private practice he has worked with everyone from everyday people to high-performing athletes in athletics, American football, rugby, ice hockey, volleyball, basketball, soccer and skiing.
That mix of coaching and hands-on therapy is what makes his sessions different. He wants to know how you move, not only where it hurts.
Areas of interest
What Anthony focuses on
Corrective movement
Anthony assesses how you move and retrains the patterns that keep pain coming back.
- Movement assessment
- Movement retraining
- Posture and alignment
- Corrective exercise
Remedial massage
Targeted hands-on therapy to reduce pain and tension and improve how muscles and joints work.
- Neck and shoulder tension
- Lower back pain
- Tight hips and legs
- Training soreness
Athletes and performance
Support for athletes recovering from injury or wanting to move more efficiently.
- Return from injury
- Recovery between sessions
- Mobility for sport
- Performance support
Approach
How Anthony works
Every session is tailored to your goals and may include manual therapy, corrective exercise, movement retraining and personalised rehabilitation.
Anthony's aim is to improve function, reduce pain and support long-term performance, so you leave with a plan as well as a treatment.
What treatment can include
- Remedial massage
- Manual therapy
- Corrective exercise
- Movement retraining
- Personalised rehabilitation
- Strength and conditioning advice
Conditions
Common reasons people see Anthony
Each page explains what we look for and how the team at Good Joint can help.
Your first appointment
What to expect with Anthony
Listen
Your history, your goals, your work and training, and what you have already tried.
Assess
How you move, where you are strong or stiff, and what is driving the problem.
Explain
A plain English explanation of what is going on, with a plan and realistic time frames.
Treat
Hands-on care where it helps, exercises to take home, and referral within the team if someone else is better placed.
Qualifications
Training and experience
- Bachelor of Education, University of Alberta
- Former Head Strength and Conditioning Coach (high school, state and collegiate sport)
- More than ten years in private practice
One team
Other services at Good Joint
If your recovery needs more than massage care, Anthony can refer you within the same clinic, with notes and plans shared.
Questions
Seeing Anthony: common questions
Is this a relaxation massage?
No. Remedial massage is a treatment session focused on a specific problem. It can be firm in places, and Anthony will adjust the pressure to suit you.
Will I get exercises?
Usually. Corrective movement is a big part of Anthony's work, so most people leave with a few exercises to keep the benefits going.
Can I claim on private health insurance?
Yes, if your extras cover includes remedial massage. We claim on the spot in the clinic, so you only pay the gap. Your rebate depends on your fund and level of cover.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly online or by calling 07 5651 6594. If you have scans, reports or a GP letter, bring them along.
Where is the clinic and when is it open?
Good Joint is at 2563 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, a short drive from Broadbeach, Miami and Burleigh Heads. We are open Monday to Friday, 7:15am to 6:30pm.
Meet the team
The rest of the Good Joint team
Michele VieiraRemedial Massage Therapist
Mikayla DowRemedial Massage Therapist
Ricky DeebleRemedial Massage Therapist
Dr Luke VeverkaChiropractor
Dr Julie PaturauChiropractor
Dr Victoria LohmanPhysiotherapist
Nathan BrownPhysiotherapist
Dr Scott HutchinsonOsteopath
Dr Cahil RankinOsteopath
Hollie SchwarkAcupuncturist
Joanna (Jo) TurekPsychologistMeet the whole teamAll 12 practitioners at Good Joint Mermaid Beach
Book with Anthony
Ready to get moving again?
Book with Anthony Harder, remedial massage therapist, at Good Joint Gold Coast in Mermaid Beach. No referral needed.
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