ABOUT US
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Tory was brought up loving sport so it was no surprise she would end up working with athletes and sports teams!
Tory graduated from Otago Polytechnic in 2011, with:
Diploma in Advanced Therapeutic Massage Level 6
Certificate in Relaxation Massage Level 5
Certificate in Stress Management Level 5
Tory has worked with many athletes and sports teams over the years, some of these include:
Otago Rugby Union 2011-current
Highlanders 2011-current
Southern NHL
Fiji Rugby
NZ Warriors
NZ League Team
England League Team
Italian Rugby World Cup Team 2011
Various Provincial Rugby Teams
Various Super Rugby Teams
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Tory loves her job and being able to help people with their sporting passions. Her favourite aspect of massage is working with athletes pre and post event as well as getting through injuries and ongoing maintenance.
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Tory works for herself as a remote clinic, practicing in clients homes which is convenient and comfortable for her clients.
Contact Tory here for information and to make a booking sportsmassageotago@gmail.com
Tory Dougherty
Georgie Anderson
Georgie has worked alongside many rugby teams including her many years involved with the Harbour Hawkes Premier team. As well as massage Georgie works as a lifeguard at the pools around Dunedin.
Georgie studied at the City Guilds Polytech graduating in---- She has experience in many types of massage including:
Sports Massage, Deep Tissue, Pressure & Trigger Point Therapy, Therapeutic Body Work, Aromatherapy, Relaxation, Warm Bamboo Massage
For the last 18 years Georgie has owned her own clinic, she has also worked with many teams these include:
Club rugby (Harbour hawks) -10 years
Highlanders -16 years
Otago D`s -4 years
Otago 7`s -2 years
Otago Maori`s -3 years
Otago nuggets (basketball) -2 years
And a number of visiting teams some of which include:
All blacks B`s, Fiji
Spring boks
Wales
France
Queensland Reds
Rugby league
Coast to Coast support team.
Desiree Bond
Desiree studied Massage therapy in Auckland in the 90's and continued up skilling with online & clinical practice courses. And hands on with her amazing supervisor based in Central Otago, Rebecca Whyte from Peak Performance Massage. Desiree helped Rebecca at the National Sevens in Queenstown for several years.
Desiree has also worked with many teams and events including:
2018 Fiji International Golf Open PGA July 30 to August 6th
2017-2018 ALL BLACKS (when have played in Dunedin)
2017-Present HIGHLANDERS Super Rugby team
2018 ISPA HANDA New Zealand Golf Open PGA at Millbrook Resort in Queenstown.
Des works full time as a Sports Massage Therapist from Knox Podiatry in Mosgiel, Brain Health Clinic in the Meridian Mall Dunedin and from a clinic room she's set up at home, Also regular trips through Central Otago, Christchurch and Auckland,
Megan Burke
Megan is the owner/operator of Megan Burke Remedial Massage Therapist and runs two clinics in Dunedin and Ranfurly.
Megan has a Diploma in Advanced Therapeutic Massage Level 6
Certificate in Relaxation and Stress Management Level 5
Certificate 1 and 2 in Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Certificate in Pain Management and Dry Needling
Since 2015 she has worked with the following sports teams:
Wallabies, South African Cricket Team, Bulldogs, Melbourne Rebels, Waratahs, Reds, Silver Ferns, Otago Rugby Team, Highlanders
She has also attended many sporting events including Queenstown Marathon, Challenge Wanaka, Dunedin Marathon, Masters games.
'I love my job and enjoy working with all types of clients. You have one body and you need to take care of it, massage should be a regular part of anyone's life.' - Megan
Deirdre Dobson-Le
For many years, Deirdre has had an interest in massage. After an 18-year career in science and taking time out as a full-time Mum, she trained at Otago Polytechnic 2011-2012. Since then Deirdre has been working as a massage therapist and thoroughly enjoying it. She has been working with the Highlanders since 2013 and recently Otago Rugby.
Deirdre uses many techniques including:
Therapeutic massage, Sports massage, Myofascial Release, Trigger point therapy, Swedish, Relaxation, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy Massage, Pain Management using Dry Needling techniques, Manual Lymphatic Drainage
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Qualifications:
Diploma in Advanced Therapeutic Massage with Distinction
Award Winner of New Zealand Massage Award 2012 from Massage New Zealand
New Zealand Certificate in Science (NZCS)
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Deirdre tries to do a professional development course each year and has completed a course in pain management using Dry Needling and traditional Chinese methods and more recently completed Manual Lymphatic drainage training.
Donya Guyton
After completing a Diploma in Advanced Therapeutic Massage with distinction, Donya has worked alongside Chiropractors, Physios and other Healthcare professionals. She is currently based at PhysioMed Otago, providing massage to a wide-ranging client base and available to co-manage care.
Outside of the clinic, her special interest areas are in Sports Massage and Workplace/Corporate Onsite Chair Massage.
Professionalism and client care are a top priority where every client receives a treatment tailored to their specific needs. For best results, treatments are usually a synergy of modalities to help optimise and maintain physical well-being, relieve muscle related pain and tension, increase mobility and reduce stress.
Modalities - Swedish massage techniques, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial release, Sports, Muscle Energy Techniques and Therapeutic Relaxation.
Sports Massage Experience:
• Individual national/international competitive cyclists, triathletes.
• National Super Rugby team - Highlanders
• ORFU – Mitre 10 Cup
• International Rugby team visitors - Queensland Reds, Brumbies and Wallabies
• South Island Secondary School Netball tournament (Umpires)
• Dunedin Marathon
• NZ Masters Games – Mens Softball
• Voluntary massage for the Cancer Society’s Relay for Life fundraiser.
Nichola Keen
Owner/Operator of: KeenAs Sports Massage Therapy.
Experience and Qualifications:
2004 Studied at Otago Polytechnic Massage Therapy
2004 Certificate in Relaxation Massage Practitioner Lotus Centre
2005 Millbrook Spa and Body Sanctum 2 years combined, Queenstown.
2007 Film” Prince Caspian” Chronicles of Narnia, Massage therapist
Super Rugby Bulls 07 team therapist in Spa
2008 Olympic Gym Mosgiel self-employed to 2014
6 Stunt Men from the Hobbit Movie
2010 Certificate in Bamboosage
2012 Holistic Health Hawaiian Temple Style Lomi Lomi Massage Level 1
2013 Toomac Solutions Medical Taping Workshop
2014 Highlanders Massage Crew to Present
2014 Film ‘The Light Between Oceans” Massage Therapist ( 6 weeks)
2016 ITM Cup teams Otago, Wellington Lions and North Harbour Champs
2018 World Championship of Massage Participant in Copenhagen
Competed in Swedish and Freestyle.
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Nichola loves what she does and hopes to keep doing it for as long as she possibly can. She is always on the lookout for new and exciting happenings with massage and what it brings to the industry. If she likes it she will give it a go. Massage treatments are beneficial to anyone especially those who are working, exercising, high profile athletes. Nichola has her own clinic in Dunedin and delivers a strong professional treatment. You can book with Nichola in her clinic by clicking here.
Jazmine Kent
Jaz is a Registered Massage Therapist who has been working in the industry for over two years after graduating at Otago Polytechnic in 2016. She holds a Level 5 Certificate in Spa Therapies & stress management as well as a Level 6 Diploma in Advanced Therapeutic massage. She currently working along side Chiropractors at Knox Rehabilitation Clinic.
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She believes that massage therapy provides a great benefit for all and has a positive effect on a person’s wellbeing. I enjoy all areas of massage and offer a wide variety skill set specialising in Trigger point release & Remedial massage. I offer sports maintenance, Myofascial release, swedish massage therapeutic, pregnancy and hot stone.
Yvette Latta
Hands on Health - Latta Massage Therapy was established in 2005 giving Yvette 14 Years clinical experience
Diploma in Massage Therapy with Distinction - Canterbury College of Natural Medicine CCNM
Advanced Certificate in Sports Massage - CCNM
Fascial Fitness - Introductory & Advanced Trainer Certificate - Dr. Robert Schleip & Divo Muller
Pain Management - Dry Needling and Acupressure Stage I & 2
Bachelor of Physical Education – BPhEd Otago University
London Olympics 2012 - Therapist for New Zealand Team, *2011 IAAF World Championships for Track and Field - Daegu - South Korea, *2009 IAAF World Championships for Track and Field - Berlin - Germany, *Beijing Olympics 2008 – Therapist for Rowing New Zealand,*Massage therapist for Rowing New Zealand 2007 - 2013 World cup and World championship, *meets in Europe with the Elite New Zealand Rowing team, *Massage Therapist for Athletics New Zealand 2009 - 2012 ​
​Accredited Provider for High Performance Sport New Zealand
Alex McNaughton
Alex is the owner and operator of Mind and Muscle Massage Studios where she focuses on therapeutic massage therapy.
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Graduating from Otago Polytechnic in 2018 with a Diploma in Advanced Therapeutic Massage Therapy Level 6 but continuing her study to gain level 7.
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Alex has previously worked as a massage therapist for the Highlanders (Super Rugby), Pacific Masters Games, National Netball and Football Tournaments.
Hanna Morley
Hanna has over ten years experience in the exercise field. She is qualified as a Personal Trainer, a Sports Massage Therapist as well as a Sports Rehabilitator.
Hanna is a member of the British Association of Sports Rehabilitators and Trainers, and is registered as a level 7 Massage Therapist with Massage New Zealand. Hanna also works at The Muscle Mechanics here in Dunedin.
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Debs Tarapi
Debs is the owner of Reconnect Massage Ltd. She graduated from Otago Polytechnic 2016 with a Diploma in Therapeutic Massage.
One aspect of massage she really enjoys is working with athletes, whether it be for pre or post event massage or for ongoing maintenance. Over the past two years Debs has been very fortunate to work with a number of rugby players from a variety of national and international teams. These include:
French Rugby team, British & Irish Lions, Wallabies, Otago Rugby team, Highlanders, Warratahs, Queensland Reds, Melbourne Rebels, and Western Force.
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Debs is also very lucky to be working closely with a number of competitive swimming, surf and triathlon athletes. This includes current Youth Olympian Swimmer Erika Fairweather and 2018 NZ World Short Course Swimming Team member Caitlin Deans.
Matthew Wallis
As a sports massage therapist and personal trainer with over 5 years experience. He trained privately with his Uncle David Baillie as well as at the Lotus College of Natural Therapies.
Matthew offers a combination of highly skilled manual therapy and a proven understanding of functional movement. Matthew is also the co-founder of The Muscle Mechanics here in Dunedin.
Matthew has worked with a number of sports teams and athletes some including:
The Highlanders (Super Rugby)
Otago Rugby
Theo Wallis
Managing director of The Muscle Mechanics, Theo has over 5 years experience as a full time Sports Massage Therapist. His skill set includes sports massage, dry needling, myofacial release and IASTM.
He trained privately with his Uncle David Baillie as well as at the Lotus College of Natural Therapies. Since graduating Theo has not stopped learning always taking on new courses, researching and practising.
Theo has worked with many sports teams and athletes over the years, some include the Highlanders (Super Rugby), Otago Rugby, Brumbies (Super Rugby), Northland Rugby.
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