Qualifications:
Diploma in Massage Therapy 2005
Bachelor of Sports and Therapeutic Massage 2022
Certificate in Advanced Sports Massage 2005
Certificate in Fitness Industry (Personal) Training 2007
Anatomy Trains with Mark Finch 2006
NeuroLinguistic Programming 2012
Lymphatic Drainage - Hans Lutter 2013
Myofascial Release 1, 2, 3 Advanced 2014/15 Beth Beauchamp
Oncology Massage Clinical, Advanced Hospital and Palliative 2016/7
Neurokinetic Therapy 1 & 2 August 2017/18
Selective Functional Movement Assessments April 2018
Tutor NZCM 2017 Anatomy Physiology Diploma and Level 4 Certificate
New Zealand Facilitator Oncology Massage Training Limited 2020-
McLaughlin Scar Release 2019
Casley-Smith Decongestive and Manual Lymphatic Drainage 2023
Tess
Tess is a Level 7 Degree-qualified massage and lymphatic therapist as well as a personal trainer, which means she has a deep understanding and curiosity of musculoskeletal function. Why might you be experiencing discomfort, how do we address or work with the cause as well as your symptoms and what may help manage or aid in preventing pain/discomfort from returning, or to work with long-term musculoskeletal challenges.
Tess aims to work in with you as well as your other health and allied professionals to make sure you’re in the best hands, using techniques that suit your body to optimise movement, recovery or maintenance.
Tess works with:
Sports injuries and muscle recovery
Post-surgical rehabilitation, lymphatic drainage and scar tissue therapy
Chronic pain and persistent tension
Integrative Oncology Massage - during and post-treatment
Headaches and TMJ-related conditions
Postural strain and work-related tension
Restricted movement and reduced mobility
Stress and nervous system dysregulation