About Annie
Annie started on her massage training journey in 1996 completing a Diploma of Remedial Massage Therapy in 1998 with the NSW School of Therapeutic Massage. Although Annie was excelling in her studies she was hungry to learn more and so in conjunction with completing advanced studies in anatomy and physiology she was selected to work as an apprentice to Master Practitioner, Kevin McCarthy for a period of 2-years. This intensive training ensured that Annie worked daily to be expanding her wisdom and knowledge of not only massage, but also Chi (energy), cellular regeneration and stagnation, vitality and the modalities and methodologies that support optimal well-being for her clients.
Annie recollects how confronting it was initially to have someone critiquing her every massage stroke, including ongoing feedback from her clients as she leaned into becoming a master in the art of healing. Annie believes that all massage therapist would benefit from doing such an intensive apprenticeship based training.
Annie's kind-hearted, yet fun loving nature combined with her powerful healing and skill set as a massage therapist has seen her work with some of Australia's most elite athletes, iron men and women, specifically those training to compete in the Hawaii Iron Man series. This might explain why some clients come from as far away as Agnes Water, Byron Bay, Sydney and Brisbane for their regular body balancing massage treatments.
Annie then went onto work alongside osteopaths, chiropractors, and other health practitioners including a somatic psychotherapist to ensure she is able to complement any treatment her clients are undergoing.
Her passion for health and well-being has seen her complete further training’s:
After working with numerous clients who were being treated for various forms of cancer Annie decided to further her knowledge to support her clients and as such in 2015 she commenced further training as a Oncology Massage Therapist and completed her training in 2016.
Annie stated that she feels honoured and privileged to support people who are traversing a journey of cancer treatments or post treatment to help balance the synergy of well-being and integrating the mind, body & soul wisdoms for continued self-care.
Annie recollects how confronting it was initially to have someone critiquing her every massage stroke, including ongoing feedback from her clients as she leaned into becoming a master in the art of healing. Annie believes that all massage therapist would benefit from doing such an intensive apprenticeship based training.
Annie's kind-hearted, yet fun loving nature combined with her powerful healing and skill set as a massage therapist has seen her work with some of Australia's most elite athletes, iron men and women, specifically those training to compete in the Hawaii Iron Man series. This might explain why some clients come from as far away as Agnes Water, Byron Bay, Sydney and Brisbane for their regular body balancing massage treatments.
Annie then went onto work alongside osteopaths, chiropractors, and other health practitioners including a somatic psychotherapist to ensure she is able to complement any treatment her clients are undergoing.
Her passion for health and well-being has seen her complete further training’s:
- Certificate Swedish Massage 1996
- Diploma Remedial Massage 1998
- SLM Myotherapy 1999
- Diploma of Traditional Chinese Massage 2005
- Craniosacral Therapy
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Polarity Therapy
- OM II - Oncology Massage
After working with numerous clients who were being treated for various forms of cancer Annie decided to further her knowledge to support her clients and as such in 2015 she commenced further training as a Oncology Massage Therapist and completed her training in 2016.
Annie stated that she feels honoured and privileged to support people who are traversing a journey of cancer treatments or post treatment to help balance the synergy of well-being and integrating the mind, body & soul wisdoms for continued self-care.
TESTIMONIALS
I highly recommend you to Annie as a professional massage therapist, as you will get results. I have been seeing Annie for now over 10 years if there is to say anything about Annie, it is that she is Amazingly caring and compassionate, professional and knows her stuff!
Annie has beautiful calming and positive energy that you feel from the moment that you meet her and it flows into her massage. Annie has a real understanding of the body, its energy; and how it all works and what I love is that she explains everything to you so you also walk away with an understanding.
I first meet Annie when doing martial arts and always had sports injuries. I also have suffered for many years with my back due to a car accident and being a hairdresser does not help. I always suffer from sore legs, back and shoulders yet with Annie to massage me, to melt away the knots and tight muscles, has made my life and job easier. Additionally she has helped with both my pregnancies as caring the extra weight put a lot of pressure on my body. Claudia from Taglio Hairdressers
Annie has beautiful calming and positive energy that you feel from the moment that you meet her and it flows into her massage. Annie has a real understanding of the body, its energy; and how it all works and what I love is that she explains everything to you so you also walk away with an understanding.
I first meet Annie when doing martial arts and always had sports injuries. I also have suffered for many years with my back due to a car accident and being a hairdresser does not help. I always suffer from sore legs, back and shoulders yet with Annie to massage me, to melt away the knots and tight muscles, has made my life and job easier. Additionally she has helped with both my pregnancies as caring the extra weight put a lot of pressure on my body. Claudia from Taglio Hairdressers
I feel like Anne is my Guru, as her massages are amazing, as well as working on your physical being, her spiritual healing energy works wonders.
Sue T, Ryde NSW
Sue T, Ryde NSW
I was struggling with my lower back pain until I had Annie's treatment. I had tried several other modalities which gave me a little relief but were not able to correct the problem.
I went on holiday to Agnes Waters where I was fortunate to pick up one of Annie's Flyers in a Coffee shop. I was in so much discomfort that I decided I would call and make an appointment; Annie was able to find time to see me. I like that she listened to me carefully and what my problems were and worked on my body and soul to heal me.
Annie was successful and I was so very grateful. I highly recommend her massage with her skill and knowledge to people who need to get relief from their problem.
Mieko Izawa, Byron Bay, NSW
I went on holiday to Agnes Waters where I was fortunate to pick up one of Annie's Flyers in a Coffee shop. I was in so much discomfort that I decided I would call and make an appointment; Annie was able to find time to see me. I like that she listened to me carefully and what my problems were and worked on my body and soul to heal me.
Annie was successful and I was so very grateful. I highly recommend her massage with her skill and knowledge to people who need to get relief from their problem.
Mieko Izawa, Byron Bay, NSW
Annie's massages are not only extra-ordinary; they are the very best.
Annie's natural ability, intuition and wisdom are matched by her professional approach and technique. Try Annie's massage: you'll be glad you did!
Muriel (Yoga Instructor) Gladstone QLD
Annie's natural ability, intuition and wisdom are matched by her professional approach and technique. Try Annie's massage: you'll be glad you did!
Muriel (Yoga Instructor) Gladstone QLD
I first came to see Annie for massage after my friend highly recommended her and Annie what can I say....
Firstly I am honoured to write this testimonial for you for the following reasons: I can say with all honesty it is the best massage I have ever had. It wasn't just therapeutic; it was relaxing, rejuvenating and aligning. I felt a sense of bliss upon leaving, emotionally speaking and my body felt relaxed too. Your incorporation of hot towels, which I had not experienced before, were really effective for loosening up my muscles plus the bliss I experienced when you nurtured my often neglected areas of the body; my feet, arms and head (my favourite).
What really is amazing to me though is that when I thought I had experienced the best, you gave me a blissful treatment with the energy balance and WOW this treatment was a real surprise; for me it actually trumps the massage. It is gentle, nurturing and highly aligning. I felt a high sense of optimal well-being physically, mentally and emotionally. My body felt light, as did my mind.
I highly recommend Annie for those who wish to experience the ultimate in massage and energy work; to feel aligned in mind, body and soul.
Nat Carey, Blogger / Author
Firstly I am honoured to write this testimonial for you for the following reasons: I can say with all honesty it is the best massage I have ever had. It wasn't just therapeutic; it was relaxing, rejuvenating and aligning. I felt a sense of bliss upon leaving, emotionally speaking and my body felt relaxed too. Your incorporation of hot towels, which I had not experienced before, were really effective for loosening up my muscles plus the bliss I experienced when you nurtured my often neglected areas of the body; my feet, arms and head (my favourite).
What really is amazing to me though is that when I thought I had experienced the best, you gave me a blissful treatment with the energy balance and WOW this treatment was a real surprise; for me it actually trumps the massage. It is gentle, nurturing and highly aligning. I felt a high sense of optimal well-being physically, mentally and emotionally. My body felt light, as did my mind.
I highly recommend Annie for those who wish to experience the ultimate in massage and energy work; to feel aligned in mind, body and soul.
Nat Carey, Blogger / Author