Meet Our Team

At Touch Point Massage Therapy, our therapists bring diverse skills in remedial massage, myotherapy, sports recovery, pregnancy support, and therapeutic care. Each has their own strengths and style — but they all share a passion for helping you move better and feel your best.

Jonathan Plowman, Senior Therapist and Co-Owner

Senior Therapist · Co-Owner

Jonathan Plowman

Jonathan is the co-owner of Touch Point Massage Therapy, a boutique Level 1 clinic on Bridge Road that he launched with Owen Coupe back in April 2011.

Jonathan's modalities are in sports massage, dry needling, assessment, mobilisations and MET (Muscle Energy Technique). His main specialty is correcting short-to-medium term neck, shoulder and back conditions that won't resolve with exercise or modern-day drugs. He also has a special interest in running and basketball injuries.

Qualifications

  • Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy, MIMT (2023)
  • Diploma of Remedial Massage (2010)
  • Member of Massage & Myotherapy Australia
  • Certificate IV in Business (Small Business Management)

Strengths & Specialties

  • Dry needling (shoulders, traps)
  • Sports injury treatment (running, basketball)
  • Cupping, Gua Sha, Lomi Lomi
  • Corporate & event massage
Practices at
Richmond Brunswick East Mobile
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Remedial Therapist

Shane Blessley

With extensive experience in corporate massage settings, Shane brings a confident, intuitive approach to his treatments. His recent work across both Richmond and Brunswick East clinics has sharpened his ability to deliver targeted relief for desk-bound tension, stress-related discomfort, and postural imbalances.

Qualifications

  • Certificate IV in Massage
  • Diploma of Remedial Massage, MIMT Heidelberg (2019)
  • Member of Massage & Myotherapy Australia (2023)

Strengths & Specialties

  • Firm, deeper style focusing on trigger points and fascia
  • Remedial massage, myofascial release, cupping, TENS
  • Studying myotherapy part-time through 2026
Practices at
Richmond Brunswick East
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Kana Tajima, Remedial Therapist

Remedial Therapist

Kana Tajima

Since 2019 Kana has worked as a therapeutic massage therapist across numerous 5-star hotels in Melbourne. She enjoys helping clients with acute or chronic conditions, enhancing their lives through her treatments and tailored recommendations. Kana has a wonderful firm pressure that's sure to relieve any tight back or shoulder combination.

Qualifications

  • Certificate IV in Massage
  • Diploma of Remedial Massage, Max Therapy Institute (2020)
  • Member of AMT (Association of Massage Therapists)
  • Shiatsu Massage Workshop (2021)

Strengths & Specialties

  • Firm, clinical style
  • Shiatsu, sports massage, trigger point therapy
  • AROM and PROM testing
Practices at
Richmond Geelong West
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Naly Mao, Massage Therapist (Certificate IV Trainee)

Massage Therapist · Cert IV Trainee

Naly Mao

Naly is our newest Certificate IV trainee massage therapist, joining Touch Point in a flexible role that blends study with real-world experience. She currently trains at our Richmond clinic one day a week and spends the other on campus, building skills in massage therapy, client care and front desk support. Her current modalities include hot stone, relaxation and therapeutic treatments, as well as sports and deep tissue work.

Qualifications

  • Commenced Certificate IV in Massage (2025)
  • Advanced Diploma of Beauty Therapy (2022)
Practices at
Richmond
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Owen Coupe, Senior Remedial Therapist and Co-Owner

Senior Remedial Therapist · Co-Owner

Owen Coupe

Owen has been working as a remedial massage therapist since 2006, treating deep muscular pain, sports injuries and work/home-related stress and tension. He specialises in deep tissue and remedial massage with a focus on sports, maintenance and performance — firm and effective treatments that bring the body back to full functionality. He's dedicated to helping people stay healthy and maintain a solid level of fitness.

Qualifications

  • Diploma of Remedial Massage
  • Member of Massage & Myotherapy Australia
  • Certificate III in Fitness Instruction
  • Advanced Diploma of Pilates (Group Fitness)
  • WorkSafe-accredited for injury claims

Strengths & Specialties

  • Firm, flowing remedial style
  • 25 years' bodywork experience with athletes
  • Functional fitness & group training background
Practices at
Geelong
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Melissa Campbell, Remedial Therapist

Remedial Therapist

Melissa Campbell

Melissa has over 20 years' experience in massage therapy. She has practised both privately and in physiotherapy clinics in Geelong, Falls Creek Resort and London. Working alongside physiotherapists together with her keen interest in health and fitness has shaped a holistic approach to her sessions — letting her integrate exercise into treatment plans for full rehabilitation.

Qualifications

  • Certificate IV in Massage (1998)
  • Diploma of Remedial Massage (2019)
  • Certificate in Cupping (2020)

Strengths & Specialties

  • Firm, flowing remedial style
  • 25 years' bodywork experience
  • Holistic approach from physio clinic background
Practices at
Geelong
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