Michael River Massage

Australian Massage Therapy registration number: AMT 15579 Michael River
Remedial Massage Therapist


Michael was born in England before moving to Australia in 2010. He worked for about a decade in disabilities and mental health, before following his passion and completing his Remedial Massage Therapy Diploma in 2021. This study was supported through selection for a Destination NSW Scholarship in 2020. In 2023 Michael completed further studies in Pregnancy Massage and is a qualified pregnancy massage therapist. Michael used to compete in World Championship Downhill Skateboarding, until a severe spinal injury in 2011. This trauma has provided him with personal experience of chronic back pain, while also highlighting how amazing the body can be with recovery. In his spare time, Michael practices Kungfu, which helps keeps him strong and motivated. Helping people achieve their goals. When people come in and say, “that thing you did helped me so much! Thank you!”


Areas of interest? As a remedial massage therapist, anything musculoskeletal interests me. I love anatomy! I approach each person as a ‘whole’ rather than just an isolated symptom. Your top tip

Hydration! Muscles need water too! People would be surprised if they knew…

Just how many muscles can be involved in the simple act of breathing!