Remedial Massage Therapist + Acupuncturist – Paula Espinoza Pena
Paula Espinoza Pena is a eminent remedial massage therapist and acupuncturist at Shannon Clinic – Melbourne Chiropractic and Sports Care. Her extensive background as a former professional tennis player and coach enriches her therapeutic approach, particularly in women’s health, musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, and rehabilitation.
Professional Background:
Clinical Practice: Established and operated a successful clinic in Chile, catering to athletes, office professionals, and caregivers.
Athletic Career: Competed on Chile’s national circuit and participated in WTA and ITF tours across South America.
Transition to Therapy: Motivated by the necessity of maintaining peak physical condition, Paula pursued studies in Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and remedial massage, commencing her training in 2012.
Advanced Training in Australia:
- Academic Excellence: Upon relocating to Australia, Paula furthered her acupuncture studies in Melbourne, earning the Tertiary Scholarship Fund Excellence Award in the Chinese Medicine category.
Therapeutic Expertise:
- Techniques Employed: Proficient in acupuncture, acupressure, trigger point therapy, stretching, and Tuina massage—a cornerstone of TCM aimed at harmonizing bodily energy (qi) through specialized massage techniques. Small scale studies have shown Tuina massage is beneficial in treating neck and low back pain when combined with exercise therapy as well as blood circulation.
- Conditions Managed: Effectively addresses neck and shoulder pain, headaches, back discomfort, sports-related injuries, and general muscular tension.
As a sports and remedial massage therapist and acupuncturist, Paula routinely sees patients with:
- Neck pain and tension
- Shoulder pain and tension
- Headaches
- Back pain
- Sports related injuries – calf, hamstring, quad, glute tightness, shoulder restrictions etc
- General muscle tension and tightness
- Leg flushes for runners, tennis players, footballers etc
Experience the integration of athletic insight and therapeutic proficiency with Paula Espinoza Pena at Shannon Clinic, where your health and well-being are our priority. You can find more information on what remedial massage is and how it may benefit you here.
Paula offers her services on Tuesdays from 3 pm to 7 pm at Shannon Clinic, located at Suite 9.16, Level 9, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.
- Appointments: To schedule a session, please call 03 9041 9783 or email info@shannonclinic.com.au.
Experience the integration of athletic insight and therapeutic proficiency with Paula Espinoza Pena at Shannon Clinic, where your health and well-being are our priority.