John Middleton
Myotherapist | MLD Practitioner | Movement Coach
Driven by a lifelong love of movement and body awareness, John brings an optimistic, results-based approach to Vitality Lab. His clinical philosophy is built on an "enabling, low-threshold" framework- meaning he meets you exactly where you are, breaking down complex rehabilitation into practical, achievable steps that build confidence in your body.
John is a highly skilled Myotherapist and Remedial Massage Therapist who continually hones his practice with evidence-informed techniques. His diverse clinical toolkit includes thorough orthopaedic testing, myofascial cupping, dry needling, taping and Clinical Manual Lymphatic Drainage. Since 2021, he has specialised in the JEMS Movement Systems- a holistic framework that makes sophisticated biomechanics accessible and intuitive. Through JEMS, he helps you uncover your body's natural efficiency, transforming rehabilitation into a collaborative process that restores long-term pain relief, stability, and joy of movement.
His deep fascination with how the human body moves began early in life, heavily inspired by the Alexander Technique and Feldenkrais methods, alongside traditional yoga studies initially undertaken in India. John now channels this extensive knowledge and philosophical curiosity into his clinical treatments.
Current Areas of Clinical Focus:
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Evidence-Informed Myotherapy & Remedial Massage for acute or chronic pain to get you back up and going.
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Movement coaching and pain-science education for rehabilitation.
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Orthopedic pre and post-operative care including Deep Oscillation Therapy, Clinical Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) and NeuroMuscular Taping (NMT)
Registered with all major health funds.
Rachel van den Bosch
Massage Therapist | Decongestive Lymphatic Therapist | Naturopath
Rachel has had driven and varied career built on a lifelong obsession with science, good food, and the mechanics of human vitality.
Since qualifying as a Naturopath and Herbalist in 2003, she has worn many hats- quite literally. Alongside managing a private practice, she has delivered high-end bodywork in luxury spas, clinics and gyms for over 20 years. She is also a professionally trained chef (apprenticed in 3 and 4-hatted restaurants), combining this culinary deep dive with qualifications in Nutrition and Functional Nutrition Counselling. A self-professed perpetual student with a very healthy appetite for Professional Development, she's also currently studying chemistry "just for fun."
Now settled back in hometown Launceston, she draws on this unique blend of experience to work with clients navigating complex health situations. By combining intentional clinical bodywork, herbs, nutrition and realistic advice, she helps you build pathways to health that adapt to your changing needs. Her current areas of clinical focus are supportive oncology, chronic oedema, and post-operative care.
Registered with all major health funds for Remedial Massage.
