Hands-on treatment and individual coaching, delivered with the experience to understand what matters and the judgement to know what to do next.
Parksy
Michael Parks
Strength & Physique Coach
Remedial Massage Therapist
Two distinct services, both delivered personally by Parksy and shaped around the person in front of him.
In clinic, Mermaid Beach
Sports and remedial massage with a strong hands-on focus, delivered personally by Parksy from a private clinical setting in Mermaid Beach.
The focus is decided in the room, based on what needs attention that day, how your body is moving and what you want from the session.
What to expect
The session is centred on hands-on work, with sports and remedial techniques chosen according to what Parksy finds and what needs attention.
There is no standard sequence. Each appointment can shift with your training, workload, movement and what your body needs on the day.
Choose 45, 60, 90 or 120 minutes, giving you the option to match the appointment length to what you want addressed.
Performance Coaching
Individual coaching for people who want their training to be more deliberate, more accountable and better managed over time.
Programming, nutrition, progress and the decisions between check-ins are managed around you, with the plan adjusted as your training develops.
Coaching includes
Training built around your experience, current ability, schedule, available equipment and goals.
Exercise selection, volume, loading and progression managed across each phase of training.
Calories, macros and nutrition structure aligned with training, performance and body composition goals.
Regular check-ins, progress review and adjustments to training and nutrition as required.
Video review and feedback on exercise execution when it is useful.
Questions, training decisions and necessary adjustments are handled directly with Parksy between check-ins.
Parksy is a qualified Strength & Physique Coach, Personal Trainer and Remedial Massage Therapist with more than 17 years in the health and fitness industry. He treats from a private clinical setting in Mermaid Beach and coaches across strength, physique development, bodybuilding and physical performance, bringing years of his own training experience and a detailed understanding of serious training into both sides of his work.
His clients range from people building their first structured approach to training through to experienced lifters, athletes, bodybuilders and competitive physique clients.
Read Parksy's full background & qualifications →Experience behind the work
Experience across personal training, strength and physique coaching and remedial massage, alongside decades of his own training.
Parksy understands what demanding training looks like in practice, from exercise execution and progression to the physical issues that can affect it.
Massage appointments and coaching are delivered directly by Parksy, so the person you choose is the person you work with.
Parksy treats from Optimal Health Clinic in Mermaid Beach, with access to a broader professional and referral environment when appropriate.
Parksy works with people at different stages of training, from those who simply want to move and train well through to serious lifters, athletes, bodybuilders and competitive physique clients.
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google · Read Google ReviewsFinding a practitioner who understands serious lifting and heavy training demands is rare. Michael combines remedial soft tissue work with practical strength insights.
Joey Hayes
Client Feedback
Michael is incredibly thorough and has a deep understanding of the body, built from years of lifting and living it himself. His passion for health and leading by example makes every session top notch. Highly recommend him for anyone serious about recovery and performance.
Alex Connor
Client Feedback
Hey mate, just a little update after the few sessions we've done. My shoulder issue I've carried for years is now non-existent and my body feels great! Keen as to be able to ramp up my training again. Appreciate you.
Daniel Hutton
Client Feedback
My experience with Michael was exceptional. I've struggled with several injuries that prevented me from training at the gym, but after my first massage session with him, I felt immediate relief from sciatica pain. I was able to return to lifting as I used to.
Alexandra Rowland
Client Feedback
Couldn't recommend Michael aka Parksy enough! He's extremely knowledgeable and takes the time to really understand what your body needs. His attention to detail is next-level. Every session leaves me feeling looser, stronger, and moving better than ever.
@dm__1902
Online personal training with Michael gave me structured programming that actually fit my busy work schedule while pushing my body composition goals forward.
Ebony
Client Feedback
Hey bro, just wanted to say that massage left my body feeling so good not just for the rest of the day but set my body up right for the week and you really knew those spots that were causing me pain and discomfort. I'll be seeing you again very soon. Thanks heaps.
@dee_krz
Michael was able to identify the weaker areas of my physique and structure my training specifically around bringing those areas up and helping me achieve the look I was after.
Stuart Rowland
Google Review
Mick is a world class massage therapist. His ability to adjust muscle tone and optimise performance is the key reason why myself and the pro athletes I coach utilise his services.
Ultimate Sports Performance
Google Review
Hands down best treatments on the GC, I’ve been treated by a lot of people and Parksy is at the top. Truly genuine human, makes you feel like you’re at home.
Bayley Baker
Google Review
Michael is amazing! Has helped my neck so much and his attention to detail is second to none. Can’t recommend him more.
Laura Edwards
Google Review
By far the best sports massage I’ve had. Michael is fantastic, knowledgeable, and really knows what he’s doing. I always feel great afterwards. Highly recommend!
Boyd Fraser
Google Review
Yes. Coaching can include calorie and macronutrient targets, nutrition structure and ongoing adjustments alongside training and progress review.
Sessions are $90 for 45 minutes, $120 for 60 minutes, $180 for 90 minutes and $240 for 120 minutes.
No. Parksy works with active people and athletes, but you do not need to compete or train seriously to book. Treatment can also be useful when work, daily activity or general physical demands are affecting how you feel and move.
Yes. Every sports massage appointment is with Parksy personally from start to finish.
Yes. Coaching is built around the individual starting point. Parksy works with people developing their first structured approach to training through to experienced lifters, athletes, bodybuilders and competitive physique clients.
Coaching is delivered online, with programming, check-ins, technique feedback and adjustments managed directly by Parksy.
Performance coaching manages the wider training process over time, including programming, progression, review and, where appropriate, nutrition. Personal training is typically centred on coached training sessions. Parksy’s performance coaching is built around the individual and their goals.
Sports massage can be booked directly online. Performance coaching begins with an application so Parksy can understand your training background, goals and what you are looking for from coaching.
Located at Optimal Health Clinic in Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast.
Optimal Health Clinic
Mermaid Shopping Centre
11/2563 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218
Interactive Map, Mermaid Shopping Centre
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