move mend perth
general musculoskeletal & Women’s pelvic health physiotherapist in ashby.
a modern clinic, with a human touch.
At Move Mend Perth, your trusted physio in Ashby, we get it — pain can stop you in your tracks. When every step, stretch, or lift feels like a challenge, it’s easy to lose confidence and put life on hold. We believe movement is medicine — the key to easing pain, rebuilding strength, and restoring your freedom to do the things you love.
Expert hands, lasting change.
Our physiotherapists combine expert knowledge with a hands-on approach to care. Through thorough assessments, manual therapy, and tailored exercise programs, we work with you every step of the way to relieve pain, restore movement, and support your long-term recovery.
Meet your physiotherapist:
Melissa booyens
Melissa is a passionate physiotherapist with over 10 years of experience. With a background in sports physiotherapy and a strong focus on movement-based rehabilitation, she takes a hands-on, individualised approach in care.
Having been actively involved in sports herself, Melissa understands the demands of training, performance and recovery. She is committed to identifying the root cause of pain or dysfunction, not just treating symptoms, and empowering her patients to move confidently and live without limitation.
As a pelvic health physiotherapist, Melissa has a special interest in helping women feel confident and in control of their bodies. She understands that concerns like pelvic pain, incontinence and postnatal recovery can feel personal or difficult to talk about, and she is passionate about creating a safe, judgement-free space for these conversations. Her approach combines education, tailored rehabilitation, and practical strategies to support you through every stage of life, helping you return to exercise, daily activities, and the things you love with confidence.
Our Services
Musculoskeletal physiotherapy focuses on the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of injuries and conditions affecting muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons and nerves. Whether you are dealing with a recent injury, ongoing pain, or movement limitations, this approach aims to restore function, reduce discomfort and help you move with confidence again.
Treatment is tailored to the individual and begins with a thorough assessment to identify the root cause of your symptoms - not just the area of pain. From there, we combine hands-on therapy, targeted exercise and education to support your recovery and prevent reccurance.
Common conditions treated include:
Back and neck pain
Sports injuries
Tendon and ligament injuries
Postural and work-related pain
Joint stiffness and arthritis
Overuse injuries
Our goal is not only to relieve pain, but to improve strength, mobility and overall performance - so you can return to the activities you love, feel stronger and more resilient.
Women’s health physiotherapy focuses on supporting the unique physical needs of women through all stages of life - from adolescence and pregnancy to post-natal recovery and menopause. It is a specialised area of physiotherapy that addresses concerns related to the pelvic floor, core function and overall musculoskeletal wellbeing.
This service provides a safe, supportive and respectful space to discuss symptoms that are often overlooked or considered “normal”, but shouldn’t be. A thorough assessment allows us to understand the root cause of your concerns and create an individualised treatment plan tailored to your body and goals.
Treatment may include pelvic floor assessment and rehabilitation, guided exercise, education, real-time ultrasound assessment and hands-on therapy where appropriate - helping you regain confidence, comfort and control in your body.
Common areas we treat include:
Pelvic floor dysfunction (weakness, overactivity, or incoordination)
Urinary incontinence or urgency
Pelvic pain
Pregnancy-related aches and pains
Postnatal recovery (including return to exercise)
Abdominal separation (diastasis recti)
Menopause-related changes
Our goal is to empower you with knowledge and practical tools, so you can move well, feel strong and live without limitation - at every stage of life.
Dry needling is a targeted treatment technique used to relieve muscle tension, reduce pain and improve movement. It involves using fine, sterile needles inserted into tight or overactive muscles - often referred to as trigger points - to help release tension and restore normal muscle function.
This technique works by stimulating a healing response within the muscle, increasing blood flow and helping to reduce sensitivity in the area. It can be particularly effective for persistent tightness, referred pain, and areas that haven’t responded fully to other treatments.
Dry needling is always used as part of a broader treatment approach, alongside hands-on therapy, exercise and movement retraining to ensure lasting results.
It may be helpful for:
Muscle tightness and trigger points
Neck and back pain
Headaches and migraines
Sports and overuse injuries
Our aim is to reduce pain, improve mobility, and support your body’s natural recovery - so you can move more freely and comfortably.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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You do not need a GP referral unless:
Your treatment is part of a Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDMP/CMP), or
Your care is covered under a third-party claim (e.g., Workers’ Compensation, Motor Vehicle Insurance, DVA, or NDIS).
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Wear comfortable clothing that allows movement (e.g., shorts for knees/hips, singlet for shoulders). Bring recent reports (X-ray/MRI/ultrasound), your medication list, any referral, and your private health fund card.
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Yes — we can process most private health rebates on the spot (HICAPS). You just pay the gap.
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Yes — eligible GP referrals under a CDMP/CMP qualify for the prevailing Medicare rebate per visit. A gap payment may apply.
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