Dry needling for muscle release and movement comfort
Dry needling at Studio 4 is a gentle technique used by trained practitioners to help release tight or sensitive areas within muscles. It can support movement comfort, reduce tension and complement other hands on or exercise based therapies. Each session is tailored to your needs and delivered in a calm, supportive environment.
What Dry Needling Involves
Dry needling uses fine, single use needles to work with specific points in the muscle. These points are selected using a western approach to anatomy and are often areas that feel tight, sensitive or restricted.
When applied by a qualified practitioner, dry needling may help:
Reduce muscle tension and tightness
Improve comfort during movement
Support greater ease through affected areas
Encourage relaxation in overworked muscles
This technique is commonly used alongside physiotherapy or exercise physiology as part of a broader movement plan.


How We Use Dry Needling at Studio 4
Your practitioner will always take the time to explain the process and check in with your comfort throughout the session. They may combine dry needling with other gentle techniques or guided exercises to support a well rounded approach to your movement.
Dry needling can be helpful for people who experience:
Muscle tightness or areas that feel “knotted”
Restricted or uncomfortable movement
Increased tension from work, sport or daily habits
Difficulty relaxing specific regions of the body
If you are unsure whether dry needling is right for you, our team can talk you through your options.
What to Expect in a Session
A conversation about your goals and comfort levels
A clear explanation of where and why needles may be applied
Gentle, controlled application by a trained practitioner
Time to relax while the technique is working
Optional guidance on simple movements to support ongoing ease
Most people describe the sensation as mild and brief, with treatments adjusted to your comfort at all times.

Meet Your Dry Needling Team
Our dry needling practitioners are experienced allied health professionals with training in safe and effective needle application. They combine clear communication, a calm approach and professional skill to ensure you feel supported throughout your session.
Enya Watts
Physiotherapist
Shakira Direen
Physiotherapist
Karinya Koehrer
Physiotherapist
Natasha Chan
Physiotherapist
Amy Henderson
Physiotherapist
Callum Sutherland
Physiotherapist
Jarah Gault
Physiotherapist













