About Us

The Clinic

Rapid Recovery was created with the idea to form an amazing massage therapist team. We wanted to bring the quality massage elite athletes receive back to our local community. We Started renting a space out of a chiropractic clinic. This grew quickly, to now having 6 therapists in a 3 room, massage dedicated clinic. We also use a treatment room at the Healesville Wellness Factory.

Since moving to our new dedicated space we’ve won several service and business awards. This includes being the first massage clinic in Australia to receive a WOMO service award in 2020, 2021 & 2022.

Much of this success is due to Rapid Recovery’s mission… “To empower pain free living, through evidence based, result driven treatment”. We do this by offering massage dedicated to helping people with pain, injury & performance.

This mission & drive to get our clients fantastic results is applied to every treatment.  These treatments involve a range of hands on techniques, mostly massage, remedial massage or myotherapy. Each session is targeted to reduce stiffness, improve mobility & decrease pain. This results in your body’s improved performance both in a daily life & sporting setting. Regular massage treatment will help to improve your overall health which results in less drugs and a fitter you!

Our Therapists:

Dr. Konrad Bendrups – Osteopath

Konrad the Osteopath in Healesville plus Osteopath in Seville.
Konrad Rapid Recovery’s Osteopath at Healesville & Seville

Meet Konrad, our inaugural Osteopath at Rapid Recovery. With a passion for holistic healthcare, Konrad is dedicated to helping patients achieve optimal health and well-being.

Konrad graduated with honours from RMIT and has since pursued his career Osteopathy, continuously expanding his expertise and staying abreast of the latest developments in the field.

Known for his compassionate approach and commitment to personalised care, Konrad takes the time to listen to each patient’s unique concerns and develops tailored treatment plans to address their specific needs.

Whether you’re struggling with chronic pain, sports injuries, or seeking to improve your overall wellness, Konrad is here to guide you on your journey to recovery. With a focus on hands-on manual therapy techniques, including joint mobilisation, soft tissue manipulation, and myofascial release, Konrad aims to restore balance and function in the body, helping patients overcome pain and achieve lasting results.

Outside of the clinic, Konrad is an avid advocate for health and fitness, and he enjoys staying active through going to gym, basketball and football.

Experience the difference with Konrad at Rapid Recovery. Book your appointment today and take the first step towards a healthier, happier you.

Stacey Ressom – Remedial Massage Therapist

Stacey Remedial Massage Therapist
Stacey – Remedial Massage Therapist at Rapid Recovery

Stacey started in the industry in 2013 working in Caufield, before taking a break and finding something where she could work (an industry that was consistently open) through the Covid lockdown. We’re thrilled to have her as part of our team!

Stacey’s top 3 clients she loves to work with and gets fantastic results for are:

1. People with Headaches/ Neck issues
2. People with Back Pain
3. RSI (repetitive strain injuries) such as tennis elbow or various forms of tendonopathy/ tendonitis

She’s also more than capable of helping people with sport related tightness or pain after spending time working with the Kinglake Football Club.

If you are suffering any of the above and in need of relief, Stacey can help.

Shae Chilver – Remedial Massage Therapist

Shae - Remedial Massage therapist in Ferntree Gully & Seville
Shae – Remedial Massage Therapist at Rapid Recovery in Seville & Ferntree Gully

Shae is a remedial massage therapist at our Ferntree Gully & Seville clinics. She graduated in 2020 before building her knowledge and skills working at a few different clinics before starting at Rapid Recovery in 2024.

Shae has always been into sport, gymnastic as a kid, playing volleyball for state through high school and now currently compete in bodybuilding. Health and fitness has always been a massive part of my life and now having a job where I am not only able to implement my knowledge to help others but also able to teach to improve their lives also. 

Shae loves working with and gets fantastic results for clients with:   

1. Lowerback pain    

2. Headache/Neck issues    

3. Hip Pain    

4. Shoulder pain      

David Capron – Remedial Massage Therapist

David - Remedial Massage Therapist at Rapid Recovery Clinic in Ferntree Gully.

David joins us after spending the last couple of years working in a professional sporting environment. This included working with:


– Western Bulldogs AFL team
– Melbourne Storm rugby league team
– Melbourne Rebels rugby union team
– Sunshine Coast Lightning super netball team
– The Harlem Globetrotters while touring Melbourne

David entered this industry as he feels like he can make a huge difference to his clients lives. He excels not just with treatment but giving his clients tips, tricks & exercises to do at home to help their progress between appointments.

When David’s not working he’s busy being an elite athlete. His accomplishments include having competed at 8 national netball championships having won 3 national titles. He’s also represented Australia on 2 international tours as a player. Aside from being a player he is also a state league, a national and more recently an international umpire. Because he can’t get enough netball he is also a national coach with a championship under his belt.

David loves to help clients who want to maximise their bodies performance. This includes helping athletes of all levels achieve their dreams as well as helping people in pain become more active. He also excels at helping people with back or neck pain & injuries including those caused through work, repetitive strain and sport.

David is currently working out of our Ferntree Gully Clinic.

Jake Hallyburton- Remedial Massage Therapist

Jake - Remedial Massage Therapist
Jake – Remedial Massage Therapist at Rapid Recovery

Are you an athlete (or someone who wants to be more active), someone seeking a remedy for your muscle pains or an individual looking to enhance your body’s performance? Look no further! We are thrilled to introduce Jake, a highly skilled and dedicated remedial massage therapist who has recently joined the team at Rapid Recovery. With his exceptional track record in delivering fantastic results, Jake is your go-to expert for achieving peak physical well-being and taking your performance to new heights.

A Passion for Healing and Optimising Performance:
Jake’s passion lies in working with individuals who are in pain or aspire to improve their athletic abilities. He possesses a profound understanding of the human body, coupled with an innate ability to identify and address the root causes of discomfort and limitations. Whether you’re a runner, cyclist, or triathlete, Jake’s expertise extends to athletes from various disciplines, allowing him to tailor his techniques to meet your specific needs.

Unleashing the Power of Remedial Massage:
Remedial massage is an art that blends science, intuition, and hands-on techniques to alleviate pain, promote healing, and optimise physical performance. Jake’s approach to remedial massage goes beyond traditional methods. He combines his vast knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and sports biomechanics with a keen intuition, ensuring each session is a transformative experience.

Experience the Difference:
What sets Jake apart is his unwavering commitment to achieving outstanding results for his clients. He employs a holistic approach that focuses not only on alleviating immediate discomfort but also on addressing underlying issues to provide long-lasting relief. By utilising a range of specialised techniques, such as deep tissue massage, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy, Jakeaims to reduce pain/ tightness, restore balance, release tension, and improve mobility.

A Partnership for Success:
When you book a session with Jake, you’re embarking on a partnership dedicated to your success. He takes the time to understand your unique goals, concerns, and aspirations, ensuring a personalised treatment plan that caters specifically to your needs. Jake believes in empowering his clients by providing education and guidance, equipping them with the tools to maintain optimal performance and prevent future injuries.

Book Your Session Today:
If you’re ready to experience the transformative power of remedial massage and unlock your true potential, don’t hesitate to book a session with Jake at Rapid Recovery. Whether you’re an athlete seeking peak performance or an individual yearning for relief from pain, Jake’s skills, dedication, and passion make him the perfect choice. Trust Jake to guide you towards optimal performance, rapid recovery, and a pain free future!

Andrew Wickens – Remedial Massage Therapist & Myotherapist.

Andrew – Myotherapist & Remedial Massage Therapist at Rapid Recovery

One of the main reason Andrew got into this industry was to help people get to the cause of their pain. Andrew has a strong passion for figuring out chronic and acute injuries from sharp pains from the head down to the toes.

Andrew is a qualified myotherapist and Remedial massage practitioner who loves to study and continue learning as much as he can about the human body as well as figure out the best approach not to get rid of the pain but to keep it to stay away!

He has grown up playing many sports in his life from ball sports like Football, Soccer, basketball and dodgeball to combat sports like jiu-jitsu and wrestling. This has helped to give him a great understanding about the mechanism of many sports injuries. He is also fantastic at dealing with injuries related to work.

Andrew achieves great results working with people in chronic pain. He devotes time very week to further study into this area.

He has worked at different clinics in the eastern suburbs but has found a happy place in the Yarra Valley to bring pain-free living to people’s lives.

Andrew is a fantastic choice of therapist for:

  • Chronic Pain/Chronic Conditions
  • Headaches and Migraines
  • Lower Back Pain
  • Bursitis
  • Arthritis
  • Neck pain

 

Liz Christian – Senior Remedial Massage Therapist & Pregnancy Massage Therapist

Liz - Remedial Massage Therapist at Rapid Recovery
Liz – Remedial Massage Therapist at Rapid Recovery.

Liz has a passion for helping people improve their movement, decrease their pain and improve their mental wellness. She’s spent the last 5 years working as a remedial massage therapist in Berwick and has just moved to the Yarra Valley!

Not only is Liz a fantastic therapist. She’s a gun hockey player having previously represented Australia, and also a serious horse rider. Competing at national and international level in Western Performance horse riding.

With Liz’s sporting background as well as her experience & passion for helping people improve movement, decrease pain & improve mental wellness she is perfect for anyone suffering:

  • General aches and pains
  • Stress & tightness
  • Sporting injuries
  • Back pain/ headaches
  • Chronic pain

If you experience any of the above, Liz will be a fantastic choice of therapist for you. She is available Tuesday’s and Friday’s at our main clinic in Healesville.

 

Natalie Gossip – Remedial Massage Therapist & Pregnancy Massage Therapist

Natalie – Remedial Massage Therapist at Rapid Recovery.

Natalie has spent the last 10 years working as a beauty therapist, performing a lot of relaxation massage. She was frustrated with the fact she could find peoples sore spots and wasn’t able to help.

She decided to fix that, spending 2020 studying her remedial course and is now able to help people live pain free and more active lives.

Her passion is to help people with chronic pain and she is driven to make a long lasting difference in peoples lives. In fact, being able to find those tight and tender areas that causes this type of pain is one of Natalie’s biggest assets. She also has extra training in pregnancy massage & hot stone massage.

For more info on pregnancy massage, click here.

Hot stone massage has a range of benefits, want more info? Click here.

 

Teagan Chapman – Senior Remedial Massage Therapist & Chief Pregnancy Massage Therapist

Teagan - Pregnancy Massage Therapist & Remedial Massage Therapist at Rapid Recovery
Teagan – Pregnancy Massage Therapist & Remedial Massage Therapist at Rapid Recovery.

After having her mum pay Teagan to massage her back from a very young age, Teagan grew a passion for helping people in chronic pain. Additionally, Teagan suffered chronic lower back pain throughout her teenage years. With this, she only felt relief with remedial massage. Now treating chronic pain is her career!

Teagan’s super power is helping people with a variety of chronic pain issues – in particular chronic back pain. She’s also worked in a direct to business setting working with the corporate sector of one of Australia’s biggest car companies helping to iron out issues arising from massive hours of desk work.

Teagan is also our chief pregnancy therapist for more info on pregnancy massage, click here.

Additionally, she has experience in numerous sporting settings including soccer, basketball, netball & ultimate frisbee (yes it is a real sport!).

If you suffer chronic pain – particularly back pain, are currently pregnant or have young children, Teagan is your girl!

Ruth Kett – Remedial Massage Therapist & Pregnancy Massage Therapist

Ruth – Remedial Massage Therapist at Rapid Recovery.

Ruth has spent several years working as a remedial massage therapist in a day spa environment and a local football club in Geelong.

She was fed up with working in a day spa environment where often her clientele were people on holidays and she wasn’t getting the opportunity to make a real difference in peoples lives.

We are thrilled to have Ruth onboard. Her hands on skills are amazing, and she can now fulfil that desire of helping people in the long term, making a huge difference in their lives.

Ruth’s super power is helping to keep active people active! Whether it be keeping you moving as you age, helping you recover from those gym workouts (and not let soreness cause you to drop out) or helping you to absolutely smash through the line in your next run…. Ruth is your girl!

If you walk, run, play sport or do another form of physical activity I would personally book with Ruth!

Cameron Arnott – Sports Therapist

Cameron - Sports Therapist & Remedial Massage Therapist at Rapid Recovery
Cameron – Sports Therapist & Remedial Massage Therapist at Rapid Recovery.

Cameron holds an Advanced Diploma in Sports Therapy after graduating from his 3 year full time course at the Australian College of Sports Therapy.

Since then, he has worked with many elite and professional athletes as well as local sporting clubs. In addition he has donated time to charity events such as the Oxfam Trail Walk. With over 10 years experience Cameron has reached the top of his field having worked with many national & international athletes.

Cameron is committed to serving his clients to the highest possible standards. The emphasis of treatment is fixing the cause of the injury, thus minimising any future disruption this injury will have.

Through his knowledge and understanding of the human body Cameron will have you back to your best in no time!

While originally starting his career working with many sports people & teams, his found that helping people with chronic pain is also extremely rewarding!

Finally, here is a personal message from Cameron for people who suffer chronic pain:

“I personally believe many people live in pain or with dysfunction, when they don’t need to & don’t have to. But, I have seen many people who have lived in chronic pain for years without needing to. Above all, many say the reason for not seeking treatment is they didn’t know who to see or have been told by other health providers that nothing could be done or had unsuccessful treatments. Basically, my message is don’t be one of these people. In particular, don’t live in chronic pain, call me to see if I can help you!”.

For more info on sports therapy, click here.

 

Emma Clayton – Myotherapist, Remedial Massage Therapist, Oncology Massage & Lymphoedema Practitioner

Emma, Myotherapist, Remedial Massage Therapist, Oncology Massage Therapist & Lymphoedema Practitioner. at Rapid Recovery

Meet Emma, our talented and passionate myotherapist, remedial massage, oncology massage  & lymphatic massage therapist.

Emma has been dancing for over 18 years and with this experience she understands how important it is to maintain pain-free range of movement.  Emma achieves this with a strong focus on addressing the cause of your pain, not just the issue itself.

Emma is one of the nicest & most compassionate people you will ever meet. She has completed further studies within the oncology massage field and is a Lymphoedema Practitioner. Emma is able to offer lymphatic massage treatment to those who may suffer range of movement restrictions, swelling and pain post cancer surgery/treatments. Emma also applies her lymphatic massage skills to acute injuries that’s cause inflammation and swelling and even to simply enhance the body’s immune system and wellbeing. 

Emma is always looking to learn new skills and is currently completing a degree in Occupational Therapy. 

Key areas of interest for Emma include: 

  • Lymphoedema Prevention and Management 
  • Oncology Care
  • Invisible Illnesses including MS, fibromyalgia & chronic fatigue
  • Chronic Pain 
  • Lower back and Hip Pain
  • General aches and Pains