Melanie takes a highly individualised, root-cause approach to health and vitality.

Her work focuses on identifying the underlying biochemical, environmental, and lifestyle factors that are driving inflammation leading to symptoms and health challenges.

She holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional Medicine) and draws on her additional training in mitochondrial health, nutrigenomics, therapeutic diets, environmental toxicity, Buteyko breathing and mineral balancing.

Melanie develops targeted, individualised recommendations that support cellular health to restore the body’s natural capacity for repair, regulation, and long-term wellbeing.

Melanie takes a highly individualised, root-cause approach to health and vitality. Her work focu... Read More

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Sal Petrassi is the founder and Director of Lymph & Muscle Centre, bringing over a decade of experience in muscle therapy and specialised lymphatic care to the Lake Macquarie community.

An ALA-accredited Lymphoedema Therapist, trained in the Dr Vodder Lymphatic Drainage method, Sal is deeply committed to improving quality of life for those living with lipoedema and other lymphatic and chronic conditions.

With an Advanced Diploma in Myotherapy, diploma in remedial massage, fitness cert 3 & 4, and nutrition certificates, Sal takes a holistic approach of hands-on treatment with education, advocacy, and long-term health support.

Her work spans lymphoedema, lipoedema, post-surgical recovery, chronic pain, and inflammatory conditions, always with a focus on treating the whole person, not just the symptoms.

Sal’s passion for the human body began early, evolving from a lifelong involvement in sport, including representing Australia in martial arts, to a career dedicated to helping others heal, move, and feel better.

Known for her compassion, high standards of care, and unwavering client advocacy, Sal has built Lymph & Muscle Centre on the belief that everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, and empowered in their health journey.

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Welcome to our new and exclusive Pneumatic Compression Pump Recovery Room.

Not only is the lymphapress pump perfectly designed to mimic hands-on manual lymph drainage, it’s an essential component in the management of oedema, many other congested lymphatic conditions, it is also a high powered fitness recovery tool. Pumping those sore, tired muscles back to comfort.

Optimal Regular Pump

Garments Available: - Full Lower Body Pants, Abdomen & Legs drainage - Full Upper Body Jacket - PCD 1/2 Jacket – ½ Torso & 1 Arm (universal) + Arm Sleeve ONE SIZE fits most

Measurements for pants garment as per below.

Regular Pants - - Ribs - 118cm - 135cm, - Waist - 117cm - 134cm, - Top legs - 63cm - 72cm (per leg), - Mid thigh - 58cm - 66cm (per leg), - Widest Calf - 49cm - 58cm (per leg), - Foot - 38cm - 45cm (per foot).

if you are in between, or higher than above sizes we add expanders on each side adding an extra 5-20cm (bottom to top)

RECOMMENDED SESSION TIMES Lymphatic maintenance are 60-90min sessions

For Sports recovery 30-60mins

Welcome to our new and exclusive Pneumatic Compression Pump Recovery Room. Not only is the lymph... Read More

Welcome to our new and exclusive Pneumatic Compression Pump Recovery Room.

Not only is the lymphapress pump perfectly designed to mimic hands-on manual lymph drainage, it’s an essential component in the management of oedema, many other congested lymphatic conditions, it is also a high powered fitness recovery tool. Pumping those sore, tired muscles back to comfort.

Optimal Large Pump

Garments Available: - Full Lower Body Pants, Abdomen & Legs drainage - Full Upper Body Jacket - PCD 1/2 Jacket – ½ Torso & 1 Arm (universal) + Arm Sleeve ONE SIZE fits most

Measurements for pants garment as per below. Large Pants - - Ribs - 150cm - 166cm, - Waist - 145cm - 161cm, - Top legs - 72cm - 80cm (per leg), - Mid thigh - 74cm - 82cm (per leg), - Widest Calf - 68cm - 76cm (per leg), - Foot - 52cm - 60cm (per foot).

if you are in between, or higher than above sizes we add expanders on each side adding an extra 5-20cm (bottom to top)

RECOMMENDED SESSION TIMES Lymphatic maintenance are 60-90min sessions For Sports recovery 30-60mins

Welcome to our new and exclusive Pneumatic Compression Pump Recovery Room. Not only is the lymph... Read More

Welcome to our new and exclusive Pneumatic Compression Pump Recovery Room.

Not only is the lymphapress pump perfectly designed to mimic hands-on manual lymph drainage, it’s an essential component in the management of oedema, many other congested lymphatic conditions, it is also a high powered fitness recovery tool. Pumping those sore, tired muscles back to comfort.

PCD (2nd) Regular Pump

PCD 52 PUMP - This one is our @home pump. Sold to clients after assessment for Post Surgery, Lymphoedema & Lipoedema Management @home. Also used as a 2nd Regular size pump if #1 is in use.

Garments Available: - PCD Pants - Abdomen & Legs, - PCD 1/2 Jacket – ½ Torso & 1 Arm (universal) + Arm Sleeve ONE SIZE fits most - PCD Single Leg sleeves (XXLarge & Regular - Large), - PCD Single Arm sleeve.

Measurements for pants garment as per below.

PCD Regular Pants - - Pants & Torso Circumferences - Ribs - 118cm - 135cm, - Waist - 117cm - 134cm, - Top legs - 63cm - 72cm (per leg), - Mid thigh - 60cm - 66cm (per leg), - Widest Calf - 54cm - 58cm (per leg), - Foot - 42cm - 45cm (per foot).

+expanders adds 5-10cm

RECOMMENDED SESSION TIMES Lymphatic maintenance are 60-90min sessions For Sports recovery 30-60mins

Welcome to our new and exclusive Pneumatic Compression Pump Recovery Room. Not only is the lymph... Read More