Pain keeps coming back? Movement doesn’t feel right?
Maybe it’s your foot, knee, hip, back or neck. Maybe walking feels harder than it used to. Or perhaps you’ve tried treatment and exercises, but still don’t understand what’s going on.
That’s where we start at The Body Lab.
I’m Riccardo Galeotti, a Movement Therapist in Ainslie. I assess how your body moves from head to toe, show you what I find, begin treatment and help you work out a practical next step.
Is this why you’re here?
The same pain keeps returning. You want someone to look beyond the sore spot.
Walking or movement feels restricted. You can feel that something is difficult, even if you can’t name it.
An old injury still affects what you do. You want to understand how you move now.
You’ve been given exercises without a clear explanation. You want to know what they’re meant to help you change.
You don’t need to know which body part is responsible before you arrive. Tell me what’s happening and what you’d like to do more comfortably.
What would you like help with?
Foot or heel pain? Perhaps your first steps hurt, walking aggravates your foot, or you’re dealing with plantar fascia pain, bunions or a stiff big toe. Explore foot pain, heel pain or plantar fasciitis.
Knee or hip trouble? If walking, training or everyday movement feels difficult, start with knee pain. For a hip concern, read about the whole-body assessment.
Back or neck pain? If stiffness or pain keeps returning, explore back pain or neck pain.
Jaw tension, clicking or headaches? Explore jaw and TMJ concerns or cranial and airway treatment.
Blocked nose or breathing concerns? Read about Nasal Release Technique and the Better Airways System.
Concerned about how you walk or hold yourself? Explore gait and walking or posture and alignment.
Looking for a particular treatment? Read about acupuncture or dry needling,
Not sure where you fit? Call or text Riccardo on 0432 785 135. Tell me what’s happening and I’ll help you choose the right appointment.
How do I approach it?
When you stand and walk, your feet, knees, hips, pelvis, spine and head work together. I observe that whole movement, then examine the areas that may matter to your concern. I look at what moves easily, what feels difficult to access and how your body responds when we try something different.
I’ll show you what I’m seeing and help you feel the movement we’re exploring. We then begin treatment and check again. What changed? What didn’t? What can you now feel or do? Your response helps us decide what to work on next.
A difference in movement doesn’t automatically explain pain. It gives us something useful to investigate alongside your symptoms, history and goals.
Read how the full assessment works
How could this help with my issue?
You should leave your first visit with a clearer understanding of how you move, what we found worth exploring and why we chose a particular starting point. You’ll know what we tried, how you responded and what to practise or review next.
The aim is to make treatment relevant to your goal — whether that’s walking more comfortably, returning to an activity or understanding why a movement feels difficult. We’ll check your progress against that goal rather than assume one approach works for everyone.
Meet Riccardo
I’m Riccardo Galeotti, founder of The Body Lab. I’ve spent more than 18 years working with people who want to understand their bodies, especially when a problem keeps returning or the usual explanation hasn’t quite helped.
My background includes acupuncture, movement therapy, walking mechanics, biomechanics and strength training. I use those skills to assess the person in front of me, explain what I find and choose a sensible starting point together.
Your body isn’t broken. It’s adapting. Let’s get curious about what it’s doing.
A few practical questions
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly.
Do I need to know what treatment I want?
No. If your concern involves recurring pain or movement, start with the Comprehensive Restoration Assessment. We’ll decide what approach makes sense after talking and assessing how you move.
Can I come for acupuncture, cranial therapy or nasal release?
Yes. Acupuncture and Cranial Therapy are available, and Nasal Release Technique may be considered as part of a broader airway assessment when appropriate. If you’re interested in one of these treatments, call or text me on 0432 785 135. I’ll help you choose the right first appointment, whether that’s a focused consultation or the Comprehensive Restoration Assessment
Where are you?
The Body Lab is at 21 Chisholm Street, Ainslie ACT 2602. Free parking is available in the driveway or on Campbell Street.
Real people. Real restoration.
Ready to understand where to begin?
Start with a 90-minute Comprehensive Restoration Assessment It includes movement and walking assessment, an explanation you can use, your first treatment and an agreed plan for what comes next.