Grace

Originally from the United States, Grace trained in massage therapy at the Australian College of Fitness and Bodywork. She has spent her free time over many years learning about a wide variety of massage traditions, such as tui na and shiatsu, and is fascinated with the history and origins of massage as an integral part of people’s health. She is particularly interested in the role manual therapy can play in emotional release and nervous system regulation, especially for those struggling to maintain good mental health or who have sensory sensitivities. With the aim of bringing body awareness back to everyday life, Grace invites you to experience for yourself all that this preventative approach to health has to offer.

What’s your approach to patient care, and what can patients expect during a session with you? My approach is very tailored and patient-centric. I want to hear from you (and see what your body tells me) and go from there.

What’s your favourite aspect of working in Massage? I feel that hands-on, comforting touch is the best place to begin treating anything – whether physical, emotional or mental. Any kind of ‘stuckness’ can be addressed with massage.

What are some of the conditions that you find you are most successful in helping people with? Everyday body disconnection. If someone has ever touched your shoulders or back and made you say ‘oh, I didn’t realize that was tight!’ – this is where relaxation massage thrives.

What’s your favourite way to unwind after a busy day? I  love to make a cup of tea and listen to a good album to wind down my nervous system from a busy day.

What are some common misconceptions about your profession that you’d like to address? That massage therapy is a luxury – it can actually be a great preventative health measure when incorporated regularly.

What’s the energy like in your treatment room? Calm, slow, connected, spacious

Coffee or tea? Yin and yang – I can’t go without either!

Sweet or savoury? Both again – my favorite treats are sweet and salty

What’s one health tip you wish more people knew? That supporting healthy circulation (e.g. by exercising, gentle movement, keeping warm, and massage) is an important element of overall body function and homeostasis.

What’s a hidden talent or hobby you have? I have a hidden talent for getting cats to like me.