ABOUT US
ABOUT
Gab The Manual Therapist
I am a Manual Therapist who works with the soft tissue of the body. They are the muscles, tendons and ligaments. The human body is intrinsic and cause/affect need to be assesssed in order to identify a problem and treat it.
Besides of the wonders massage do when dealing with an injury or accelerating recovery I strongly believe that a therapeutic firm massage helps to restore energy and improve general function of the body, making your immune system stronger and unwinding your mind.
MY BACKGROUND
Balneotherapy in Rotorua
New Zealand
I started massaging at the age of 3 to help my father. During my teenage years, I practiced Judo and Jiu-Jitsu giving me insights on body awareness, discipline, and body mechanics.
I then graduated as a Licensed Massage Therapist in 2003 and the following year started a career as a full-time SPA Balneotherapist working with volcanic mud and geothermal water, which has been providing great assistance to patients with chronic diseases such as fibromyalgia, osteoporosis and arthritis for over two centuries in Rotorua.
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This opportunity granted me 7 years of intensive practical experience and training. A real privilege to work with talented physios, doctors, nurses and others to provide a comprehensive rehab treatment that changed the quality of life for a lot of people.
At the SPA clients receive massages with jets of thermal water, mud baths, mud packs, steam capsules, paraffin wax for the joints and much more. Massage complement treatments provide long-lasting benefits.
Qualified Advanced Thai Yoga Massage Therapist since 2006.
Other studies includes:
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Sunshine School
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Piyaman School
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Hang Dong School
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The Teachings from Master Sintorn Chaichakan from the Old Medicine Hospital
Gab Massage practice the style and structure developed by Asokananda which is based on the Thai village massage tradition generally called Northern Style Thai massage. .