- Level 3, 233 Albert St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
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Medicine, Therapy and Health seem to have been at the forefront of my experiences as a child, teen and early 20s era of my life. Having had two kidney transplants and a myriad of other procedures and surgeries and so on, I naturally became attracted by the idea of being on the other side of the patient/doctor spectrum.
Having worked in a Microbiology laboratory in Brisbane for 8 years, in which there was a vast separation between the patient and my duties, I never felt satisfied, nor did I feel like I was making a difference, or helping people.
Having come across the Remedial Massage course at Endeavour College of Natural Health, I immediately felt like I was on my way to finding a career based more in the mode of service and care than just working for the sake of having money.
Since completing my Diploma I have studied in a few different areas: Dry Needling, Reflexology and Meditation of different varieties. My goal for the future would be to move more into the Wellness Coaching side of things.
Utilising my knowledge of anatomy and muscle pain referral, I try to properly identify the reason behind the pain, and how to fix it. Due to my extensive history in the medical world both as patient and practitioner, I have a decent knowledge of medical terminology, diseases and the necessary people to talk to about such issues.
And finally drawing from my immersion in Yoga Philosophy and Meditation, I try my best to help the client be more mindful of their body and mind’s warning signs and implement practical methods and routines to counteract them.
Massage has provided a way for me to be of service to others. To trust someone with their body can be a daunting thing in the beginning, but through the sessions you can really develop a trusting, professional friendship with a lot of people.
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I’m an ex soldier, who became a tradie, who became a strongman athlete. These experiences made me familiar with the discipline required to be an athlete, and the pain that comes from training. Finding myself in pain I went to a Remedial Massage Therapist and found immediate relief. I always wanted to take a path of service and Remedial Massage felt like the perfect fit for me. As an athlete I know you want to gain the most from your sport, and avoid injuries that interrupt your training. As a sports massage therapist I can help you maximize your performance & recovery with my Remedial & Sports Massage treatments and provide you with the knowledge and skills to reach your highest potential.
My mission is to provide the optimal treatment for you and your needs. I enjoy working with people from all areas, office workers, parents, athletes. I combine my training experience in both my role as a soldier and athlete and my skills as a Remedial Therapist to not only relieve pain and tension but also set you on the path to achieving better results.
In the hands of a skilled therapist it can mean the difference between living a life that just gets you by, and living the life that you choose.
I’ve always been interested in oriental philosophy and believe that a person exists on many different levels – physical, intellectual, energetic. As a qualified Yoga Instructor with 10 years experience I understand the benefits of a wholistic approach. By combining my yoga skills and Myotherapy knowledge I can provide you with a pathway out of pain and limitation. My goal is to get to the core of your issues by using my advance assessment skills and then providing a combination of effective, targeted treatment and corrective exercise to effect real and lasting change. Myotherapy offers an advanced level of treatment and is especially suited to more difficult or long standing issues.
What are my treatments like?
Following a functional medicine model of treatment, I look for underlying imbalances such as sleep, diet, exercises, stress, social environment etc. I also believe that collaboration between a client and a therapist is very important for the achievement of the desired health goals.
As a Myotherapist I can draw upon advanced skills such as joint mobilization, myofascial release, IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization), neural manipulation, taping, dry needling and electro needling, Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), Vagus nerve stimulation, exercise therapy, functional movement assessment and prescription.
I believe that part of a being a therapist includes educating the client on how to eliminate existing symptoms and how to prevent future injuries. Therefore, my treatments continue outside of the clinic walls by encouraging you to cultivate body awareness and by performing a prescribed exercise program and following up with you consistently. This is where my experience as a yoga teacher is very useful.
I have been suffering from nerve pain for many months now and after seeing specialist Liza my health and well-being has greatly improved.
Can’t recommend enough! Louis Lysiuk
I highly recommend this place. If you’re after a strong and really good remedial massage, Liza is amazing. She has a great knowledge and technique and has helped me stay on top of my neck pain with treatment and home stretching. Lovely warm space – kind staff 🙂
Leonie Witten
Having been a dancer for most of my life I’m very familiar with the aches, pains and general ‘ugh’ feeling that comes from having tired muscles and an overworked body. Alongside other treatment options remedial massage was always something that I turned to when my body needed a bit of love, and sparked my interest early on to experience the other side of the therapist/client relationship. Being in the creative arts industry has also fed a desire to facilitate and establish genuine connections with other people, and knowing how much my therapists have helped me, it’s a goal of mine to be able to do this for others.
Therefore when I came across the Remedial Massage course at Q Academy I felt that I’d found a way to combine my interest and love of movement, the human body, and people into one.
Moving on from my diploma I hope to broaden my skills and use them to help people who are active – physically or mentally / emotionally as these can all have effects on the body and quality of life.
The main aim of these treatments is to relieve tension, decrease pain, and alleviate any stress you may be dealing with, through the use of various muscle release, stretching, and joint mobilisation techniques. I enjoy meeting and working with people from all walks of life, and believe that using both a thorough hands on approach and self-maintenance program (whatever that may mean for you) is the key.
Having spent years being hyper aware of how well (or not) my body was moving, it’s amazing to see how much more freedom can be restored and discomfort relieved with massage. Since touch can be so beneficial both mentally and emotionally, as well as physically, it’s great to think that it can become part of someone’s all round support system.
When I was younger I used to give my relatives neck and shoulder massages to help ease their pains, it just felt like the right thing to do. I enjoyed the feeling of helping people and massage seemed to be a natural career choice.
After completing my Remedial Diploma in 2011 I found that I naturally gravitated to a style that was both Remedial and Therapeutic. I added myofascial cupping to help my clients with chronic muscle tension and hot stone massage for a deeply relaxing experience.
I particularly enjoyed providing Pregnancy massage and felt that my pregnant clients would benefit from Lymphatic treatments as well. I found that by incorporating some Lymphatic Drainage into the treatments that my clients had great results. I decided to pursue further Lymphatic training so I could help those with more complicated Lymphatic issues.
Having a combination of Remedial, Pregnancy, Lymphatic and Balinese techniques allows me to create a treatment that is both effective in reducing or eliminating pain and deeply relaxing as well.
My Decongestive Lymphatic training means I can help with oedema and Lymphoedema caused from lymph node removal, as well as help with recovery from surgery and illness, detoxifying and general oedema issues. Anyone who has had liposuction, or tattoo removal can be helped with lymphatic treatments as well as after surgery or for oedema or lymphoedema.
My treatments are suited to those that need to destress and reduce anxiety and tension as well as reduce pain. I can provide Remedial/Deep tissue treatments that create that feeling of “good pain” but are also relaxing and effective. Hot stone and balinese for deep relaxation,
Pregnancy treatments that focus on particular issues experienced through each trimester and lymphatic treatments to support liposuction or tattoo removal, general detox, oedema and lymphoedema issues.
I love how rewarding it feels to see a decrease in stress and tension that clients have been putting up with. I appreciate how massage can improve your mood and make movement in your body a lot easier, and as a career it is satisfying to know that I have helped someone enjoy their day and their life more.
Intuitive Balinese Massage combines a variety of classic whole body massage techniques and the practitioner’s ability to tap into their intuition and create a meditative state of relaxation and healing for their client. These techniques include long flowing strokes, deep tissue massage and stimulation of the circulatory and lymphatic systems.
Balinese Massage may be helpful in treating:
Benefits of massage:
Balinese Massage After care:
To achieve full benefit of the massage, clients are asked to do the following for the next 24 hours:
It is recommended to let your body rejuvenate/recover in between massages, allowing at least 7-14 days between massages.
Diploma of Remedial Massage
All Health Funds Available on Hicaps
In 1994 I had a severe car accident that required four years of surgery to recover from.
My 24 year rehab journey has exposed me to many fine Physiotherapists, Massage Therapists, Acupuncturists, Exercise Physiologists and Chiropractors. For over a decade before my studies in health care commenced, I was being treated by an amazingly talented and skilled Massage Therapist. This man kept me walking and functioning so well, that people have troubles believing that my limitations are as severe as they are.
I believe that my style is unique and effective because it has been formed from the experience of seeing what has worked to take away my own pain and restore my confidence.
I have also been fortunate to have worked in some of the best rehab clinics in Brisbane and have been mentored and critiqued by many of my role models.
I am a sensitive and determined therapist. I am able to adopt my style to the needs of any clinical situation. I have worked as both a Rehabilitative therapist and a Relaxation Super-Star. If you are suffering from a chronic condition I am a good choice for you.
As a MYOTHERAPIST – My tool kit includes first class diagnostic and assessment capabilities, Cold Laser Therapy, Swedish and Relaxation styles, Pregnancy Massage, Myofascial Release and Trigger-point work, Corrective Exercise, Complex Stretching Protocols and Muscle Energy Techniques, Myofascial Inversion Pressure Cupping or “Cupping”, Dry Needling, TENS and Electro Therapy and Expert Deep Tissue Remedial Massage work.
My style can be nurturing, powerful or anywhere in between.
Myotherapy empowers clients to address the cause of their problems – not just their symptoms. Myotherapy involves rigorous assessment, manual therapy and usually some level of corrective exercise to empower people to reduce their dysfunction themselves. Emphasising self-empowerment means that ultimately MYOTHERAPY is a cost effective approach to pain and physical dysfunction.
I love that massage affects both our physical symptoms and our emotional well-being.
My therapist has helped me walk pain free, taken away headaches and shoulder tension as well as lifted me from the depths of despair.
This is what I love about massage and Myotherapy.
Advanced Diploma Myotherapy
Dry Needling
Laser Therapy
Myofascial Cupping
Corrective Exercise
All Health Funds Available on Hicaps
As I was growing up I always loved helping people and massage was something that was always present in my everyday life. Most of my family works in healthcare as physiotherapists, massage therapists or nurses so I was always exposed to alternative healing techniques from all over the world. I would have to say that I’ve learned the most from my aunt that was doing Reflexology 30 years ago and gaining her knowledge from monks in Nepal it was always something that I was really attracted to and wanted to learn more.
But the career path led me into finance. In 2010, I decided to change my career and pursue something I have always loved doing. Obtaining a certificate in the field of massage started my healing and life journey I’ve never could have dreamed of. From 2012 to 2015 I had successfully managed my own massage salon in Europe. My goal was to improve client’s lifestyle on physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level. I have had numerous satisfied clients and I have always treated my clients with patience, respect and utmost care. In 2012 I had an opportunity to work on European veteran Handball championship in Ljubljana (Slovenia) with sportsmen where I expended my knowledge and achieved great results. In 2015 I accepted a challenge to move to Australia and continue working as massage therapist. In 2016 I received my Australian Diploma of Remedial Massage and since then I have expended my knowledge on different fields, including an opportunity to work with Redcliffe Dolphins Rugby Club. My passion is helping elite athletes and I had a pleasure to work with rugby players, soccer players, marathon runners and other athletes with great results. I’m currently still working with and supporting a top soccer player for Brisbane Roar.
I’m really passionate about my work and helping people in a holistic way so I’m always looking to expend my knowledge and upgrade my skills. The most important thing I’ve learned throughout my life and my career is that our bodies are intelligent and they have innate ability to communicate whatever is out of balance and they also have a remarkable ability to heal and repair as long as we give them the right environment to thrive.
I’m a true believer that our bodies work on an emotional, physical and energetic level. When we are out of balance and in a state of dis-ease we truly need a holistic approach to healing.
This is why I love massage because our bodies are like a doorway to our inner world and they can tell us a lot about our physical, emotional and energetic state. By applying different techniques and listening to the body react we can find solutions to resolve the problems. I have a great sense of listening to your body and sensing where energy is stagnant and where the pain is residing so we can focus on the source of the problem, addressing both symptoms and underlying causes of pain.
In my treatments I provide different techniques and massage styles:
I believe knowledge equals empowerment and as a therapist I feel it is my responsibility to share my knowledge with people so they can empower themselves to live a healthier and pain free life on all levels.
Did you know that your feet reflect every organ in your body? Well they do and Reflexology supports their healthy function.
Reflexology is an ancient natural therapy that addresses pain and promotes healing and wellness throughout the whole body by applying pressure to related “reflex” points in the feet, hands, or ears. Each of these corresponds with an organ or part of your body. There are 86 main reflex points on each of your feet. When a part of your body is unbalanced or diseased, crystalline or granular deposits may build-up at the corresponding reflex point on your foot. These points may feel tender, sore or painful to touch. By gently stimulating and applying pressure to these points, it helps to reduce the congestion or blockages in the affected areas of your body, as well as stimulate your parasympathetic nervous system.
I love massage because our bodies are like a doorway to our inner world and they can tell us a lot about our physical, emotional and energetic state and by applying different techniques and listening to the body react we can find solutions to resolve the problems. Helping people is my passion and when I see improvement in client’s life it gives me immense pleasure to continue doing what I love doing anyway. Finding the source of pain and working with clients to realise it and supporting them in changing their health goals so they can truly thrive is why I love the work that I do.
Diploma of Remedial Massage
All Health Funds Available on Hicaps
Member of MMA
My first experience of massage left me relaxed, calm and at peace. I knew that I wanted to provide that for others so I did a 3 month Swedish Relaxation course with an excellent teacher in my early 20’s. After much travel and a few failed uni attempts I decided to pursue more massage training in 2003 and undertook 3 levels of Ka Huna training. Ka Huna really built the foundation of massage for me and I still incorporate many aspects of it in my massage style today.
As I was training I saw a chair massage business for sale at my local shopping centre and away I went. After doing mobile corporate massage for 5 years I felt I wanted something more and chose to start a clinic in Elizabeth Street in 2008. I completed Diploma of Remedial Massage, Certificate of Pregnancy Massage and the clinic kept growing. In 2015 our unique old building was sold and so we moved to our current lovely location.
I like to combine the analytical side of Remedial Massage with the intuitive flow of Ka Huna. Ka Huna uses long flowing strokes, limb movement and is generally firm but also very relaxing. It is a style that flushes the muscles and lymph as well as providing a deep treatment. You let your hands feel and move with the tension in the body.
Remedial provides a counterbalance through analytical assessment of muscle function, movement and restriction. I find that people respond well to a combined treatment as many are in pain and tight due to stress as well as physical reasons.
I believe that massage can be firm and a bit painful when needed and also soothing and relaxing in the same session. I always want a client to come out feeling more relaxed and centred than when they went in, but also feel that something useful happened for them.
Anyone in pain, stressed, depressed, anxious or feeling just generally tight and fatigued will benefit. I will assess and test, use Remedial techniques for specific pain and restriction including trigger point, mfr and met. Long deep strokes from Ka Huna help ease fascia, soothe the nervous system and promote the relaxation response.
I think that caring respectful touch is a very important part of good mental, emotional and physical health. I love seeing stress & pain leave a person and for them to walk out feeling as though they can cope better with the pressures of life. That is always a satisfying feeling.
Member of MMA
Senior Therapist
Remedial, Oncology, Lymphatic, Pregnancy Massage
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Since the age of 3 I have been singing, acting and dancing and from 2005 I have worked professionally as a dancer in the busy world of The Performing Arts, so I am no stranger to all the aches and pains in the life of a performer.As well as performing I have also worked as a therapist for the cast of a number of high end Qpac productions including Grease, Dirty Dancing and Anything Goes. I have also worked with a number of musicians from the Brisbane festival “Big Sound”.
I hold Fitness qualifications and have worked as a fitness Instructor since 2008 and have taught a verity of fitness classes including Spin, , Step, Pump, Body Conditioning and many more. I have also been lucky enough to work with the Irish Rugby Team of 2009 where they went on to win the six nations of that year. (I’d like to think I had a part to play!) So I feel I have excellent knowledge of the fitness world and the injuries that go with it.
From my experience of being a performer and fitness instructor I had noticed the many differences in the body shape of people from all walks of life, how they stand, how they walk and how easy it was to get injured by just having bad posture and not knowing how to hold yourself. As much as I loved performance I also wanted to know how to help more, how to treat a muscle problem and take the pain away. I wanted to make a positive change in people’s lives. In 2010 I received my Diploma in Holistic Massage Therapy in Ireland on arrival in Australia I continued my studies receiving my Diploma in 2016.
I believe that the body is impacted not only by how we use it and what we do every day but also by our mental and emotional state. My treatments are deep tissue with a combination of different techniques to mobilise, strengthen and stretch the body with a touch of healing for both body and mind. I like to treat all walks of life from the performer, the athlete, the office worker to the full time parent. I welcome all. I’m a big believer in looking after your body and mind. As they say “The show must go on” and for that to happen so must the body I say.
The opportunity to help improve someones’ life is important to me. Pain can be debilitating and as a performer and being involved with helping people improve fitness I know what a difference it can make to a persons quality of life to feel good. I feel a strong desire to help people in their health goals.
I’ve been seeing Liza at t Knead for 2 years now. She is very good at both providing relief and working to fix the underlying problem. The rest of the knead team are also amazing with great customer service and brilliant facilities.
I’m training to swim the English Channel. I’ve had issues with both shoulders with the training load – but after 3 months of regular treatments with myotherapist Roger Morelli at Knead Massage it’s all under control. I’m quite amazed actually.
I’m so happy I found Gregor and Knead Massage! As a previous professional athlete I was really in need of a well educated and effective sports massage therapist. I’m over the moon that I found Gregor as I walk out of Knead feeling like I have a new body, while also learning specifics about what is happening with my body. Prices are incredibly affordable.
Level 3, 233 Albert Street, Brisbane Qld 4000
T: 07 3003 0801
Mon & Tues 7.30am - 7.30pm
Wed - Fri 7.30am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm
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