Popular Melbourne myotherapist accused of trafficking meth as alleged drug and Schedule 8 haul shocks chronic pain community

By PAUL SHAPIRO, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 15:02, 7 June 2026 | Updated: 15:14, 7 June 2026 The chronic pain community in Melbourne's outer northeast has been rocked after a popular myotherapist was hit with drug-dealing charges. Tayla McKay, 28, fronted Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, charged with 21 offences, including trafficking a commercial quantity of meth. She was allegedly busted in her home suburb of Eltham on March 10 with an array of drugs and restricted medications. Police allege McKay was caught with 1,4-butanediol and cannabis, as well as 'bute' - an industrial-grade solvent sold on the streets as GHB - along with ecstasy, Valium, Ritalin, Xanax, muscle relaxant Baclofen, and fast-acting local anaesthetic Lidocaine.  She also allegedly possessed 'hillbilly heroin' (oxycodone), the stimulant medications dexamphetamine and Vyvanse - both Schedule 8 medicines - plus various Schedule 4 drugs, including nerve pain medication Lyrica.  Officers reportedly found $1,250 in cash when they arrested her. McKay, who worked at Modern Myotherapy in Eltham before her arrest, was additionally charged with drug possession, dealing with the proceeds of crime, and failing to provide access to a device when directed by investigators.  Myotherapy is a specialised form of physical therapy focused on assessing, treating and managing musculoskeletal pain and soft tissue injuries. Tayla McKay was charged with 21 offences including trafficking a commercial quantity of meth McKay works as a myotherapist in Melbourne's northeast. Myotherapy is a form of physical therapy used to treat or prevent soft tissue pain The treatment aims to relieve discomfort and restore mobility using techniques such as massage, dry needling, and heat and cold therapy.  McKay was initially remanded in custody after her March 10 arrest but was later bailed to a drug rehab facility.  The court heard she will move to live with her mother on June 11.  Magistrate Donna Bakos allowed the matter to be adjourned but requested progress by the next court date, as parties continue discussions.  McKay had her bail extended and will next front court on July 14. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.