OUR TEAM
Remedial Massage Therapist
Specialising in Remedial, Sports, Pregnancy and Deep Tissue Massage
Carrie has been a member of the Mels Massage team since February 2015.
She is a member of the Association of Massage Therapists (AMT)
Her qualifications include:
Advanced Diploma of Health Sciences (Soft Tissue Therapy)
Diploma of Remedial Massage
Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Pregnancy Massage
Senior First Aid
Kinesio Taping 1&2
Carrie enjoys working with a diverse range of clients and has experience treating clients with disabilities, chronic conditions, rehabilitation needs, pregnancy, sports massage as well as general remedial and relaxation massage.
Health Fund Rebates Available with Carrie
Remedial Massage Therapist
Specialising in Remedial, Sports, Pregnancy and Deep Tissue Massage
Mel completed her Diploma in Remedial Massage in 2012 from ACM (Australian College of Massage).
She is also a member of AAMT (The Australian Association of Massage Therapists).
She has worked over the years with some of Australia's leading sporting teams including;
Canberra Raiders
RUGBY ACT Brumbies
RUGBY NSW Waratahs
NRL Melbourne Storm
NRL Cronulla Sharks
NRL Parramatta Eels
NRL Manly Sea Eagles
NRL Brisbane Broncos
NRL Newcastle Knights
NRL North Queensland Cowboys
NRL West Tigers
NRL South Sydney Rabbitohs
NETBALL Australian Womens Team
CRICKET English Team
Health Fund Rebates Available with Mel
Remedial Massage Therapist
Specialising in Remedial, Sports, Deep Tissue Massage & Dry Needling
Mark joined Mels Massage in July 2017.
Since obtaining his qualifications in 2010 Mark was worked in several clinics and in his own Personal training/ Massage business.
Cert III and cert IV Personal Training
Cert IV Massage Therapy
Diploma of Remedial Massage
Advanced Myofacial Dry Needling
Advanced RockTape Practitioner
Mark has also been fortunate enough to work with several international, national, state and local teams including
(RU) The Springboks
(RU) The Golden Lions
(RU) The Waratahs
(RU) The Pacific Dragons
(NRL) The Warriors
(NRL) Canberra Raiders
(Cricket NSW) The Lend Lease Breakers
(Cricket NSW) The Sydney Thunder
(Hockey AUS) The Hockeyroos
(AFL) The Dockers
(SLS) Nutrigrain Iron Man Series
(SLS) Northcliff SLSC
(Water Polo AUS) The Stingers
(Local events)
North Coogee Athletics Club
Dragon boat racing ACT
Fun Runs / Park Runs Perth
Health Fund Rebates Available with Mark
Remedial Massage Therapist
Specialising in Remedial, Relaxation, Pregnancy, Sports and Deep Tissue Massage
Katie joined Mels Massage in August 2019.
Katie completed her Diploma of Remedial Massage with CIT and is a member of Massage & Myotherapy Australia.
Katie is new to the Massage industry after the decision for a career change at the end of 2018.
Katie aims to support each client to return to their usual daily tasks with reduced stress and overall tension.
Katie has completed workplace training with in sports with the Brumbies and National Track Athletes. She has also had experience working with clients that have disabilities to help improve mobility and muscle function.
In Katie's down time she has two boys, a husband and a labrador to keep her busy. She also enjoys running and going to the gym.
While at CIT Katie has successful completed and had experience in:
Trigger Point Therapy
Myofascial Release
Lymphatic Drainage
Deep Transverse Frictions
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
Health Fund Rebates Available with Katie
Remedial Massage Therapist
Specialising in Remedial, Relaxation, Pregnancy, Sports and Deep Tissue Massage
Daanika joined Mels Massage in October 2019.
Daanika is a friendly and approachable therapist with a passion for helping others.
With a diverse up-bringing and extensive experience with children, Daanika has a very patient, understanding and empathetic approach to her treatments.
She prides herself in listening to the concerns and tailoring her treatments to the individual.
Daanika graduated from the Canberra institute of technology in 2019 with a Diploma in Remedial Massage Therapy and is keen to further her education to add new modalities to combine with her
current career path.
When Daanika isn’t working, she enjoys time with her horses and dogs, 4wd/hike/camp trips and the odd binge sesh.
Health Fund Rebates Available with Daanika
Remedial Massage Therapist
Specialising in Remedial, Relaxation, Pregnancy, Sports and Deep Tissue Massage
Nat joined Mels Massage in November 2019.
Nat is a Canberran born and bred and loves this City. She is a busy Mum of 3 kids and fully understands the juggle of friends, family and working part time.
November 2018 saw Nat complete her Diploma as a Remedial Massage Therapist at The Canberra Institute of Technology and since then she has been treating people from all demographics in many different settings.
Nat is a fully qualified Dance Teacher with the Royal Academy of a Dance and feels that her knowledge of movement and the body, coupled with Massage Therapy is a definite asset.
Nat has a specific interest in treating Pregnant women, Palliative Care clients and Dancers.
Time out for Nat is spending time at the family property and getting outdoors.
Health Fund Rebates Available with Nat
Remedial Massage Therapist
Specialising in Remedial, Relaxation, Pregnancy, Sports and Deep Tissue Massage
Alison joined Mel’s Massage in August 2020 and is a member of Massage & Myotherapy Australia and Exercise & Sports Science Australia.
Alison has worked as a sport scientist in elite sport for 17 years, and completed a Diploma in Remedial Therapy so that she could also provide sports massages to the athletes she works with.
Alison enjoys working with individuals to help with sports maintenance and recovery, as well as general lifestyle and postural aches and pains.
In her spare time, Alison enjoys cycling and being outdoors.
Remedial Massage Therapist
David has a Diploma of Remedial Massage from the Canberra Institute of Technology. He is passionate about helping clients enjoy greater mobility and less pain. He enjoys working with clients to support them in achieving better results for their body.
His clients include keen athletes who run 90ks in a day, to people wanting to keep headaches at bay, desk workers who drive a mouse and folk with bad backs after moving house, kids recovering from their big game, to mums and dads who are suffering pain.
David helps clients with Arthritis, Cerebral Palsy, Migraines, Joint Pain, Injury Recovery, Tension, Stress and Anxiety and many other complaints. From clients seeking simple loosening of muscles to clients requiring relief from more complex issues, he works with you to get the best result.
David provides a mild to firm massage that can include:
Deep Tissue Massage
Trigger Point Therapy
Myofascial Release
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
Health fund rebates are available with David
