Thrive Beyond Pain - CranioSacral Therapy, Physiotherapy and Pilates

About

I help people struggling with persistent pain, stress and chronic health concerns gain insight and clarity, experience deep rest and relief and increase their capacity for joy and presence.

Story

I offer an integrative, mindbody approach to helping people who struggle with chronic pain, stress and the effects of trauma.

My clients are of varying ages and stages, from children to the elderly - all looking to find relief, feel more joy and experience a greater sense of presence in their lives.

I work best with people who are seeking to find out what their body is truly trying to communicate. Usually my clients have been struggling with a symptom (physical, emotional or spiritual) for some time and, despite conventional approaches, have not had much relief.
When you know what your body is truly communicating it makes it easier to make the changes necessary in your life to support your healing.

I received my physiotherapy training from the University of Cape Town, South Africa in 1999. I completed my CST training through the Upledger institute UK whilst living in the UK as well as advanced level courses in New Zealand after I relocated here in 2003. I have been registered as a Physiotherapist in New Zealand since 2003. I completed my certification with the Upledger institute in April 2009. In addition to this training I have qualified as a certified Polestar Rehabilitation Pilates Instructor and I am a teaching assistant for CST1 and CSTII courses for the Upledger Institute.

"I help people struggling with pain, stress and anxiety feel relief, and experience more joy and presence in their lives.I work with clients of varying ages and stages, from newborns to elderly and help with a variety of concerns.Some of the main reasons people seek my help include: Headaches and Migraines, Chronic Pain, Anxiety and Stress, Post Trauma and Post Concussion.My approach is gentle yet effective, working with settling the nervous system, and is ideal for people who have tried traditional approaches with little success.I care deeply about helping you thrive...beyond pain and stress."

"Bring more energy and vitality into your life. Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Acupuncture, Movement Therapy. Myofascial Release, Health Information, Mentoring and Coaching.I offer hands-on manual therapy and health mentoring to help people regain control of their own health. The end goal is the same for everyone – to have enough energy and vitality to sail through each day and achieve what we really want from life.Most of us know when something is out of balance in our lives – but sometimes it takes the right type of support, practice and guidance to create long-term change.I hold a PhD in Clinical and Surgical Sciences and am a member of the Institute of Sport & Remedial Massage ISRM and the Acupuncture Society."