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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 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: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- Venue: Wyllie Arthritis Centre,
17 Lemnos St, Shenton Park - Cost: $200 for 8 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 Program or
✔ A similar pain management education course
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: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Venue: Seminar Room, Wyllie Arthritis Centre,
17 Lemnos St, Shenton Park - Cost: $136 for 8 weeks
Melanie Galbraith
Melanie graduated from Curtin University in 1994 and has been working as a physiotherapist for the past 30 years, including 10 years in the UK. Mel’s own experience with persistent pain led her to complete a Master of Science in Medicine – Pain Management via the University of Sydney, and she has specialised in this area for the latter half of her career. Mel has been connected to the Arthritis Foundation for over 10 years, providing consumer and health professional education on pain management and exercise.
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 has been so inspirational. She has been able to pinpoint areas which need attention and given me tips and exercises to help address these problems. The 8-week course has been enlightening. I have been able to manage my pain more effectively with strategies aimed at my specific areas of pain. The encouragement has given me confidence to continue to put the practices in place and I am feeling positive.
Dianne
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
