About Us
Supporting Your Healing
Comfortable and Serene Surroundings
Comfortable and Serene Surroundings
My energy and dedication are focused on your well-being. Listening with a compassionate ear to understand the basis of your ailment. Starting you on a path to feeling healthier and happier, managing pain and feeling more alive and productive.
Comfortable and Serene Surroundings
Comfortable and Serene Surroundings
Comfortable and Serene Surroundings
Two locations for your convenience. The clinics are situated in the upper north shore - Hornsby Heights and Turramurra. Both offer a professional, peaceful and private atmosphere where you are able to genuinely relax, loosen tensions and anxieties.
Experience and Professionalism
Comfortable and Serene Surroundings
Experience and Professionalism
A passion for the art and science of Aromatherapy. A strong desire to help people holistically and assist them with their process of natural healing. Knowledge in various massage techniques to maximise the benefits of the treatments.
Ph: 0410 448 670
Welcome to The Lavender Clinic
Nestled in the beautiful leafy tranquillity of Hornsby Heights in Sydney’s upper North Shore is The Lavender Clinic.
A haven for serenity, relaxation and energy restoration. Wellness for the mind and body using the healing properties of massage.
My technique incorporates Lymphatic and Swedish massage with components of Remedial. I add the exceptional benefits of Aromatherapy to my massage sessions and provide my clients with holistic and natural treatments. Stimulating the lymphatic system, promoting blood circulation, increasing flexibility, significantly reducing stress, improving the immune system and helping manage muscular and joint pain are some of the benefits from the regular massage treatments we provide at The Lavender Clinic.
My massage technique is particularly beneficial for clients needing pre and post-natal massage as during pregnancy, medication and other medical options may be more limited.
It is also very beneficial for palliative and aged care patients.
For patients going through chemotherapy, it helps alleviate some of the side effects frequently caused by their cancer treatment
Whether I use the pure ‘single note’ essential oil or customise a medicinal blend for my client, they will experience a complete sense of calm and mental repose. Releasing the mind from tensions and anxieties that may be causing tightness of muscles, cramping, stiffness of joints, lack of mobility and/or debilitating pain.
My treatments include the use of Himalayan Salt Stones, Hot Herbal Compresses and Warm Soy Candle massages. By combining each of these Aromatherapy treatments with a customised Lymphatic/Swedish massage, I offer a natural, safe and drug-free alternative to treating a vast variety of ailments. Aromatherapy is widely used as a complementary therapy for patients suffering from anxiety, depression, headaches, migraines, improving sleep quality, managing overwhelming and impairing stress.
I believe having a thorough understanding of a client's ailments and their lifestyle is paramount to their treatment for starting their journey to better health, pain relief and a happier, more productive life.
Incorporating these techniques and customising them on different visits makes a real and significant improvement in pain management, relief and the overall health plan of a client.
Our Ethos
Aromatherapy – An oasis for the Mind, Body & Soul
Aromatherapy is a holistic healing treatment that uses natural plant extracts to promote health and well-being. These extracts are made into the ‘Essential Oil' a therapist will use in their treatment. At The Lavender Clinic, we use essential oils in all our massages to enhance the treatments we provide.
In Aromatherapy aromatic essential oils are used medicinally to improve the health of the body, mind and spirit. It enhances both physical and emotional health. Massage with essential oils is a supremely effective way of using them – not only are their aromas inhaled and absorbed via the lungs to relieve tension and improve relaxation, but also, due to their microscopic molecular structure, nutrients from the oils are absorbed into the skin, and from there, to the bloodstream. This is where the chemicals react and have the desired effect on the body, as the aroma stimulates the Limbic System through the Olfactory areas.
Benefits of an Aromatherapy-Lymphatic Massage - our signature massage
Aromatherapy applied to lymphatic massage is an excellent treatment for stimulating the lymphatic system in our bodies and, at The Lavender Clinic this is our most requested massage treatment. The essential oils used in aromatherapy enhance the therapeutic process of a lymphatic massage by aiding the elimination of waste and body toxins.
During an aromatherapy-lymphatic massage, the soft and small gliding movements towards the direction of the lymph nodes will move excess fluid and waste products to be drained away normally. This massage technique is gentle however, its effects can be quite significant.
At The Lavender Clinic we customize blends of high-grade essential oils to make therapeutic synergies to use in our clients’ massage treatments. Your unique oil blend will enhance the lymphatic massage providing maximum lymph flow, blood circulation and a complete state of serenity and relaxation of mind and body. Added to these benefits are:
Removal of dead skin cells on skin surface – improvement of capillary flow under the dermis – it encourages new skin cell growth and dermis regeneration (with fortnightly treatments) - frees tissue blockages - releases muscular tensions - markedly reduces stress and stress symptoms - boosts the immune system to prevent illness - decongests the lymph and reduce lymphoedema after surgery or sprains – helps re-absorption of haematoma (bruises) post surgery – improves the appearance of stretch marks – improves the quality of sleep – acts on the central nervous system by relieving mild depression and anxiety and in doing so helps with emotional well-being
Treatments
Lymphatic Massage
Senior Massage & Osteoarthritis Management
Pregnancy Massage - Pre & Post-Natal
The lymphatic system fights disease and sickness and is responsible for the body’s immune function as well as the transport of fats and vitamins. Massage greatly assists the lymphatic system before or after an illness. There are numerous benefits to having a lymphatic massage.
A Lymphatic massage treatment will help remove metabolic waste produced by the movement of muscles, from the cells and tissues. The massage helps move this waste quicker. It also assists in eliminating excess fluids from cells, which helps in cases of OEDEMA or swelling. Any excess swelling from inflammation (not acute) can be massaged into the system. After an illness, helping to move leftover toxins as well as transport fresh nutrients to other areas in the body. Helping to move excess proteins from the cells and back into the bloodstream and assisting the body to provide immunity by preventing the build-up of toxins in one area and helping them to be moved and filtered by the Lymph Nodes.
Pregnancy Massage - Pre & Post-Natal
Senior Massage & Osteoarthritis Management
Pregnancy Massage - Pre & Post-Natal
When you are an expecting mum, preparing your body for labour and childbirth is very important during this special time in a woman’s life.
Pre-Natal massage - this gentle yet stimulating massage can help you experience an easier delivery by reducing your stress levels during pregnancy as well as keeping your muscles toned and relaxed in preparation for the beginning of labour. Pre-Natal massage can also reduce swelling around the joints, especially the ankles which is so common during pregnancy. This therapeutic massage can also relieve lower back pain and improve the mother’s sleep quality at night.
Post-Natal massage – during pregnancy and childbirth, a woman’s body is usually strained and stretched significantly. Post-natal massage sessions are very beneficial during the body’s recovery process. Not only will it provide deep relaxation, ease areas of muscular and joint discomfort, it will also reduce inflammation, help regulate hormones and manage depression and anxiety. Post-Natal massage treatments also help improve milk production. As the body’s stresses are eased during the massage the milk flow becomes more active. An added benefit is the significant reduction of stretch marks. At The Lavender Clinic, we use a Post-Natal oil synergy blended specifically for nourishing and hydrating the over-stretched skin. Our aim is to bring the abdomen skin back to recovery and a healthy glow. For mothers choosing a normal delivery (NVB), Post-Natal massage may occur after 5 days of giving birth. For C-section mothers, 2 to 3 weeks is recommended however, do consult with your doctor prior to booking a massage after having a C-section.
Senior Massage & Osteoarthritis Management
Senior Massage & Osteoarthritis Management
Senior Massage & Osteoarthritis Management
Massage therapy has a great number of health benefits for people of all ages but, for the elderly, massage can be of even greater assistance. As we age, our joints and muscles tend to tighten, this can make it more difficult to heal from an injury as our range of motion is restricted. Senior massage therapy keeps muscles, connective tissues, joints and ligaments more fluid and less injury prone. Regular massage therapy can also increase blood circulation around the body as well as improve the lymphatic flow which is important to keep the immune system boosted. For seniors this is critical. Massage can reduce muscular stiffness, decrease inflammation in the joints and assist people suffering from Osteoarthritis, a common complaint in the elderly. Studies have shown that seniors who regularly use massage to complement their treatment for Osteoarthritis had less pain and stiffness as well as improved physical function over the course of a few months than those who only use medicated pain relief. At The Lavender Clinic we incorporate high grade 100% organic essential oils in our Seniors Massage to enhance the therapeutic effect of the treatments. Some of these oils include: essence of Boswellia, Blue Mallee Eucalyptus, oil of Ginger, oil of Curcumin, Rosemary oil and Juniper Berry essential oil. By incorporation our carefully selected essential oils we provide our senior clients with a wonderful therapeutic massage treatment that not only benefits them physically but also helps their mental health. As a number of older adults are afflicted by anxiety and depression on a daily basis, the wonderful therapy of ‘touch’ has been scientifically proven to provide temporary comfort and help alleviate feelings of mild depression and anxiety.
Himalayan Salt Stone Massage
Himalayan Salt Stone Massage
Senior Massage & Osteoarthritis Management
These beautiful pink salt stones come from the underground salt mines in Khewra at the foothills of the Salt Range hill system in Pakistan. Himalayan salt is widely known for its health benefits. Supporting healthy respiratory function, lowering the incidences of sinus problems, increasing bone strength, promoting stable pH balance in the cells and encouraging excellent blood sugar health among some of the benefits. This salt is cut and moulded into smooth buffed stones and made for use in massage. Once heated and combined with essential oils they activate the Parasympathetic Nervous System ( the relaxation response ). The heat sends a message to the brain to turn off the Sympathetic Nervous System (the stress ‘fight or flight’ response) and the individual experiences a sense of relaxation. The salts also lightly exfoliate the skin and replenish and nourish the skin with 84 minerals. The salts aid in lowering blood pressure, and by boosting bone health aid in prevention of muscle cramps.
Hot Herbal Compress
Himalayan Salt Stone Massage
Warm Soy Candle Massage
Thai Herbal Compress therapy has been used for nearly 400 years to soothe muscle aches and reduce swelling. It does this through using a selection of therapeutic herbs such as Prai, Ginger, Turmeric, Lemongrass, Camphor, Mint, Tamarind and various citruses, among others. These exquisitely fragrant and medicinal herbs are carefully bundled together and wrapped in a hand made compress. The therapist then steams the compress and applies this warm bundle of therapeutic herbs to the client’s problem areas. The hot compresses are effective in managing arthritic pain, muscular pain discomforts of menopause and muscular and join pain of post-partum mums. They are especially beneficial for the elderly as it allows the therapist to provide an effective treatment without the pain of a deep tissue massage.
Warm Soy Candle Massage
Himalayan Salt Stone Massage
Warm Soy Candle Massage
Soybean oil is rich in Vitamin E and it’s directly associated with improving the appearance of skin and minimising blemishes, reducing scarring from acne as well as from stretch marks, stimulating the growth of new skin cells to promote healing and tissue regeneration. It also improves circulation as it loosens muscles and tendons allowing increased blood flow throughout the body. This luxurious and beautifully fragrant massage stimulates the release of Endorphins – amino acids that work as the body's natural pain killers – also improving skin and muscle tone. This natural soy, jojoba and beeswax candle is heated to a comfortable temperature and is massaged onto the body. The ingredients of my soy candles are extremely moisturising so a little goes a long way and the beautiful scent of natural honey from the beeswax will tantalise your senses while the Jojoba oil adds tactile and luxury to an already exquisite Aromatherapy treatment.
Thermal Basalt Stone Massage
Thermal Basalt Stone Massage
Thermal Basalt Stone Massage
Heat has long been used to ease muscle tension and pain. Thermal Basalt stones are volcanic and retain heat beautifully making them ideal for therapeutic treatments. They have wonderful healing energy and when massaged over the body the heat releases slowly into the muscle for maximum muscle relaxation easing away pain and stiffness. Some chronic diseases can be managed with regular Thermal Basalt Stone massage – those linked to the nervous and muscular system, such as fibromyalgia, arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. Also improving blood circulation, the heat from the stones gently increases and dilates blood vessels, thereby promoting the blood flow as well as better oxygenation to your organs.
Remedial Massage
Thermal Basalt Stone Massage
Thermal Basalt Stone Massage
As this massage technique works much deeper in the body, I will conduct a more thorough consultation before the treatment is performed to establish if there are any general or local contradictions to the massage. This firmer style is based on Swedish massage with the preliminary moves of warming the muscles with ‘effleurage’ and ‘kneading’ techniques. Once the circulation is flowing, deeper techniques – using the forearms and elbows, soft fists, supported hands or thumbs, and trigger point therapy or myofascial release – can be applied to relieve tension and access the deeper muscles. Stretching and corrective exercises are often given at the end of the treatment, not only to help correct posture but also to achieve a better muscular balance.