Therapists
Our wonderful massage and holistic therapists form a highly skilled community committed to your wellness journey.
Meet the dedicated team behind The Buddha Bar's exceptional wellness experience in Newtown. Our qualified therapists specialize in a wide range of massage therapies, acupuncture, facials, kinesiology, and more. Explore their unique profiles to find the perfect fit for your needs and preferences. Book your appointment online and embark on a journey of healing and rejuvenation!
Caroline Betts
Remedial Massage Therapist
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Education
Diploma of Remedial Massage
Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice
Certificate in Therapeutic Hot Stone TherapyTreatments
Treatments
Senior therapist with twenty years experience, Caroline provides a knowledgeable massage.
Caroline incorporates a range of corrective techniques to assist in reducing discomfort, pain, tension in the body and to increase range of motion.
Her ancient basalt Hot Stone treatment further penetrates the muscles & all stress & tension melts away.
Choose a firm deep tissue massage, the flowing movements of a relaxation massage or the incredible Kahuna.
Douglas Channing
Remedial Massage Therapist
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Education
Diploma in Remedial Massage
Student of the Esalen® Institute
Treatments
* Health Fund Accredited
reDouglas's technique combines breath awareness, joint mobilisation, soft rocking, stretching and deeper work on specific muscles to encourage a greater awareness of the body & its holding patterns.
As a result both the muscular & nervous systems relax, inviting a fuller sense of vitality and increasing a feeling of wholeness, integration & relaxation.
Douglas formally trained as a dancer & now teaches both Chakradance® and Qi Gong.
Eleanor Ryan
Remedial Massage Therapist
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Education
Diploma Of Remedial Massage
Treatments
* Health Fund Accredited
Eleanor discovered the importance of movement, breath, energy & emotion to massage & therapeutic touch while training to be an actor.
Using a variety of massage techniques, reiki & singing bowls, her technique focuses on communication & intuition, striking a balance between experience & the result of deep relaxation.
Trish Power
Remedial Massage Therapist
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Education
Diploma of Remedial Massage
Ayurvedic Goddess Training
Reiki Levels 1 & 2
Oncology Massage Modules Level 1 & 2
Treatments
Myofascial Release
* Health Fund Accredited
Senior therapist, Trish provides a wealth of experience in both remedial massage techniques & in a variety of specialised treatments.
Her Ayurvedic treatments focus on deep & intuitive manipulations with warm oils leaving you relaxed & glowing.
Trish also offers nurturing Oncology Massage for those receiving medical procedures for cancer or have had a history of cancer.
Her gentle treatments soothe the nervous system & allow a connection with the physical, emotional & spiritual self.
Following Oncology Massage treatments, medical research states a statistically significant improvement in pain levels, fatigue, anxiety, nausea & depression.
Van Soares
Remedial Massage Therapist
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Education
Diploma of Remedial Massage Remedial Massage
Treatments
Trigger Point
* Health Fund Accredited
A skilled and passionate therapist, Van believes massage is the most beneficial way to support & improve people’s overall health and well-being.
He performs with the highest standards in treatments & tailors each massage to be compatible with your individual needs.
Van's technique is assured & immersive utilising intuitive pressure to provide relief from stress by creating balance in the nervous system & leaving you deeply relaxed.
Sierra Williams
Massage Therapist
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Education
Diploma of Remedial Massage
Member of the Massage & Myotherapy Australia Association
Treatments
Gait realignment
Posture correction
Chronic illness
* Health Fund Accredited
Sierra's approach focuses on your needs & applying her treatments to achieve great results.
Within your limitations, she creates treatment plans with clear & achievable goals.
Sienna has vast experience working with complex health issues such as chronic illness, sports rehabilitation, manual lymphatic drainage, or postural correction.
Her technique involves sustained pressure inducing an immersive state of wholeness, balance & relaxation.
Leonie Carpenter
Massage Therapist
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Education
Diploma Remedial Massage
Diploma Aromatherapy
Reiki Master Usui
Treatments
Trigger Point Massage
* Health Fund Accredited
As a skilled senior therapist, Leonie's treatments cover a wide range of modalities.
Leonie applies sustained pressure using slow, deep manipulations to target the inner layers of your muscles and connective tissues, helping to break up scar tissue following an injury & reduce tension.
Her technique utilises deep & considered pressure to enable complete relaxation and release from stress & tension.
Dylan Vaughan
Massage Therapist
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Education
Advanced Diploma in Remedial Massage
Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy
Certificate in Personal Training
Treatments
Relaxation Massage
IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation)
Gua Sha
Originally from Ireland, Dylan has over seven year's experience working with athletes & people from all walks of life.
Dylan uses various techniques to help relieve symptoms associated with injury & stress.
His aim is to treat tired aching muscles, headaches, back pain & sporting injuries by relaxing, lengthening & releasing holding patterns in layers of muscle tissue & an increase in blood circulation.
Helping people through therapeutic massage has become a major part of his life.
Julie Sheekey
Remedial Massage Therapist
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Education
Diploma in Remedial Massage
Diploma in Yoga Teacher Training (Hatha)
Certificate in Yin Yoga Teacher Training
Certificate in Reflexology
Certificate in Cranial Sacral Reflexology
Certificate in Reiki
Treatments
Craniosacral
* Health Fund Accredited
With a deep sense of empathy, Julie works one on one you to achieve set goals. For example the lengthening of tissue & restoring balance.
Having worked professionally for 10 years in a sports clinic, her style ranges from firm flowing remedial, accompanied by trigger point therapy, achieving relief to common complaints such as neck & shoulder stiffness & lower back pain.
Hanh Le
Doctor of Chinese Medicine
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Education
Bachelor of Health Science
Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (UTS)
Certificate of Acupuncture from Chengdu (China) & Vietnam
Member of AACMA and registered with AHPRA under the national Chinese medicine registration scheme.
Treatments
* Health Fund Accredited
Using a combination of body Acupuncture, Cosmetic Acupuncture Facials, Chinese Herbal Medicine & lifestyle advice, Hanh provides a holistic approach to diagnose, treat & prevent illness & ailments.
She believes that Chinese Medicine is preventative & also addresses existing conditions affecting your health.
Her well-rounded treatments facilitate your body's natural healing abilities resulting in health improvement.
Follow up available for all treatments.
Catalina Corrales
Remedial Massage Therapist
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Education
Diploma of Remedial Massage
Treatments
Shiatsu
Chakra Balance
Holistic Counsellor
* Health Fund Accredited
Catalina applies strong intuitive pressure to alleviate tension headaches, shoulder tension, lower back pain & problems with feet and calf muscles.
Her signature Energy Healing Massage applying aromatherapy oil and Australian Bush Flower Essences, concentrates on balancing your physical, emotional & energetic state.
Via your body’s ten acupressure points, the Energy Healing Massage enables her to target & alleviate tension, energetic blockages, stagnant energy & blocked emotions.
The result improves your energy flow & provides a sense of balance & vitality.
Leanne Cowland
Kinesiologist
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Education
Diploma of Kinesiology
Diploma of Energetic Healing
Treatments
Emotion/Body Code
Heart Wall Emotion Code
Pendulum Alchemy
Re-connective Healing
EFT
Leanne's treatments help with
Anxiety
Physical, emotional, mental & spiritual pain
Sleep issues
Stress of all types
Decision making
Finding balance
Lack of self-worth, self-esteem, self-love
Depression
Fears
When out of balance, the physical body's innate intelligence gives signals like pain, dis-ease, feeling blocked & unhappy & change is imperative.
The practise of Kinesiology asks your body for the origin of the issue by muscle testing or pendulum work, allowing these processes to connect with the inner wisdom of your body.
Leanne facilitates a release & increases your heart connection & vitality.
She guides you to understand why you have an issue & empowers you with the tools of an awareness to practice every day, enabling progress & empowerment.
Jill Joris
Reflexologist, Sound Healer and Aromatherapist
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Education
Certificate in Clinical Reflexology
Australian School of Reflexology
Certified Sound Healer Level 2
Member of the Reflexology Association of Australia (RAOA)
October 2021 Awarded The Trevor Steele Award for Dedication in Reflexology.
Certificate of Aromatherapy, Nature Care
Treatments
Utilising a holistic approach, Jill treats the functions of the body as a whole, mind, body & spirit.Her reflexology treatments include a singing bowl & aromatherapy misting & specialise in menopause, pregnancy & pain relief.
Jill offers Hybrid treatments combining foot, hand & face reflexology with sound healing.
For maximum benefits from her treatments, Jill uses her own handmade body products made with 100% natural ingredients & Australian native Essential oils .
Her products, ALIGN Aromas, are also available in store for your personal use.
Allanna Girdwood
Tarot Reader
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Allanna is a life student of Astrology. She combines aspects of this modality with Tarot.
She is currently studying Human Design, the Science of Differentiation.
Through Tarot readings, Allanna assists those at a crossroads in life. Those feeling stuck, lacking motivation or in the depths of a spiritual awakening.
Jack Kin Kong
Acupuncturist
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Education
Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SITCM)
Treatments
* Health Fund Accredited
Jack practices Chinese acupuncture & also Japanese style acupuncture which is based on the ‘Nan Jing’ (Classic of Difficulties), a text written more than 1500 years ago detailing intricate treatment & diagnostic methods.
Jack also uses moxibustion, a form of heat stimulation, where a herb (Artemisia vulgaris) is burnt on or near the skin to activate the innate healing mechanism of the body.
This technique is especially good for the blood circulation & improving energy levels.
Jack prescribes Chinese Herbal Medicine with his treatments.
Juliana Yara Araujo
Massage Therapist
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Education
Studied at Gujarat Ayurvedic University in India
Treatments
Juliana’s approach to healing is naturally kinaesthetic, believing that a welcoming & stimulating touch is essential to keep the body, mind & spirit in balance.
She specialises in the wonderful Ayurvedic massage using beautiful warm oils to manipulate the muscles with intuitive pressure reducing muscle tension, relieving stress & balancing energy levels.
She performs all her treatments with intensity & intuition, resulting in deep relaxation.
Juliana offers several Hybrid treatments utilising her skills for an amazing experience.
Belle McCutcheon
Energy Healer & Meditation Teacher
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Treatments
Belle practises Energy Healing & Kundalini Activation with non-invasive, gentle hands-on techniques to nurture your ethereal energetic system & stimulate the mental, physical & spiritual health of the entire organism.
Her treatments release emotional & physical stress to bring a state of balance by increasing physical & mental energy, repairing immunity & removing blockages.
Coming Soon - Dynamic Meditation On Thursdays.
Coming Soon - Meditation Therapy 1:1 and Meditation Yoga Therapy 1:1.
Asha St George
Massage Therapist
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Treatments
Meditation and Psychic/Spiritual Development Teacher
Her modalities extend to Tarot, psychic & medium readings and meditation. She also teaches psychic & spiritual development.
Asha is a qualified astrologer in Somatic & Experiential Astrology, as well as a Constellations Facilitator.
Sarah Manhy
Holistic Therapist
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Education
Master/Teacher Level in Reiki
Master/Teacher Level in Egyptian Isis Seichim.
Treatments
Sarah performs massage skilfully incorporating applied & intuitive techniques creating an immersive & deeply beneficial experience.
Her deep muscle massage helps with the musculoskeletal issues of strains & sports injuries.
Sarah applies sustained pressure using slow, deep strokes to target the inner layers of your muscles and connective tissues, helping to break up scar tissue following an injury & reduce tension.
She personalises relaxation & healing treatments to restore the energy flow & create wholeness of mind, body & spirit.
Cristiana Avila
Masage Therapist
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Education
Certificate in Tantric Massage
Certificate in Tantric Psychotherapy
Certificate in Ayurvedic Massage
Treatments
Cristiana's massage techniques specialise in Ayurvedic & Tantric massage combined with reiki plus active meditation resulting in a holistic balance of body, mind & spirit.
The soothing deep & energising massage externalises emotions, releasing energy blocks & traumas.
This path of transformation enhances vitality & well-being, through the intense relaxation of the ancient & renowned Ayurvedic therapies.
Sushama Chatterjee
Reiki Master Healer & Tarot Reader
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Education
Certificate of Ancient Egyptian Reiki
Treatments
Sushama possesses an Indian spiritual lineage & honed intuition towards energy healing with a life purpose to help & heal those in need.
Her (6x) Master Reiki energy healing skills combined with Chakra & Meridian clearing techniques are applied in a comfortable and relaxing space.
Sushama uses Crystals during healings, specially programmed by her to empower healing.
As a reader, she primarily uses Rider Waite Tarot, Lenormand Cards, Oracle cards, Pendulum Dowsing and Numerology.
Her style is positively oriented and gentle, focusing on helping you achieve more clarity and find a path that serves your highest good.
Jo Bloom
Energy Healing Therapist
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Education
Certified practitioner - Lomi Lomi Massage from Arwen Massage
Certified practitioner - ThetaHealing from ThetaHealing Headquarters (Britta & Scott Jennings)
Certified practitioner - Cacao Ceremony from Keith’s Cacao
Treatments
Jo practises Lomi Lomi Massage, an ancient Hawaiian technique of fluid & rhythmic pressure to encourage lymphatic drainage & energy re-balancing.
Lomi Lomi works from the belief that memories are not just stored in the brain & mind, but also in every cell of the human body.
The long, continuous strokes of the massage are designed to help the body let go of its old patterns & behaviours, which can cause as many stresses & strains as muscle tension.
Jo is trained in Cacao ceremonies as well as facilitating sound-healing chakra-balancing meditation.
She is also a qualified ThetaHealing practitioner
Through gentle & effective sound healing, Jo transmutes symptoms caused by stress while supporting a rebalance of our whole being.
Sigrid Boyle
Massage Therapist
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* Health Fund Accredited
Sigrid applies sustained pressure using slow, deep strokes to target the inner layers of your muscles and connective tissues, helping to break up scar tissue following an injury & reduce tension.