“If you understand the force of intelligence in the body,
its mechanical operation & structure, you can work on any part of the body you can reach with your hands.
- Lauren Berry”
B.Com (Acc), H.Dip (Ed), Dip HSc (RT), Cert IV (TAA), Member AAMT and Australasian Spa Assoc.
Born and raised in majestic South Africa and living in Australia for the past 13 years, André's career path was mostly as an accountant in the Hospitality Industry and also as a teacher. André felt that he had reached his goals in finance after completion of two years on luxury cruise-liners; teaching remains a passion. After his tenure on cruise-ships, and needing a complete change of direction, André returned to full-time studies at Melbourne's Victoria University to complete the Diploma in Health Science (Remedial Therapies).
He had been fortunate enough to travel all over the world and encountered many different types and styles of therapies which helped him in his decision to make the career change into the wellness industry. He gained valuable knowledge and experience which he has to some degree incorporated into his own style of treatments.
André has a passion for the wellness industry and is currently on the Board of the Australasian Spa Association as their Treasurer where he hopes to promote ASPA to an even stronger voice and influence in the Australasian region.
In an age of technical and, at times, impersonal medicine, massage offers a drug-free, non-invasive and humanistic approach based on the body's natural ability to heal itself. Massage is the antidote to stress; it improves circulation, which in turn increases blood flow, bringing fresh oxygen to tissues and organs, assisting in the elimination of waste products, speeding the healing process and enhancing recovery from disease. Relaxation is always a benefit from massage; it allows for clarity of thought and a new outlook on things and a "de-stressing" of the body and mind.
Cert IV (Massage therapy)
Jason has a Cert IV in massage and has been working as a remedial massage therapist for the past two years. During this time he has been furthering his studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine. He has particular interest in Tuina (Chinese Remedial Massage) and Shiatsu.
Jason approaches massage both from a structural muscular perspective and an energetic level, combining his knowledge of both Western and Eastern techniques to delve into the underlying cause of chronic pain and injury. His six year career in hospitality prior to massage and avid love of travel have been a great support to the growth of his intuition as a practitioner.
