The whole person behind the symptoms.
Clinical Massage Therapist, Christchurch. Over twenty years helping people reduce pain, improve movement and support long-term musculoskeletal health.
Experience that listens first.
Over the years, my training and clinical experience have deepened my understanding of how the body moves, adapts, and responds to injury, stress and the physical demands of everyday life.
I combine assessment, hands-on techniques and clinical experience to build treatment around each person's needs and goals. My work is informed by the relationship between the body, stress and overall wellbeing. While my focus remains on musculoskeletal concerns, factors such as stress, lifestyle, movement patterns and everyday demands all influence how the body experiences tension and discomfort.
Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, I take time to understand what may be contributing to your symptoms before choosing the techniques that best support your recovery, so you can return to the activities that matter most to you.
Where I can help most.
Persistent pain and long-term pain patterns
Headaches, neck, back and shoulder pain
Movement patterns and musculoskeletal imbalances
Physical effects of stress, tension and trauma
Stress-related muscle tension
Sports performance and recovery
A lifetime of learning.
Throughout my career I have kept developing my skills through ongoing training in massage therapy, bodywork, movement and therapeutic approaches. I value lifelong learning and remain committed to providing the highest standard of care.
I am a Registered Natural Health Practitioner with Natural Health Practitioners of New Zealand (NHPNZ) and a Registered Exercise Professional (REPs New Zealand), reflecting my commitment to professional standards and ongoing development.
New Zealand College of Massage
- Dip. Therapeutic Massage Therapy
- Cert. Advanced Sports Therapy
- Cert. Reflexology Therapy
- Cert. Holistic Pulsing Therapy
Advanced Clinical Education
- Cert. Advanced Dry Needling
- Cert. Functional Cupping Release
Upledger Institute New Zealand
- Certified CranioSacral Therapist (CST-T)
- Cert. Advanced CranioSacral Therapy 1
- Cert. CranioSacral Therapy 1 and 2
- Cert. SomatoEmotional Release 1 and 2
- CranioSacral and the Immune Response
- CranioSacral Therapeutic Imagery & Dialogue
- Body Alchemy of Relational Neuroscience
Barral Institute New Zealand
- Cert. Neuromeningeal Manipulation 1
- Cert. Peripheral Nerve Manipulation 2
- Cert. Visceral Manipulation 1 and 2
NZ Transactional Analysis Association
- Certified Transactional Analyst
- Cert. Advanced Transactional Analysis 2015/2017
- Cert. Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy
- Cert. Transactional Analysis Core Training
Gestalt Institute of New Zealand
- Cert. Gestalt Psychotherapy Theory & Experience
My professional development has also included study in psychotherapy and relational approaches. While my work remains focused on clinical massage therapy and musculoskeletal health, this training deepens my understanding of the relationship between physical symptoms, stress, emotional wellbeing and life experience. It helps me consider the whole person and provide personalised, evidence-informed treatment.