Reduce muscle tightness
Targeted needling of tight bands and trigger points to help release tension where it's held.
Dry Needling · Yagoona NSW
Release the knot.
Release the knot.
Move again.
Our AHPRA-registered physiotherapists and chiropractors use dry needling to target tight, tender trigger points — helping ease muscle tension, support your movement and back up the rest of your treatment plan.
Mohammad El-Helou
Akin Konak
Leena Salameh
Lilly Anny
Kimberly Kim
444 Hume HwyYagoona · parking at rear
Not acupuncturebased on modern anatomy
How dry needling helps
Targeted relief,
Targeted relief,
built into your plan.
Dry needling involves inserting a thin, sterile needle into a tight or painful muscle trigger point to help release tension and improve function. It's based on modern anatomy and musculoskeletal science — not traditional acupuncture — and works best as part of a broader treatment plan.
Improve range of motion
Many people notice easier movement in the treated area once muscle tension settles.
Decrease pain & stiffness
Used to help calm stiffness and discomfort linked to overactive or overloaded muscles.
Support recovery & performance
A useful addition to training and rehab programs — helping muscles recover and respond to load.
Precise, trigger-point focused
Your practitioner locates and treats the specific point driving your tightness or pain.
Part of a bigger plan
Often combined with physiotherapy, chiropractic care or massage — not used as a stand-alone fix.
What we treat
Common trigger points
Common trigger points
we release.
/ NECK & SHOULDER
When tension sits in your shoulders
Trigger points across the neck, shoulders and upper back that build with stress, posture or overuse.
/ LOWER BACK & HIP
When your back and hips won't loosen
Tightness through the lower back, hip and glute muscles that limits comfortable movement.
/ SPORTS & TRAINING
When tight calves & hamstrings hold you back
Muscle tightness in the calf, hamstring and quad that shows up with training and sport.
ALSO TREATED REGULARLY
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Lower back pain
- Muscle knots and trigger points
- Sports injuries
- Headaches and migraines
- Hip and glute pain
- Calf, hamstring and quad tightness
- Postural and overuse injuries
- Combined with physio, chiro or massage
- Muscle recovery & performance support
Not sure if dry needling is right for your muscle tightness? Every plan starts with an assessment — if dry needling isn't the right fit, we'll point you toward what is, including our physiotherapists and chiropractors under the same roof.
Meet your practitioners
Delivered by clinicians
Delivered by clinicians
you can trust.
Dry needling at Next Phase Injury Therapy is delivered by our AHPRA-registered physiotherapists and chiropractors as part of your treatment — not a separate, stand-alone service. Several members of our team list dry needling among their specialties.
Leena Salameh
Physiotherapist · B HSc, M PhysioLeena completed her Masters of Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney. Alongside hands-on rehab, she lists dry needling and Hijama among her specialties — used to help release tight muscles and support your recovery through movement.
Book with LeenaLilly Anny
Chiropractor · Macquarie UniversityLilly trained at Macquarie University and lists dry needling and muscle scraping among her techniques, alongside sports rehab, shockwave therapy and cupping / Hijama — often combining several in the one session to get you moving again.
Book with LillyKimberly Kim
Chiropractor · B Chiro, M Chiro (Macquarie Uni)Kimberly completed her Bachelor's and Master's in Chiropractic at Macquarie University. She combines chiropractic adjustment, dry needling, cupping therapy, soft tissue techniques and movement-based rehab, drawing on her background in powerlifting to inform her approach to biomechanics and injury prevention.
Book with KimberlyMohammad El-Helou
ChiropractorMohammad takes a hands-on, patient-centred approach, offering a wide range of therapies including spinal adjustments, soft tissue work, dry needling, dry cupping, Hijama and shockwave therapy.
Book with MohammadAkin Konak
Sports Therapist · 15+ years experienceAkin offers a wide range of techniques including sports massage, dry needling, myofascial release, trigger point therapy and Hijama — bringing an understanding of sport-related injuries from his own playing background.
Book with AkinHave a preferred practitioner? Just let us know when you book.
Your first session
Know exactly
Know exactly
what to expect.
We assess
Your practitioner checks your muscle tension, movement and the area that's bothering you, before deciding whether dry needling is a good fit.
We treat
A thin, sterile needle is inserted into the trigger point. Most people feel only mild discomfort, and your practitioner adjusts to your comfort throughout.
We advise
You'll get guidance on gentle movement afterward, and dry needling is usually paired with manual therapy or exercises in the same visit.
Do you need a referral? No — you can book dry needling directly with our physiotherapists or chiropractors. If you're claiming through WorkCover, CTP, DVA or a Medicare Chronic Disease Management plan, bring your GP referral to your first appointment.
Your treatment course
Sessions that
Sessions that
build on each other.
Dry needling is rarely a one-off. Watch how a typical course comes together as you scroll — from your first treatment through to ongoing care.
Assess & first treatment
Your practitioner examines the muscle, explains the plan and begins treatment. Many people notice reduced tightness and improved movement within 24–48 hours — individual responses vary.
Track your response
Your practitioner reviews how your muscles responded and adjusts technique, location and frequency to suit you.
Combine with rehab
Dry needling continues alongside manual therapy, stretching and corrective exercise as part of your broader plan.
Every person responds differently — session numbers and timeframes shown are examples only. Your practitioner will tailor a plan specific to you.
Funded care
Dry needling is
Dry needling is
allied health — claimable.
Dry needling is performed by allied health practitioners, which gives it a solid basis for funding. It can typically be claimed on private health insurance, workers compensation and EPC referral, and fits within NDIS, WorkCover and CTP plans.
NDIS
Next Phase Injury Therapy is a registered NDIS provider. Dry needling can be included in your plan where it supports your therapy goals.
- Agency, plan-managed & self-managed
- Delivered alongside your allied health goals
- Progress reports for plan reviews
- We liaise with support coordinators
WorkCover
Injured at work? Dry needling can be included in your approved WorkCover treatment plan.
- GP referral & claim number to start
- Approved treatment plans (AHRR)
- We liaise with your GP, insurer & case manager
- Focus on safe return to work
CTP
Hurt in a motor vehicle accident? Dry needling is available as part of your NSW CTP-funded treatment.
- Bring your GP referral & claim details
- Treatment aligned to insurer approvals
- Clear communication with your insurer
- Recovery for drivers, passengers & riders
How your treatment plan comes together
Approvals sorted
We help confirm cover before you start — claim numbers, plan details and any referral needed.
Assess & set goals
Baseline assessment of your muscle tension and movement, with goals agreed with you.
Treatment in blocks
Dry needling delivered alongside manual therapy and exercise, in structured, reviewed blocks.
Report & review
Progress reports go to your GP, insurer or plan reviewer at the right times.
How we treat
A precise technique,
A precise technique,
backed by rehab.
Dry needling is delivered as part of a comprehensive approach, not as a stand-alone fix. Depending on your assessment, your session may include:
Assessment of muscle tension & movement
Targeted dry needling of trigger points
Manual therapy & mobilisation →
Chiropractic care →
Soft tissue release →
Shockwave therapy →
Stretching & corrective exercise
Advice to prevent recurrence
Techniques with an arrow link to their own service page — several are available as standalone appointments alongside dry needling.
Aftercare
Aftercare,
Aftercare,
step by step.
Most people feel fine after dry needling, with only mild, short-lived muscle soreness. A peek inside how to look after yourself once you leave:
General aftercare guidance only, for education purposes — not a substitute for individual advice. Many people notice reduced tightness and improved movement within 24–48 hours of treatment, though individual responses vary. Contact the clinic if you have concerns or your soreness feels unusual.
Good to know
Questions we hear
Questions we hear
every week.
Do I need a doctor's referral? +
No. You can book dry needling directly with one of our physiotherapists or chiropractors. The exceptions are WorkCover, CTP, DVA and Medicare Chronic Disease Management plans — bring your GP referral for those.
What can I expect during treatment? +
Your practitioner inserts a thin, sterile needle just under the skin into a tight or tender muscle. Most people feel only mild discomfort — some notice a brief, dull ache from the muscle stimulation — and your practitioner checks in throughout to keep you comfortable.
How can dry needling help? +
It may help release tight muscles, stimulate local blood flow, and improve range of motion and mobility. It may also support a reduction in pain and stiffness and complement functional strengthening — used alongside manual therapy and exercise, with individual responses varying.
Can dry needling be claimed on insurance or WorkCover? +
Yes. Dry needling is performed by allied health practitioners, so it can typically be claimed on private health extras cover, through workers compensation, and under an EPC referral. See our private health page for details.
Is dry needling the same as acupuncture? +
No. While both use thin needles, dry needling is based on modern anatomy and musculoskeletal science, targeting muscle trigger points to change how a muscle functions. Acupuncture is rooted in traditional Chinese medicine and meridian theory — different techniques, different frameworks.
Your next phase
Ready to
Ready to
loosen up?
Slide the meter to match how tight your muscles feel — and make a booking whenever you’re ready. Open 8am–8pm at 444 Hume Hwy, Yagoona. Parking at the rear.
Prefer to talk it through first? Call (02) 9791 9599