The Healthy Body Company is a dynamic family run health business committed to supporting the healthy active lives of our clients and our broader community. Working together, this team of professionals can provide truly expert advice to our clients and the broader community and support those people to live a healthy active life. Our mission is to operate a successful health business that assists our clients to achieve excellent outcomes, and supports our staff to be the very best in their professions.
Services
You can book online for most of our services, or call one of our friendly receptionists. They will confirm your appointment and take some general information about you and how you came to find us. On your initial consultation you will have a private extended session which will consists of a thorough subjective, objective and physical examination by one of our Physiotherapists or Allied Health professionals.
Stephen Cunningham and Trisha Cashmere purchased the practice from Sheryl Farquarhson in 1998. In those days they were the only physios and Pam Hughes handled everything behind the desk. Kathryn Charlton, now our longest serving employee joined the team in 2000. She's still here, so we think she is happy.
You may know our business as Hardman & McCarthy Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Centre. We have may now re-branded, developed and grown our team but we still hold the same patient focused values as the original fantastic Centre - as well maintaining some of the much loved members from the original team.
Physio's deal with bones, muscles, ligaments and nerves of the whole musculoskeletal system. They are trained to assess, diagnose and treat any musculoskeletal, neurological or cardiorespiratory conditions. If you have extras cover as part of your private Health Insurance Physio will most likely be covered, we have HiCaps facilities which will allow you to claim on the spot and you will only have to pay the gap.
Physiotherapists are university trained health professionals who must be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority and be fully insured. Physiotherapists at The Healthy Body Company are among the best in the profession. Our team undergoes rigorous post-graduate training as part of our Graduate Program, and then continue to increase their knowledge throughout their careers with both in-house and external training.
Reviews (10)
Chloe Brown
Jan 26, 2022
Report
Allison (Neukirchen) is amazing. I prefer to work exclusively with sports med trained professionals, and she has been instrumental in seeing me through a couple of back-to-back physical setbacks, and has me on the road to not just recovery, but being better off than I thought would be possible. She is incredible at not just treating the symptom which is often VERY painful, but at getting to the source and working out the (often) hidden pain. Highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for solutions - not just another band-aid.
Marie Wood
Aug 13, 2021
Report
I went to see Allison after a 3 day migraine that would not go away. She used cranial sacral, trigger point and stretching and relieved the intense pressure in the back of my neck that was contributing to my migraine. During my massage she noticed an alignment issue and asked if she could work on my lower back and hip, an area that has been painful for many years due to an old injury. By using a few techniques that no one had tried in any of my many past massages, she was able to relieve the extreme tenderness I experienced in my hip and lower back. She is incredibly intuitive, has a deep understanding
Marsha Moore
May 22, 2021
Report
I've been seeing Karen, the owner of The Healthy Body Co., for many years. She's one of the best massage practitioners I've ever visited. The people she hires to work with her are equally amazing. They have wonderful protocols in place for health and safety, it's easy to make an appointment, and the prices are reasonable for non-insured clients. If you need some pampering after the last year, or need attention because of an injury or chronic condition, The Healthy Body Co. is the place to go.
Gretchen Reimbold
Apr 14, 2021
Report
Karen Dickson is the best massage therapist I have ever experienced. She is very personable and knowledgeable, and has an amazing gift of healing. I have had two hip replacement surgeries, and Karen made it possible for me to be able to function each day, before surgery and post-op. I highly recommend her if you have health issues that can be addressed through massage. I see Karen once a month for a tune up, and it helps so much. DO your body a favor and schedule an appointment with Karen!
A. G.
Mar 23, 2021
Report
Allison is amazing! My budget is tight and I only do massages for medical reasons, but she is always worth booking, takes the time to listen, observe, explain what she's doing and be present with you. You can tell she's passionate about what she does and nerds out on health science and human anatomy, which I really love. I've tried a few other massage therapists and she's just the best.
Dana Rozner
Jan 11, 2020
Report
Hands down the best massage on the eastside, and I've tried a lot! Karen is super professional and knows what she's doing. I came to her after a week of tension headaches and she was able to provide a great relief. She worked on my trigger points and was able to locate the ones causing the pain. She uses the right amount of pressure and once done, you immediately feel better. Highly recommended!
Rachel Long
Jan 02, 2020
Report
Karen is incredible. I’m both a weightlifter and a highly strung person. The combination means I’m incredibly tight and carry all my stress in my neck and back. Karen is, without exaggeration, the only person who can get my body to relax.
I couldn’t recommend her more. She is incredibly strong and can get muscles to respond in the way she wants. She can find parts that are tight and fixes them without me having to say anything. But even more than that, Karen is an amazing person who really cares about her clients. Go see her.
I couldn’t recommend her more. She is incredibly strong and can get muscles to respond in the way she wants. She can find parts that are tight and fixes them without me having to say anything. But even more than that, Karen is an amazing person who really cares about her clients. Go see her.
Katie McDaniel
Nov 12, 2017
Report
Karen is an amazing massage therapist and person. She has incredible knowledge and experience and loves to share it with anyone she can. The sports therapy style massage I receive was amazing. She listened to all my aches and pains and made sure to address them during our time together. If you are in need of a strong, knowledgeable massage therapist Karen is your girl!
Jenny Flowers
Sep 03, 2017
Report
I was first referred to Karen through a mutual acquaintance and have been seeing her for massage for three years. I injured my back in the fall of '16 and couldn't believe how immobile I was. Karen was a huge part of getting me back on track. She really knows a lot about the body and has quite a range as an LMP. Stress and body aches are part of my job as an ICU nurse and Karen really helps keep me moving forward. Fantastic massage from a fantastic lady, I highly recommend!
Jillian Gibson
Sep 01, 2017
Report
BEST MASSAGE ON THE EASTSIDE!
I recently tweaked an old shoulder injury, Karen has been able to squeeze me into her schedule when needed and has provided me with great relief! She is very caring and passionate about massage. During each session she checks and rechecks your comfort, regarding pressure and head rest position, which I particularly appreciate given the fact that I have Fibromyalgia and different parts of my body react extremely different to pressure then others. Karen has also provided care for my mother who is undergoing cancer treatment. She has had tremendous relief from these
I recently tweaked an old shoulder injury, Karen has been able to squeeze me into her schedule when needed and has provided me with great relief! She is very caring and passionate about massage. During each session she checks and rechecks your comfort, regarding pressure and head rest position, which I particularly appreciate given the fact that I have Fibromyalgia and different parts of my body react extremely different to pressure then others. Karen has also provided care for my mother who is undergoing cancer treatment. She has had tremendous relief from these