Carissa Stewart

Carissa Stewart is the director at Body Align Myotherapy. Carissa completed her Advanced Diploma in Myotherapy in 2002 and is a member of the Institute of Registered Myotherapists Australia (IRMA).

Since then she has continued her education in Myotherapy through regular Myotherapy seminars and workshops. Carissa also completed the post-graduate program in assessment, treatment and preventions of soft tissue dysfunction through the Australasian College of Soft Tissue Therapy. Carissa has a very strong interest in the rehabilitation of muscles which led her to further her studies and become a Certified Rehabilitation Pilates Instructor in 2008.

Carissa unfortunately was involved in an accident at the age of 16, which caused her to suffer from chronic low back pain. During year 12 she was very frustrated with her pain and decided to choose a career to educate herself about her body. Carissa chose Myotherapy after seeking all types of therapy to help herself. While studying Myotherapy she was advised to try Pilates to strengthen her core and lower back. Carissa now lives an active and pain free life and wants to help you achieve this.

In the past nine years Carissa has treated an extensive amount of acute and chronic muscular pain, tightness and restriction of movement. With the combination of personal experience, Pilates and Myotherapy Carissa is very passionate in helping you.

Ashlee Hayes

Ashlee graduated from RMIT University with an Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy in 2009 and is also a member of IRMA. Since 2009 Ashlee has been a dedicated therapist at Body Align Myotherapy and is also part of the multidisciplinary team at the Victorian Women’s High Performance Centre working with the elite gymnasts.

Ashlee has previously been a member of the Victorian Institute of Sport as an elite gymnast and pole vaulter. Ashlee also performed as an acrobat in Japans Tokyo Disney Sea which took its toll on her body causing chronic lower back, hip and pelvis pain. When Ashlee returned to Australia she struggled to find the right type of treatment to help her with her problems and in gaining long-term results until she started to see a Myotherapist. Ashlee was then inspired to study Myotherapy to help others with musculoskeletal dysfunction that affects training, work and daily life.

Ashlee is passionate about incorporating prevention and rehabilitation exercises along with her treatment for her clients to receive quality, long-term results.

Amrita Bassi

Amrita joined Body Align Myotherapy in October 2011. She studied at the Australian College of Sports Therapy obtaining an Advanced Diploma in Remedial Massage (Myotherapy).

Amrita has always had a huge sporting influence in her life due to her family’s sporting involvement, she is a great admirer of all sports and follows AFL, Rugby & Soccer to name a few.

Amrita’s passion for Myotherapy arose through her brother’s uncanny ability to get injured whilst training and competing for Australia in Freestyle Wrestling. She helps out at various local community sporting clubs when she can. Amrita had great exposure to professional athletes whilst working with Melbourne Victory Football Club for the entire 2010-2011 football season.

Amrita enjoys the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions, incorporating various modalities to achieve optimal long term results.