Tess O’Toole
Massage therapy.
Expert Remedial, Clinical and Medical Massage backed by 20 years of experience
ABOUT
Tess is a highly qualified massage therapist and personal trainer. Her extensive training and knowledge enable her to gain a deep understanding of how the body functions, allowing her to effectively identify and help you work through any discomfort or interruption to your life or training, or to prepare you for your next challenge.
Specialties
Postural Issues
Postural issues arising from work or everyday life, general aches, pains, and discomforts that affect your ability to move efficiently.
Exercise and Sports
Athletes seeking to enhance their performances whether in gym, during or after games, rehabilitation from injuries or for their next event.
Medical
Rehabilitation from injuries, support during cancer treatment or other life-affecting illnesses. palliative care for those at end of life.
Touring Mobile work
Sports and mobile massage: Cirque du Soleil performers, The All Blacks (rugby), Sydney Roosters (rugby league), Canterbury Crusaders (rugby). Black Sticks (women's hockey). Touring musicians and singers.
Qualifications:
Diploma in Massage Therapy 2005
Bachelor of Sports and Therapeutic Massage 2022
Certificate in Advanced Sports Massage 2005
Certificate in Fitness Industry (Personal) Training 2007
Anatomy Trains with Mark Finch 2006
NeuroLinguistic Programming 2012
Lymphatic Drainage - Hans Lutter 2013
Myofascial Release 1, 2, 3 Advanced 2014/15 Beth Beauchamp
Foundation A/B & Advanced Pain Management & Dry Needling 2015
Oncology Massage Clinical, Advanced Hospital and Palliative 2016/7
Neurokinetic Therapy 1 & 2 August 2017/18
Selective Functional Movement Assessments April 2018
Tutor NZCM 2017 Anatomy Physiology Diploma and Level 4 Certificate
New Zealand Facilitator Oncology Massage Training Limited 2020-current
McLaughlin Scar Release 2019
Casley-Smith Decongestive and Manual Lymphatic Drainage 2023
10+
Years running a multi-therapist business
BodyCentral Clinical Massage Therapy (opened 2015) remains one of the most reputable massage clinics in Christchurch
10+
years experience in strength and exercise training
A qualified personal trainer, Tess is keen to ensure the work done with massage is followed up with specialist training and other modalities to bring you back to best mobility
20+
Years in massage industry
A career massage therapist from 20 years old, Tess has grown in this industry and has a plethora of techniques and knowledge to help with your body
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