Thoughtful treatment. Clear communication. A genuine interest in helping people feel better.
I’m David Clayton, the owner and remedial massage therapist behind Myomasters Massage.
I enjoy working with people who want treatment to have a clear purpose but do not believe that remedial massage needs to be punishing to be effective.
My role is to listen carefully, understand what matters to you and provide treatment that responds to your goals, preferences and circumstances. That might mean addressing pain or uncomfortable movement, supporting your training, helping you return to an activity or simply giving your body and nervous system an opportunity to settle.
You do not need to arrive knowing which technique you need. Tell me what has been happening and what you would like help with. We can work from there.
How massage became my work
My interest in massage began long before it became my profession.
Touch and massage were a natural part of family life when I was growing up. Later, my involvement in martial arts encouraged me to become curious about movement, recovery and the many different ways people experience their bodies.
I began practising Jishukan Jujitsu in 1994 and went on to earn a fourth-degree black belt. Over the years, martial arts taught me that strength is most useful when it is accompanied by awareness, control and respect.
Those ideas continue to influence the way I treat people. Pressure should be skilful and responsive, not simply forceful. A person should be involved in their treatment, not expected to endure it.
Before making massage my full-time profession in 2016, I worked in public service and local government. Much of that work involved regional communities, community organisations, young people and sport. It strengthened my interest in listening to people, understanding their circumstances and finding practical ways to help.
Massage eventually brought those interests together: people, movement, skilled touch and work that can make a meaningful difference to someone’s day-to-day life.
The kind of therapist I aim to be
I want you to feel that you have been listened to and treated as a whole person.
- Explain what I am doing and why
- Adapt pressure, pace and positioning to you
- Respect your preferences, boundaries and feedback
- Be honest about what massage may and may not help
- Avoid creating fear or unnecessary dependence on treatment
- Recommend another health professional when that is more appropriate
I do not believe that your body is broken by default or that every difference, tight muscle or uncomfortable sensation needs to be corrected.
Treatment should help you feel more comfortable and confident in your body, so you can remain involved in the life you want to live.
Experience and professional standing
I have practised massage for more than 20 years and have worked as a full-time remedial massage therapist since 2016.
- Certified Remedial Massage Practitioner through Massage & Myotherapy Australia
- Diploma of Remedial Massage
- Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice
- Certificate in Pregnancy Massage through Pregnancy Massage Australia
- NAT Trigger Point Master
- Member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society
Becoming a Certified Remedial Massage Practitioner involves professional auditing beyond the requirements of the original diploma, with certification renewed annually.
I have also undertaken training and professional development in myofascial approaches, craniosacral techniques, cupping, movement and therapist-assisted stretching.
Techniques are useful tools, but they are not the treatment by themselves. What matters is choosing and adapting them for the person in front of me.
Movement, martial arts and community
Movement has remained an important part of my life.
My decades of involvement in Jishukan Jujitsu have included teaching, leadership and supporting other practitioners in their development. In 2026, I was inducted into the Australasian Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
Martial arts has shaped more than my understanding of movement. It has reinforced the importance of patience, humility, responsibility and working with another person rather than overpowering them.
Outside the treatment room, I enjoy running, cycling, gardening and spending time outdoors with my family.
These activities keep me connected to the reason many people seek treatment: they want to remain involved in the ordinary, meaningful parts of their lives.
Every person brings a different history, different priorities and a different body to the appointment. Understanding what matters beyond the treatment room helps keep my work practical and grounded.
Who I enjoy working with
I enjoy treating a wide variety of people, including those who are:
- managing persistent pain or recurring muscular discomfort
- returning to movement after injury or time away
- balancing training, work and recovery
- experiencing jaw, neck or shoulder discomfort
- feeling guarded, stressed or overwhelmed
- looking for firm pressure without an endurance test
- uncertain whether massage will feel safe or comfortable
- wanting thoughtful treatment and realistic communication
You do not need to be athletic, flexible or confident about massage to book an appointment.
Myomasters welcomes people of different ages, sizes, backgrounds, genders, sexualities and physical abilities. You will be treated with dignity, care and respect.
A calm place to begin
Myomasters operates from a private treatment studio in Hope Valley. Appointments are unhurried and adapted to you. We will talk about what has been happening, decide what would make the session useful and adjust treatment according to your response.
If this sounds like the way you would like to be treated, you are welcome to book a remedial massage.