Douglas Channing
Remedial Massage / Esalen Massage / Ayurvedic Spa Treatments / Reiki
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Douglas is available for bookings on: Saturday 9am – 3pm Sunday 10am – 6pm Please call the clinic on 95179725 to make a booking. Recognised by major health funds CLAIM ON SPOT HICAPS AVAILABLE |
Therapists Story, Training and Treatments
Douglas has always had a passion for movement. In his early years he was formally trained as a dancer but as an adult became much more interested in dance being used as a healing art. This led him to explore a number of movement practices and he now teaches both Chakradance® and qigong.
With a deep appreciation for the way the body moves and the stories that it holds, Douglas trained in massage therapy. Upon completing his Diploma in Remedial Massage, he undertook further massage training with the Esalen® Institute. He was particularly drawn to their approach to bodywork, which integrates both mind and body in a soulful way.
He also holds qualifications in holistic counselling and is currently completing further post-graduate studies in psychotherapy. In his spare time, he enjoys sculpting and exploring Jungian dream analysis.
What is Esalen® Massage?
Esalen® Massage was developed at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California in the mid 60’s. It grew out of the exploration of the human potential movement, and was influenced by Gestalt Therapy as well as some of the worlds great masters of bodywork: Charlotte Silver – Sensory Awareness, Ida Rolf, Moshe Feldenkrais and Milton Traeger, to name just a few.
Esalen® Massage is best described as a holistic massage. It uses long, flowing strokes combined with quality touch and deep muscle work to release everyday stresses. This leaves the receiver feeling whole, integrated and deeply relaxed.
A typical session may combine breath awareness, joint mobilisation, soft rocking, stretching and deeper work on specific parts to encourage a greater awareness of the body and its holding patterns.
As the gentle, deep strokes of an Esalen® Massage move over the body in a wave like dance, both the muscular and nervous system relax, inviting a fuller sense of vitality.
With a deep appreciation for the way the body moves and the stories that it holds, Douglas trained in massage therapy. Upon completing his Diploma in Remedial Massage, he undertook further massage training with the Esalen® Institute. He was particularly drawn to their approach to bodywork, which integrates both mind and body in a soulful way.
He also holds qualifications in holistic counselling and is currently completing further post-graduate studies in psychotherapy. In his spare time, he enjoys sculpting and exploring Jungian dream analysis.
What is Esalen® Massage?
Esalen® Massage was developed at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California in the mid 60’s. It grew out of the exploration of the human potential movement, and was influenced by Gestalt Therapy as well as some of the worlds great masters of bodywork: Charlotte Silver – Sensory Awareness, Ida Rolf, Moshe Feldenkrais and Milton Traeger, to name just a few.
Esalen® Massage is best described as a holistic massage. It uses long, flowing strokes combined with quality touch and deep muscle work to release everyday stresses. This leaves the receiver feeling whole, integrated and deeply relaxed.
A typical session may combine breath awareness, joint mobilisation, soft rocking, stretching and deeper work on specific parts to encourage a greater awareness of the body and its holding patterns.
As the gentle, deep strokes of an Esalen® Massage move over the body in a wave like dance, both the muscular and nervous system relax, inviting a fuller sense of vitality.