Emma Martel Pure Physio Melbourne Physiotherapist

Emma Martel Physiotherapy

About Emma Martel

Emma Martel brings a rich and diverse background to her physiotherapy practice, grounded in both conventional and holistic approaches. She earned her Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Notre Dame in 2008. Her career has since been marked by a passion for learning and an eagerness to explore new methods of healing.

Emma’s journey into physiotherapy began at a young age, shaped by time spent in her parents’ clinic where she treated the gym as her own playground. This early exposure laid the foundation for a lifelong commitment to the field. Over the years, she has pursued further education in areas such as dry needling, acupuncture, and complex pain science. Her training also includes focused study on low back, thorax and pelvic pain, women’s health physiotherapy, visceral manipulation, and craniosacral therapy.

Services

Emma’s clinical offering is distinctive in its breadth and depth, blending traditional physiotherapy with alternative methods. Her treatments are always patient-focused, aiming to address the whole person, not just isolated symptoms. Services include:

• Sports and Spinal Physiotherapy: Treatment for injuries related to physical activity and postural strain, including rehabilitation and prevention strategies.

• Women’s Health Physiotherapy: Support for pelvic health, pre- and postnatal care, and related conditions affecting women across the lifespan.

• Dry Needling and Acupuncture: Used to reduce muscle tension and manage chronic or acute pain.

• Pain Science and Management: Specialised care for individuals dealing with complex or long-term pain conditions.

• Visceral Manipulation: A gentle, manual therapy technique aimed at relieving tension in the internal organs and surrounding tissues.

• Craniosacral Therapy: A subtle, hands-on method that works with the body’s natural rhythms to help restore balance and function.

Each treatment is guided by a thorough assessment and tailored to meet the specific needs of the patient.

Additional Information

Emma has worked in both hospital and private clinic environments across Western Australia and London, gaining valuable experience in a wide range of settings. Since settling in Melbourne in 2014, she has continued to expand her scope, combining modern physiotherapy with alternative therapies to offer a truly integrative approach.

Her interest in movement, the nervous system, and how pain manifests through the body informs her careful, considered approach to care. Emma’s patients benefit not only from her technical knowledge but also from her calm, compassionate manner.

Whether supporting recovery from injury, managing persistent pain, or providing specialised women’s health services, Emma brings a thoughtful and well-rounded perspective to every treatment. Her philosophy is simple: healing happens when the body is treated as a whole.