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About UsBody Balance was founded in 2000, and taken over in 2007 by Sue Field, a Feldenkrais and Massage Practitioner with 20 years experience. Our vision is to help you towards a healthier and happier life, providing cost-effective therapy in professional yet homely and comfortable surroundings. Our premises in Tinakori Road provide you with a beautiful character environment in which to enjoy your treatment. Sue Field, MNZFG, ND, BSc. Feldenkrais, Massage (therapeutic, deep tissue, relaxation) Sue has 20 years experience treating a wide range of muscle/joint problems with Therapeutic Massage. After the Feldenkrais Method enabled her to recover from chronic neck and back problems, she trained in the Method in Sydney 1993-97, and has been using it successfully since. Sue gets referrals from doctors, chiropractors, osteopaths and physiotherapists as well as satisfied clients. http://www.feldenkrais.org.nz/Site/Our_Practitioners/profiles/Field.aspx Chris Fisher, MNZAC, Dip Soc Wk, B Couns, ACC Approved Counseller Chris is a qualified and experienced counsellor, mother and grandmother, who can support you to deal with the past, cope with the present and plan for a rewarding future. She has a Bachelor in Counselling, a Diploma in Social Work, is an ACC Approved Sensitive Claims Counsellor for both adults and children and is an active Member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC) Robyn du Chateau, MNZFG Feldenkrais, Massage Well known Wellington personality Robyn du Chateau has been massaging in Wellington for over 20 years. A desire to not just be the "ambulance at the bottom of the cliff" led her to train as a Feldenkrais teacher, completing the 4 year training in 2002. Robyn practises in Wellington and Paraparaumu, where she also runs her popular country massage courses. Mika Verheul, EAS, MNZ, Med.doctor (NI) Sports-orientated Massage Mika is a Dutch trained medical doctor and works part-time at Body Balance. In medical practice she became more and more aware of the importance of physical activity as an essential part of self esteem and body awareness. Because she likes to stimulate people experiencing their own physical capacities she qualified as a sports masseur in 2006. She has lived in New Zealand since 2007, enjoying this country during tramping, biking and swimming. Sue Hamill, Dip.Ther.Msg(NZQA), LL B. Therapeutic Massage, Hot Stone Massage, On-site Chair Massage Sue came across massage while working on a computer for long periods of time. She was so inspired by its effectiveness that she did the Diploma of Therapeutic Massage at the NZ College of Massage. She uses Hot Stone massage on its own or to supplement therapeutic work. Sue also does on-site chair massage. Tash Wilson, Dip.Ther.Msg Sports Massage, Therapeutic Massage Having a sporting background, I could see the need for massage in all sports. I enjoy working with teams and individual athletes to help them gain their optimal performance. See http://www.sportinghands.com/ Penny Currier, MNZAC Counsellor Penny is an experienced and qualified counsellor and supervisor. She is active in her local branch of New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC) and is pursuing her studies in Bio-energetic psychotherapy. Miriam van Dingenen Psychotherapist Sharon Fisher Counseller Amy Dawson Therapeutic Massage Amy‘s previous social work experience has shown her the impact daily stressors can have on the body, both physically and emotionally. A strong advocate of the healing benefits of touch, Amy offers an insightful and holistic massage. Amy is offering a reduced price of $50 per hour until she completes a Diploma in Therapeutic Massage in July. |
