Canberra Remedial Massage (Ainslie, ACT)

Monica Gallacher
20 Hawdon St
Ainslie 2602
0401 947 601- Monica
Servicing Ainslie, ACT and Inner North Canberra

We offer remedial massage, sports massage, relaxation massage and pregnancy massage.



Book your appointment here:

https://bookings.gettimely.com/canberraremedialmassage/bb/book

The clinic is on the traditional land of the Ngunnawal people, and we respectfully acknowledge their custodianship of Country.  

Our clinic is a welcoming space for all individuals, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. We embrace people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Please let us know if you have any special needs or considerations.  

We strive to maintain a healthy and welcoming clinic environment for everyone. Please adhere to all ACT Health guidelines regarding COVID-19 or other communicable diseases, and contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

If you have any cold or flu-like symptoms, please cancel and reschedule your appointment.

No fees will be charged for cancellations due to illness.

 

 


Canberra Remedial Massage is a home-based business located in Ainslie, ACT.  

We focus on evidence-based practice, providing remedial massage with the best and most current research and knowledge in massage and neuroscience-related fields.  We also aim to collaborate with professional peers in the health industry to be part of a team delivering the best possible outcomes for your healthcare journey.

Canberra Remedial Massage offers a range of therapies designed to enhance your overall well-being. During our consultation, we will work with you to determine the most suitable treatment for your specific massage needs.

 

What to expect when you visit
Canberra Remedial Massage...


+friendly, qualified and insured service
+Focus on your massage needs
+Premax professional massage lotions
+hygienic, fresh towels and linen
+soft, gentle music to soothe and relax

Accredited with all Australian Health Funds.
HICAPS and EFTPOS.
Credit cards and Amex are welcome.


Our vision:

We aim to create a safe, warm, and nurturing environment for you. We have established a beautiful, clean, serene clinic space with soothing music that instantly puts people at ease. We are located in the leafy Canberra suburb of Ainslie, near the base of Mount Ainslie, a beautiful landmark.

We love working with clients seeking the highest standard of massage treatments, including significantly remedial massage, which utilises non-invasive, non-pharmacological pain management techniques. We continue to empower you to manage your health through evidence-based education and self-management skills, which you can apply at home or alone.

Our aim:

We aim to improve your ability to move comfortably, exercise, and improve your range of motion. We strive for outstanding results and want you to experience the best massage you've ever had with us every single time. We also aim to be compassionate and kind and to inspire you with hope for the best quality of life you can achieve.

We also offer exceptional relaxation massages, which provide a retreat from reality and a safe space for you to feel secure in the moment, leaving outside worries behind. Our massage services help you switch off and drift into your inner bliss. You will leave our clinic feeling lighter, more centred, and ready to bring your best self back into your world.

 


About Monica Gallacher:

I am passionate about remedial massage and its benefits for you, my client. With over 22 years of experience in the massage industry, I offer professional treatments tailored to your needs, helping to relieve muscular and soft tissue issues.

I strongly focus on preventive healthcare and have comprehensive experience in injury management, rehabilitation, and elite sports massage.  

My massage practice has led me to continue studying the mind-body connection and the experience of pain. I am interested in non-invasive, non-pharmacological pain management. I also have extensive experience working with clients with neurological conditions, including multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and stroke rehabilitation.

I began martial arts training in 1990 and achieved Nidan (second-level black belt) in Aikido (Kenkyukai, ACT), a Japanese martial art; Nidan in Jodo, a Japanese staff art; and Shodan (first-level black belt) in Iaido, a Japanese sword art (Australian Kendo Renmei, ACT).  I enjoy High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), swimming, cycling, bushwalking, gardening, playing classical guitar, photography, art making and mindfulness.  

Qualifications:

  • Graduate Diploma of Psychology, Charles Sturt University, 2024.
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) Neuroscience specialisation, Charles Sturt University, 2020.
  • Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine) with Distinction, Charles Sturt University, 2018.
  • Diploma of Massage and Remedial Therapy, Life Gate Academy, Canberra ACT, 2006.
  • Certificate of Therapeutic Massage, Life Gate Academy, Canberra ACT, 2004.

Awards:

  • Executive Dean's Award for Academic Excellence, Faculty of Science, Charles Sturt University, 2018.
  • Executive Dean's Award for Academic Excellence, Faculty of Science, Charles Sturt University, 2017.
  • Canberra Business Point Awards, 2012, Winner, Microbusiness Category (Monica Gallacher T/A Canberra Holistic Massage, Braddon, ACT)

Other industry requirements:

  • Senior Level One Practitioner - Association of Massage Therapists (AMT)
  • Current first aid certificate 2024-2027

About Matthew Robertson:

I am passionate about physical movement and understanding the body's nuances. I am also passionate about evidence-based practice and the latest scientific research. I apply this knowledge and skill to help my clients achieve the best possible results from their massage sessions.  

My remedial massage specialisations include neck, shoulder, and lumbar/lower back pain. I also specialise in sports massage for cyclists, runners, triathletes, and martial arts practitioners.

I have been an accredited instructor and Nidan (second-level black belt) in two Japanese martial arts: Aikido (Kenkyukai, Moruya NSW) and Jujutsu (International Jujutsu Institute, Moruya, NSW).  I enjoy High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), nature photography, gardening, cycling, bushwalking, and listening to science and health science podcasts.

Qualifications:

  • Diploma of Remedial Massage, Evolve College, Canberra ACT, 2019.
  • Certificate IV in Massage Therapy, Evolve College, Canberra ACT, 2019.

Other industry requirements:

  • Senior Level One Practitioner - Association of Massage Therapists (AMT)
  • Current first aid certificate 2024-2027

HICAPS and EFTPOS are available.
Credit cards and Amex are welcome.


Health fund rebates:

Monica and Matt have HICAPS and rebates for all Australian health funds for remedial massage.


Your investment:

  • 30 minutes    $85
  • 60 minutes    $130
  • 90 minutes    $180