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Pain Management Classes
Education, Exercise, and Relaxation
Our classes, led by led by experienced health professional Melanie Galbraith, offer evidence-based support for people living with persistent pain through education, movement, and relaxation.
Which Class Is Right for You?
We offer two dedicated classes in 2025 to support your pain management journey:
1) Pain Management Program
Best for people who are new to pain management or want a comprehensive, supportive introduction.
This 90-minute weekly class combines education, tailored exercise, and guided relaxation to help you:
Understand the science of pain and how to manage it
Build strength and improve movement
Learn practical strategies for living well with chronic pain
What’s Included:
- 🧠Education
Learn practical strategies for understanding and managing pain. - 💪 Personalised Exercise
Engage in a personalised exercise session to strengthen muscles and improve functional movement. - 🧘 Guided Relaxation
Conclude each class with calming techniques to support mental and physical relaxation.
Details:
- Fridays
- Time: 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM
- Venue: Wyllie Arthritis Centre, 17 Lemnos St, Shenton Park
- Cost: $240 for 10 weeks
2) Exercise for Pain Management
Best for people who have already completed an educational pain program (like our Pain Management & Exercise Class).
This class is designed for ongoing support through movement and relaxation. You’ll continue to develop strength, mobility, and confidence with professional supervision.
To join this class, you must have completed:
✔ Our Pain Management & Exercise Class or
✔ A similar pain management education course (external)
What’s Included:
- 💪 Supervised Individualised Exercise
Engage in a personalised exercise session focused on strengthening muscles and improving functional movement. - 🧘 Guided Relaxation
Conclude each class with calming techniques to support mental and physical relaxation.
Details:
- Fridays
- Time: 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
- Venue: Seminar Room, Wyllie Arthritis Centre, 17 Lemnos St, Shenton Park
- Cost: $160 for 10 weeks
Melanie Galbraith
Mel is a graduate of Curtin University with over 20 years of experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy across Australia and the UK. She holds an MSc in Medicine (Pain Management) from the University of Sydney and has been instrumental in developing the renowned STEPS program at Fremantle Hospital Pain Medicine Unit.
Her expertise includes working with individuals to manage persistent pain, and she is actively engaged with the Australian Pain Society, the International Association for the Study of Pain, and the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
Testimonials
One of the most valuable aspects of the program was knowing what common misconceptions are in pain management and why it makes things worse. I highly recommend the whole program. Mel's lived experience was also invaluable.
Sophie
Past Participant
Mel is so knowledgeable and very abundant in sharing this with anyone who wants to know. I learnt a lot. Thank you.
Sal
Past Participant
I've got to say, the Pain Management class has been so beneficial, I've gotten so much out of it like what to do and also what not to do, and there's been so many little things Mel's said that's made me realise this is why things aren't working for me.
Kathleen
Past Participant
Mel's classes are great. We're learning so much and they're so beneficial. So many of us have been told by healthcare professionals that we're not actually in pain or that there's nothing that can be done about it, and a lot of us have been told the wrong thing by physios but now we have answers and knowledge that we didn't before and can manage our pain better.
Past Participant
