Our Therapists

Roberto Vita - Director/Massage Therapist

Roberto is a qualified Remedial Massage Therapist and a member of the Association of Massage Therapists. From a very young age, Roberto has been interested in how the body works. Since moving from Italy in 2015, Roberto has had hands-on experience with many soccer teams, rugby league teams, rugby union teams and cricket teams. In addition, he treated Olympic Athletes, such as divers, swimmers, runners, hockey players.

Roberto graduated with a Degree in Physiotherapy at Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna in Italy in 2012. After his graduation, he worked in a sport physiotherapy clinic where he increased his knowledge to treat sport injuries in Elite athletes. During his physiotherapy degree and after, Roberto developed his knowledge through the completion of the below courses:

  • Myofascial Cupping Therapy
  • Rotatory Cuff Pathology : The observation, assessment and treatment of shoulder injuries. 
  • Functional Bandaging and Kinesiotape
  • Myofascial release  and trigger points Therapy: Manual treatment and dry needling Therapy 
  • Evaluation of foot, biomechanics disorders of spinal column and inferior limb: assessment of foot and biomechanics disorders of spinal column and inferior limb injuries.

Combining his physiotherapist experience and the manual techniques learnt in Australia, Roberto has an abundance of tools which allows him to identify, prevent and solve dysfunction and injuries with great efficiency, increased athletic performance and help the recovery from an injury.

Roberto’s services include:

  • Remedial Massage
  • Sports Massage
  • Relaxation Massage
  • Dry Needling
  • Myofascial Cupping Therapy
  • Kinesiotaping
  • Stretching and Mobility Exercise
  • Exercise Prescription

Roberto’s treatment location:

  • Wollongong
  • Sutherland

Danielle Cook - Massage Therapist

Danielle is passionate about keeping people doing the sports and activities they love.

“Pain should not get in the way of what we love to do,” she says. “Regular, targeted remedial treatments can keep you playing and training longer and help prevent debilitating injuries.”

Danielle holds a Diploma of Remedial Massage, is a senior member of the Association of Massage Therapists and has completed a Level 1 Sports Trainer with Sports Medicine Australia.

She plays hockey, representing the Illawarra at indoor and field State championships, and is an avid skier and snowsports enthusiast. She has experience in treating both elite and recreational athletes in hockey, tennis, snowsports, surfing, cycling, rowing, gymnastics and dance.

Danielle has also massaged at major charity events including Relay for Life, Cronulla, Endure for a Cure, Eastern Creek, and at the MS Gong Ride.

Danielle’s services include:

  • Remedial Massage
  • Sports Massage
  • Relaxation Massage
  • Pregnancy Massage
  • Dry Needling
  • Myofascial Cupping Therapy

Danielle’s treatment location:

  • Wollongong

Elisabeth Davitt - Massage Therapist

Liz is a qualified Remedial Massage Therapist and a member of the Association of Massage Therapists. Whilst living in the UK Liz studied shiatsu massage and worked part-time as a shiatsu massage therapist.

During her studies in England, Liz acquired a Level 3, Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology at Morley College and an Advanced Diploma in Shiatsu Massage from Middlesex University. She worked predominately with women during pregnancy and was a regular practitioner at Positively Women, a charity for women living with HIV.

After the birth of her two daughters, Liz decided to move into massage therapy full time. Upon returning to Australia in 2012 Liz retrained in Remedial Sports Massage at Loftus TAFE, she has had hands-on experience with NRL rugby league teams, Cricket NSW teams and individual pursuit athletes such as swimmers, cyclists and marathon runners all of which she still currently treats.

Liz is a regular attendee of Parkrun and enjoys the benefits that running provides both physically and mentally.

Liz has also worked as a massage therapist at major charity events including Tri the Gong, Gear Up Girl, Relay for Life, Ride 8848 Royal National Park Charity Cycle Event, Endure for a Cure at Eastern Creek Raceway and MS Sydney to Gong Ride.

Liz is able to integrate her prior learning in Shiatsu into her current practice. She continues to develop her knowledge and skills to date through further study:

Courses:

  • Level 1, Sports Trainer
  • Master Class in Traditional East-West Cupping Modern Cupping Therapy
  • Advanced Certificate in Integrated Cupping Therapy Gua Sha
  • Thai Traditional Massage

Workshops:

  • Working with Athletes, Above the Belly Button
  • Working with Athletes, Below the Belly Button
  • Working with Athletes, Injury Specific Treatments

Liz’s services include:

  • Remedial Massage
  • Sports Massage
  • Relaxation Massage
  • Myofascial Cupping Therapy

Liz’s treatment location:

  • Sutherland

Testimonials

I was very lucky to be referred to Roberto. After 6 months of struggling with painful tendonitis, I worried that this was my new “normal”.

Roberto worked for me to put in place a treatment plan and I noticed improvements in my pain levels, activity and sleep after the first few sessions.

I’ve continued to improve and am sorry that I didn’t find him sooner. Thank you!’.

– Nicole

As an avid long distance runner, my body is constantly being stressed.

Rob takes the time each session to listen to me about how my body is feeling. He then combines his massage therapy skills and his knowledge and experience as a physiotherapist to target specific issues/areas of importance.

I highly recommend Rob as an extremely competent and professional massage therapist.

– Shaun

I’m 31 now and have been power lifting/body building 15 years now. Heavy weight lifting and frequency has caused over worked muscles to become tight causing constant discomfort in upper and lower back.

Therapy with Roberto over the past few months has helped me greatly reduce discomfort improve mobility and improve muscular imbalances. This allows me to train frequently and with intensity without the daily discomfort I was enduring. allowing me to keep enjoying the sport I love.

Roberto truly is the best in the business.

– Jarrad

When I started with Roberto, I was suffering from a lot of back pain with no evidence for its occurance.

With consistent treatment, advice and proper diagnosis from Roberto, I have grown to manage my back pain and feel an overall greater sense of mobility.

Roberto, you have been the most friendly and caring practitioner I have ever visited. 1.5 years later, and I can’t thank you enough for how you have helped me. I am one very happy client! 😊

– Rana

After seeking treatment from various practitioners over the last 12 months for shoulder pain and lack of mobility, I was lucky enough to meet Roberto from Trinacria Health Therapy.

Roberto was able to diagnose the problem on the first session and gave me three months program to resolve it. My shoulder is now a lot stronger and pain-free. Thank you.”

– Baha

I started seeing Roberto as a Massage Therapist in January this year due to a lower body sports injury sustained in late 2016.  Roberto helped release my tight muscles relating to this injury and has given me excellent advice on how to prevent any further injuries from occurring, e.g. he has provided me with strengthening exercises and taught me how to release particular muscles myself. As a result of his treatment, I have noticed a significant change in my mobility!

I first came to Roberto anxious and unsure about the recovery process for my injury. Needless to say, he reassured me of all of my concerns and has helped me feel confident during my recovery.

I always feel at ease when seeing Roberto and have recommended him to my friends and family – even my brother and mother see him on a regular basis. I still visit the practice for a monthly maintenance session and wish I had found Roberto at the start of my injury!

– Jana

After many months of dealing with other Physiotherapists/Sports Injury Specialists for a rotatator cuff injury I was referred to Roberto Vita.

With a combination of remedial massage and his unique program of physiotherapy and exercise I have managed to regain my mobility and be pain-free in a very short time frame.

His skill and knowledge matched with his easy going caring nature make him the consummate professional and it wasn’t until being treated by Roberto that I have had any real and lasting improvement. With that, I have no hesitation in thoroughly recommending his excellent services.

– Steven 

I am extremely thankful to have been introduced to Roberto Vita at Trinacria Health Therapy! As a keen age group triathlete I have battled several injuries relating to swimming/cycling/running. Roberto has worked on and solved my problem spots not only through his expert massage skills but with also helping me to strengthen the underlying muscles that could be indirectly causing me problems.

Roberto has a deep understanding and knowledge of the science of the body and this has been a major contributing factor to my successful preparation for the upcoming International Triathlon Union (ITU) Age Group World Grand Final (Gold Coast September 2018.)

Roberto is dedicated to helping his clients perform at their very best and I would like to also acknowledge his high level of professionalism and the warm and welcoming atmosphere of his practice.

– Mary

Wollongong
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