Meet Mikayla
About Mikayla Dow
Mikayla is a remedial massage therapist with a strong foundation in movement, performance and rehabilitation. She holds a Diploma of Remedial Massage, Certificate III and IV in Fitness, and is a Zenthai Shiatsu Level 1 practitioner.
Her sessions are active and collaborative. Alongside soft tissue work she uses cupping and muscle energy techniques that involve movement during treatment, not just passive pressure.
Mikayla's story
Massage that moves
Mikayla came to remedial massage from fitness and movement, including qualifications as a fitness instructor and advanced pole instructor. She understands how strength, flexibility and control work together, and how quickly the body adapts to what you ask of it.
That background shows in her treatment. Rather than lying still for an hour, you will often be asked to move, contract or breathe into a stretch while she works, which helps the changes carry over into how you move afterwards.
Mikayla is a registered member of Massage and Myotherapy Australia.
Areas of interest
What Mikayla focuses on
Active remedial treatment
Hands-on work combined with movement during the session.
- Muscle energy techniques
- Soft tissue mobilisation
- Cupping
- Assisted stretching
Movement and performance
For people who train, dance, climb or lift, and want to move with more freedom.
- Mobility for training
- Shoulder and hip range
- Recovery between sessions
- Flexibility goals
Pain and tension
Targeted treatment to ease pain and tightness and restore function.
- Neck and shoulder tension
- Lower back pain
- Tight hips and glutes
- Posture-related pain
Approach
How Mikayla works
Each session blends hands-on therapy with movement-based rehabilitation, aiming to reduce pain, improve function and get you back to what you love.
Mikayla will explain what she is doing and why, and may suggest simple exercises to continue at home.
What treatment can include
- Remedial massage
- Cupping
- Muscle energy techniques (METs)
- Soft tissue mobilisation
- Assisted stretching
- Movement-based rehabilitation
Conditions
Common reasons people see Mikayla
Each page explains what we look for and how the team at Good Joint can help.
Your first appointment
What to expect with Mikayla
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
- Diploma of Remedial Massage
- Certificate III and IV in Fitness
- Zenthai Shiatsu Level 1 practitioner
- Member of Massage and Myotherapy Australia
One team
Other services at Good Joint
If your recovery needs more than massage care, Mikayla can refer you within the same clinic, with notes and plans shared.
Questions
Seeing Mikayla: common questions
What are muscle energy techniques?
Muscle energy techniques (METs) use gentle contractions of your own muscles against light resistance to help a tight area relax and lengthen.
Does cupping leave marks?
It can leave round marks for a few days. They are not usually painful. Mikayla will talk you through it and you can always say no.
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
Anthony HarderRemedial Massage Therapist
Michele VieiraRemedial 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 Mikayla
Ready to get moving again?
Book with Mikayla Dow, remedial massage therapist, at Good Joint Gold Coast in Mermaid Beach. No referral needed.
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