Chirosports Kings Cross Massage Therapists

• Laura Newall

• Hanna Svensson

• David Bell

• Michelle Vianna

• Mark Bray

• Stuart Bathurst (Stu)

Laura is one of our Remedial Massage Therapist’s as well as being our Office Manager here at Chirosports.

Laura completed her studies at the Australasian College of Natural Therapies at the end of 2004, achieving her Diploma of Remedial Massage & Diploma of Sports Injury Therapies. Also included was a Certificate 111 in Aromatherapy. This knowledge enables her to make up specific oil treatments, to combine with massage, to achieve optimum results for her patients. Laura’s massage techniques include relaxing, Swedish Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Trigger Point techniques & Deep-tissue Remedial Massage / Sports Massage.

Growing up, Laura had a sporting background where she competed at national level for athletics. Now she enjoys more regular gym work, combined with running & swimming. She also played a number of sports including netball, touch football, soccer & involvement of surf-life saving. Laura’s great interest in sport is what contributed to her decision to study Massage Therapy. Laura’s goal is to help people overcome muscle aches, fatigue, relieve swelling, prevent injuries, promote flexibility, improve heart rate & blood pressure, increase blood circulation, decrease joint pain & stress.

Laura particularly loves working with people & enjoys working in a practical environment. Laura will be here to answer any questions regarding your care & help make your visit to Chirosports a warm & relaxing experience.

Hanna Svensson: Qualified Sport Massage Therapist

 
I was born and raised in Sweden, but my heart and soul definitely belongs in Australia. My first adventure to Australia was in 2001. Instantly I fell in love with the landscapes, lifestyle and its people. I have been traveling back and forth ever since. My dream is to emigrate to Australia.
 
At present, this is fast becoming a reality … “Chirosports” has sponsored me to work here. I could not ask for a better employer and working environment.

I hold a Bachelor in Leisure Time Teacher and a Certificate as a Personal Trainer. In 2006 I successfully qualified from ACNT as a Sports Massage Therapist. Since that time, I have been fortunate enough to work with physiotherapists and chiropractors. I have also treated and trained elite athletes and body builders - both overseas and in Sydney. I have gained experience working in the high-end spa industry, both in Australia and the United Kingdom.

I have acquired various massages styles and qualifications:

• myofascial release   
• sport massage
• swedish and relaxation
  
• deep tissue              
• trigger point therapy       
• lymphatic drainage.

I grew up with parents who loved being outdoors. As a result, I have lived a very active life, involving myself in various sporting and outdoor leisure activities.

My passion for sport became the main contributing factor to study personal training and massage therapy. I believe in a holistic approach to life. My treatments become an opportunity for my clients to heal emotionally as well as physically. Once the balance to   body and mind has been restored you will be able to enjoy and live life to the fullest!

In March I completed an Iron Man event in Port Macquaire coming in at 11 hrs and 45min

David Ball - Massage Therapist

Saturday mornings.

David completed his Diploma of Remedial Massage at ACNT back in early 2001 and Sports Massage module at the same college in 2002. He went on to work at Bondi Junction Massage & Float centre from early 2001 for nearly seven years. He has also worked in other clinics and have worked as a CA for a Chiro in Crows Nest.

David Completed an Advanced Remedial and Sports Massage courses at Peridore College in 2003-2004. The teacher at this college is Mark Phillip Deal who is a Chiro/Osteo. He has also done workshops in Myofascial release.

Most of his treatments involve a focus on problem areas and injuries where he uses deep tissue massage and plus trigger point, PNF and Myofascial release together with some of the muscle testing techniques. David can do relaxing massages but finds specific treatment a lot more rewarding. His approach involves checking for imbalances and structural problems while massaging which he brings to the clients attention due to there postural or active habits and will usually suggest certain exercises, stretches and refer on to chiro if required.

David has had training and experience in the following techniques:-

• Remedial Massage.
• Advanced Remedial Massage.
  
  • Muscle testing: Range of motion, strength, active and passive and resisted.
  • Active and passive mobilization.
  • Postural analysis.
  • Muscle Energy Technique MET.
  • Active release techniques (minimal).
  • Ultrasound. (I have not used this as I need equipment).
  • Trigger/acupressure Point techniques.
  • PNF stretching.
  • Craniosacral techniques.
• Sports Massage.
• Myofascial Release.

David is currently learning SLM massage which involves deep tissue myotherapy with acupressure and myofascial release. He have only just started this course, which is run from home, and seems to incorporate techniques He already knows but applied in a specific way.

Michelle Vianna - Massage Therpist

Saturday mornings

Michelle Vianna is a qualified remedial massage therapist (ACNT college - NSW). She has over 6 years experience and her area of expertise is remedial & sports massage, deep tissue, myofascial release and trigger point therapy. PNF stretches; muscle energy technique (MET), pregnancy and relaxation massage is also part of her work. Michelle is intuitive and she has a holistic view on bodywork. She is friendly and passionate about her carrier. Helping people to feel better brings fulfilment to her life.

Her goal is to assist the body`s own natural ability to heal itself. Her massage can help in reducing muscular and joint pain, sports injuries, headaches, blood circulation, flexibility, stress relieve , improve sport performance and much more.

What to expect from a massage session with Michelle: A assessment of the muscular-skeletal system to identify possible problems, a personalised massage treatment plan, use of techniques and pressure that is appropriate to patience needs and expectations, brining awareness, understanding and suggestions to restore the possible problem areas. All that delivered with TLC.

For any enquire and questions please contact her at Chirosports on Saturday mornings``

Mark Bray - Massage Therpist

Saturday afternoons

Style: He utilizes Myoskeletal Alignment Technique, Tradition deep tissue & Myofascial release.

Qualification: Dip Remedial, Dip Myoskeletal Alignment

Pressure: Medium to firm "energetic"

His massage philosophy is simple: "It is a full circle effect", because when you make someone feel better by releasing muscular tension, you feel better as well.

Mark likes to utilize a wide range of massage techniques to tailor the massage to suit the individual needs from pain management to relaxation & overall health.

Stuart Bathurst (Stu) - Massage Therapist

Sundays

Stuart would be classified as a remedial massage therapist specalising in pain reduction and management. He also is qualified as a Kahuna and Lomi Lomi therapist, does hot stones, lymphatic drainage, deep tissue, and myotherapy and is currently working at The Golden Door Health Retreat Elysia in the Hunter Valley.

He usually give a very firm massage and treat the body in an holistic fashion, so usually like to give a full body massage rather than just working on a specific area that is painful, thus balancing the entire body.

Hope this gives you some insight into what goes on around here on Sundays.