Hans Lutters
Senior Massage & Lymphatic Therapist, Director
- Diploma in Massage Therapy, NGS, Nijmegen, The Netherlands 2004
- Diploma in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Vodder), NGS, Nijmegen, The Netherlands 2006
- Accredited Provider for professional carded athletes, High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ)
- Accredited Provider for professional carded athletes, New Zealand Olymic Committee (NZOC)
- Member of Massage Association NZ (MNZ) and Australian Lymphoedema Association (ALA)
- Member of the New Zealand Core Health Team, Common Wealth Games Glasgow 2014
- Member of the New Zealand Core Health Team Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016
- Member of the New Zealand Core Health Team, Common Wealth Games Gold Coast 2018
- Member of the New Zealand Core Health Team, Olympic Games Tokyo 2020/2021
- Teacher of Manual Lymphatic Drainage Level I & Level II
- Specialising in (sports) injury prevention and injury management, Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Chronic Pain Relief
Kelsey Honeyfield
Massage & Lymphatic Therapist
- Level 5 Diploma in Welness and Relaxation Massage
- Level 6 Diploma in Remedial Massage
- Hands On Lymphatic Drainage Course
- Member of Massage Association New Zealand (MNZ)
Background
Kelsey's interest in massage stems from her own rehabilitation journey following spinal surgery in 2017. This experience emphasised the significance of functional, pain-free movement for overall well-being. Outside of clinic, Kelsey enjoys tramping, swimming, and surfing”.
Josh Dowdle
Massage & Lymphatic Therapist
- Diploma in Remedial Massage (level 6, with Merit), NZ College of Massage, Christchurch 2016
- Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (level 5, with Merit), New Zealand College of Massage, Christchurch 2015
- Hands On Manual Lymphatic Drainage Course, Christchurch 2019
- Member of Massage Association New Zealand (MNZ)
Background
Josh graduated from Otago Polytechnic in 2011 with a Diploma in Personal Training and has been working in gyms ever since. He loves helping people improve the way they move. However, wanting to develop a more hands on treatment skillset to accompany his movement background, Josh went back to study and completed a Massage Therapy Diploma in 2016. In 2019 he extended his skill set again by completing the Hands On level I and II MLD courses.
Outside of the Health and Wellness arena, Josh’s passions include cooking (and eating), travel, and raising a young family.
Shannon Wilson
Massage & Lymphatic Therapist
- Diploma in Sport, London UK, 2014
- Certificate in Gym Instructing, London UK, 2014
- Diploma in Remedial Massage (level 6, with Distinction), NZ College of Massage, Christchurch 2017
- Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (level 5, with Excellence), New Zealand College of Massage, Christchurch 2016
- Hands On Manual Lymphatic Drainage Course, Christchurch 2018
- Member of Massage Association New Zealand (MNZ)
Background
Fitness and gym, weight lifting
Wendy Carpenter
Massage & Lymphatic Therapist
- Diploma in Remedial Massage (level 6, with Excellence), ARA Institute of Canterbury, Christchurch 2021
- Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (level 5, with Excellence), New Zealand College of Massage, Christchurch 2020
- Hands On Manual Lymphatic Drainage Course, Christchurch 2021
- Member of Massage Association New Zealand (MNZ)
Background
In 2021 Wendy graduated with Excellence in a diploma of Remedial Massage Therapy. Her interest in massage stems from previously being a competitive swimmer. As a consequence of intensive training, she has had various experiences with manual therapists. She found remedial massage therapy to be the most effective. A move to New Zealand allowed for a career change and facilitated her in retraining as an RMT and completing the level 1 and 2 Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) course. Out of the clinic her interests are rowing and travelling.
Elisia Bena Vattuone
Massage & Lymphatic Therapist
- Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (Level 5) Wellpark College of Natural Therapies, 2021
- Diploma in Remedial Massage (Level 6) ARA Institute of Canterbury, 2023
- Hand On Manual Lymphatic Drainage Course, Christchurch
- Member of Massage New Zealand (MNZ)
Background
Elisia prides herself on providing a relaxing and therapeutic experience for her clients, with her goal to help people achieve everyday comfort. Elisia completed her Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage in 2021. She opened up her own business within a Chiropractic Clinic in Auckland and worked with clients to complement their chiropractic treatments. She also provided massage to people from many walks of life, including up and coming marathon runners to busy office workers.
In 2022 Elisia travelled to Europe and experienced working with an Amercia’s Cup sailing team, assisting their physio in treating athletes and keeping them in the best shape as possible while they underwent their intense physical training.
She has since moved to Christchurch and completed her Remedial Massage Diploma last year. Elisia enjoys helping clients to perform to their best in every aspect of their daily lives. She hopes to empower people through massage, bringing both their mental and physical state back to a place of equilibrium.
When not in clinic she enjoys being out in nature, reading and exploring new places.
Katy Pheloung
Massage Therapist
- Working towards Diploma in Remedial Massage Therapy, ARA Institute of Canterbury, Christchurch 2022
- Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (level 5), New Zealand College of Massage, Christchurch 2021
- Hands On Manual Lymphatic Drainage Course, Christchurch 2022
- Member of Massage Association New Zealand (MNZ)
Background
Alana Parsons
Massage Therapist
- Diploma in Remedial Massage (level 6), ARA Institute of Canterbury, Christchurch 2021
- Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (level 5), New Zealand College of Massage, Christchurch 2020
- Hands On Manual Lymphatic Drainage Course, Christchurch 2022
- Member of Massage Association New Zealand (MNZ)
Background