Anthony McKergow — Remedial Massage Therapist
I’m Anthony McKergow, a diploma-qualified remedial massage therapist based in Hoppers Crossing, serving the western suburbs of Melbourne including Point Cook, Werribee, Tarneit, Truganina, and Williams Landing.
I completed my Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT52015) at Gordon TAFE in 2019 and have been in clinical practice since. I’m a member of Massage and Myotherapy Australia (MMA) — the peak professional body for remedial massage in Australia.
Clinical Approach
I don't work from a protocol. Every session starts with an assessment: I want to understand where your symptoms are, when they started, what aggravates them, and what you've already tried. That process shapes everything that follows — the techniques I use, the pressure I apply, the areas I prioritise.
Most people arrive with a presenting complaint that has a mechanical pattern underneath it. Chronic lower back pain that flares every few months. Neck tension that radiates into the shoulder. A hip that locks after sitting. These aren't random. They have a load history and a tissue explanation, and working that out before putting hands on is what separates assessment-led treatment from general massage.
The techniques I draw on include deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, dry needling, neuromuscular cupping, muscle energy technique, and percussive release. I use whatever the tissue requires — not whatever I happen to favour on a given day.
Qualifications and Memberships
- Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT52015) — Gordon TAFE, 2019
- Member, Massage and Myotherapy Australia (MMA) — active membership, current with CPD requirements
- 7 years clinical experience — sole practitioner at PCRMT, Hoppers Crossing since 2019
AHPRA registration does not apply to remedial massage in Australia. MMA membership is the recognised professional standard for the profession and confirms currency of practice, ongoing education requirements, and professional indemnity insurance.
Last reviewed: June 2026
Specialisations
Chronic Pain and Restricted Movement
Lower back pain, neck and shoulder tension, postural patterns that develop over years of repetitive load or sedentary work. These respond to soft-tissue work when it's specific and consistent. I see a lot of people who've been told to 'just stretch more' and haven't found that helpful. That's usually because the restriction is in the tissue, not the habit.
Sports Recovery and Performance
Training load management, delayed onset muscle soreness, maintenance between events, and returning to training after minor soft-tissue injuries. I work with recreational athletes and people who train seriously but aren't elite — the population who can't afford extended downtime but also can't afford to accumulate load without managing it.
Assessment-Led Treatment
TMJ dysfunction, thoracic restriction, hip and pelvis asymmetry, and referred pain patterns that don't resolve with general treatment. If you've seen other practitioners without a lasting result, the assessment process is where I start.
Why Assessment Matters
The most common reason treatment doesn't hold is that it was applied to the symptom site rather than the mechanical cause. Tightness in the upper trapezius is often a consequence, not the source. Lower back pain that recurs is usually being fed by a pattern that treatment hasn't addressed yet.
When I assess before treating, I'm looking for the difference between where you feel the problem and where the problem actually lives. That's a different clinical conversation from 'where does it hurt?' — and it produces a different treatment outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifications do you hold?
I hold a Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT52015), completed at Gordon TAFE in 2019. I'm a current member of Massage and Myotherapy Australia, which requires ongoing continuing professional development to maintain.
How long have you been practicing?
I've been in clinical practice since 2019 — 7 years. PCRMT is my sole practice, based in Hoppers Crossing.
What makes your approach different from a relaxation massage?
Remedial massage is outcome-focused. I assess the tissue before I treat it, work at depth appropriate to the clinical findings, and structure the session around resolving a specific mechanical issue — not general wellbeing. The pressure, technique, and focus change based on what I find in the assessment.
Are you a member of a professional association?
Yes. I'm a member of Massage and Myotherapy Australia (MMA), the peak professional body for remedial massage therapists in Australia. Membership confirms active insurance, CPD compliance, and accountability to the association's code of conduct.
Do you treat sports injuries?
I work with recreational athletes and regular trainers on load management, recovery, and soft-tissue maintenance. For acute traumatic injuries (fractures, ruptures, significant tears), you'll need a sports physician or physiotherapist first — but for training-related soreness, chronic tightness, and return-to-load support, that's core to what I do.
Where are you located?
The clinic is at 1 Motto Court, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029. I serve clients from Point Cook, Werribee, Tarneit, Truganina, Williams Landing, and Altona Meadows.
Book a Session
Sessions are by appointment. Book online via the link below or call 0483 915 666.