Our therapists
Mandy Huppert
- Diploma in Remedial Massage
- Diploma in Ka Huna Massage
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- Certificate in Stretch Therapy
- Certificate in Stretch Teacher Training
- Member of the Australian Association of Massage Therapists
Mandy has nine years experience as a remedial massage therapist in Sydney and Hobart. She is the Owner of the Sandy Bay Massage Centre and offers remedial, deep tissue, sports, Cupping, Ka Huna Massage (Hawaiian Temple Style), pregnancy and manual lymphatic drainage massage.
She is a former Tutor at the Island Health College and currently runs her own Mentoring Program for graduate massage therapists.
Each massage with me is different because it’s tailored to meet your needs. I listen to what the client tells me and my hands listen to the client’s body. My goal is to support your body’s own natural healing processes; to help guide you back to a state of wellness and balance.
Deborah Fulton
- Diploma in Remedial Massage
- Certificate in Stretch Therapy
- Certificate in Stretch Teacher Training
- Member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society
Deborah has over fifteen years experience as a massage therapist in Tasmania, NSW and South Australia. She offers remedial, deep tissue, sports massage, pregnancy, Cupping, Stretching sessions and Lomi Lomi (Hawaiian Massage).
Touch is a most effective form of healing. Massage brings about beneficial physical and psychological changes and restores balance, is refreshing, regenerating and revitalising to the body as a whole.
Sandra Gadsby
- Diploma in Remedial Massage
- Member of the Australian Association of Massage Therapists
Sandra has been working as a remedial massage therapist, since graduating from the Island Health College in 2004. She offers relaxation, deep tissue, sports, remedial, manual lymphatic drainage, hot stone massage, Western Tradition Cupping and pregnancy massage.
I enjoy working with a variety of clients from sports people, retirees and young people. I have a belief in the power of massage and touch and its ability to help bring the mind and body back in to balance.
Johanna McDonald
- Diploma in Sports Therapies
- Cert. IV Remedial Massage
- Cert. IIII Reflexology
- Reiki Master
- Member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society
Johanna has been a massage therapist for 8 years, specialising in sports and remedial massage. She likes to work with her client to assess their soft tissue needs and then develop a treatment program where she will use a mixture of techniques including remedial massage, sports massage, myofascial release, lymphatic drainage, trigger point therapy, muscle energy techniques, etc. The treatment program takes into consideration the clients life style and their ability to exercise and stretch. She also assesses with the client on an ongoing basis how the program is working and adapts it as required.
I like to work co-operatively with my client and their coach and/or their other health professionals. I prefer that my clients take an active role in the treatment program depending on their requirements with the massage forming an integral part of the overall program. I think it is essential for the client to have an understanding of how their body functions and why and how the massage will benefit them in the long run.
Lisa Dowers
- Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine)
- Diploma in Remedial Massage
- Diploma of Shiatsu
- Member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society
- Member of the Shiatsu Therapy Association of Australia
Lisa has several years experience working as a remedial massage therapist and shiatsu practitioner in Australia and abroad. Pursuing her passion for Chinese Medicine, she is completing post graduate studies in acupuncture at RMIT. She offers remedial, Shiatsu Treatment, relaxation, deep tissue, sports, hot stone massage, Eastern Tradition Cupping and pregnancy massage.
We all manifest our imbalances in a unique way; therefore, the individual needs to be treated in a manner that respects this discrete expression.
Sally Cunliffe
- Diploma in Remedial Massage
- Member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society
Sally completed her Diploma in Remedial Massage at TAFE Tasmania in 2006 and is currently completing a Bachelor in Health Science (Complementary Medicine) studying modules such as 'pain management' and 'human nutrition'. Sally uses positional release techniques along with trigger point therapy, muscle energy technique (MET), and postural assessment to treat clients in remedial, relaxation, deep tissue, sports and pregnancy massage.
I believe in a holistic approach to health and well-being and view remedial massage as an essential part of this approach. Massage works to release tense muscles, ease pain, and mobilise joints; relaxing and balancing the whole body.
Emma Smith
- Diploma in Remedial Massage
- Member of the Australian Association of Massage Therapists
Emma graduated from the Australian College of Massage in 2005. She worked for a year at Waldheim Alpine Spa at Cradle Mountain, then moved to Hobart and has been practicing here since 2006. Emma has been studying Positional Release since late 2007 and Shiatsu Therapy since 2009, and loves to incorporate them in her treatments. These include relaxation, remedial, deep tissue, sports massage and trigger point therapy. She also offers fully clothed "Tune Up" sessions which aim to balance the body and free up joints and muscles without causing pain to the client.
I see our precious bodies as a whole, beautiful big picture. It is by restoring equilibrium to the whole that even the small pieces fall back into place. I believe it is essential to work with the body, rather than ON it. I am always looking for better, more efficient ways of helping rediscover balance.
Lilly Harris
- Diploma in Shiatsu Therapy
- Reiki Tummo
- Member of the Shiatsu Therapy Association of Australia
Lilly comes from a background of alternative therapies and yoga. She has dedicated the last ten years to Shiatsu Therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Yoga, qualifying from the Tasmanian College of Shiatsu in 2004.
I love to assist people in getting back to their natural state of health and harmony by nurturing the body, mind and spirit. Through listening, touch and lifestyle recommendations, vitality and joyfulness can be restored.
Heather Christian
- Diploma in Remedial Massage
- Associate Diploma in Microbiology
- Member of the Australian Association of Massage Therapists
Heather is a Remedial Massage Therapist and trained locally at the Island Health College. She believes that everybody can benefit from massage and offers Remedial, Deep Tissue, Sports and Relaxation Massage as well as Corporate Massage.
Heather's interest in massage stems from a background in science, a respect of the human body and years of helping people.
Massage is my way of helping keep active people active.
Heather Satchwill
- Diploma in Remedial Massage
- Diploma in Reflexology
- Member of the Australian Association of Massage Therapists (AAMT)
- Member of the Reflexology Association of Australian (RAoR)
Heather has been practicing remedial massage and reflexology treatments after graduating from the Island Health College in 2005. She offers relaxation, deep tissue, (MET) muscle energy technique and pregnancy massage. In addition she offers reflexology treatments.
Heather is a practicing enrolled Nurse with 30 years experience, working in general nursing and presently in Community Mental Health.
I believe it is an honour and a privilege to treat a client with these wonderful modalities – Touch/Massage/Reflexology, to assist in their own healing.
Natasha Adams
- Diploma in Remedial Massage
- Diploma in Reflexology
- Member of the Australian Association of Massage Therapists (AAMT)
Natasha has been working as a massage therapist in Hobart since February 2010. Since graduating from Island Health College, she has undertaken further study in manual lymphatic drainage. Her treatments are tailored to suit each client and she offers deep tissue, trigger point work, MET, sports, remedial and swedish massage, reflexology and manual lymphatic drainage techniques.
My job is ultimately satisfying when clients leave my treatment room feeling so much better than when they walked in.
Jasmin Rattray
- Diploma in Remedial Massage
- Cert IV in Aromatherapy
- Certificate in Traditional Thai Massage
- Certificate in Zen Thai Shiatsu
- Certificate in Indian Head Massage
- Member of the Australian Association of Massage Therapists (AAMT)
Jasmin graduated in 2004 with a Diploma of Remedial Massage from Island Health College in Hobart, Tasmania. Since this time she has worked as a therapist in both Hobart and Perth, WA, whilst continuing to study a wide range of modalities locally and abroad. Jasmin offers a range of treatments depending on your needs and wishes at the time. These include remedial, deep tissue, relaxation, manual lymphatic drainage, aromatherapy and thai massage techniques.
Emmanuelle Ogilvie
- Diploma in Remedial Massage
- Reiki Tummo level II
- Ka Huna Massage level IV
- Member of the Australian Association of Massage Therapists
Emmanuelle had her own massage practice in Launceston for the last 5 years. Now living in Hobart, she wishes to continue adapting each massage to the client's individual needs. She is a body worker finding tensions and releasing them with the flow of the client’s breath and uses deep tissue techniques, trigger point therapy, joint mobilisation and stretches. In addition, she offers pregnancy massage, relaxation, sports and the beautiful Hawaiian style ‘Ka Huna’ massage.
I believe that each of us has an amazing potential for life. Massage can free layers of physical and emotional discomforts to help regain vitality and wellbeing. Let’s take a deep breath while being nurtured and feel renewed!
Kate Gadd
- Diploma in Remedial Massage
- Diploma in Reflexology
- Member of the Australian Association of Massage Therapists
Kate has been working as a massage therapists and reflexologist for several years, gaining experience at various spa’s and massage clinics around Australia. Each treatment with Kate is tailored specifically for the client’s needs and the desired outcome of the treatment. A combination of techniques may be used, including relaxation, deep tissue, trigger points, remedial and stretching. Kate also offers sports massage, relaxation and remedial massage, hot stone treatments and reflexology sessions.
I believe in a holistic approach to wellbeing, that to be completely healthy we need balance between mind, body and spirit. Massage and reflexology are both excellent modalities which when used in conjunction with a healthy diet and active lifestyle, can significantly improve our health and qualify of life.
Helen Simmons
- Diploma in Remedial Massage
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- Member of the Australian Association of Massage Therapists
- Pilates Institute of Australia – Floor Level 1/Reformer Level 1
Helen’s interest in the healing power of massage was sparked when undertaking ‘core’ subjects for her Pilates qualifications, and she firmly believes in the complementary value of massage and Pilates. Helen graduated from Island Health College (Tasmania) in May 2010, and is now on the tutoring staff at this College. Helen offers relaxation, deep tissue and remedial massage.
I believe that each massage offers me a unique and precious opportunity to assist you to relax, to enjoy more freedom of movement, and deepen your sense of well-being.
Katy Powell
- Diploma in Remedial Massage
- Member of the Australian Association of Massage Therapists
Katy completed her studies at the island health college in 2008 and has been practicing in Hobart since that time. She offers relaxation and remedial massage incorporating a variety of techniques including deep tissue, trigger point and MET. She is also interested in other traditional forms that work with the human energy system including yoga and karate.
From the moment my client walks through the door we create a time that is solely for them. A time in which I help each person find a greater freedom; either in their ability to move the body in a pain free way, or to relax and experience more fully their unique thoughts and emotions. It is a great joy to see a client stepping out lighter, with a greater ease and sense of wellbeing.
Professional memberships
Australian Association of Massage Therapists
Australian Traditional Medicine Society
Reflexology Association of Australia
