My passion for massage and helping people developed from a very young age, long before I knew it could become a career.
I was influenced and inspired by my family members, particularly my mum’s and my yiayia’s (grandmother’s) healing hands. Their ability to melt our aches and pains away with intuitive precision and nurturing care- sending us off into our bliss, sparked the growth of my own.
Giving massages to anyone who would sit still long enough for me has been a lifelong hobby which I truly enjoy. It also gave my natural physical strength a purpose other than lifting heavy things or throwing my brothers around!
What drives me (foward.. and up the wall!).
I am a mum to an 8 year old, I practice TaeKwondo for fun (still early days), love hiking, moving and stretching my body, travelling, being with family and friends (and equally as much; my own company), cooking- and entertaining. I was born and raised in Australia although most of my family (on mum’s side) live in the North Island of New Zealand, and most of dad’s are in Greece.
Spreading my wings.
I completed my diploma in 2008 and begun my career as a remedial therapist in a variety of clinical and sports-based settings, whilst learning from some of the most progressive and experienced members in the industry. Always on a mission to expand my knowledge base, I love to experience, observe and learn from other cultures. Living in Thailand and travelling extensively throughout SE Asia for over 2 years, helped my skills evolve as I learned how to integrate principles of yoga and Thai massage into my treatments, in unique and effective ways.
Coming back down to Earth.
I am passionate about working with, and educating clients about acute and chronic issues, particularly neck pain, tension and mobility. In the early days of being a mum, it was hard to avoid the neck strain, crippling back-aches and I suffered with a frozen shoulder. Learning how to get into my own tissues, reconnect with and realign my body helped me to understand these issues from the inside out.
What to expect from a session.
A remedial session will typically integrate a range of techniques to calm the nervous system, release buried tension, enhance elasticity, and optimise mobility. I have worked on bodybuilders and athletes - pre and post competition, on post-surgical clients and in palliative care, and pride myself in working intuitively and sensitively with you, to ensure you leave each session feeling infinitely better.
Feel free to drift away.
My background in counselling and keen interest in people means that I will always enjoy chatting with you during a session, but I will also encourage and help you drift off into your internal world to connect with your own body and fully tune into what you are experiencing. I have always been able to make this possible, even in the noisiest environments!
Progressive techniques.
My education in myofascial anatomy and the mind-body connection is the foundation of my approach. Learning about how fascia works and how a restriction in one area of the fascia system can affect mobility in other areas was truly a game-changer.
Services offered:
I offer Remedial, Sports and Restorative Massage Treatments which integrate advanced neural and myofascial release techniques, deep tissue work, sports massage, and slower yet deeper neurofascial work to rejuvenate and re-energise sore and tired tissues, improve functionality and create freedom of movement.
Specialised skills include:
Functional mobility evaluation
NeuroMuscular pattern awareness and modification
Manual Neural flossing techniques
Multi-directional adhesion release
Integrative Hot Stone Therapy
Improving neck stiffness
Easing chronic back pain
Headache relief
Overuse or repetitive strain injuries
Mobility improvement education
I have always got your back.
Whilst undertaking my BA in Counselling and Psychology after the birth of my daughter, my perspective shifted to how our thoughts and emotions play a crucial role in creating dysfunction and pain. This understanding has helped me to grow in my own journey as an individual and a therapist, fueling me to help more people tap into their own source of strength, seek the answers they are looking for, and consistently deliver an unforgettable healing experience.
Qualifications & Training:
Diploma of Remedial Massage
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Counselling)
Myofascial Anatomy
Next Level Mentorship Certification
Thai Massage
Hot Stone Therapy
Member of AMT (Association of Massage Therapists)
Senior First Aid Certificate
You can book using https://requestbooking.as.me/, via- sms/ phone: 0423487002, email: halcyonrenewal@gmail.com, or messenger.
Private health fund rebates available, enquire within. Eftpos available.
