What Treatment Should I Have?
I’m really sensitive to pain and don’t like a deep massage. Can you still treat me and give me relief?
At your appointment we will describe the different approaches to ensure that you are comfortable with them. If you are not comfortable, we want you to let us know immediately, whether that discomfort involves the treatment, draping, any pain you may experience, a need for a tissue, water or loo stop. A small adjustment can make it perfect and we want you to have complete comfort, relief and confidence.
How long do sessions last?
Most sessions are from 60-70 minutes long. Please allow a little longer on your first appointment. Sessions where many issues are to be dealt with or where counselling massage and energy work are combined in one session will require 90-minute appointments.
What conditions are contraindicated for having a massage?
Massage Therapy is a very safe modality and there are only a few conditions that require caution. Acute infection, fever, inflamed conditions require care and some areas perhaps require exclusion from treatment. Fractures and recent surgery have some cautions, Aromatherapy Oils are contraindicated in the first 12 weeks and some are excluded for the entire pregnancy. In most cases other techniques can be used and you should feel comfortable that you are in the best care. Please feel free to discuss your concerns with Valerie at the time of booking your appointment.
What information should I have with me?
At your first appointment, we take a thorough history to enable the most appropriate fusion of approaches. Please bring information relating to your health, operations, medications, symptoms and goals of treatment.
I find it hard to get onto a table and lie for too long. Is there an alternative?
Our electric therapy table can be lowered to your comfort level. Using different sized and textured pillows, most conditions and positions can be accommodated. Side lying is a comfortable option. For those ladies expecting a baby, please ask about the Pregnancy pillow which allows you to lie on your tummy.
Should I still come for my appointment if I am unwell?
A If you have a cold or flu in the acute stage (24-48 hours), have a fever, chills, and not beginning to recover, please stay home and rest. Having a massage at this stage will spread the infection beyond the lymphatic system and could make you very unwell. Give us a call to discuss your circumstances and if needed a new appointment should be reserved for when you are recovering. Giving us as much notice as possible will be appreciated so the appointment may be offered to another client. Cancellation fees are not applicable in the event of illness.
What associations are you a member of?
- Member of ATMS 7822 (Australian Traditional Medicine Society)
- Clinical Registrant 22741 of PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia)
- Professional Member 2015733 of AHA (Australian Hypnotherapist Association)
What is your cancellation policy?
Please give 24 hours notice if you are unable to attend your appointment. This allows this time for this appointment to be offered to other clients on a waiting list. A 50% normal fee will apply.
What makes your services so good?
What is unique about the service we provide is that there is a synergistic blend of therapies for mind body and spirit available in the one consultation. Many styles of bodywork and Massage therapy alleviate physical symptoms, Reiki, Polarity therapy and chakra balancing bring healing to the energetic system and Counselling gives clarification of how life events, stress, emotions and relationships impact your wellbeing. Hypnotherapy, NLP and EF Tclear issues held in the unconscious mind so new ways of living can be installed. This integrative and holistic way of working has been described as transformative allowing new ways of being at many levels.
What questions should a customer ask to hire the right service professional?
Good questions to ask in the Massage Therapy Hypnotherapy and Counselling industries are: How long have you been in this industry? Are you registered with an Industry Association? Can I claim a rebate on my Massage Therapy Session? What experience do you have in treating the condition I am seeking treatment for? What hours are you available?
How do you normally charge for your service?
What makes you the most reliable and trustworthy person for the job?
Whilst most of my clients come from personal recommendation from current clients, you can be assured that I have a passion and privilege in working with people who seek to have Inspiring Wellness. I value the uniqueness of each client and their challenges and am honoured to be of service, support, inspire and be there in the healing journey. My commitment to Professional and Personal Development and Supervision ensure my skills are up to date and my commitment to my own self care allows me to work from a strong centred state.
What do you like most about your job?
I love being with people and helping them find their answers to problems and inspiring them to live life the way they had always dreamed of. I learn so much from them too.
Do you have a favourite customer story you would like to share?
A familiar response I hear from clients is that though they may have come for a massage, as the session evolves they soon discover how life events, current problems, emotions, physical symptoms all have an interrelatedness that they hadn’t understood before. Being able to work holistically in the present moment at all these levels is powerful supportive and healing. Please see Testimonials from some of our clients.
What is your training?
- Diploma Of Health Science (Massage Therapy) TAFE
- Diploma in Holistic Counselling & Life Care (Nature Care College of Natural Therapies)
- Diploma of Clinical Hypnosis and Strategic Psychotherapy (Australian Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy)
- Diploma Aromatherapy (Endeavour College of Natural Therapies)
- Certificate in Dry Needling (Allied Soft Tissue Myofascial Dry Needling)
- Post Grad Certificate in Lymphatic Drainage (Vodder Technique)
- Reiki Master
- Professional Kinesiology Practice IV (Doris Airey)
- Certificate in ENAR Therapy
- Certificate in Polarity Therapy (Wellness Institute)
- Master Practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming (Dynamic Mind Works and Australian Success Mastery))
- Post Grad Certificate in Bio-Dynamic Cranio Sacral Therapy (Wellness Institute, USA)
- Certificates in Myofascial Release (Academy of Craniosacral Therapy)
- Certificate in Low Level Laser Therapy. (Rian Corp)
- Certificate in Bach Flower Essences
- Numerous Certificates and Workshops in a wide variety of approaches relating to Massage, Body Work, Energetic Healing, Counselling and Hypnotherapy
What our happy client's say...
“I’m delighted to recommend Valerie from Inspiring Wellness to anyone who knows that therapeutic massage is a component to their holistic health and wellbeing. I walked into Valerie’s care thinking that all I needed was a back massage and I walked out with renewed energy and purpose. This is not giving yourself the gift of self-care, it is not a gift when it should be akin to brushing your teeth, i.e. something needed regularly for core health and wellbeing. The elevated level of energy I had after each session meant I could do more, with more enthusiasm, and so, achieve more. If you think you just need a back massage every other month, think again and make Valerie one of your key – essential – health practitioners you see regularly. “
“Thank you Valerie for all your support over the last 12 months. I could not have got through this without you and my fortnightly treatments.”
“I have visited Inspiring Wellness for many years and received a variety of treatments for both mind and body. Valerie is always warm, inviting, highly skilled and intuitive. Whether it be a sports massage, energetic healing or counselling she is able to tune into your needs and you know you are in safe and compassionate hands.
“Having experienced childhood trauma, I’ve had a phobia about snakes for over 40 years. Valerie was able to prepare me and on my terms I knew when was the right time to book a hypnotherapy session as I did not want to spend the rest of my life holding onto such fear and anxiety.
“It was an amazingly calm, positive and enlightening experience and I walked away from that session with a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. I’ve since looked at photos, visited Australia Zoo, stood close to a ranger with a snake an arms distance away from me feeling a sense of wonderment and new beginnings.
“I’ve since dreamt of snakes and in the past I would’ve woken up in a sweat with heart palpitations. Instead I woke up and said “I dreamt of snakes last night”.
“Putting my trust in Valerie came very easy because she really is a special therapist but more importantly a very special gifted woman. (Name withheld as requested). “
“Valerie, Thank you for coming into my journey over the past year and helping me through some really tough times. There are not many people with a heart as soft and caring as yours.”
“Dear Valerie, The word Joy is what you have taught me to see in everything I do. Thank you for challenging me and inspiring me and for your many wisdoms. This Journey has changed my life and my heart. God Bless you Valerie.”
I’d been seeing Valerie for Massages and Counselling on and off for years but during a recent bout of feeling overwhelmed about everything (and being unable to think my way out of it like I normally would) she suggested we try hypnotherapy. I’d had hypnotherapy once before and found it very helpful so thought it was worth giving another go.
Following the session there was a steady improvement in my mindset over the next few weeks; the fog lifted and my thinking became clearer and I was able to formulate a plan that is getting me closer to where I want to be in my life and career. Thanks for letting me unstuck Valerie ! xx
KH
“Since I had my first appointment, I have turned my whole life around. I have changed my priorities and I am noticing how my stress at work affects my state of mind and then my body. I can’t believe how easy it is to ask for what I need and I communicate so clearly now. Instead of my work affecting every part of my life, I now make decisions that allow me to feel calm, relaxed, happy, in balance and control. This is the beginning of many positive changes.”
(Massage and Counselling – Young working mum)
“Valerie, Thank you so much for your wonderful support and guidance over the last year. You have allowed me to go on a journey that I would have been not keen to undertake. This has given me the freedom to understand better who I really am. I look forward to once again having a conversation with you in the future. Thank you once again, for you are a Very Special Person with a Very Special Gift.”
“Thank you for all of your help in the last year. You have been invaluable to me both personally and professionally and a lot of amazing things in both of those areas of my life have been through your professional expertise, care and insights. I cannot thank you enough. Blessings to you Valerie.”
“Since I started having massages 5 years ago, I have learned so much about how the body functions and how I can take better care of myself. Having had a stroke there are many things that I find difficult, but my regular treatments improve my circulation, relax my muscles and help with my sleeping. I don’t know why more people don’t have massages. I work all the rest of my week around this appointment.”
90’s senior
“I would love to publicly thank Valerie for the amazing help she has given me through therapeutic massage. Although I consistently exercised to straighten my posture and alleviate neck and shoulder pain and stiffness, the slightest unguarded movement would aggravate the problem. Through Valerie’s skilled massages, that is no longer an issue. My posture has improved, my neck and shoulders do not ache and I can turn my head much more freely. Valerie’s willingness to use her laser device on a large depression on my calf caused by panniculitis, has seen the dry skin and hole almost disappear. This is something that prescription cortisone creams could not do. Valerie has greatly improved my quality of life by helping to increase my mobility and alleviate my pain.
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“I appreciate what you have done for me. Thank you Valerie for your patience, kindness, understanding and for everything.”
“I have had many massages before, and you give the best I have ever had. I can feel energy moving in my body when you work on me. You are a true healer. I wish I had known you 2 years ago when I first had my accident.”
(Work place accident, massage, counselling and energy work)
“It started with a gift certificate for a massage and with your expert treatment, referrals and advice, I no longer need to take my HRT and anxiety medications. I feel fantastic.”
“Thank you for your words, your guidance, your sense of things, your insights, your listening and your encouragement to see a challenge as an opportunity !! The ‘sessions” I have had with you have literally been life changing and sight changing. You are truly gifted!! You are appreciated. Thank you for your truth and laughter.”
“Cranio-sacral therapy has been a very gentle and healing process for me. In a life involving so much doing…I can go and have a treatment that assists me in connecting deeply with just being. Experiencing myself in this way has guided me in increasingly in making resonant choices from a place within my soul. I have loved working with Valerie this past year…the combination of her bodywork and counselling skills have facilitated both healing and growth as I navigate this adventure called life.”
“Dear Valerie, I really wanted to thank you for all the time you have taken in helping me and making such a difference in my life. I know that helping people feel better is what you do for a living but I really believe that you have a special gift. You have been so kind to me and have allowed me to feel and be myself, something in which I haven’t done in a long time. You reminded me of who I used to be and what I want to be… You are a special healer, you take the time to make the difference in peoples lives. The world needs more people like you in it. Thank you for always listening, for being who you are. I really appreciate everything. I wish the best for you and hope that God gives back to you so much more than everything you have given.”
“Dear Valerie, Just wanted to say thank you so much for everything over the past year. I couldn’t have got through it without you. You’re such a special person and I am lucky to have found you.”