About Me

I’m an internationally trained and qualified professional Massage Therapist serving Sedgefield and the Garden Route area of South Africa. Alongside my core practice, I am also an Aromatherapist and Yoga instructor, and I have a strong background in natural medicine and nutrition.

My journey began with a Medical Herbalist degree from the University of Westminster in 2010, followed by an Aromatherapy Diploma in 2015. I expanded my bodywork skills through various training, including Deep Tissue, Pregnancy Massage, and Sports Massage. After deciding to return to South Africa in 2018, I deepened my knowledge and skills with Advanced Clinical Massage Therapy training at the JING Institute and earned an iTEC Level 4 Diploma in Sports Massage, now advancing to Level 5.

My passion for holistic wellness and continuous learning drives my dedication to helping clients achieve peak performance and well-being. As an active outdoor enthusiast, I understand the importance of balance and self-care, which fuels my commitment to using massage therapy for injury prevention and recovery. The joy of helping others feel their best motivates me to continually enhance my skills in this fulfilling profession.

​I am a great lover of the outdoors and live a very active lifestyle, frequently running, cycling, doing yoga, or kayaking and you may even find me climbing some rocks too. I am no fitness fanatic though, more a lover of life who enjoys my body and a bit of a foodie too – it is all in the pursuit of balance. So, I too benefit from massage and rehab exercises, which I often recommend to clients, all part of my self-care and injury prevention. As someone who needs to keep fit and healthy to pursue a busy practice and much-loved activities, it plays a pivotal role in my life.

​Having the personal experience of the positive effects that sports & remedial massage had in stopping painful conditions, promoting healing processes and preventing further issues, has contributed to my passion for the work that I do.

Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • BSc Herbal Medicine (Hons)
  • Aromatherapy Science and Massage Diploma with Neals Yard Remedies, UK
  • Pregnancy Massage CPD with From the Seed, UK
  • Deep Tissue Massage – CPD Neals Yard Remedies, UK
  • Foundation in Advanced Clinical Massage – Jing, UK
  • Remedial Sports Massage – Balancing Touch SA
  • 200hr YTT – Yoga Alliance – Vinyasa Yoga School Rishikesh, India
  • Certified Jing Advanced Clinical Massage Therapist – JING UK
  • Diploma in Sports Massage ITEC NQF Level 4 – Cotsworld Academy, UK

Events

  • Various resorts in Port St John, South Africa during the Sardine Run 2018
  • Crystal Palace Triathlon 2016
  • Arcadia crew – Glastonbury (UK) 2016 – with Sensory Solutions
  • Wilderness Festival (UK) – with Neals Yard Remedies 2017
  • Volunteering for Paul’s Cancer Support 2017 – offering treatments at the homes of individuals affected by cancer
  • Cape Epic, South Africa – Since 2019
  • BOOM Festival, Portugal – Since 2022