Rosa Ghidella - Our Director
Qualifications: Diploma in Aromatherapy; Diploma Remedial Massage; Diploma Hannya Acupressure Massage and Certificate IV Reflexology; Bachelor in Social Work (BSW) & Masters in Management (MMgt) & Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment.
Rosa's experience in working in management positions across different industries has given her a strong insight into the stresses and pressures faced by individuals in the corporate sector.
As a therapist, Rosa believes there is a strong link between the mind and body and is an advocate for mind-body medicine. Increasingly, research is demonstrating that there is a strong correlation between illness and disease and long-term, accumulative stress levels typified in today's world. When the mind is strong and positive, there is an increased chance for the body to be strong and healthy.
As a therapist, Rosa works with the body's natural healing mechanisms and teaches individuals how to regain their health and to find balance in their lives.
Her areas of expertise are in:
- Aromatherapy
- Reflexology
- Remedial Massage
- Pregnancy Massage
- Baby Massage
Rosa is also an experienced public speaker who conducts workshops and seminars in stress management, health and well-being to individuals and the corporate sector.
Other activities have included being the NSW Coordinator for the International Association of Aromatherapists, Australia (IFA Australia) between 2002 and 2005; undertaking voluntary massage at the Children's Hospital in Westmead.
Stuart Ainis - Hannya Acupressure Massage, Sports & Remedial Massage
Qualifications: Diploma in Advanced Hannya Massage, Diploma in Remedial
Massage
Stuart is a highly qualified Remedial & Sports Massage Therapist. He is one of only a handful of practitioners in Australia that practices a unique massage style known as Hannya Acupressure Massage, which works with the principles of Chinese acupressure and meridians.
Stuart’s therapy reduces the chronic effects of injuries and stress through enabling patients to rediscover their vitality. This neuroholistic therapy stimulates the nervous system to restore vitality and to rejuvenate both physical and mental health. The therapy is firm and very effective across all muscular aches and pains, and individuals usually leave feeling an enhanced flow of energy.
Stuart is also a fully qualified Swimming Instructor, Personal Trainer and is available for individual sessions.
Becky Hammersley - Remedial Massage, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy
Rebecca has diplomas in remedial, Swedish and aromatherapy massage. Her background in nursing and beauty therapy has given her a thorough knowledge of the human body.
Rebecca specialises in remedial, deep tissue and Myofascial release. Myofascial (mi-o-Fash-ul) release or MFR is an effective form of massage, working directly with fascia (connective tissue), muscles, ligaments, bones and joints. The aim of MFR is to restore balance of the mind and body and a state of total relaxation is created using a combination of remedial massage and MFR. The therapy is firm and effective in reducing muscle aches and pain.
Rebecca enjoys helping people feel better both emotionally & physically and shares our philosophy at Haberfield Naturopathic Centre of promoting wellness, vitality and strength.
Zoë Gordon - BSc (Hons) MICHT
Massage, Remedial Practice, Reflexology, Aromatherapy and Indian Head Massage.
Zoë Gordon is a highly qualified complementary practitioner who has trained for four years at the University of Central Lancashire as well as undertaking further training at The Northern Institute of Massage (UK). She is an accredited member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society as well as a professional member of the International Federation of Holistic Therapists and the National Association of Massage and Manipulative Therapists (UK). As such she adheres to their codes of ethics and professional conduct in practice. Zoë successfully ran her own private treatment practice in the UK where she also gained clinical experience working in palliative care. Zoë has experience as a team leader and massage therapist for one of Australia’s highest profile corporate health and wellbeing organisations. Zoë works to achieve the clients’ objectives and tailors treatments to meet the needs of the individual.
