Matthew Chiu

Massage Therapist / Anatomy Trains Structural Integration Practitioner

Cert. Massage Therapy (Australian Institute of Fitness, AUS)
Anatomy Trains Structural Integration (Anatomy Trains, USA)

Matthew is an Australian-trained massage therapist known for his intuitive touch, skilled hands, and deep understanding of the body. Certified by the Australian Institute of Fitness in 2012 and specialising in Anatomy Trains Structural Integration, he provides a nurturing and relaxing environment, allowing his clients to find profound relief from tension and stress. Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, Matthew connects warmly and effectively with a diverse range of clients.

Drawing on his dynamic experience from the Hong Kong Sports Institute, Matthew excels in enhancing athletic recovery and performance. Since 2014, he's been a vital presence at the prestigious Hong Kong Rugby 7s, using his expert massage therapy techniques to relieve soreness, ease tension, and support rapid recovery for the Rugby Hong Kong China players and numerous international teams. His therapeutic touch also benefits elite athletes across various sports including rowing, badminton, squash, cycling, table tennis, karate, and triathlon.

Matthew’s massage therapy approach uniquely emphasises fascia-focused treatments, moving beyond traditional muscle work to gently address deeper layers of structural imbalances. His skilled hands restore hydration, increase movement quality, and promote overall physical ease and balance. Advanced techniques like Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM – HawkGrips™) and Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) further enhance his ability to dissolve scar tissue, adhesions, and restrictions effectively and comfortably.

He specialises in relieving chronic pain stemming from postural imbalances, tension, and poor body awareness. Clients experiencing acute issues like lower back pain, neck stiffness, muscle strains, or spasms consistently find lasting relief in Matthew's care. His soothing and precise massage therapy is particularly effective in aiding post-operative rehabilitation, helping clients smoothly recover from surgeries such as rotator cuff repairs, joint replacements, frozen shoulder treatments, and fracture rehabilitation.

Matthew is deeply passionate about empowering his clients to rediscover ease, relaxation, and an active lifestyle through personalised, compassionate, hands-on massage therapy combined with targeted functional exercises.

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