Dr Karen Lucas

Karen began Eltham Myotherapy in 1995. She is the first myotherapist to complete a PhD. Her doctoral studies focused on the effects of myofascial trigger points (contraction knots in the muscles). She regularly lectures to myotherapists and other health care professionals. She is particularly interested in the effects of stress on the body and can teach you techniques to help calm the central nervous system and reduce the physical effects of stress. She is currently completely a Masters in the Science of Medicine (Pain Management) from the School of Medicine at Sydney University and is a member of the International Myopain Society, an international multidisciplinary society that researches and treats muscle pain and fibromyalgia.