my background
I've been a remedial massage therapist for the last 6+ years. My experience has been within professional clinics where I've received mentorship from highly skilled massage therapists as well as other allied health professionals, most recently working alongside renowned Osteopaths. I've also been privileged to connect with an array of alternative medicine workers in my time. All have shared some mastery and insights into the healing arts.
Prior to massage therapy I was a Chiropractic assistant for many years where I began to understand the workings of body mechanics and connecting with people through their healing experiences. Having always worked within the allied healthcare industry and undergone my own courses of recovery, I've accumulated a body of knowledge and understanding for both clinical and metaphysical aspects of healing. This helps me guide and support others towards their healing potential and feeling their best.
my approach
I take an intuitive approach while combining sound clinical practice with alternative healing within my treatments. Hence holistic- inclusive of aspects of being. The aim is to create more space and ease within the body, unwinding poor patterns and encouraging better ones to improve how it moves or works for you.
I apply clinical knowledge of body mechanics, including functional testing and assessments, and use clinical techniques such as myofascial work, cupping, trigger pointing and muscle energy techniques. This is used to release and recondition muscles, restructure poor posture or imbalanced dynamics, tend to injury, adhesions or wear and address any issues within the soft tissues. My clinical scope extends to the lymphatic, circulatory and nervous systems- improving flow, pressure and rebalance with massage.
I complement this with alternative therapies to unwind and calm the mind + body + spirit into a relaxed sense of well being. I use somatic healing practices, herbal and mineral medicine, aromatherapy, meridian clearing, acupressure, reflexology, hands on reiki and breathe-work to engage with the deeper levels of the body's intelligence for self healing and regulation. In some cases uncovering and releasing stored trauma and unexpressed or held emotional energy within the body.
Each session is full of compassion and detailed attention to the client, designed around their individual needs and preferences to offer an effective yet enjoyable treatment. This includes follow up care in the form of education and recommendations that the client can take home and apply to help hold the changes needed to achieve improved balance and better health for themselves.
Remedial
/rɪˈmiːdɪəl/
giving or intended as a remedy or cure.
Rhythms
/ˈrɪð(ə)m/
strong, regular repeated patterns of movement or sound.
practice policy
Operating respectfully, I acknowledge and recognise the Ngandowal and Minyungbal people of the Bundjalung nation, in particular the Goodjinburra, Tulgi-gin and Moorung-moobah clan peoples as the Traditional Custodians of this land I now call home. I respect their Elders past, present and emerging, and I advocate for continuing connection to Country and the care of these lands and waterways by all, especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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The space held in this practice is inclusive to all and judgment-free. Whatever your sexual identity, religion, background or walk of life - you are safe, seen, and supported in this space to receive a high standard of care and treatment.
Client confidentiality is respected and upheld, with the exception of any indication to cause harm to oneself or others.
Abuse of any kind is not accepted or tolerated.
To uphold the integrity of the remedial massage industry this practice is aligned with the Respect Massage No Tolerance movement. Underwear must be worn at all times and any indication of sexual intent or behaviour toward the therapist during a session will result in treatment ending immediately and exclusion from future treatments.
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This practice takes hygiene seriously and implements strict infection control measures. To protect clients and the therapist all surfaces are thoroughly sanitised with disinfectant, linen is changed and antibacterial soap is used to wash hands (and arms!) between and after each treatment. Sanitiser is provided at reception and the practice is regularly cleaned well. If you are unwell or have any signs or symptoms of viral illness or infection please reschedule your appointment- this is for the well-being of yourself, the therapist and other clients.
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This practice cares about people and the planet so all measures are taken to be as eco-friendly as possible.
Thinking of the environment as well as reducing toxin loads Remedial Rhythms has opted for the following:
Massage sheets instead of heavy towels to reduce wash and dryer loads, no tox washing powder that supports reef restoration, no tox antibacterial disinfectant, glass bottled herbal lineaments and coconut oil, high quality ethical essential oils, buying Australian made and organic products where possible, locally made soy candles and organic incense, eco ink recycled paper business cards, recycled paper stock, refilling soap dispensers and jars of tea from the local whole-foods, reusing sterilised glass drinking cups and hand towels rather than disposables, up-cycled furnishings, energy saving light bulbs, keeping electricity use to a minimum and of course minimising any wastage and recycling.
Making small choices to create big change- sustainability in style!
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This practice has a day-before cancellation policy for appointments- time is valuable and non-renewable!
Please give a day's notice if you cannot make an appointment or need to reschedule.
A charge of 50% will be incurred if acceptable notice of at least 24 hours is not given or for no-shows.
This may be waved in the case of emergency or extenuating circumstances up to the therapist’s discretion.