Accredited Oncology & Remedial Massage Therapist, Myotherapy & Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Clara Thompson is an Accredited Oncology and Remedial Massage Therapist at Total Physiotherapy Manly Vale in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. With more than 30 years of experience, Clara provides safe, evidence-based massage therapy and manual lymphatic drainage to people of all ages. She is passionate about enhancing quality of life through compassionate, personalised care that helps reduce pain, improve movement and promote overall wellbeing. Clara’s areas of expertise include:

• Remedial massage therapy
• Oncology massage
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage
• Sports massage
• Pregnancy massage
• Relaxation massage
• Musculoskeletal pain and injuries
• Soft tissue therapy

Clara completed an Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy and is an Accredited Oncology and Remedial Massage Therapist. She is a member of Massage & Myotherapy Australia, the Australasian Lymphology Association and the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer. Clara has worked with the Australian Institute of Sport and supported multiple Australian sporting teams, including at the Athens, London and Rio Olympic Games.

Clara works with people of all ages and backgrounds, providing safe and compassionate care through remedial, relaxation, sports, pregnancy and oncology massage therapy, as well as manual lymphatic drainage.

Clara’s treatment approach combines remedial massage, manual lymphatic drainage and targeted soft tissue techniques to reduce pain, improve mobility and enhance overall wellbeing. Her specialised oncology massage training enables her to provide safe and supportive care for people throughout cancer treatment and recovery, as well as those living with chronic illness.

Clara collaborates closely with physiotherapists and exercise physiologists to provide coordinated care and support the best possible outcomes for clients. Clara commonly sees clients for:

• Musculoskeletal pain and injuries, using remedial massage and soft tissue techniques to reduce pain, restore movement and improve function.

• Oncology massage, providing safe, compassionate massage therapy to support people throughout cancer treatment, recovery and survivorship.

• Manual Lymphatic Drainage, providing gentle, specialised techniques to support lymphatic flow, comfort and wellbeing.

• Pregnancy, relaxation and sports massage, helping reduce muscle tension, support recovery and improve overall wellbeing.

She has assisted in teaching Oncology Massage Therapy courses, mentoring therapists and presenting at the Sports Medicine Australia Conference.

Outside the clinic, Clara enjoys recreational trail running with her dog. Her lifelong passion for movement, combined with more than three decades of clinical experience, gives her a genuine understanding of the importance of helping people feel cared for, move well and enjoy a better quality of life.