With her visa due to expire soon, French-born myotherapist Lydie Carret’s patients and colleagues are highlighting the potential impact on local care amid ongoing skills shortages in the region.
After more than eight years in Geelong, French-born clinician Lydie Carret runs a busy myotherapy and remedial massage practice.
Her practice is fully booked ahead and includes referrals from WorkSafe and Victoria Police.
With her visa due to expire on 23 September 2026 and no state nomination after two years of waiting, she may have to close her clinic and leave Australia.
It saddens me that I may need to look for a new myotherapist soon, and I'm a bit daunted by that because I know that Lydie can't be replaced. She applies her learning, and she absolutely has in my caseElaine Harper, client
Lydie holds advanced qualifications and is completing a master’s in public health. Her visa ends on 23 September 2026; without a state nomination after two years of applications, she is preparing for the possibility of leaving the country.
It's impressive for her to show up for other people when the country that she wants to be part of isn't showing up for her.Caroline Cleary, lecturer and course coordinator, Bachelor of Clinical Myotherapy
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