Vanessa has 12 years experience in Aromatherapy and Massage. She offers soothing aromatic treatments, deeper massage for tense necks and shoulders, kinesiology, hands-on aromatherapy and herbal classes and workshops, and fabulous weekend retreats for women.
SERVICES
Vanessa’s Background
I first began massage back in the late 1990’s with my then husband, Drew, in commercial premises in Manuka. Our business was known as The Therapeutic Touch for about seven years.
After we decided to go our separate ways, I moved to a house in Chifley where I lived with my daughter, and worked with several other wonderful practitioners. That was when the name Holistic Therapies of Canberra was born. We had three, beautiful, colour-themed rooms set up for therapies with all forms of massage, herbal medicine, reiki, kinesiology and meditation classes. It was a fabulous, life-changing experience! But, after several years there, I needed to regain some balance in my life, as I had met a new gorgeous partner, and decided to move in with him, and focus again on my own individual work.
So here I am now, in Fadden, with great views over the Brindabellas, and a lovely, dedicated therapy room for all of you, my wonderful clients.
Services
Here are the treatments you can choose from:- Aromatherapy & Spa Body Treatments
- Massage Therapies
- Corporate Massage & Meditation
- Aromatic Consultations
- Essence of the Goddess
- Workshops & Weekend Retreats
- Aromatic Products
Prices and further information for all listed services are available from the Holistic Therapies of Canberra website:
www.holistictherapies.com.au
You can sign up, via the website, for regular specials, updates and a quarterly newsletter.
Aromatherapy & Spa Body Treatments
Vanessa offers a large range of treatments using natural essential oils, and has training in spa therapies. These treatments start at $80 per hour:- Aromatherapy Massage
- Aromatherapy Facial
- Aromatherapy Pamper Packages
- Fabulous Feet Treatment
- Elegant Hands
- Rejuvenating Body Scrub
- Dry Skin Brushing
- Hahana Hot Stone Massage
- Indulge & Bliss Packages
Massage Therapies
Massage styles can be either relaxing or something deeper for those tight necks and shoulders. These treatments start at $75 per hour:- Therapeutic & Relaxation Massage
- Pregnancy Massage
- Hawaiian Heartworks Lomi Lomi
- Intuitive Massage
- Massage Packages
Corporate Massage & Meditation
A choice of massage and meditation is available for workplaces and also for conferences, trade fairs and other group functions.
Corporate Seated Massage
In a ten to fifteen minute routine, key areas of the back, neck, shoulders and arms are massaged, leaving the recipient feeling refreshed, mentally alert and energised. This is preventative treatment which reduces the likelihood of muscular-skeletal injuries and has been proven to increase productivity and reduce the physical and mental effects of stress.
Vanessa Corrigan is an experienced, workplace massage practitioner, having worked in both small, private offices and larger government departments. If you are interested in arranging regular corporate massage at your workplace, or for that special one-off occasion, please contact Vanessa to discuss your options. It is possible to have one, two or three experienced practitioners providing massage, during the same time period.
Aromatherapy Hand Massage
A cream moisturiser, containing essential oils, is used as the medium for a ten minute massage treatment to the hands.
Hand massage relieves the aches and pains that can be associated with keyboard and everyday activities, while the aromatic cream softens the skin and soothes and calms the mind and senses.
The creams used, are formulated, and personally made, by Vanessa.
Aromatherapy Hand Massage is a treatment with a difference which can be offered as an alternative, or even as an adjunct, to seated massage in the workplace, at trade fairs, exhibitions or at any group function.
Workplace Meditation
Sick leave and stress leave is gradually on the increase in government departments and private businesses, and is costing a large amount of money in lost productivity. Studies have shown that meditation helps to reduce sick leave and increase productivity in the workplace.
Employees who meditate regularly come to work happier, with increased emotional stability, and develop better work relationships. Meditation boosts performance and wellbeing, decreases anxiety, depression and chronic fatigue.
Workplace meditation can be conducted easily within the work environment. Sessions are 15 to 30 minutes in length. Multiple sessions can be conducted over a 1 or 2 hour period such as a lunch break.
No previous experience or knowledge is required by those who attend.
Aromatic Consultations
Aromatic Consultations are Kinesiology based and involve the use of essential oils, herbs and flower essences to assist you in maintaining balance and wellbeing in your life. There are three kinds of Aromatic Consultation available.
Aromatic Kinesiology
Through Kinesiology it is possible to access information about imbalances in a person’s general state of health and wellbeing by using the technique of muscle testing.
When we encounter a stress, the brain sends out signals along nerve fibres to the muscles, which will either lock or unlock. The muscles in turn send signals back to the brain to alert it that changes have taken place.
Once we’ve accessed the cause of the imbalance, we can then balance the body through the application of energy and essential oils.
In an Aromatic Kinesiology session, we can look at a specific challenge in your life that you would like to resolve, for example:- Hormonal disturbances
- Skin integrity
- Chakra balancing
- Digestive problems & Detoxification
- Sleep problems
- Headaches
- Stress Management
- Life Direction & Purpose
- Emotional balance
Through Kinesiology we can help you unlock the cause or drivers of your condition, allowing you to make choices about your behaviour and bring change into your life.
Essential oils, herbs, flower essences and/or supplements may be prescribed as part of this session. Lifestyle changes may also be suggested.
Flower Essence Consultations
Flower Essences are made from the flowers of plants, which are infused in a bowl of water in the sun, and then preserved with brandy. These preparations embody the imprint or energetic pattern of the harvested flowers.
Flower essences help soothe frazzled emotions and harried mental states. They gently help us to regain clarity and purpose. They are taken orally, in drop form.
Design A Blend Consultations
Together we can create a personal aromatic blend for you, with your own unique blend of essential oils, to soothe and enhance your feeling of wellbeing.
Your oils can be blended together neat, or mixed into a cream, oil or serum base.
Your personal blend can be used in any of the following ways:- massage oil
- perfume
- bath serum
- cream or body lotion
- in an oil burner
Essence of the Goddess™
A range of essences (similar to flower essences) based on 36 different goddess energies. Each goddess essence represents one part of the feminine aspect.
Goddesses are the archetypes or personalities used to describe each different energy (which has a corresponding essence). Your feminine aspect defines how and who you are internally - how you feel, your beingness.
When you come for an Essence of the Goddess consultation you will receive:- a personal Goddess Chart, describing your own goddess archetypes (which will give you a better understanding of your essential self)
- a reading, to help you understand your Goddess energies and how your chart fits together
- a descriptive list of all 36 Goddess archetypes
- a bottle of Goddess essences to enhance and strengthen your unique personality
Workshops & Weekend Retreats
Aromatherapy Workshops
A range of Aromatherapy workshops are offered. These are kept small and friendly, and are all hands-on based sessions. Workshops include:- How to Do An Aromatherapy Facial
- Spa At Home
- Aromatic Body Treatments
- Hands-On Aromatherapy
- First Aid with Herbs & Aromatherapy
Women’s Weekends
These are held twice a year, in Autumn and Spring, on the beautiful south coast at Tathra. They begin on Friday night and finish on Sunday afternoon. Each morning begins with yoga and meditation and then a choice of fun workshops which include craftwork, aromatherapy, dance and movement, drumming, etc Then, on Saturday night, we have an evening of celebration and the chance to dress up and let your hair down.
Participants bring pre-cooked food to share which means that we end up having a veritable feast and not having to cook during the weekend. For more information about our fabulous, fun women’s weekends, see: www.nowenergywomen.net
Aromatic Products
Vanessa is developing a beautiful range of aromatic plant based balms, scrubs and moisturisers using locally grown herbs, Australian plant extracts and Australian Bushflowers. Products developed so far include:- Lavender Balm – to encourage sleep and ease headaches
- Winter Balm – to ease coughs and colds
- Hot Spiced Salve – for cold feet
- Soothing Heel Balm – for cracked heels
If you’d like a pricelist or if there is a product you’re interested in having made, please enquire.
Qualifications
Diploma of Applied Aromatherapy
Diploma of Swedish & Remedial Massage
Advanced Diploma of Herbal Medicine
Certificates in Kinergetics & Aromatic Kinesiology
Advanced Certificate in Crystal Healing
Reiki III
Member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
Member of the International Aromatherapy & Aromatic Medicine Association (IAAMA)
Some health fund rebates are available – please enquire.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Aromatherapy, Corporate Massage, Energy Healing, Flower Essences, Hawaiian Massage, Herbalists, Kinesiology, Nutrition, Pregnancy Massage, Reiki, Stone Therapy Massage, Swedish Relaxation Massage, Womens Health
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